Past Projects
Efficiency Improvement - USA
- Efficiency Improvement project, increased 2 line efficiency by over 5%, and decreasing spoilage by 0.9% (line control and mechanical)
- Installed fully adjustable washer pack width modification to existing washer
- Resolved 25 year old can tipping issue on existing IBO by redesigning/rebuilding return air plenum
- Major rework of two 25 year old palletizers, from 1100cpm and 70% efficiency, to 1300cpm and 90% efficiency
- Full redesign of chipboard magazines
- Full redesign of top frame dispenser
- Rewrite of old manufacture machine/palletizer logic
Startup, Commissioning and Operational Support - Saudi Arabia
- Startup/Commissioning support and supervision of 2-piece can line
- Startup/Commissioning support and supervision of end line
- Successful startup, met project goals of 85% efficiency within 90 days
Installation and Commissioning - China
- Commissioning, support and installation of 2 complete 2-piece can lines relocated from the US to China
Efficiency Improvement/Line Control Modification Project - China
- Adding state of the art line control technology package to 2 existing lines
- Modification made to existing Palletizers for better performance
- Modification made to existing light testers, conversion from 202-206Ø
Spoilage Reduction and Efficiency Improvement - USA
- Spoilage and efficiency Improvement project, decreasing spoilage by 0.7%, and increasing efficiency by 2.7% (line control and mechanica improvementsl)
- Installed fully adjustable washer pack width modification to existing washer
- Major rework of pall/depall system, from 800cpm and 60% efficiency, to 1200cpm and 85% efficiency
Equipment Training and Development - USA
- Training material development for specific pieces of equipment
- Program customization
- Classroom training
- On the Job Training including equipment rebuilds with plant personnel
Bodymaker Conversion - USA
- Assisted conversion of 7 bodymakers from 211x 413 to 204 x 603
- Full training of plant personal on new BM setup
- Line control associated with size change
Buy Off, Installation and Commissioning - USA
- Bought off, installed and commissioned fully automatic pallet conveying/stretch wrapping line
Buy Off, Installation and Commissioning - USA
- Bought off, installed and commissioned 2 fully automatic palletizers, and fully automatic pallet conveying line
Buy Off, Installation and Commissioning - USA
- Bought off, installed and commissioned fully automatic pallet conveying/stretch wrapping line
IBO Oven Modifications- North Carolina, USA
- Installed, commissioned new “TightPACK” cable system into 2 line IBO
Shaped Can Development - Wisconsin, USA
- Designed multiple can configurations
- Finite Element Analysis
VOC/Environmental Study, IC/LSM Containment Project – USA
- Assisted US based can maker on 2 complete lines at IC/LSM area to make capture and destruction % of total VOC from Internal Spray
Design Project - USA
- R&D packaging design project
Buy Off, Installation and Commissioning - USA
- Bought off, installed and commissioned 2 fully automatic, robotic food end de-palletizes, un-wrappers and integrated into existing can line
Installation and Commissioning - Korea
- Installed and commissioned 5 fully automatic, robotic aerosol end de-palletizer, robotic end palletizer wrappers, un-wrappers, and balancers onto new line
Software Support - Brazil
- Assisted in software support/commissioning activities for 2 line plan
Metal Exposure Project - USA
- Assisted plant on high metal exposure issues related to ovens and process
Washer Oven Rebuild - USA
- Full rebuild on 30 year old washer oven
Spoilage Reduction - USA
- Assisted plant in spoilage reduction/efficiency improvement project with line control changes and electrical support in 35 year old equipment
Line audits have been conducted at various locations in:
- Saudi Arabia
- Czech Republic
- Poland
- China
- USA
- Iraq
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