The Mauser Employee Award Program provides recognition to employees for exceptional individual contributions. In May, two of the recipients from NASP were recognized for making an impact on operational efficiency and innovation.
Optimizing Grinder Efficiency Drives Time and Cost Savings
Langley, BC, Canada
The Small Packaging Langley facility has enhanced grinder efficiency by implementing a dedicated seven-pallet scrap breakdown staging area—an idea brought forward by employee David Howell, Material Handler, and recognized through the employee award program.
Located just outside the grinding room and clearly marked, the staging area allows material to be prepared and organized in advance. This enables the grinder technician to continuously feed the machines, rather than spending valuable time transporting scrap.
NASP Mauser Employee Award Program Recipients – May 2026
Amanda Painter - Cedar City, Utah
Bethea Arnold – Atlanta, Ga.
Carla Fredericksen - Homerville, Ga.
David Howell – Langley, BC, Canada
Edwin Urias Sanchez - Cedar City, Utah
Eric Hopson - Indianapolis, Ind.
Jeffery Wheeler - Mansfield, Texas
Lucyna Feliks – Chicago (Metal), Ill.
Nathan Peavie – Cincinnati, Ohio
Timothy Davis - Memphis, Tenn.
Thank you and congratulations to all Employee Award Program recipients!
As a result, the technician gains approximately two additional hours of grinding time per shift, increasing overall productivity and boosting consumable regrind output.
This simple but effective change not only streamlines workflow but also delivers measurable results. The combination of labor savings and increased efficiency is estimated to generate approximately $15,000 in annual savings.
This recognized improvement highlights how employee-driven ideas can make a meaningful impact—enhancing day-to-day operations while supporting broader cost and efficiency goals.
Driving Performance and Innovation
Memphis, Tenn.
Timothy Davis, Maintainer, has recently been recognized through the employee award program for his exceptional dedication and skill at the NASP Memphis facility, where he has taken on significant responsibility and delivered strong results under demanding conditions.
While stepping into the mechanic role on G6, Timothy has also been covering the open mechanic position on G5—two dual-lane lines that require constant attention due to their speed and complexity. Managing both lines daily is no small task, yet Timothy has successfully risen to the challenge, ensuring consistent operation and reliability.
In addition to maintaining performance across both lines, Timothy has played an important role in advancing EIP cost-saving efforts on G6. He helped implement a solution to replace high-wear aluminum fingers with newly designed hardened insert fingers that significantly reduce wear. Timothy has been instrumental in installing and fine-tuning these components, helping stabilize the lines and eliminate the need for frequent adjustments and changeouts.
His steady approach, technical expertise, and commitment to improvement are making a meaningful impact on both efficiency and cost savings at the facility.
Thank you, Timothy, for your hard work and continued contributions to the NASP Memphis team.