8 April, 2022OPINIONAs an essential business, Lorin continued to operate, albeit with a number of changes to operations in order to maintain safetyLorin Industries is a leading manufacturer of high-end anodized aluminum materials for the architectural, automotive, and consumer goods markets, selling to other OEMs that manufacture or install products for end users. So how did Lorin begin manufacturing hand sanitizer stands from our proprietary anodized aluminum and selling them as an end product to consumers and other companies alike? The answer lies in our extensive practices of adaptability, in which Lorin has remained nimble and pivoted its production to meet customer and market needs. This article will explore key tips for how to do so, using the case of the hand sanitizer stands as an example. Both in the current COVID-19 crisis and the financial crisis of 2008-2009, these tips have helped to keep Lorin stable even while the rest of the market has experienced upheaval.Case study: Sanitizer StandsThe story of Lorin's high-end, anodized aluminum hand sanitizer stands began as the company adapted to new manufacturing and business practices to keep employees safe at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As an essential business, Lorin continued to operate, albeit with a number of changes to operations in order to maintain safety. One of those changes was the addition of hand sanitizing stations throughout manufacturing and office spaces. Dissatisfied with the options available on the market, particularly as demand had caused a shortage, the company decided to manufacture sanitizer stands for our own use. Naturally, we turned to our proprietary anodized aluminum as the material for the new stands. Beyond its sleek and modern TIPS FOR MAINTAINING NIMBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES IN MATERIALS MANUFACTURING DURING MARKET SHIFTSBy Park Kersman, President, Lorin Industries
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