CLIENT NEED
A leading global manufacturer of data center cooling systems that relied on an offshore sheet metal supplier for its galvanized metal heat exchanger components experienced sporadic supply disruptions due to border, cultural and production issues. The unpredictable supply chain was detrimental to maintaining a consistent production schedule because it faced lead times of four to six weeks. The client had to secure an alternative manufacturing resource.
SOLUTION
From its existing relationship with Estes Accelerator Product Development and Prototyping team, the client was aware of the Estes’ expertise, capabilities and work quality. The client brought its problem to Estes and asked for help to solve production downtime due to supply disruptions. Estes put multiple technologies to work for the client. Automated equipment was used for punching, a laser cutter for profiling, and press brakes with automated tooling for forming. Estes was able to fabricate, weld and ship 80 to 160-piece orders reducing their lead from weeks to days.
RESULT
With lead time reduced to days instead of several weeks coupled with consistent quality and reliable customer service, Estes became the client’s “go-to” fabricator and is now its most important sheet metal partner in the United States. Reach out to us today to see how Estes can improve your next project.
