NAL COVID-19 Update: Manufacturing Operations as of March 27
As circumstances continue to evolve in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, NAL is responding to the needs of the customers and communities we serve. An updated operations schedule for each production facility is listed below.
NAL COVID-19 Update: Essential Business
NAL fully supports the government’s initiatives to “flatten the curve” in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. With the health and safety of its Team Members and their families in mind, NAL has been implementing as many telework accommodations for Team Members as possible. NAL has also taken the lead from our customers and has instituted various plant shut downs to help stop the spread.
NAL COVID-19 Update: Manufacturing Operations
We have confirmed with our customers that they will be taking time out of their production schedules, therefore we are adjusting our manufacturing operations beginning tomorrow, March 21.
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.
NAL Scholarship for Excellence
North American Lighting is now accepting applications for the $1,000 NAL Scholarships for Excellence until Friday, April 10, 2020. These scholarships were established as a way to help students further their education in the business or technical field. Our goal is to support local students in education and to provide internships for those who wish to remain in the communities we serve.
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 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!
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2 days 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 weeks 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 weeks 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!
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3 weeks 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 weeks 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!
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3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.4 weeks 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.
4 weeks 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/
1 month 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
1 month 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...1 month ago
Richard tells us the best piece of advice he's received from an engineering mentor is to consider the big picture and how his role will impact a particular project or overall company initiative. #EngineersWeek www.youtube.com/watch?v=trAfsgSB228&feature=youtu.be
1 month ago
#EngineersWeek is still going strong! Russell explains what it takes to be an engineer, more specifically, a process engineer dealing with precision engineered parts.
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1 month ago
Cassandra Turner has a pretty cool job as a facilities engineer at North American Lighting. Hear how she gets to work with helicopters to complete one of her favorite projects. #EngineersWeek
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1 month ago
Join NAL at the V.F.W. Post 3601 Paris,IL on Friday, February 28th from 6-8pm where NAL servers will be raising money for a worthy cause. All tips received by NAL guest servers, Nolan Longest, Amanda Martin, Levi Ray, and Nick Henson will be donated to the VFW. Come show your support for the VFW, hang out with our NAL servers and then sing the night away with Quick Silver Karaoke starting at 8:30pm.
1 month ago
Happy #EngineersWeek! Stay tuned as we highlight various NAL engineering roles throughout the week.
According to Austin Marshall, engineering is a very rewarding career that allows you to solve complex problems, tackle new challenges daily, and learn how different aspects of science work together to make systems and designs.
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1 month ago
We couldn’t let this this day pass by without wishing you all a happy Valentine’s Day! John Ruskin said it, and we know it to be true, “when love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.”
1 month ago
NAL is one of 15 business sponsors in the Shoals, AL area offering on the job training and competitive wages through the Northwest-Shoals Community College FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) program. NAL sponsors four FAME students each year as apprentices of our facility. NAL apprentices will earn a debt-free associate degree while earning a salary and working towards industry specific certifications. The deadline for eligible participants to apply for the upcoming year is April 1. Apply online at www.nwscc.edu/program-of-study/career-technical/fame.
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FAME program hopefuls get insights into area companies at networking event
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MUSCLE SHOALS — Brice Townsend and Kirkland Danielowicz are taking advantage of what they consider an opportunity of a lifetime.1 month ago
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