NAL COVID-19 Update: Manufacturing Operations as of May 21
NAL’s updated production schedule for the coming week is outlined below. Team Members should continue using normal communication channels to share and receive updates within their teams.
NAL COVID-19 Update: A Message to NAL Team Members from President and COO Kirk Gadberry
NAL President and COO delivers a message to Team Members and shares what to expect when returning to work.
NAL COVID-19 Update: Manufacturing Operations as of May 15
NAL’s updated production schedule for the coming week is outlined below. Team Members should continue using normal communication channels to share and receive updates within their teams.
Coronavirus Update
In order to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and reduce the risk of exposure to our Team Members, their families, and our visitors, we have decided to restrict all visitors at all facilities except for business essential personnel. A General Manager or above must approve access to any visitor other than contractors or vendors that support our normal day to day business such as truck drivers. Business essential personnel will still be asked to complete the Visitor Health Check. We will NOT allow access to anyone that is currently sick or has been sick in the last 14 days. If you have traveled to China, South Korea, Italy, or Iran, or had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, or have cold or flu-like symptoms within the last 14 days, access will be denied. Visitors can view the updated visitor procedure ahead of time by clicking the “Updated NAL Visitor Procedure” button.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Koito Manufacturing is the parent company of North American Lighting. As a Koito Group Company, NAL operates according to kaizen management principles, which means we manage, measure and improve everything we do. That’s how in 35 short years, NAL has grown to become the leading tier one supplier of automotive lighting systems in North America.
Our vision is to dramatically improve roadway safety by developing innovative lighting technologies that enhance driver vision and response time. We are a team continuously working to bring our vision to light.
With nine facilities in North America, our people are our greatest asset. NAL is hiring engineers, supervisors, trainees, manufacturers, interns and a whole lot more!
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NAL President and COO, Kirk Gadberry, delivers a message to Team Members and shares what to expect when returning to work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz10fYT3KjQ&feature=youtu.be
2 weeks ago
May 1, 2020
Valued NAL Team Members,
I hope this message finds you and your families healthy and safe. I can’t wait until we visit in person versus having to connect through letters like this. Nevertheless, thank you for taking the time to read another note as I find it important to share updates with you about our ongoing and everchanging situation.
Continue reading this message from NAL's President and COO at the link below:
www.nal.com/blog/nal-covid-19-update-to-our-valued-nal-team-members-may-1/
NAL COVID-19 Update: To Our Valued NAL Team Members (May 1)
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I hope this message finds you and your families healthy and safe. I can’t wait until we visit in person versus having to connect through letters like this. Nevertheless, thank you for taking the tim...4 weeks ago
April 9, 2020
Valued NAL Team Members,
I sincerely hope this message finds you and your families healthy and well. As the Coronavirus situation escalates, our best wishes for your health are an ever-pressing concern.
These are certainly unprecedented times. Our customers have all announced that they will not produce vehicles in April, with tentative plans to restart production in May.
Continue reading this message from NAL's President and COO at the link below:
www.nal.com/blog/nal-covid-19-update-to-our-valued-nal-team-members-april-9/
NAL COVID-19 Update: To Our Valued NAL Team Members (April 9)
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I sincerely hope this message finds you and your families healthy and well. As the Coronavirus situation escalates, our best wishes for your health are an ever-pressing concern.2 months ago
Thank you for all your hard work and care on the front lines. Your dedication to your patients in these challenging times is appreciated by all!
2 months ago
“We are overwhelmed by the kindness and support our Team Members are showing our communities. The Illinois Equipment Plant (IEP) in Flora, IL will continue to support the medical teams on the front lines with these fabricated face shields, so long as resources allow.”
- Ovie Gaither, Assistant General Manager of Manufacturing Engineering
www.nal.com/blog/nal-begins-manufacturing-face-shields-for-health-care-personnel/
2 months ago
This morning, Team Members from our Paris Plant delivered a pallet of 7500 gloves to the front line medical staff at the local Horizon Health hospital. This in-kind donation followed an earlier delivery of safety glasses to the Illinois State Police to support their updated PPE requirements. We could not be more proud of our Team Members’ initiative and eagerness to help our local communities in these challenging times.
2 months ago
All Team Members:
NAL is making every effort to do our part in flattening the curve and still keep up with limited production demands. We understand this can be a very scary and uncertain time, but we are confident that NAL will rise above this hardship as we have weathered other economic downturns in the past. NAL’s leadership team is continuously reminded of the strength and dedication of our Team Members and want to thank you for your resiliency. To that end, please see the attached message from Kirk Gadberry, our President and COO.
