JACQUET took advantage of an opportunity to optimize their inventory management when they opened a new North American headquarters in Limerick, Pennsylvania. The company had over 200,000 lbs. of unmanaged bar stock that required storage solutions and Dexco assisted throughout the project.

Dealing with storage constraints and inventory damage are common problems facing many industrial companies. To overcome these challenges, Phoenix Metals determined that placing the coils in vertical rack systems could resolve the storage and damage issues.

Safely storing and accessing extremely heavy metal coils can pose a real challenge. Moving into a new 140,000 square foot facility, NHI wanted to take advantage of the vertical space their new building provided. Ross designs and manufactures Dexco® structural coil racking systems capable of handling these massive loads.

Henderson Stamping was experiencing issues in locating metal coils and inefficient operations, so their Lean Manufacturing Engineer contacted Ross, the manufacturer of Dexco® racks, to assist in the creation of storage solutions for its facility.

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Raynor often fabricates their own equipment, manufacturing fixtures, and even storage racks. The company recently conducted a safety and efficiency study on racking used to store raw materials, with findings revealing that advancements were possible in utilization of floor space, material handling efficiency, safety, and vertical storage capabilities.

Whirlpool Corporation purchased a privately held company that manufactured specialty and industrial laundry equipment. The acquisition gave Whirlpool an additional 300,000 square feet of new manufacturing space. Improving the facility’s existing process of storing and handling dies became a focus for the company.

While the past several decades have seen millions of jobs moving offshore, American factories still maintain a significant component in securing our economic future. Our competitive edge is sharp, yet productivity growth stats indicate our manufacturing community could emerge as an even stronger force by implementing strategies to increase productivity and throughput.