Be a part of the manufacturing renaissance in St. Louis
Embrace People-Centric Leadership & Operational Excellence
Be a part of the manufacturing renaissance in St. Louis
Embrace People-Centric Leadership & Operational Excellence
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Embrace People-Centric Leadership & Operational Excellence
Is your company located in the St. Louis area and committed to continuous improvement? Are you seeking ways to accelerate your improvement journey, deliver better value to your customers, and engage your workforce?
Join the AME St. Louis Consortium today and become part of a collaborative learning network of local companies that are committed to performance excellence and collaborative learning. Consortium membership is open to companies from any industry (manufacturing, health care, financial services, software, distribution, information technology, and more) in the St. Louis area with a desire to share and learn to become part of this practitioner-to-practitioner network. Leverage collective resources and knowledge and improve your approach to improvement
AME Vision: A manufacturing renaissance driven by people-centric leadership coupled with enterprise excellence.
AME Mission: To inspire a commitment to enterprise excellence through experiential learning by bringing people together to SHARE, LEARN & GROW
AME Values: Volunteerism, Practitioner Focused, Integrity & Trust, and a Passion for Excellence
Company Tours & Consortia Events
Company Tours & Consortia Events
Craftsmen Industries Company Tour
Craftsmen Industries Company Tour
April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026
7:45 - 10:30 AM
7:45 - 10:30 AM
3101 Elm Point Industrial Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301
3101 Elm Point Industrial Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301
Agenda
Agenda
Tour Capacity: 50
Closed-toe shoes and provided safety glasses
Attendees need to be U.S. Citizens, and no photos or videos are allowed during the visit.
Schedule
7:45 - 8:00 AM: Arrivals & Check-in
8:00 - 8:15 AM; Welcome/Intro
8:15am & 9:15am: Presentation & Tour Groups
Front Office and Informational Displays
Printing Business
Shop Floor
Engineering/PM (Systems Used)
Wood Shop/Metal Shop/Paint Shop
Boeing/Harpoon Support
10:15 - 10:30 AM: Collective Debrief and Q&A
About Craftsmen Industries
About Craftsmen Industries
Craftsmen Industries, Inc. was founded in 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri, beginning with trailer sales in the Midwest. As our customers' needs evolved, we expanded to offer fully integrated services, including design, engineering, fabrication, graphics, printing, and installation, all completed in-house. This growth led us to our current 127,000 square foot facility in St. Charles, Missouri, where more than 230 team members support over six business verticals including experiential, military, and industrial projects nationwide.
Craftsmen Industries | www.craftsmenind.com
AME Charlotte 2026 Lean Summit
AME Charlotte 2026 Lean Summit
May 5-7, 2026
May 5-7, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
Charlotte, North Carolina
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
Charlotte, North Carolina
This year’s summit features two dynamic keynote speakers, immersive workshops and insightful tours — each focused on practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately.
Connect with peers and thought leaders from industries including manufacturing, healthcare and service environments. Whether you're a frontline leader, continuous improvement professional or executive, you’ll leave energized and equipped to take your next step toward enterprise excellence.
And let’s not forget the host city — Charlotte. Known for its innovative energy and Southern hospitality, it’s the perfect backdrop for learning, connection and growth.
AME Charlotte Summit Registration
AME Charlotte Summit Registration
AME Member $995.00
Your registration includes:
Two inspiring keynote sessions from industry leaders
Option to tour a top-performing facility
Multiple workshops
Tuesday evening welcome reception to network with peers
Breakfast and Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday
ERNIE PITHER
VP, Compressed Air & Tool Division
John Henry Foster
May 28, 2026 | 8:30AM
May 28, 2026 | 8:30AM
John Henry Foster Training Room
John Henry Foster Training Room
4700 Le Bourget Drive, St. Louis, MO 63134
4700 Le Bourget Drive, St. Louis, MO 63134
Practitioner Presentation Scope
JHF would like to present how we have integrated AI into our Business Excellence toolset. Discuss How we determine the priorities, layout of the action plan for project, implementing with MDI. The focus will be on the change culture, technical resources for AI tools, and how we use this new tool to complement/increase opportunity for cycle time reduction. The result of improving the customer experience (both internal and external).
AME Lean Certification
AME Lean Certification
AME Lean Certification is based on a common structure across all levels. Each belt level within AME’s program is evaluated based on three criteria:
AME Lean Certification is based on a common structure across all levels. Each belt level within AME’s program is evaluated based on three criteria:
Basic requirements
Leadership skills
Lean tools proficiency
As participants advance through each belt, they may also achieve Tool Belt certifications focused on specific lean tools at each level.
As participants advance through each belt, they may also achieve Tool Belt certifications focused on specific lean tools at each level.
Who should participate in Yellow Belt workshops and certification
Who should participate in Yellow Belt workshops and certification
Individuals starting their lean journey who demonstrate knowledge and initial practical experience in lean. Offered monthly virtually or on-site.
Individuals starting their lean journey who demonstrate knowledge and initial practical experience in lean. Offered monthly virtually or on-site.
CONFERENCE PRICING
CONFERENCE PRICING
NOV 1 - DEC 31, 2025: $1,500
NOV 1 - DEC 31, 2025: $1,500
JAN 1 - MAR 31, 2026: $1679
JAN 1 - MAR 31, 2026: $1679
APR 1: $1,869
APR 1: $1,869
2026 October 26–29
2026 October 26–29
JOIN US AT THE MILWAUKEE AME 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
JOIN US AT THE MILWAUKEE AME 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI
The world of enterprise excellence is evolving fast!
AME’s annual flagship event will take you on a deep dive into emerging trends and practices to support you on your enterprise excellence journey through peer-led sessions, live tours and collaborative discussions.
Interested in joining? Get an introduction to the AME St. Louis Consortium and learn more about the benefits, offerings and more.
Interested in joining? Get an introduction to the AME St. Louis Consortium and learn more about the benefits, offerings and more.
Contact Jonathan Jones, AME St. Louis Consortium facilitator, at jonathan@jonathanjonesconsulting.com or 314-608-0783
Newsletter Archive: Insights & Updates
Newsletter Archive: Insights & Updates
Visit the AME St. Louis Consortia Newsletter Archive, your go-to resource for staying informed on the latest industry insights, success stories, and LEAN strategies from our community. Each month, we compile valuable content to keep you connected with the continuous improvement efforts of local companies.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NEW TO THE CONSORTIA?
NEW TO THE CONSORTIA?
Empowering Excellence Together
Empowering Excellence Together
Become part of a collaborative learning network of local companies that are committed to performance excellence and collaborative learning with a desire to become part of a practitioner-to-practitioner network.
ST. LOUIS CONSORTIUM MEMBER COMPANIES
ST. LOUIS CONSORTIUM MEMBER COMPANIES
We are excited to have you as part of the AME St. Louis Consortium and look forward to the opportunity to Share, Learn and Grow with your organization.
We are excited to have you as part of the AME St. Louis Consortium and look forward to the opportunity to Share, Learn and Grow with your organization.
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