Manufacturing Today Issue - 219 December 2023 | Page 48

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an external auditor to confirm our processes and reporting are accurate . The quality processes and procedures are in place to ensure that what we do is repeatable . If a customer orders a part today , they can rest assured they ’ ll get the same part six months from now .”
Pro-Con incorporates technology to enhance efficiency . “ We employ machine tending robots to load and unload components into a CNC machine ,” Chris elaborates . “ That enables us to have one operator managing up to three different machines . One of the biggest challenges facing the industry is the labor shortage . While robotics can plug the gap for certain tasks , we ’ re always looking for the right people to join our company ; people who are a good fit for our organization and align with our vision .”
Looking to the future , Chris shares his vision for Pro-Con moving forward : “ We plan to continue to grow and add additional services to our portfolio . We strive to offer our customers a one-stop shop . We are willing to take on additional requirements even though we might not have the current capabilities in-house . One recent example as I mentioned earlier is the offering of wet paint services in 2023 . We look to expand on that and incorporate it into our own facility in 2024 . A standalone in-house paint shop that offers wet paint , as well as powder coat services will give us greater control
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