Material Handling Case Studies: Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is one that demands a consistent and reliable material handling system. System downtime is just not acceptable. Bastian has years of experience in this unique industry and is positioned to help you excel. Bastian has experience both in the manufacturing sector and the distribution sector of the automotive industry. From automated assembly line operations, to sequencing operations, Bastian can help you with your most challenging issues.
Featured Automotive Industry Case Studies:
AAP St. Mary's
AAP St. Mary's was founded in 1988. A division of Hitachi Metals, Ltd., they are a supplier for Honda, Ford, Subaru, Nissan, and Toyota. AAP produces wheels from 15" to 22" in diameter.
ACH Milan
ACH Milan is a holding company created by Ford Motor Company. It was created to run several plants that supplied parts to Ford's Assembly plants. The Milan facility in Michigan continues to receive orders for new production lines to manufacture fuel tanks and bumber fascias.
Aeroquip
Aeroquip Corporation, a major manufacturer of hose and fittings, recently consolidated thirteen U.S. distribution centers down to only two. To accommodate the increased order volume, a new highly automated facility was built in Van Wert, Ohio.
Johnson Controls
Since its start in 1885, Johnson Controls has grown into a global leader in automotive, building efficiency and power solutions. Johnson Controls provides batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles, along with systems engineering and service expertise.
One Solutions Logistics
One Solution Logistics (OSL) is a subsidiary of American Honda Motor Corporation. OSL’s primary responsibility is to handle all part containers coming to and from Honda’s assembly plants. The new Greensburg, IN facility is the first consolidation center connected to an assembly plant.
Tower Automotive
Since their beginning in 1993, Tower Automotive has focused on acquiring three key components in order to become leaders in their field: cutting edge technical capabilities, the best in leadership, and a broad product range.
From automotive seat and instrument panel assembly to crowders and parts run-out conveyors, Bastian has the expertise to help automate your material handling system. We have experience integrating many common technologies within the automotive manufacturing environment such as;
- Pallet stackers and destackers
- Automotive seat delivery systems
- Automotive seat strippers and transfer conveyors
- Automotive seat pallet accumulation conveyor
- Tire stackers and destackers
- Tire and wheel conveyors (including escapement)
- Transmission conveyors
- Friction roller conveyors with transfers and stops
- Automotive CC5 roller chain conveyors
- Dual strand non-synchronous slave pallet conveyor
- Non-synchronous conveyors
- High speed magnetic belt conveyors (blank handling)
- High speed telescoping belt conveyors
- Pallet positioning crowders
- Pallet and dunnage crowders
- Specialty lifts
- Over/Under conveyors
- Heavy duty chain driven live roller conveyor
- Automotive controls
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