Have a safe weekend!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffLq9w-4rj0&feature=youtu.be
2 months ago
The Top 8 products remaining in the Illinois Manufacturers' Association #MakersMadnessIL contest have been announced! Unfortunately, NAL did not advance to the Top 8, but your vote still counts to help determine what product is the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois! Daily voting is open until March 22nd.
2 months ago
We’re excited to share NAL has made it through to the Top 16 finalists for the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s “Makers Madness” competition to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois! Voters may cast one vote per day in each head to head contest. Visit makersmadnessil.com/cast-your-vote/ and vote for our Ford Mustang Headlight to make it through to the next round! #MakersMadnessIL
3 months ago
Last chance to vote for NAL in the nomination round of the IL Makers Madness bracket. You can vote for our Ford Mustang headlight, your favorite and coolest thing made in IL, up to five times before 11:59pm CT tonight. Thanks for your vote!
makersmadnessil.com/contestants/ford-mustang-headlight/
3 months ago
Don’t forget to spring forward and set your clocks one hour ahead tonight! Could it also be time for a career change? Check out our openings at jobs.nal.com/search/.
3 months ago
Senior Vice President Kishore Ahuja explains BladeScan Adaptive Driving Beams, a #CES2020 Innovation Award Honoree, which is already in production on the 2020 Lexus RX in Europe and Japan. Thank you, Allison Sheridan for spending time with Koito and NAL at CES 2020!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY8mgPYCyk4&feature=share
3 months ago
Over the last 4 months, NAL’s corporate office employees have raised nearly $2,000 for local organizations through jean day donations. Each month, the money collected form jean Fridays is donated to a designated organization. Donation recipients have included Christmas for Kids, the Paris Healthcare Center, the Edgar County Do It Foundation, and Memorial School’s PE fund. Thank you to all employees who have participated so far. We look forward to continuing these jean day donations in support of our local communities!
3 months ago
High school seniors, don’t forget to apply for the NAL Scholarship for Excellence! The $1,000 scholarships are available in our local communities for those planning to pursue a degree in the business or technical field. Online applications and accompanying documentation must be submitted by Friday, April 10th. Start your application today! www.nal.com/blog/2020-scholarship-for-excellence/
Scholarship Application - North American Lighting
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North American Lighting is now accepting applications for the NAL Scholarships for Excellence until Friday, April 10, 2019.3 months ago
NAL is excited to offer a new engineering scholarship at the University of North Alabama. Read more about the scholarship and growing relationship between NAL and UNA at the link below. #seewhatsahead www.nal.com/blog/nal-establishes-an-engineering-scholarship-at-the-university-of-north-alabama/
NAL Establishes an Engineering Scholarship at the University of North Alabama
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North American Lighting, Inc. is pleased to provide a five-thousand-dollar scholarship at the University of North Alabama, benefiting a sophomore or junior engineering and technology student.3 months ago
Don’t forget NAL is guest serving at the V.F.W. Post 3601 Paris,IL tonight from 6-8pm. All tips received by NAL guest servers, Levi Ray, Nolan Longest, Amanda Martin, Nick Henson, Ryan Kraemer, and Brian Bradley will be donated to the VFW. Come have some fun and show your support for the local VFW before karaoke starts at 8:30pm.
3 months ago
The Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) is on a mission to find the coolest thing made in Illinois. Vote for NAL in the Makers Madness bracket for our Ford Mustang headlight and help us advance to the next round! You may vote up to five times per day, until nomination voting closes on Sunday, March 8 at 11:59pm CT. #makersmadness #seewhatsahead makersmadnessil.com/contestants/ford-mustang-headlight/
3 months ago
Rounding out the #EngineersWeek features is Launch Engineer, Maggie Holloway. Maggie first started as an intern and now works full time at our Paris Manufacturing facility. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSw8fF8BvqQ&feature=youtu.be
3 months ago
Our parent company, KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., recently announced it has acquired shares of Cepton Technologies, Inc., a startup company which designs, manufactures and sells LiDAR for Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Read more below. www.nal.com/blog/nals-parent-company-acquires-shares-of-start-up-in-california/
NAL's Parent Company Acquires Shares of Startup in California
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KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (KOITO) announces that it has acquired shares of Cepton Technologies, Inc. (Cepton), a startup company which designs, manufactures and sells LiDAR for Advanced Driver Ass...3 months ago
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