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CRANE FLUID HANDLING TEC INSTITUTE NEWSLET TER ISSUE 4 | 2019 | FOR ALL ASSOCIATES
In this issue: NPD E-LEARNING DEPLOYED INNOVATION CHALLENGE UPDATE RECENT VALVE & ACTUATOR TRAINING SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE WHITE PAPERS!
TEC INSTITUTE WELCOMES
PHILLIP SCHULTZ,
OUR NEW TRAINING MANAGER Phillip Schultz has accepted the position of Training Manager, TEC Institute Fluid Handling. Phillip’s start date is September 1, 2019. He currently serves as the Xomox® Lined Products Application Specialist at Crane ChemPharma & Energy, where he is responsible for delivering technical training to Crane Customers to drive product technical preference and demonstrate the solutions and value offered by the Crane product lines. Phillip has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Tec Institute’s explicit mission is preparing students for success at Crane. Fluid Handling offers any associate the opportunity to expand their skill-set and network with other Crane colleagues at Crane Tec Institute courses. Whether employed as a Technician, Sales Representative, or in an Administrative role, these training sessions will improve your ability to grow within the company. You will benefit from being able to network with Crane colleagues and experience the Crane culture outside of your work location. All associates are encouraged to attend relevant training sessions, as this can and likely will advance your career.
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REGISTER NOW! OCT 1-3 • PUNE, MUMBAI • INDIA Valve & Actuator Course Flow Control Exchange India
Upcoming Training in India Fluid Handling is offering associates the opportunity to expand their skill-set and improve their ability to grow within the company via an ongoing training system. Everyone is encouraged to consider attending sessions pertaining to their function, as this could likely advance their careers. We hope that you consider joining us for one of the following training dates offered in 2019. Each training lasts for two days, and if a tradeshow is available, there will be opportunity to attend following the course. To attend, please speak with your manager or supervisor. Please contact Christy Campbell ccampbell@cranevs.com to submit your registration.
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Crane Fluid Handling TEC Institute Newsletter | Issue 4 | 2019 | For All Associates
E-LEARNING SUCCESSFUL NPD E-LEARNING PROGRAM DEMONSTRATES YOUR COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION In April of this year, the Fluid Handling TEC Institute introduced a series of ten e-learning modules on the seven stages of the Crane NPD Process. Over 400 Fluid Handling associates participated in this training, collectively completing a total of 3,786 sessions which equated to an impressive completion rate of 87%! To celebrate the successful deployment of the program and recognize those who participated in it, the names of every associate who completed all ten modules were entered into a drawing that took place on July 15 where they could win one of ten $250 Amazon gift cards. The ten associates who won are: • Joyce Neer CP&S • Jim Dabulskis Crane Nuclear • Luke Roberts BS&U • Frank Perrotti Westlock / CP&E • Andras Chromicsek CP&E • Michael Sowada Barksdale • Vinod Herwade CP&E • Peter Lyle CP&E • Mayuri Bhatakande IDC • James Fealey CP&E The Fluid Handling TEC Institute was incredibly pleased by how well received this program was and the commitment to education Fluid Handling associates demonstrated by their participation. When all associates are well-versed in the NPD process steps, we as a whole can be more effective with our innovation projects. All ten modules will remain in LMS for easy access by all Fluid Handling associates as desired.
BS&U: Richard Tuck presented the NPD gift card to Luke Roberts
CP&S: Brian Sweeney presented the NPD gift card to Joyce Neer
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I N N O VAT I O N C H A L L E N G E ! INNOVATING TO WIN! FLUID HANDLING PATENT AWARD PROGRAM UPDATE Since our inception, Crane has maintained a heritage of innovation in all that we do. With various visionaries like P.K. Sunders and R.T. Crane himself contributing to our success through innovation at various points in our history, it only made sense that “Innovating to Win” became the mantra of the Fluid Handling’s TEC Institute. In line with that way of thinking, Crane Fluid Handling introduced its Patent Award Program to continue that tradition and motivate, recognize and reward innovation within the company. This program seeks to empower associates to take their own ideas and expertise and transform them into a new patented product. The program includes the following elements: 1. INVENTOR CERTIFICATE & COMMEMORATIVE COIN presented to the associate when the idea us filed with the patent office. 2. PATENT AWARD & CELEBRATION A patent award will be presented to the associates when the patent is issued, as well as a $5000 honorarium (collectively). The Patent Challenge that was initiated last year has been progressing nicely and associates around the world are ‘innovating to win’ in this space. We are happy to report that through this program seven different patent applications were registered in the last eight months!
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Crane Fluid Handling TEC Institute Newsletter | Issue 4 | 2019 | For All Associates
PATENTS ISSUED! Of the seven teams, one team’s patent, the Chopper Pump, was fully registered and issued. Congratulations to the Crane P&S team in Piqua, Ohio that submitted this application! To celebrate and recognize their accomplishment, this team was also presented with a TEC Innovator Award by Brad Ellis and Crane CP&S President Brian Sweeney at the Crane Innovator dinner event held in their honor in Piqua. The members received $5000 honorarium. Submersible Chopper Pump - (1) Slicer Blade & (2) Striker Plate Assembly for a Centrifugal Pump; Team: Ia Kidd, Mark Kowalak, Princeton Seitz, Timothy Fortner, Hunter Lindeman, Dale Allard Crane CP&S.
