ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Industries, Inc., (NYSE:TXI), a leading supplier of building materials, cement and aggregate, recently partnered with CERTPOINT Systems, Inc., to bring mandatory safety training programs to all employees.
With more than 750 truck drivers and 1500 facility operators, TXI sought a dynamic tool to embed certified courses into their culture, thereby making training and learning an integral part of employees' lives.
TXI implemented CERTPOINTVLS(tm) enterprise learning solution to jolt efficiency and encourage drivers and operators to complete training at their own pace. Before implementing CERTPOINTVLS(tm), TXI deployed a training program that included one-way classroom learning. This process proved costly, and content retention rates were low.
"CERTPOINT allows us to empower our drivers and operators to take the wheel in their own training and education," said Hugh Wilson, Ph.D., the organizational development manager at TXI. "There isn't anything more important we're doing right now than using the CERTPOINTVLS(tm) system to increase safety awareness."
The innovative CERTPOINTVLS(tm) solution involved highly interactive training through Internet portals and kiosks set up in such places as break rooms and manufacturing facilities. Drivers and operators are now able to take their required training courses when convenient, during downtime.
"Training on the portable kiosks is fun and easy," said Mike Taylor, a TXI driver. "I absorb more because I am able to complete courses at my own pace."
Integration was seamless and efficient, because the reliance on paid trainers who could only be in one place at one time was eradicated. CERTPOINT-generated content templates also gave TXI the flexibility to create and change the learning activities involved in each training course.
"We wanted to customize a system for TXI that would quickly raise retention and make a lasting impact on practices across many departments," said Ara Ohanian, CEO of CERTPOINT Systems. "I'm proud of what we accomplished and thrilled to see the results."
TXI experienced a viral effect throughout the company. From the CEO to the drivers to the administrators, CERTPOINTVLS(tm) helped create a culture of learning from top to bottom. CERTPOINT built the foundation for TXI to maintain and manage a successful and transmittable learning environment.
The partnership between the two companies continues to grow, with CERTPOINT providing efficient and cost-effective solutions that are implemented and integrated quickly and stretch far beyond safety training programs.
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About CERTPOINT
CERTPOINT provides an all-in-one software suite to manage talent, deliver knowledge, and track business results. Global leaders like Toyota, Honda, and Black & Decker use CERTPOINT's technology to arm their employees and partners with the knowledge they need to win and retain customers. CERTPOINT helps more people in more places easily gain knowledge faster with measurable business results. Founded in 1996, CERTPOINT is used by more than 1,000 businesses in over 35 countries and languages to deliver knowledge beyond the organization deep into sales and service channels. For more, please visit www.certpointsystems.com
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About TXI
Texas Industries, Inc., a Dallas-based company, is a leading supplier of building materials, including cement, concrete and aggregate. With operations in six states, it is the largest producer of cement in Texas and a major producer in California. Texas Industries is a major supplier of stone, sand, gravel and expanded shale and clay products, and one of the largest producers of bagged cement and concrete products in the Southwest.
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