Success Stories

Concrete Polishing Company Begins Lean Journey

About Founded in 2004 in Norris, Tennessee, Concrete Polishing Solutions (CPS) is a privately-owned company that manufactures and distributes polished concrete floor grinders, polishing chemicals, diamond tooling, and surface…

Value Stream Mapping and 5S Help Delay a Plant Expansion/Location Expenses

About Located in Nashville, Tennessee Safe-T-Cover is the result of years of expertise sparking a new way forward for the waterworks industry. The company began as HydroCowl in 1988 when Dean and Patty Davenport used their over…

Assistance During Pandemic Keeps Production Moving

About In 1956, the Clayton family began its journey when founder Jim Clayton sold his first home and launched the dream of making homeownership attainable for everyone across America. They have come a long way over the last 60…

TMEP Six Sigma Black Belt Testimonial

George has trained several classes of BB candidates for this site and all have resulted in significant savings. Thus far our relationship with George and The UT Center for Industrial Services has been very beneficial. The cost of…

TMEP Testimonial

It was beneficial to have course material tailored to meet the needs of our team. Reviewing SPC charts currently in use on our plant floor has helped supervisors explain how data should be used to produce a…

TMEP Testimonial

The classes were well organized. Greg did a great job as an instructor. Our team got a lot out of them.

TMEP Testimonial

We love working with UT CIS. They have provided us with a very valuable service and we really appreciate everything they've done for us.

TN PTAC Helps ARCS Aviation Win SBIR/STTR Contract Award

When Barjes Alotaibi retired from his second career as a Chief Pilot, he knew his contribution to the world was far from over. Alotaibi’s first career had been that of a mechanical engineer, and his next one would be as the…

McKenzie Kilburn | UT CIS Student Worker

“Working on the Made in Tennessee initiative for UT CIS has increased my understanding of manufacturing and its importance to our economy. It’s been a great experience learning about the many products made by Tennessee…

TCED Testimonial

The TCED program provides both new and seasoned economic development professionals with valuable resources through practical information, best practices, knowledgeable subject matter experts, and a supportive peer network. The…

TCED Testimonial

As the Community Development Director for Tennessee, the tools I acquired through the high-quality training provided by the University of Tennessee’s Center for Industrial Services (UTCIS) continue to serve me in my role. …

TCED Testimonial

I am very proud of the TCEcD designation I earned with the help of the UT CIS program. The final Capstone Project was challenging. The program gave me a broad and detailed understanding of Economic Development and how to…

TCED Testimonial

After 4 years of college and 38 years of leadership & management classes in the military, these classes are the best that I have ever experienced. The information that I have gleaned from these courses is, and will be, paying…

TCED Testimonial

Thinking about why I enrolled in the TCED program and the timeline since then, I remembered that this initiative resulted in my seeking and gaining appointment to the Fayette County Industrial Development Board. In…

TCED Testimonial

Thank you so much Kim for all that you and your staff have done for us. Not only your assistance on our journeys, but for shining a spotlight on what we do and the effort we put into our roles. It has been a wonderful experience…

TCED Testimonial

I am a better economic developer professional for my community because of UT CIS and the TCED Program. Achieving certification through the program was a proud accomplishment for me and my re-certification requirements ensure that…

TCED Testimonial

Economic Development is the lifeblood of any strong community. The TCED program provided me with the knowledgebase and skills that have allowed me, as city manager, to develop a strategic plan to grow commercial, retail, and…

TCED Testimonial

The courses offered through UT Center for Industrial Services [at the] Institute for Public Service have made a huge impact on my career. The knowledge and materials provided have been instrumental in my day-to-day duties…

The Robinette Company

We have always been pleased with any training our supervisors have received from UT CIS! The content has always been excellent, and our trainer, Rick Durham, was excellent to work with, and very accommodating to our company…

Takahata Precision, Helenwood

I wish we had known about the Essential Skills of Leadership program offered by UT Center for Industrial Services much sooner. Their program has certainly enhanced our production members Team Leaders approach to…