4 Ways Simmons’ ISO Certification Benefits Our Customers
19 August 2021
According to the International Standard Organization’s (ISO) website, “the [ISO 9001:2015] standard is based on a number of quality management principles, including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach, and continual improvement.” In many ways, these principles have helped to inform and shape Simmons’ own tenets of Quality
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The Dos and Don’ts of Grinding Wheels
27 July 2021
When used correctly, the right grinding wheel can make a world of difference in your cutting operations. However, the performance of your grinding wheel is still largely dependent upon the care given to it during handling, installation, and, of course, use. DO: Closely inspect all grinding wheels before mounting to ensure they haven’t been damaged
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Covid-19 Update
01 January 2021
As a manufacturer of industrial saw blades, Simmons Knife & Saw, LLC supplies key industries such as the agriculture, food processing, and medical equipment industries with the product they need to continue operating. As a result, Simmons clearly meets the criteria for an “essential business” and will remain open should any stay-at-home orders be issued in the future. Other key points that may be of interest to
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Simmons Donates to Holiday Food Drive
16 November 2020
In the past year, many families have struggled to keep food on the table due to the ongoing pandemic. Unfortunately, the pandemic has also prevented many, including Simmons, from gathering to volunteer in large groups to provide aid to those who need it most. Still, the Simmons team felt we needed to do what we
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Simmons Dedicates Picnic Area to Past Employee
30 October 2020
On December 5, 2019, we lost our dear friend Krzysztof Krzywosz. Krys had been with Simmons for 28 years and we were incredibly sad to hear the news of his passing. He was and is still sorely missed. Almost one year later, some Simmons’ employees had the great idea to celebrate Big Krys day. Simmons’
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Simmons Cleans Up Westlake Park
19 September 2020
On Saturday, September 19th, Simmons’ employees and their family members came out to support our Simmons Gives Back program by cleaning up Westlake Park—the park Simmons officially adopted in 2019. It was another beautiful day in Bloomingdale and the work was hard and plentiful, but our team left satisfied knowing they’d made a small impact
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Simmons Volunteers at Phil’s Friends
20 February 2020
On February 20th, Simmons’ employees and their families volunteered at Phil’s Friends in Roselle, IL. Phil’s Friends is a wonderful organization that provides Christ-centered practical, emotional, and spiritual support for people battling cancer through the distribution of hand-assembled care packages and cards. Our team had a great time assembling their care packages and supporting this
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Simmons Goes Solar
18 December 2019
Simmons flipped the literal switch and began generating solar energy! Over 1,200 solar panels were installed on the roof of our Glendale Heights location, which will generate approximately 560,000 kilowatt hours of electricity every year. That will cover about 70% of Simmons’ annual electricity usage. However, while saving money on the electric bill is something to get excited about, we’d rather talk about the positive impact it will have on our
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Simmons Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children – Again
05 October 2019
On Saturday, October 5th, Simmons’ volunteers went to Feed My Starving Children’s facility in Schaumburg, IL to help pack nutritious meals for hungry children around the world. The contents of these meals are carefully chosen in order to help reverse and prevent malnutrition in children affected by it. Last year, Feed My Starving Children boasted
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You can’t beat having fun AND raising money for a charitable cause at the same time. On August 20th, Simmons hosted a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the parking lot outside our Glendale Heights location. As you can see above, employees took turns trying to “dunk” various members of the Simmons team,
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