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smart material handling equipment that has increased throughput while reducing manual labor. These systems are all integrated with our ERP( enterprise resource planning) software to provide real-time production tracking and greater visibility across the shop floor.
“ One of the most exciting developments is our investment in fully robotic manufacturing cells, which automate the entire process from raw material feeding through to fabrication without human intervention. We are also in the process of installing a fully automated paint line and packaging system. Once operational, this will allow products to move from raw steel to finished, painted, and packaged components without being touched by a single hand. To our knowledge, this will be the first complete end-to-end automated racking line of its kind in Canada.
“ The benefits so far have been very clear. We have seen a major increase in production capacity, significant improvements in lead times, and much greater consistency in product quality. Automation has also enhanced workplace safety by minimizing manual handling in high-risk stages of production. These investments have made us more accurate, efficient, and most importantly, they’ ve positioned us to take on larger and more complex projects without compromising on quality or delivery timelines.”
This approach helps the business deliver substantial and challenging projects to the highest standard. Mike provides an example of a complex project which was completed recently:“ One was a large-scale project for a major Canadian grocery chain that required a cold storage racking solution in a high seismic zone. Our engineering team developed a hybrid system that used structural racking throughout the refrigerated and high-impact areas, while utilizing roll-formed racking in the
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