Awards
As an industry leader for many years, Tyler Pipe & Couplings has a long history of positive recognition from both our peers and our customers. You can see our complete list of awards and accolades displayed below.
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2019 Ergo Cup - First Place Runner Up - Tyler Coupling, Marshfield, Missouri - Eyeletter Designer
Tyler Coupling automated the eyeleting process which reduced the competitive movements needed by the operator per cycle and reduced the strain on the operator’s hands, wrists, arms and shoulders. It also decreased the cycle time needed to produce the product and increase throughput of finished product.
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2018 Outstanding Health & Safety Performance - Tyler Coupling, Marshfield, MO
This award is given to the one facility who has the best overall HS by looking at 11 distinctive categories. The categories which are evaluated are: (plaque awarded)
- OSHA complaints or citations
- Review of Health & Safety Procedures
- Completion of corrective actions
- Accuracy of OSHA 300 log recording of injuries/illnesses
- Corporate audit performance
- Participation in HS initiatives
- Effectiveness of HS system management reviews
- Qualifications of HS staff
- Other HS awards received by facility
- Significant incidents
- Effectiveness of injury reduction plans
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2018 McWane Quartile Club
This award is given to facilities whose year-end recordable injury rates are in the top 25% of their industry. The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is determined by taking the number of incidents occurred in a year’s period which require medical treatment, restricted work activity, or lost time and multiplying that by 200,000 and dividing by the total number of hours worked at the facility during the year
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2017 McWane Ergo Cup - 1st Runner Up: Tyler Pipe& Coupling, Marshfield, MO - Injection Mold Extruder Tip Puller
The team developed a tool that uses gear reduction, allowing the team member to work outside of the tight space and remove the required cheater pipe. The required number of people for the job is now lowered to one person.
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2016 McWane Ergo Cup - First Place: Tyler Pipe & Coupling, Marshfield, Missouri - Gasket Conveyor Project
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Bill Hoffman named 2016 Manager of the Year
We are proud to announce that Tyler Pipe & Coupling Plant Manager Bill Hoffman was named the 2016 Manager of the Year by the Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM). MAM Board of Directors Chairman Peter Fisher presented the award to Bill at a ceremony held on September 29 at Chase Park Plaza. The Made in Missouri Leadership Awards & Appreciation (MMLA) program recognizes innovative companies and individuals in the manufacturing industry from around the state of Missouri and includes categories like advanced manufacturing, global manufacturing, leadership & strategy, workforce development and promoting, preserving & advancing manufacturing.
MAM was founded in 1993 and has matured into an influential association advocating for the vital interests of all segments of manufacturing. Their goal is to bring manufacturers together to address common issues and challenges while learning more about each other.
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2015 Screaming Eagle Award: McWane EHS Excellence - Tyler Coupling
Tyler Coupling is awarded the Screaming Eagle EHS Excellence Award
This is a joint award for Environmental and Safety & Health Excellence. The top three performers in the Outstanding HS Performance award are submitted to the Environmental Group, who also determines their top three performing facilities. From this list of top contenders, the facility with the overall best EHS performance in the company is selected for the award.
Pictured is Bill Hoffman accepting the award.
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2015 Outstanding Health & Safety Performance Award
Tyler Coupling is awarded the Outstanding HS Performance Award.
This award is given to the one facility who has the best overall HS by looking at 11 distinctive categories. The categories which are evaluated are:
- OSHA complaints or citations
- Review of Health & Safety Procedures
- Completion of corrective actions
- Accuracy of OSHA 300 log recording of injuries/illnesses
- Corporate audit performance
- Participation in HS initiatives
- Effectiveness of HS system management reviews
- Qualifications of HS staff
- Other HS awards received by facility
- Significant incidents
- Effectiveness of injury reduction plans
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2013 Most Improved TRIR Rate - Foundry Award - Tyler Couplings
Tyler Pipe Company is awarded the Most Improved TRIR Rate - Foundry.
The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is determined by taking the number of incidents occurred in a year’s period which require medical treatment, restricted work activity, or lost time and multiplying that by 200,000 and dividing by the total number of hours worked at the facility during the year. The Most Improved TRIR Rate is determined by calculating at year end, the TRIR rate for each of our foundries and looking at the percent improvement when compared to their previous year end TRIR. The facility with the greatest percentage of improvement from the previous year is given the award.
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2011 Screaming Eagle Award: McWane EHS Excellence - Tyler Couplings
Tyler Couplings is awarded the 2011 McWane Screaming Eagle Award
This is a joint award for Environmental and Safety & Health Excellence. The top three performers in the Outstanding HS Performance award are submitted to the Environmental Group, who also determines their top three performing facilities. From this list of top contenders, the facility with the overall best EHS performance in the company is selected for the award.
