ESG Adds Ronald Turkett to Strengthen Strategic Consulting Group and Further Lean Transformation / Six Sigma Commitment

    SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--June 28, 2001--The Engineering Services Group (ESG), a Southfield, Michigan-based provider of integrated manufacturing solutions, announced that it has named Ronald Turkett Executive Director of Strategic Consulting.
    Turkett brings to ESG over 40 years of senior level experience, having improved the manufacturing operations of companies in the United States, Europe and Mexico. In addition to leading the day-to-day operations of the Strategic Consulting Group, Turkett will manage strategic consulting and lean transformation projects and play an integral role in cultivating new business opportunities.
    "ESG's desire to help our clients find new and innovative ways to cut costs and remain competitive in today's challenging business environment prompted the decision to expand our Strategic Consulting Group and add someone of Ron Turkett's stature," said Michael J. Marlo, president of ESG. "In Ron we have one of industry's premiere manufacturing strategists, lean transformation specialists, and Six Sigma technicians. His expertise and direction will be invaluable as ESG moves forward with its goal of providing world class strategic consulting and lean transformation support."
    A certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Turkett's distinguished career includes six years at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, where he gained an understanding of world class manufacturing and the renowned Toyota Production System (TPS). He also led the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma at Delphi Automotive Systems and Allied Signal Automotive. Other career accomplishments include assisting in the development of the Ford Production System and over 20 years at General Motors in various positions. He also serves as an adjunct lecturer in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma for the University of Michigan College of Engineering.

    About ESG

    Established in 1988, ESG is a leading supplier of integrated manufacturing solutions to the industrial marketplace. ESG offers total facility productivity improvement solutions in Strategic Consulting, Manufacturing Process Development, Equipment Design, Project Services, and Technical Staffing in support of entire manufacturing operations. The firm's consistent focus on client satisfaction and quality has resulted in continued growth, repeat business, and recognition within the business community, including acknowledgement as one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the United States. Furthering its growth commitment, ESG also operates a Regional Office in Greenville, South Carolina. For more information please contact ESG at (248) 945-2000 or at www.esgpower.com.