
Cold Therapy, Elevated: Why Hospitals Choose EME Ice Bags
April 14, 2026
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Innovation drives how EME Company approaches manufacturing. The team designs and builds custom equipment tailored to specific product lines. This approach allows machines to match the exact needs of each product, improving precision and consistency throughout production.
Designing equipment in-house gives the team flexibility to adapt as demand grows. Each improvement supports stronger performance and better outcomes for customers.
As orders increase, the team evaluates existing equipment and makes upgrades to keep pace. These updates help maintain steady production while meeting the expectations of hospitals and distributors. Custom equipment allows operations to scale without sacrificing quality. The ability to adjust quickly ensures that products remain available when customers need them.
Automation plays a key role in improving efficiency. Tasks that once required multiple employees can now be completed by one person. This change allows the team to shift resources where they are needed most and increase overall output. Reducing manual steps also helps shorten production time. Products move through the process faster while maintaining consistent standards.
Custom equipment makes it possible to automate complex processes and reduce labor costs. These efficiencies help keep product pricing competitive without compromising quality. Stronger control over production also allows the team to monitor performance more closely. Each improvement supports a process that is both efficient and reliable.
Building equipment specifically for these products sets EME Company apart in the industry. This approach reflects a commitment to continuous improvement and practical innovation. Every advancement supports a clear goal. Deliver dependable medical textiles through smarter manufacturing.
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I have held several positions with EME since hired in November of 1989. I began my journey in Accounts Receivable, then moved to Purchasing before going into Manufacturing Management. While in Manufacturing Management I was instrumental in helping EME acquire its ISO certification in 2005. In 2014, I was promoted to General Manager and in 2020, I became the CEO. I embraced each role with an open mind and eagerness to learn. The journey was both challenging and rewarding, and I would not change a thing.
I have been with EME since February 1991. I have held the positions of Receptionist/Billing, Buyer, and Credit Manager. In 2018, I was instrumental in transitioning our ISO certification from the 2008 version to the 2015 version.
Over the years I have watched EME’s manufactured sales growth climb from 15% to 90% of the total sales.
I fabricate and test new machines. I helped engineer the automated fetal belt machine and the automated Telemetry Pouch machine. I have been with EME since March 2011. I started part time during high school in production, then moved to Maintenance as an Industrial Equipment Technician, then Industrial Equipment Millwright Technician and now am the Process and Automation Engineer after graduating from college.
I began working at EME during high school and continued working part-time while attending LSU. I worked on the production floor, made boxes, pulled orders, and even drove the van from warehouse to warehouse when EME consisted of 3 buildings. After graduating, I moved into the role of Inventory and Logistics Coordinator where I moved LTL freight and assisted with managing inventory. I was promoted to Manufacturing Manager in January of 2021, where I do a little bit of everything, such as managing employees, staying on top of raw material, finished goods and mechanic’s parts inventory. I am also involved in quality control, purchasing, negotiating freight rates, control of the shipping department, and special projects.
I started my career at EME in 2005 as an Industrial Equipment Technician and became Project Engineer in 2016. Since taking on that role, my team & I, along with our resources, have been focused on and incorporated many automation processes into our operation. My responsibilities include coordinating and completing projects on time within budget and scope. I take great pride in what I do to represent our company.