North American Stamping Group
Eric Richards possesses a robust background in operational excellence and CNC programming, currently leading continuous improvement initiatives at North American Stamping Group since June 2019. Prior experience includes significant roles as a CNC Lathe Programmer at Inland Lakes Machine Inc and Transform Automotive, as well as a CNC Router Programmer at Genmar Holdings, Inc. Eric's work has emphasized training in problem-solving, cost savings through process improvements, and leadership during 5S events. Additionally, Eric has a creative side as a guitarist and vocalist with Temple Hill Baptist Church from August 2010 to June 2019. Educationally, Eric holds an Associate of Science degree in CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology from Baker College, completed in 2006.
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North American Stamping Group
North American Stamping Group is a privately held company founded in 1978. We continue to explore the most innovative processes and technologies to stay on the leading edge of the automotive industry. Our strategic locations within North America allows us the manufacturing footprint to cover you in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. NASG is an industry leader in the manufacturing of stampings and automated assemblies. A Tier II supplier of components, systems and aftermarket products for the automotive industry with a core business market consisting of seating, ride control, exhaust components, heat shields, noise, vibration and harness (NVH), chassis and structural and window regulators. The company has a strong North American presence and is committed to be a leading supplier of vehicle component systems. We are one of the largest Tier II stampers / assemblers in North America. Our manufacturing footprint allows full coverage of the NAFTA market from Canada, through the southern United States and down through Mexico. Our organization includes 12 facilities and 1 sales and engineering office encompassing 1.6 million square feet, 115 state of the art stamping presses up to 1,650 tons, as well as hundreds of secondary assembly operations. Ten of the facilities are production facilities with two being our tooling and automation technical centers. We are powered by 2,000 team members in 3 countries. Our sales have grown annually at a compounded rate of 18.0% for the last eight years, tripling our business, while making us one of the largest leading Tier II automotive stamping and assembly suppliers with annual sales approaching $487 million. Over the last decade we have deployed nearly $200 million in capital spending for new facilities, expanded facilities, new equipment, technologies, processes and acquisitions.