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For several decades, companies all over the world have been studying and attempting to mimic the success of the greatest business strategy that drives creativity and innovation. At Link Manufacturing, we are committed to the long haul of implementing our Lean Strategy to positively impact and create a unique customer experience for our customers.

When Link’s internship program started many years ago, it was primarily a way to fill staffing gaps. While those students gained some real-life work experience, we wanted to adapt the program so it would provide a practical, real-world experience that connects what our interns are learning in school back to what they are doing in …

At Link, we’re proud of our industry best lead times, and hold ourselves to a 48-hour window on standard auxiliary and cab suspension configurations from the time the purchase order is received until the product leaves our facility. While special orders take a little longer, we strive for a five-day lead time on custom orders.

This week was one of the most memorable at Link as we celebrated the production of our two millionth Cabmate suspension. Reaching the two millionth Cabmate milestone required everyone – from those on the plant floor to our administrative professionals to the sales team – showing up each day with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Link’s company culture focuses on putting just as much energy into developing the skills of and caring for our employees as we do in making sure our customers are satisfied. Our employees are treated as valued members of our team. They truly care about each other. We treat each other with respect, honesty, and fairness …

At Link Manufacturing, we believe doing the right thing in every situation always pays off. It’s what creates long lasting relationships, which are the cornerstone of success. Throughout Link’s history we have been guided by two principals: trustworthiness and dependability. These principals have always been part of our DNA and are what drives us to …

As we look back on 2017 and prepare for another great year, our best asset remains our team. With ambitious growth goals, providing our people with the necessary tools and training to be even more effective is critical. Our employees truly embrace our commitment to being driven to outperform. They are fully invested in the …

The end of 2017 caps my 30-year career at Link Manufacturing as President and CEO. I feel incredibly honored and fortunate to have served such an exemplary company, comprised of some of the best people anyone could ask to work with. Over the years there have been lots of memories—some challenging and many great. It’s …

Both coworker safety and product quality are imbedded in Link’s culture. Our pledge is to provide great products, superior service and support, outstanding product quality, and consistent on time delivery to every customer. This can only be accomplished through core values and guiding principles where safety and product quality have a prominent role. Recently, Link …

The customer-culture at Link is undoubtedly the result of a tremendous effort from many players on our team. When you think about our rural geographic location, it should come as no surprise that our basic value system reflects our Midwestern culture, where our word is our bond and where we take our responsibilities seriously. We …