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2011 Most Improved TRIR Rate - Fabrication Award - Tyler Couplings
Tyler Couplings is awarded the Most Improved TRIR Rate - Fabrication.
The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is determined by taking the number of incidents occurred in a year’s period which require medical treatment, restricted work activity, or lost time and multiplying that by 200,000 and dividing by the total number of hours worked at the facility during the year. The Most Improved TRIR Rate is determined by calculating at year end, the TRIR rate for each of our foundries and looking at the percent improvement when compared to their previous year end TRIR. The facility with the greatest percentage of improvement from the previous year is given the award.
The same process as noted above is done for all other facilities which are not considered a foundry and the award is given for the most improved over their previous year’s rate.
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2010 Outstanding Environmental Performance — Fabrication - Tyler Couplings
Tyler Couplings is awarded the Outstanding Environmental Performance — Fabrication.
The following factors are considered in the selection process for the current calendar year:
- Environmental Audit grade
- Environmental implementation — configuration, training and use
- McWane EHS MS implementation (environmental portion)
- Diligence in addressing audit and other corrective actions
- Demonstrated senior management commitment to environmental excellence
- Relationship with regulators (local, state and federal)
- Amount and quality of resources applied to environmental management
- Receptiveness to and participation in company-wide environmental initiatives
- Innovative ideas and solutions on environmental matters
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ISO 14001:2004
In 2009, Tyler Couplings received ISO 14001:2004 certification.
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2009 Most Improved TRIR Rate - Fabrication Award
Tyler Couplings is awarded the Most Improved TRIR Rate - Fabrication.
The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is determined by taking the number of incidents occurred in a year’s period which require medical treatment, restricted work activity, or lost time and multiplying that by 200,000 and dividing by the total number of hours worked at the facility during the year. The Most Improved TRIR Rate is determined by calculating at year end, the TRIR rate for each of our foundries and looking at the percent improvement when compared to their previous year end TRIR. The facility with the greatest percentage of improvement from the previous year is given the award.
The same process as noted above is done for all other facilities which are not considered a foundry and the award is given for the most improved over their previous year’s rate.
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2009 Outstanding Environmental Performance — Fabrication Award - Tyler Couplings
Tyler Couplings is awarded the Outstanding Environmental Performance — Fabrication.
The following factors are considered in the selection process for the current calendar year:
- Environmental Audit grade
- Environmental implementation — configuration, training and use
- McWane EHS MS implementation (environmental portion)
- Diligence in addressing audit and other corrective actions
- Demonstrated senior management commitment to environmental excellence
- Relationship with regulators (local, state and federal)
- Amount and quality of resources applied to environmental management
- Receptiveness to and participation in company-wide environmental initiatives
- Innovative ideas and solutions on environmental matters
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AFS Millionaires Safety Award
Tyler Pipe Company was awarded the AFS Millionaires Safety Award for achieving 1,000,000 man-hours without incurring an occupational injury or illness resulting in days away from work.
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Tyler Couplings Team Wins Star of Excellence Award
Tyler Couplings was presented with the Star of Excellence Award for their 2013 accomplishments at the recent Region II VPP Conference held in Omaha, Nebraska.
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2005 Screaming Eagle Award: McWane EHS Excellence - Tyler Pipe Company
Tyler Pipe Company is awarded the 2005 McWane Screaming Eagle Award.
This is a joint award for Environmental and Safety & Health Excellence. The top three performers in the Outstanding HS Performance award are submitted to the Environmental Group, who also determines their top three performing facilities. From this list of top contenders, the facility with the overall best EHS performance in the company is selected for the award
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2005 Outstanding Environmental Performance Award - Foundry Award
Tyler Pipe Company is awarded the Outstanding Environmental Performance — Foundry.
The following factors are considered in the selection process for the current calendar year:
- Environmental Audit grade
- Environmental implementation — configuration, training and use
- McWane EHS MS implementation (environmental portion)
- Diligence in addressing audit and other corrective actions
- Demonstrated senior management commitment to environmental excellence
- Relationship with regulators (local, state and federal)
- Amount and quality of resources applied to environmental management
- Receptiveness to and participation in company-wide environmental initiatives
- Innovative ideas and solutions on environmental matters
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2005 Most Improved TRIR Rate - Fabrication Award - Tyler Couplings
Tyler Couplings is awarded the Most Improved TRIR Rate - Fabrication.
The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is determined by taking the number of incidents occurred in a year’s period which require medical treatment, restricted work activity, or lost time and multiplying that by 200,000 and dividing by the total number of hours worked at the facility during the year. The Most Improved TRIR Rate is determined by calculating at year end, the TRIR rate for each of our foundries and looking at the percent improvement when compared to their previous year end TRIR. The facility with the greatest percentage of improvement from the previous year is given the award.
The same process as noted above is done for all other facilities which are not considered a foundry and the award is given for the most improved over their previous year’s rate.
