Nice North America Kent Facility Celebrates 1-year Incident Free

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 – Nice, a global leader in Home and Building Management solutions, is proud to announce that its Kent, WA manufacturing facility has achieved a major milestone: 365 consecutive days with zero health or safety incidents. This achievement highlights the team’s dedication to operational excellence and safety while also working to increase manufacturing output and shipments.

A result of meticulous planning, relentless improvement, and a team that’s laser-focused on doing things the right way led to this remarkable achievement. The Kent facility’s cutting-edge processes combined with a culture that prioritizes safety and provided a formula for success.

“The accomplishment we’re celebrating is a result of a disciplined approach to safety, consistent attention to detail, and a focus on operational excellence,” said Melanie Shelton, Chief Operating Officer, at Nice North America. “Our Kent facility’s ability to maintain a perfect safety record while delivering increases in production is a remarkable achievement and a reflection of the professionalism, skill, and focus of our entire team. This milestone is proof of our commitment to safety, quality, and reliability in everything we do.”

The facility, located south of Seattle in Kent, WA, plays a critical role in the Nice North America manufacturing strategy through the production and assembly of Nice gate operators and products carrying the world-renowned HySecurity brand, with a proud emphasis on "Made in America" quality. The team’s expertise spans in-house engineering, fabrication and assembly, and rigorous quality control, all under one roof. This combination and a commitment to continuous improvement has enabled the facility to not only deliver record output but also ensure the highest levels of product reliability and safety.

“By staying focused on our processes and working together as a cohesive unit, we’ve demonstrated that safety and productivity are not competing priorities,” said Emanuel Bertolini, CEO, at Nice North America. “Let’s take this moment to recognize the hard work and commitment that led us here. I’d like to extend a special thank you to each and every one of our team members for their contributions, and let’s keep setting the standard for what’s possible when we work together across all sites in North America.”

As a key part of the global group, the emphasis Nice North America places on safety and operational excellence remains integral to providing top-tier solutions for customers worldwide. For more information about Nice, please visit niceforyou.com.

About Nice North America

Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice, is one of the largest manufacturers of smart residential, commercial, and industrial solutions in the world, with seamless and easy-to-install technology for smart home control, security and automation, perimeter access, protection and control, sunshade solutions, power management, and whole home entertainment. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with several R&D and manufacturing centers across the region. Professional integrators, dealers, and distribution partners grow their business with CEU training and education, technical and field support, and award-winning sales and marketing programs. The company is a proud national sponsor of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program, supporting wounded veterans and their families with specially adapted smart homes. For further information, visit www.niceforyou.com.

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