1. The Quarterly Newsletter of the Bunting Group of Companies Issue 5, April 2016 1
Feature Story
by Nathan Ward
Our team hard at work building the mockup
Rendering of Bunting’s Aria Panel System
Viking Ship Mockup A Hitby Fred Klehm
by Fritz Motschman
Klehm’s Korner
Innovation Dept.
Team
New Product Development at Bunting
Why are so many companies migrating
from 2D CAD to 3D solid modeling
for mechanical design? Solid modeling
shortens design cycles, streamlines
manufacturing processes, and accelerates
product introductions by improving
the flow of product design information
and communication throughout an
organization, as well as among its suppliers
and customers. For Bunting, this means
faster time-to-market and higher quality
products translate into increased revenue,
while reduced design costs provide larger
profit margins. 3D CAD software goes way
The shipbuilders of Bunting have
completed the Viking Legacy Ship mockup
and it was received with great enthusiasm
by representatives of the Minnesota Vikings
sports organization.
The key to the successful mockup
presentation was the close work between
Bunting Design/Engineering and
Production Departments. Rob Vilseck
coordinated D/E efforts internally and
externally with the client through PM Amy
Kitchko and made sure Bunting stayed on
(and maintained updates) schedule. He
additionally provided quality assurance for
the drawings supplied by lead detailer
Stephen Jesz. Jessica Parrish assisted with
the annotation of the fabrication drawings
and Scott Borst designed and detailed
the shields. Mike Tarasky, Jr. performed
quality assurance as well did material
take offs and stock requisitions. Project
Engineer Steve Lipe provided drawings
at a crucial time to allow the rest of the
team time to finish the ship. The team
put forth additional effort to complete the
tasks at hand, including Saturday work to
complete drawings by Monday morning
and extra hours to ensure that D/E stayed
ahead of schedule.
The fabrication of the mockup main body
was handled by Jim Walter, Daryl Bowser
Definition of Team: A group of people
with a full set of complementary skills
required to complete a task, job, or project.
Team members 1) operate with a high
degree of interdependence, 2) share
authority and responsibility for self-
management, 3) are accountable for the
collective performance, and 4) work toward
a common goal and shared rewards(s). A
team begins as a collection of people with
a strong sense of mutual commitment
but then creates synergy, thus generating
performance exceeding the sum of the
functioning of its individual members.
As a team we are all responsible for our
individual tasks in order to meet the
customer’s requirements while delivering
every project on time, within budget, and
without claims. Our tasks are therefore
interdependent on each other so that our
work also promotes the common goal of
producing the highest quality product at
the anticipated profit margins.
This sounds eloquent but describes who we
are, and what we do at Bunting every day.
If you were asked to define teamwork, how
would you describe it? If you were asked
the importance of teamwork how would
you rate it? If you were asked how you
would make a greater impact on the team,
how would you do it?
Maybe we can all take a moment and
look deeply inside ourselves to see what
we can do as individuals that will make
a more positive impact on our team.
Remember that John F. Kennedy spoke of
beyond design, with support for advanced
analysis tools that do everything from
simulating the flow of fluid to measuring
vibrations in key structural components.
Simulating those environmental factors
is critical to identifying design flaws and
pinpointing serious build problems—
before you have to pay for them.
the same concept in his Inaugural Address
on January 20, 1961 when he said “…ask
not what your country can do for you —
ask what you can do for your country.” It
lies within us as a team to fail or to succeed.
I, for one, choose success…
Benefits of 3D Modeling:
• Higher quality finished product
• Lower unit cost
• Identification and elimination of
inefficiencies
• Increased workload capacity
• Better control of production
• Improved communication and
collaboration
• Increased manufacturing accuracy
• More design flexibility
• Better design integrity
and Jeff Voll. Jim and Daryl took the bull
by the horns and ran with the project; it was
Jim’s idea to use perforated material for the
mockup instead of regular sheeting. The
Oar required a different approach but the
problem was solved by Dan Napolitano,
who, by the way, was given this assignment
in the 11th hour but turned it around
quickly, to the admiration of his coworkers.
The difficult Gunwale was completed by
Daryl and Jeff and was probably the most
difficult part of the assembly. Despite
the challenges of the design they did a
bang-up job at working it out (nice use of
compound radii!) Graphics were handled
almost single-handedly by Chuck Testa
resulting in a very good job at finishing off
the Shield. Honorable mention also goes
to Curt Small for his contribution to the
effort.
The result of the combined effort on
behalf of D/E and Production was a
positive reception by Tanya Dreesen, VP,
Partnership Activation & Special Projects
for the Minnesota Vikings, Dan Bowar,
Civil Engineer and Bunting main contact
for the project and the RipBang Studios
designers. We can collectively feel proud
by the efforts of our team members and
anticipate a successful completion of
another high-profile project for Bunting!
Kelsey is our new Administrative
Assistant. She is originally from
Michigan and attended Michigan
State University. Kelsey and her
husband moved to Verona for his
job at Oakmont Country Club.
Currently, she is attending Carlow
University for her Master’s Degree in
Art Education. She will be working
at Bunting until the fall when she
begins student teaching. She enjoys
drawing, painting, and taking her
dog Leo for walks.
