ABOUT CJ&K
“The most dangerous phrase in the English language is, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’”
- Grace Hopper: Pioneer of Computer Science, US Naval Admaral (1943-'86; namesake for USS Hopper)
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CJ&K Solutions is a business founded upon the simple belief that the tooling & stamping industry not only can do better, but it must do better to survive and thrive in this hyper-competitive, international industry.
We leverage a progressive mix of strategy, network, analytics, and know-how to consistently exceed budget and resource goals by aligning talents and effort with organizational objectives.
We are proven. We drive immediate impact. We produce results that fuel greater profits.
Don Mekkes, President
President and Founder, Don Mekkes, leverages his expertise and decades of experience in business development, plant management, tooling, and product development & launch to provide guidance and direction to clients seeking to maximize the effectiveness of their production processes.
Don offers clients cost feasibility analysis while building recommendations for the proper tooling aligned with the needs of specific production jobs. He specializes in restoring underperforming programs to client expectations, while instilling a mindset of confidence that creates more effective results.
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Experience
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40+ Years Experience as a Die Maker
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President: Northwest Tool & Die, Grand Rapids MI (9 years)
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Plant Manager, Business Development, Tooling Engineer, Launch Manager: Artiflex, Grand Rapids MI (6 years)
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Sales Executive and Process Facilitator
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Experience working with: Honda, Toyota, Chrysler, GM, Ford, BMW, VW, Mercedes...