Testimonials from Manufacturing

My experience with Cogent was life-changing to say the least.

Martha Lacombe

Owner/CEO, Upper Level Graphics

Manufacturing

I have been consistently impressed by their industry-leading expertise, forward-thinking approach, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results for our company.

Dave Kinney

Co-Owner, Performance Coatings, LLC

Manufacturing

Each and every one of our employees agreed that the changes that are still taking place have greatly improved Langley Industrial Machining and its success.

Ron & Linda Langley

Owners, Langley Industrial Machining

Manufacturing

I was so focused on just getting the job done I was missing all these other important issues.

Patrick Disher

Vice President of Operations, Service Specialties Liftco Inc.

Manufacturing

Our time with Cogent Analytics has been a good learning experience and has helped provide a basic set of systems that we can start working and making our own.

Nick Joy

President, Valley Signs & Surveys

Manufacturing

Without Cogent, I’m not sure where APG would have been in 2-3 years.

Christopher McGeary

President, Allison Park Group, Inc.

Manufacturing

As it turned out, many of our business-as-usual habits were holding us back and were rooted in a resistance to change.

J Silas Mosher

President, SSS Printing

Manufacturing

In retrospect, hiring Cogent Analytics is something I should have done a long time ago.

Bobby Boyd

President, Mecha Inc.

Manufacturing

I didn’t know what I should be doing to improve the total business experience.

Jim Berwick

President, Compressor Engineering Corp

Manufacturing

Our biggest regret is not finding Cogent 10-15 years ago.

Tommy Landis

Owner, Lanco Services, LLC

Manufacturing

Cogent helped our organization become a world-class company.

Chad Miller

Principal, Miller Industries, LLC

Manufacturing

We needed direction moving forward on better ways to run our business.

Rob Dixon

Partner, Southern Comfort Shelters

Manufacturing

We have already born fruits from what we have learned.

Peter Schroeck

President & CEO, Reedy Chemical Foam & Specialty Additives

Manufacturing

My three companies are back to being my passion and not my headaches.

John Richardson

President, Scenic City Glass

Manufacturing

As a result of Cogent's help, we should be able to implement more discipline into our organization and run it with a singular focus on the health and success of this business.

Quentin Keith

President, Lighthouse Solar

Manufacturing

In nine weeks, we have proven savings of $379,445 and what clearly looks like more savings to come.

Ryan Law

President, Law Tanning

Manufacturing

Cogent got very impressive and almost immediate results.

Billy Winchester

Owner, Strobe Tech, LLC

Manufacturing

We started seeing improvements in the first two weeks.

Travis Jarrett

Owner, Jarrett Concrete

Manufacturing

Cogent's work has resulted in an entirely new and improved company culture here!

Jay Miller

President, HWC Custom Cabinetry

Manufacturing

Cogent Analytics was not the first consulting team we have worked with. I was reluctant to try again with another company, but I have no regrets hiring Cogent after working with their team.

Christy P. D’Armond

President, Fabrication Services, Inc.

Manufacturing

The changes Cogent implemented have streamlined our process, saved us money, and gotten us on target to have a profitable year.

Armando Covelli

Co-Owner, Patco Industries

Manufacturing

My experience with Cogent was very profitable.

Randy Newton

President, FAB Services, LTD.

Manufacturing

Cogent has been there for us from the first day and played a huge role in helping us get things back on track and putting some fundamental mechanisms in place that will take our business to the next level.

Aaron Lund

President, Mass Transfer, LTD

Manufacturing

Cogent's presence at our facility has caused a spark in many of the employees.

D. Diane West

Vice President, Artic Temp, Inc.

Manufacturing

I strongly believe that working with Cogent will make our business more profitable.

James Ramm

President, East Carolina Metal Treating, Inc.

Manufacturing

Cogent has done what they promised and has given our company a chance to survive in a market downturn reported to be the worst in 45 years.

Darcy Wiebe

President, Focus Tools, LLC

Manufacturing

I have been satisfied with the results.

Bryan Spangler

President, Rayco Industries, Inc.

Manufacturing

Cogent has really helped to ensure we are prepared for the growth cycle.

Tony Pearson

Owner, Classic Custom Cabinetry

Manufacturing

We will definitely use the resources provided by Cogent in order to grow our business faster and more efficiently.

Walter Chambers

President & Owner, Boss LTG, Inc.

Manufacturing

Cogent Analytics would be a tremendous asset for any organization; their ability to positively impact change was recognized immediately and will continue long after their departure.

Jeremy J. Sturgeon

Director of Operations, Spohn Associates

Manufacturing

Cogent brought our excitement back for bringing this business to the level we knew we should be operating.

David Wilkins

Owner, Cobb Industrial Fabricators

Manufacturing

I saw a palpable change in the energy of my team.

Joseph Friese

Vice President, Markle Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Because of Cogent's persistence and patience, we no longer feel like victims of circumstance, but controllers of our own financial destiny.

Kelley Hice

Partner, Hitec Chemicals, Inc.

Manufacturing

The structure provided by Cogent not only positions us for growth but it also defines a clear career path for retaining valuable employees.

Tim Northcutt

Partner, New Life Chemical

Manufacturing

Cogent has provided great value to the organization. We now have a detailed plan of how we are going to achieve our goals.

Attly Aycock

CEO, Remington Medical

Manufacturing

The time Cogent spent at our facility has been invaluable in setting up our job pricing model, position descriptions, evaluation forms, and KPIs, just to name a few.

Tim Piatt

President & CEO, Southwest Galvanizing, Inc.