Kelsey Owen
Administrative
Assistant
Welcome New Employees
Issue 5
April 2016
The Quarterly Newsletter of the Bunting Group of Companies bconnected@buntinggraphics.com

2. The Quarterly Newsletter of the Bunting Group of Companies Issue 5, April 2016 2
Local Food & Drink Rivertowne Inn, Verona
In October of 2015 a complaint was filed
with the Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) charging that Bunting
was mishandling Heptane solvent,
specifically that drums of solvent stored
behind our facility were leaking into
the environment and particularly the
Allegheny River. The good news: the
details of the complaint were unfounded
and Bunting was found not in violation
of federal and state regulations. The
better news: our company has formed
a new, productive relationship with a
federal agency and has improved our
environmental stewardship.
Through a series of site inspections and
meetings, Bunting has worked closely with
our region’s DEP Solid Waste Specialist
to correct problems with our official
designation; how we were handling some
hazardous waste and how we monitored
the wastes we produced. Properly
understanding the waste we produce has
resulted in the implementation of action
items that will be outlined in a new work
instruction: WI-0251 Waste Management.
This training document will describe and
explain the manner in which hazardous,
non-hazardous wastes and recyclable
materials are monitored and managed by
Bunting.
Ingredients:
1 quart water
2 lbs. lean hamburger meat
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cumin seed
2 large onions, minced1 tsp.
Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. red pepper or chili pepper
2 Tbsp. Chili powder
1 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. ground allspice
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
3 large whole bay leaves
by Cliff Woodward
by Ed Boytim & his wife Sara Sturdevant
Waste Management Dept.Recipe Dept.
A New Way to Look
at OldTrash
Cincinnati Chili
Sections of WI-0251 include:
• General waste policy that includes
reference and mandate for waste
minimization, recycling, proper disposal,
spill clean-up and records.
• Hazardous waste policy that includes
safe and correct storage and disposal
practices to ensure that the potential for
accidents is minimized.
• Universal waste, such as batteries and
mercury-containing products.
• Waste oil, which will be handled as
a hazardous waste, unless it is in any way
recyclable.
• Residual waste (non-hazardous
industrial waste) policy is the greatest
change from our past practice (note the
new black and white “Residual Waste”
labels on trash cans in the shop). We
will now be monitoring three separate
types of residual
waste: Spent Filters,
Surface Coatings
(dried paint cans)
and Plant Trash.
• Municipal
solid waste, which
is the same as waste
normally generated
in a household.
• Recycling
programs which define the Bunting policy
to minimize the generation of waste. We
will try to reuse as much as possible if not
possible, then every attempt should be
made to recycle the waste.
• Scheduled to be issued in April, 2016.
Our new awareness and approach spurred
by our partnership with the DEP places
us on the path to make real change in this
important aspect of how we do business.
As our business continues to change in the
future we will be prepared to meet both
the needs of our customers and the needs
of our environment.Starting in November 2015, Bunting established an Employee of the Month
program to honor those that have exhibited a high level of commitment, integrity,
willingness to learn, and positive attitude in their daily work contributions. Each
month, in acknowledgement of this distinction, one dedicated employee has
received:
· A $25 Rivertowne gift card,
· A parking space in front of the building,
· A feature in the BConnected newsletter, and
· The distinction of being Employee of the Month
Employee of the Month Program
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large stock
pot. Bring to a boil and stir to thoroughly
combine. Reduce heat to medium low
and simmer uncovered for three hours.
Before serving, give it a few shots with
an immersion blender to assure a smooth
consistency. When the cooking time is
coming to an end, prepare 1 lb. of cooked
spaghetti.
Cincinnati Chili is served over cooked
spaghetti and covered with finely shredded
sharp cheddar cheese. This layered
approach is critical. These three basic
layers make the “3-way.” For a “4-way,”
add diced onions on the chili before
topping with cheese. For a “5-way”, add
red kidney beans on the chili layer and
cover with onions and finally, cheese.
Natives eat this in a shallow oval bowl,
slicing into it as one would a pie. Oyster
crackers are the perfect companion to soak
up the juicy goodness.
For a Coney, place a boiled hot dog in its
bun, spoon about a half cup of chili over
the dog, and top with cheese. Best eaten
during a Steelers/Bengals game.
“I am so happy to share my Cincinnati
Chili recipe with you. I am a transplanted
Cincinnatian who has been living here
in Pittsburgh for 30 years, but I still love
the chili! I cannot remember where I got
this recipe, but I can attest to its quality.
There is nothing like having this in a chili
parlor at 2 a.m., but this recipe comes
fairly close. I promise to send some in with
Ed for you the next time I make another
batch. It really is a cold weather food, but
we eat it all year round.”
- Sara Sturdevant
Rob Vilseck, April 2016
Rob has been turning the lights on every morning for the past almost
21 years; showing up as early as 5:20 am. Rob has taken the lead
on the design of the Vikings Legacy Ship and, hands down, he has
done a phenomenal job! This project with no doubt is one of the
most challenging that Bunting has ever undertaken due to its nature,
time, design and other factors. Rob is a great colleague and we are so
fortunate to have him!
Amy Kichko, March 2016
Amy has exhibited an extremely high level of organization and she
continues to drive a condensed project schedule, while pushing both
our internal and the client design teams for answers and explanations
to resolve complex design issues. She not only exhibits all of the
qualities of a great project manager; she goes above and beyond to
ensure both Bunting’s needs and our clients’ needs are being met. It is
for this reason that we feel Amy is deserving of this recognition.
Gary Ruzzi, February 2016
From shoveling snow to assisting with the installation of the paint
line, Gary is a man of many talents and we’re thankful to have him
as our coworker. Gary installed a furnace for Industrial while, at the
same time, he was repairing at least one other furnace and getting
several calls for other projects throughout the shop.
Issue 5, April 2016
The Quarterly Newsletter of the Bunting Group of Companies bconnected@buntinggraphics.com