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Award Winning Recognition

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Mar 23 2021

We are sending a shout out to one of our partners, Hurd Construction, for their recent recognition and award from the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association's NE Florida Awards Gala! Congratulations to Joe and Hurd on getting the "Renovation Project of the Year" award for 2020 for B the Bakery project!! We are honored that we were able to play a part by providing the birch doors, hollow metal doors, and hardware for the Bakery. Way to go Hurd! What a great accomplishment. 

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Topics: Commercial Doors, millsnebraska, award winning, hurd, partner, naiop, B the Bakery

It's WIC Week and We Are Women Opening Doors!

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Mar 12 2021

This week has been WIC Week across the country - Women In Construction Week. There have been celebrations, recognitions, and appreciations for all the accomplishments women have made in the construction industry.

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Topics: Commercial Doors, millsnebraska, nawic, company culture, m&n, doordiva, wicweek

Wrapping It Up - Putting a Pretty Bow on Lean

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Jan 18 2021

Over the last few videos you've seen what lean thinking looks like, how it works in practice, the benefit to workers, the company, and the customers. Hopefully your understanding and appreciation for lean implementation has grown. Today we are doing a final wrap up and introducing new lean processes - kanban, wip (work in process), and andon systems. These all aid workers to know what and when something needs to be done. Each of these serves as (self-directed) triggers.

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Topics: Commercial Doors, millsnebraska, leanthinking, lean, company culture, m&n

Lean Process - Can Work Wait?

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Jan 15 2021

Ever been at work waiting on direction from someone so you can get your job done? It can be frustrating and a waste of time. One of the purposes of lean is to create "value". Wasted time does not create value and therefore is identified and eliminated. The adage, "A picture is worth a thousand words" holds true in this lean application. 

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Topics: Commercial Doors, millsnebraska, leanthinking, company culture

Lean Leadership

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Jan 12 2021

What is Lean Leadership and how do employees take ownership of their work? It starts with the culture. Creating and fostering an environment of growth is key to opening the door to successful lean implementation. Lean leaders aren’t micromanagers, their role is more teacher and coach. They help employees see the significance of their role and how the employees' performance can help them or hinder them.

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Topics: Commercial Doors, Commercial Door Installation, millsnebraska, leanthinking, lean, company culture, m&n

Looking Lean This Week

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Jan 11 2021

Has the beginning of the new year inspired you to set goals to lose weight, be healthier, and/or get rid of clutter? Similar principles that apply to our personal overall well-being can be applied to a healthy business as well. At Mills & Nebraska we have been looking lean for a while and the results benefit our customers and our company. We eliminate waste which increases profitability. We make sure things have a place and are put in their place. When things are in order it minimizes - and even eliminates - chaos. Can you see the personal to professional parallels of being lean?

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Topics: Commercial Doors, millsnebraska, leanthinking, lean, company culture, learning

The Sale Of The Century - Take Two!

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Dec 11 2020

You've heard of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday but have you heard of Mills Third? We are having our first ever "Year End Overstock Sale" on the third Friday of this month. Looking for some commercial hardware (that might fit in a Christmas stocking)? hollow metal or solid core doors (that you can't put under the Christmas tree)? frame material and office supplies (for that white elephant office gift)? Or just looking for some good materials at a good price? Then we have the sale for you! This sale is first come, first served and starts at 8:00 a.m. Friday, December 18th. We close it up at 2:00 p.m. so get here early. Bring your cash, bring your credit card, and bring your truck! #overstocksale #millsnebraska #firstcome #firstserved

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Topics: Commercial Doors, Door Frames, hinges, community, overstocksale, #yearend, hardware

Happy Birthday To Us!

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Jun 26 2020

On June 21, 2020 MIlls & Nebraska celebrated another milestone birthday. We turned 87 and we feel great! In 1933 five local businessmen had the crazy idea to start a company during the Great Depression. These men recognized that a total building supply company would be required to meet the needs of the community and would likewise stimulate the growth of their company. Since that time Mills & Nebraska has seen a lot and we have morphed our business accordingly to meet our commercial customers needs. Today we service commercial opening projects that are all over Florida, in multiple states, and even in other countries. We look forward to serving the commercial industry here and beyond for at least another 87 years! #happybirthdaytous  #millsnebraska #commercialdoors #eightyseven

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Topics: Commercial Doors, Company News, millsnebraska, #architecturalhardware, company culture, opening solutions, community, m&n

Wishing The Best!

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Jun 09 2020

A longtime Mills & Nebraska employee retired from the door business to go boating. Mike Dorman (whose name may have been better spelled "Doorman") was with us for 21 years. He was part of our Sales Team. Mike knew doors. He also knew the warehouse like the back of his hand. Speaking of hands, he was always willing to lend a helping hand too. Mike was a card and had us in stitches with his humor and wit. If you see him on the water or hanging out with Gators ask him to tell you one of his jokes. He has a plethora!

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Topics: Commercial Doors, Company News, Door Frames, hinges, m&n, doorman

Sponsor Spotlight

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May 05 2020

Isn't it nice to be recognized by your peers? Well, recently our company was the featured Sponsor Spotlight in NAWIC's Newsletter.

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Topics: Commercial Doors, Company News, Commercial Door Installation, millsnebraska, orlandoicon, opening solutions, m&n

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