VELCRO TOUR

Member Meeting Announcement   - Joint Meeting with the Granite State Quality Council

Thursday, 18 October 2018

Location:

Velcro Companies, 95 Sundial Avenue, Manchester, NH 03103

Sign In:

Main Entrance - Near Flagpole

Times:

5:30 to 6:00 p.m.  – Sign-In

6:00 to 6:05 p.m. – Welcome – (Dirk Foreman, President, North America, Velcro Companies)

6:05 to 6:45 p.m. – Plant Tour

6:45 to 7:30 p.m. – Velcro Quality System (VQS) Presentation -- David Chambers)

7:30 to 8:00 p.m. – Networking and Appetizers

Plant Tour:

A tour of the textile manufacturing facility will be provided to meeting attendees.

About the Velcro Companies:

Velcro Companies is a technology-driven, global organization providing fastening solutions that solve problems in simple, elegant and surprising ways for businesses and consumers around the world. It has a heritage of innovation spanning more than 50 years and own over 400 active patents and numerous trademarks, including the VELCRO® trademark, which is registered throughout the world. It develops and delivers solutions for customers through an integrated production and service system that includes manufacturing locations in the United States, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Uruguay, Spain and China and sales offices around the world.

Presenter:

David Chambers, Director, Global Quality, EH&S and Product Compliance

David leads the worldwide quality assurance program for Velcro Companies and has extensive experience in systems management. He holds a Black Belt in Six Sigma methodology. Prior to joining Velcro Companies in 2014, David held senior positions in quality assurance and supplier management at Timberland and the Coca Cola Company.

A native of New Hampshire, David earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Southern New Hampshire University and an MBA degree from Central Michigan University. He is also a board member of the Granite State Quality Council.

No ‘formal’ dinner – Appetizers provided by the Velcro Companies.

RSVP by Noon on SUNDAY October 14th

There is no cost, however ASQ attendance (members only – no guests) is limited to FIFTEEN (15) and registration must be received by Noon on October 14th. A wait list will be created in the event of any cancellations.  If you make a reservation and then can’t attend – PLEASE notify Chris of your change in plans.

To Register:

Please email Chris Carr at northstar_36@yahoo.com. You MUST include: Your Name, Employer, and Job Title/Role. You will receive a confirmation notice that we have received your reservation. If you do not receive the confirmation within a few days, please send another request.

DIRECTIONS TO VELCRO:

From the North - (Concord, Route 89, Vermont 93)

South to 293 South (Manchester). Exit 4 (Queen City Bridge). At bottom of the ramp bear right (Second Street) Go through one set of lights, at next light take a right (Queen City Avenue). Go over bridge. At first light, take a right (Sundial Avenue), proceed to the third driveway on your left. Park in visitor parking down by the flag pole.

From the West – Bedford/Amherst

101 East to Route 293 North (Manchester). Take Exit 4 (Queen City Bridge) and bear right at the bottom of the ramp through the first light. At the second light, take a right (Queen City Avenue). Go over bridge to the next set of lights, take a right (Sundial Avenue), and proceed to the third driveway on your left. Park in visitor parking down by the flag pole.

From the South - (Nashua, NH; Route 3)

Route 3/Everett Turnpike to Route 293 North (Manchester). Take Exit 4 (Queen City Bridge) and bear right at the bottom of the ramp through the first light. At the second light, take a right (Queen City Avenue). Go over bridge to the next set of lights, take a right (Sundial Avenue), and proceed to the third driveway on your left. Park in visitor parking down by the flag pole.

From the South - (Salem, NH; Boston, MA)

93 North to 293 North. Take Exit 4 (Queen City Bridge) and bear right at the bottom of the ramp through the first light. At the second light, take a right (Queen City Avenue). Go over bridge to the next set of lights, take a right (Sundial Avenue), and proceed to the third driveway on your left. Park in visitor parking down by the flag pole.

From the East - (Portsmouth, All Maine Points)

Route 95 South to Route 101 West to 293 North. Take Exit 4 (Queen City Bridge) and bear right at the bottom of the ramp through the first light. At the second light, take a right (Queen City Avenue). Go over bridge to the next set of lights, take a right (Sundial Avenue), and proceed to the third driveway on your left. Park in visitor parking down by the flag pole.