Insyte Honors Excelco, Perry's and National Grid

Honorees (L) Chris Lanski, Excelco Developments; Dennis Elsenbeck, National Grid; Bob Denning, Perry’s Ice Cream accept awards from Ben Rand, Insyte Consulting.

Insyte Consulting honored Excelco Developments, Inc., Perry's Ice Cream Co., Inc. and National Grid at their Affiliates Reception on October 1st.

Insyte Consulting uses its annual Affiliates Reception to honor local companies exemplifying technology, manufacturing and business excellence.

"We are pleased to honor these companies," according to Insyte president Benjamin Rand. "In doing so, we recognize their commitment to improve their global competitiveness while adding to the economic viability of WNY."

Excelco Developments, Inc.

Excelco Developments, located in Silver Creek, NY, is a Tier II defense manufacturer for naval applications in undersea water and refueling. The company achieved and maintained ISO 9001:2000 certification which enabled them to effectively compete against other manufacturers on a national basis. In addition, a four-year lean manufacturing initiative increased shop efficiencies by 60%. As a result of the improvements, sales increased by over 85%, employment has increased by 20% and, most importantly, net operating margin increased by 50% over the last two years. As a result, the company has expanded employment and contributed to economic growth in the northern Chautauqua County community.

Perry's Ice Cream Co., Inc.

Over the last several years, the Akron, NY manufacturer of frozen dairy products, has developed and effectively executed a strategic planning process that has contributed to strong growth and improved profitability. This has included capital investment of over $8 million for an expanded on-site warehouse as well as new production and packaging equipment. This has enabled Perry's Ice Cream to effectively penetrate new geographic markets and a Fortune 500 account for private label business in export markets. The impact of this new business outside the area has helped to create increased wealth in WNY.

National Grid

Earlier this year National Grid introduced a cost-share grant program for manufacturing companies within its service area who utilize the services of Insyte Consulting. These companies can now be reimbursed for Lean Six Sigma and Marketing projects that will contribute to both increased competitiveness and top line growth. This program has been particularly beneficial in light of the current economic situation and the absence of funding opportunities from government sources. Numerous local companies have already benefitted from the program and are better positioned to grow and prosper with improving economic conditions.