Six Sigma embodies a strict and useful formula for "Explosive Profit Growth". It is a structured, data driven approach that can be applied to any aspect of business. It is used to improve customer satisfaction, eliminate waste and increase profits.

Click here to read the full article from the May/June issue of Coatings Magazine.

Vicone High Performance Rubber was recently selected by CAE to supply mission critical, high tolerance molded parts that none of their existing suppliers could provide.

Visit our Rubber "U" for an informative look at everything you need to know about rubber. This months feature is Nitrile or NBR.

"A customer is never an interruption to my day, he's the reason for it." -- Bruce G. Yerbury, Canadian Seal Co. Inc.

Vicone's meticulous attention to detail and client- focused attitude helped us achieve our objectives, while eliminating costly delays. We look forward to continuing our relationship and partnering with them on future projects.
Sonia Thibodeau, CAE Inc.

MatWeb is a searchable database of material data sheets, including property information on thermoplastic and thermoset polymers such as ABS, nylon, polycarbonate, polyester, polyethylene and polypropylene; metals such as aluminum, cobalt, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel, steel, superalloys, titanium and zinc alloys; ceramics; plus semiconductors, fibers, and other engineering materials.

We are very pleased to announce the addition of Normand Ouimet to the Vicone team. As an Inside Sales Representative he will cover most of eastern Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

Normand brings a wealth of experience with five years in rubber sales and over ten years in customer service. His knowledge of high performance rubber, coupled with his customer service expertise is a perfect fit with Vicones mission to help our clients sharpen their competitive edge. Normand can be reached at .

Please note that due to increased demand, Vicone will remain open throughout the summer months.

You may still need to "pad" your lead times by at least two weeks, however, to account for supplier shutdowns and slowed production schedules.

Please contact us to confirm whether or not you will be affected. Have a great summer!