Manufacturing

I would definitely recommend Cogent to any other small business.

Danton Waggoner

President, Waggoner Manufacturing

Manufacturing

After owning the business for over 50 years, it has been so helpful to have a fresh perspective, and someone looking at our operation with “clear” eyes, experience, and wisdom!

Cindy Hessinger

Owner, MegaGrafix

Manufacturing

The Discovery process is well worth it. I believe having a snapshot view from a third party provide you with an honest picture of your company is well worth the minimal time and effort to do so.

Steve Bates

President & Owner, CityPress

Manufacturing

Cogent team members not only brought forth some Excel-based tools for cash management and accounting structure, but also provided guidance to the shop managers on how to effectively measure performance and help grow our employees with accuracy and productivity.

Alex Zavarella

General Manager, Zavarella Woodworking

Manufacturing

We had the entire, much larger Cogent team assisting with the process and providing customized, experienced insight. To duplicate this with our own folks or through hiring would be impossible.

Chris Barnett

President, Darwin Chambers Company

Manufacturing

Not only did we gain tools that would help us in our performance and financial goals, but we gained strength as a team to lead and manage the company.

Denise Clements

CFO, BGRS, Inc.

Manufacturing

Cogent's guided exploration of our standard practices has produced a set of standard operating procedures that will facilitate scalable growth long into the future. Overall, we are expecting a 3-4X ROI on their work.

Shaw Overstreet

President, Lucent Glass Solutions

Manufacturing

Cogent has successfully turned around our organization from an organization that fights the daily fires of business, to one that plans the future of our business.

Louis Giovannini

Managing Partner, Big Dog Adhesives

Manufacturing

Thank you, Cogent Analytics, for pulling this business owner out of the weeds of the day to day to focus more on what my team really needed.

Rebecca Brown

Owner, Happy Bellies Bake Shop

Manufacturing

Together we developed the tools and are working on the proper implementation of them.

Jon Mason

President, FabCo Industrial Services

Manufacturing

I feel confident the new set of tools we have, the new roles our management team has defined, and the accountability framework that is set up has prepared our company to continue growing in a positive way.

Steve Cate

CEO, Cate Machine & Welding

Manufacturing

We went from working in the business to working on it!

Tara Mannhardt & Troy Longnecker

Owners, Iowa Countertops

Manufacturing

One of the standout aspects of this experience has been Cogent's ability to adapt to our specific needs.

Hernan Prieto

CEO, USA Dreamstone

Manufacturing

We started looking into areas we were not aware of or had avoided from lack of knowledge or fear.

Randy Harrison

President, Harrison Dental Studio

Manufacturing

After completing our first experience with Cogent's consulting team we grew from $1.5M in sales to $3.5M and purchased a new facility.

Ron and Jody Courtney

Owners, Midwest Signs and Killer Wraps

Manufacturing

The Cogent team provided practical, actionable strategies to increase productivity and improve our business' financial performance. These were not merely generic suggestions--they were tailored specifically to our business and aligned perfectly with where we want the business to grow and succeed.

Daniel Bentz

Vice President, Detroit Switch

Manufacturing

The stress level of our entire company has been lowered.

Robert Daly

President, R.A.D. Fabrication

Manufacturing

Like many small- to mid-sized business owners, I eventually reached a point where I realized that being a great engineer didn’t automatically make me a great CEO.

George Economos

CEO, Becon Incporporated

Manufacturing

After implementing just a few KPIs, I noticed employees tightening up work almost overnight, and after a few focused meetings, our leadership team showed signs of turning a corner as well.

Tim Mathisen

CEO, Daytona Glass Works

Manufacturing

From the outset, the Cogent team impressed us with their deep understanding of general business strategy and extensive knowledge and experience in the manufacturing and precision machining industry.

Brandon Napier

CEO, P & N Machine Company

Manufacturing

Cogent provided us with tools and behind-the-scenes support for a great succession transfer.

Nicole Stalletti

President, Boyd Machine Co.

Manufacturing

Our business has been a successful business through two generations, but it was time to take our company to the next level ﬁnancially and professionally for the third generation of ownership. We would highly recommend Cogent Analytics to other small businesses who are looking to pass the legacy of their business on to the next generation of prosperous and strong business ownership.

Robert Campbell

Owner, Mt. Lebanon Awning & Tent Co.

Manufacturing

The marketing team at Cogent Analytics has done a great job increasing our online presence. They are teaching us what is important and what we need to do to be on top of Google searches.

Jan Eidson

Co-Owner, Starflex Fabrication

Manufacturing

Financial management was a weak point for our company, and the tools developed especially for us will allow for better control over pricing and profitability in the future.

Hal Norris

President, ARC Medical

Manufacturing

If you’re looking for a partner who combines technical precision with real-world insight and fast execution, we recommend Cogent Analytics.

Kenny Brown

CEO, Dampp-Chaser

Manufacturing

Partnering with Cogent was a great decision. We now have a clear, actionable roadmap to reach our goals. We’re no longer operating on gut instincts or guesswork – we’re leading with intention and strategy. Their commitment to our success is real – and we feel it.

Melinda Keway

President & Owner, Epic Machine, Inc.

Manufacturing

What sets Cogent apart is the depth and breadth of their team. You benefit from a full network of specialists—marketing, finance, operations, etc.—all coordinated by a Project Director. They give thorough documentation, clear suggestions, and have multiple teams of experts to support your business.

Kenny Brown

CEO, Dampp-Chaser

Manufacturing