Piqua - CPS
PATENTS PENDING! Congratulations to the below listed teams who have been recognized at their local site’s all-employee meeting and who each received an innovator coin, innovator certificate and a letter from their unit president and Crane Fluid Handling President Brad Ellis. The following six patent applications are pending and we will provide an update once we receive the results of their applications. 1. Method For Manufacturing A Block Forged Swing Check Valve Body With a Fully Encapsulated Seat Ring; Nominees: Sudhir Kulkarni, Andrea Bellingeri, Sachin Chaudhari – Crane CP&E
Piqua - CPS
2. Method For Manufacturing A Block Forged Valve Body With a Fully Encapsulated Seat Ring; Nominees: Sudhir Kulkarni, Tyler Ledgett, Sachin Chaudhari 3. Y-Globe Valve Assembly with Integrated Pressure Relief Passageway; Nominees: Sudhir Kulkarni, Sachin Chaudhari, Ranjit Bhalkar – Crane CP&E 4. Retorque free Piping Joint; Nominees: David Yanik, Ron Moffit – Crane CP&E
Piqua - CPS
5. Electronic Thermostat - 1) A Method of inter controller communication to adapting controller parameter based on full application, 2) A Method of adapting controller parameter based on energy demand; Nominee: Pascal Choquet - Barksdale
Marion - Resistoflex (CPE)
Cincinnati - CPE
Belfast - CPE
Cincinnati - CPE
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TRAINING AMERICAS VALVE & ACTUATOR TRAINING Earlier this summer, the Fluid Handling TEC Institute hosted its Americas Valve & Actuator Training Course in The Woodlands, Texas. From June 18 to 20, participants received two days of training on all Crane brands, valves, actuators and controls in an interactive learning setting. “This class provided an excellent overview of all the different types of valves Crane can offer. Learning this is very beneficial to my position as Inside Sales Engineer so my team can better direct customers to the appropriate channel if need be,” said Jennifer Boehm, Crane CP&E Inside Sales Engineer. “We also learned about actuation and what types should be used for certain
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applications. Learning this has helped in my communication with both the customer and my internal team when we are discussing projects.”
unpre ce dente d net work ing opportunities for the trainees who don’t usually attend this type of industry event.
As part of the course, as is custom for most of these trainings, the trainees received a free day pass to the tradeshow that was taking place that week, the 2019 Valve World Americas Expo in Houston, Texas. Valve World Americas has become the premier valve event in the United States, and Crane CP&E has consistently supported the event as both participant and sponsor since its inception. As a component of the Valve & Actuator Training Course, it offered a valuable and educational backdrop and provided
The day the class attended the show, they were invited to attend the four Crane CP&E white paper presentations that were taking place at the show, affording them the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of Crane’s newest technologies. Crane CP&E instructor Dale Friemoth also led the trainees on an organized expo walk where they received valuable information not only on our products on display, but also that of our competitors and customers.
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“The training turned out to be ex tensively informative and interactive. Dale, our instructor easily created a sense of interest and passion towards the subject of study. As a Pacific Valves® inside sales engineer, the opportunity to learn about valves and valve accessories offered by our sister brands was eye opening,” said Vandana Kumar, Crane CP&E Inside Sales Engineer. “Having a year of experience in this role easily helped me connect with what was being taught in class. Learning about actuators and their technical compatibilities with our valves is extremely important for our front end line of work and I am glad I took part in this experience.” For those unfamiliar with the Valve & Actuator Training courses, these 2-3 day events are held throughout the year at different Crane locations around the world and offer associates the opportunity to expand their skillset, improve their ability to grow within the company and network with other Fluid Handling associates. Everyone is encouraged to consider attending a session pertaining to their function. The remaining course for 2019 will be held on October 1-3 in Pune, Mumbai, India.
Industry Networking
Expo Walk
Team Building
New Tools
Product Knowledge
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W H I T E PA PE R S Share a Copy of Your Recent* White Paper With Us and Receive a Fluid Handling TEC Institute Jacket! *Papers developed within the past 3 months. In the last newsletter, we discussed featuring your white paper. We know our employees are out there improving and innovating our company—and we want to hear from you! Share a copy of your recent white paper with us and receive a Fluid Handling TEC Institute jacket! If you would like to internally publish or share your idea or design with others, please submit your ideas to the Crane TEC Institute. You will need to submit a written paper, outlining your subject matter. Please include the following sections: Title: include the project name, BU, location, and all names of team members. Introduction: Describe the initial issue, your overall design, and how the final outcome solved the problem. Project Features: Provide a detailed description of the entire process by outlining the following: a) Scope of the project b) Objectives to complete the project c) Initial obstacle d) Your process to overcome the obstacle e) How you choose and implemented the correct solution f ) The innovative benefits of this solution Summary: Provide a summary of the significant problem(s) and solution(s) tackled by your design, as well as a pitch as to why this project is notable for the industry.
Crane creates white papers for both internal use and to share with the industry. Your technology or process improvements can help generate innovation both within our company and across our industry. Please take a moment to read through this recent white paper—it might be the white paper to help you solve your problem today!
Congratulations! This month’s winners are: WHITE PAPER: Moving to the Next Level, Replacing Partial Stroke Testing with Safety Margin Testing [click here] Jason Moorehead, CRANE ChemPharma and Energy – WESTLOCK CONTROLS
WHITE PAPER: Forged Engineered Valves in FPSO Applications [click here]
John McIlroy, CRANE ChemPharma and Energy – ENGINEERED CHECK
We Can Help To create a new white paper or if you need assistance, please contact Phillip Schultz (Technical Training Manager, Crane TEC Institute, pshultz@cranecpe.com). Your white paper can assist other Crane employees by providing clear, value-added benefits for Crane products. You will receive industry-wide recognition for your ideas and products by having your name on your own white paper. Your contributions help make Crane an innovative, progressive company, and we thank you for your dedication!