AUTOMATION OVERVIEW

What Problems Can Automation Help Solve?

With 75 years in the distribution business, we know manufacturing.

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Continuing Labor Shortages?

  • ONLY 8% of U.S. workers have manufacturing jobs
  • NEARLY 27% of manufacturing workers are expected to retire by 2029
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Safety & Ergonomic Challenges?

$170.8B is the total annual COST OF WORK INJURIES

  • $57.6B in administrative expenses
  • $52.4B in wage and productivity losses
  • $35B in medical expenses
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Costly Rework & Downtime?

  • 23% of UNPLANNED MANUFACTURING DOWNTIME is caused by human error
  • $150M LOST DUE TO HUMAN ERROR by S&P Companies in just one year

Automation Can BENEFIT your Top and Bottom Lines

  • Increased PRODUCTIVITY – can work 24/7 with greater accuracy, less downtime, increased output
  • Reduced COSTS – lower indirect employee expenses, injury costs
  • Reduced DOWNTIME – no breaks, vacation or sick time required
  • Increased FLEXIBILITY & SCALABILITY – can adapt quickly to changing needs with location moves and reprogramming
  • Increased SAFETY – can replace dangerous and repetitive, high-injury jobs
  • Optimized WORKFORCE - complement human workers, allow you to upskill employees, reduce labor shortage challenges

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OUR MISSION
We help customers meet their production goals by delivering high-quality solutions and service , and being a trusted advisor for the future of automation in manufacturing.

 

OUR DIFFERENCE

  • Spot-on, visual concepting. Using the latest tools, so you know exactly what to expect.
  • Highly responsive sales team and approach. That are in the project with you for the long haul.
  • Leading service team. That's connected, credentialed and credible. Expert support is just a call/text away.
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Our CORE Applications

Welding

Material Handling

Palletizing

Machine Tending

Our CORE Solutions

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Custom
Automation Solutions

That help solve bottlenecks, labor issues and take the backbreaking work out of your processes. Our expertise lies in welding, palletizing, machine tending and assembly.  But we're ready to take on a new challenge.

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Standard Weld
& Work Cells

Pre-engineered, highly accurate & affordable.  A smaller footprint, easy installation, regular robot or cobot, integrated tables or one-piece platforms.

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Responsive & Reliable
Service & Repair

We stay with you long after the install.  Our service team promises prompt phone support, quality work/parts, and transparent quoting/billing.

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AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS 101

Wondering what to look for when choosing an automation partner? How to calculate the ROI? How to get started? Check out our Automation & Robotics 101 section.

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OUR PROCESS: STARTS AND ENDS WITH YOUR NEEDS

Every project starts with your idea, problem or challenge. Then, we collaborate to create solutions that address your issue.

Need help? Talk to our experts.

Not sure if an automation or robotic solution is right for you? But would like to know more? Talk to one of our sales engineers.  They'll be glad to answer your questions and walk you through our process.

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