Challenge Ogihara America Corporation is a manufacturer/supplier of automotive body parts for Mercedes-Benz. The sanding and grinding operations in this plant caused a dust cloud that drifted across the whole plant, settled on the floor (and everything else) and was swept up daily. Without a dedicated dust collection system in place, workers wore respirators for safety. However, when the air...
Challenge Daimler is one of the most successful automotive companies worldwide. With Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler coaches, Daimler AG is a major provider of premium cars and the largest globally active manufacturer of commercial vehicles. Sustainability and use of energy-efficient processes are among the key requirements set down for the suppliers involved in the manufacturing...
Challenge The GS16 is installed outside of the factory, providing more space, less noise, and a cleaner working environment. This company, located on the West Coast of Scotland, is a leading global development partner in the avionics and automotive industries. They offer unique systems competence regarding internal combustion engines and engine peripherals. They rank among the top three systems suppliers...
Challenge When it comes to innovations for the future of the automotive industry, automotive suppliers need to keep up to speed too. A German company specializing in exclusive automotive electronic systems and interiors is primarily concerned with sustainable solutions, environmental credentials, and profitability. This applies not only to its manufacturing, but also to its use of dust filtration systems. The manufacturing...
Challenge A long-established, northeast-based manufacturer of process equipment is benefiting from Camfil APC’s EM Profi technology. As part of an ongoing investment, the company purchased a WIA L600 turning center with high-pressure coolant capability. During machining with the high-pressure coolant, it quickly became evident that there was a mist build-up within the machining enclosure. Upon opening the door to undertake...
Challenge Watts Water Technologies, established in 1874 as a steam valve company, is a manufacturer of water-handling components. In August 2012, they broke ground on a 42-acre addition at their Franklin, New Hampshire location. The construction goals for this new expansion were to build a top-of-the-line facility that would follow tightening standards (such as the Reduction of Lead in Drinking...
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