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Focus on automation
Years of thorough customer focus have empowered FEMA to broaden its geographical footprint and embrace new technologies . “ Three years ago , FEMA opened a 40,000 square-foot facility in Otsego , Michigan . Prior to the opening of the new plant , our machining operations were vertically integrated and exclusively served FEMA itself . However , we decided to move our machining operations to Otsego to be a standalone entity . Within three years , we onboarded an external customer , expanding our reach beyond serving solely internal needs . So far , we are pleased with the way the site is progressing as it has achieved an IATF certification , thereby facilitating further diversification opportunities and access to a new talent pool . If we ever need to , we have the option to expand the site substantially from its current 40,000 square feet to approximately 140,000 square feet . Our Portage plant , on the other hand , spans approximately 260,000 square feet and is heavily automated . We have been seamlessly integrating automation for at least 30 years , driven by Robert ’ s emphasis on the necessity to protect our employees . Automation allows us to carry out standard processes without risking one of our operators ’ safety . Our focus on automation also stems from our pursuit of increased efficiency , quality , and consistency . FEMA has integrated various processes , using
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