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CASE
EXHAUST EXTRACTION
MANUFACTURING
HELPING THE CLIENT TO CREATE A NEW LINE OF PRODUCTION
Backstory
An automotive parts manufacturer was planning to produce new products that required setting up a new welding line in their Brampton plant.
MeadowBrook Construction was contracted to install the mechanical and electrical systems for the new line.
Project Requirements
To install an exhaust extraction system that would
- capture and remove welding fumes from the work area,
- transport the fumes to another area, then
- filter and dispose of the fumes safely.
CLIENT NAME
LOCATION
SECTOR
MARKET
COMPLETION
CONTACT TYPE
PROJECT SIZE
Confidential
Mississauga
Manufacturing
Technology
Oct, 2022
Renovation
$1.1 Million
CLIENT NAME
LOCATION
SECTOR
MARKET
COMPLETION
CONTRACT TYPE
PROJECT SIZE
Confidential
Mississauga
Manufacturing
Technology
2022
Renovation
$1.1 Million
CLIENT NAME
Confidential
LOCATION
Brampton
SECTOR
Manufacturing
MARKET
Automative
COMPLETION
2022
CONTRACT TYPE
Maintenance
PROJECT SIZE
$300,000
CLIENT NAME
Confidential
MARKET
Automotive
LOCATION
Brampton
COMPLETION
2022
CONTRACT TYPE
Maintenance
PROJECT SIZE
$300,000
THE CHALLENGE
Complete a 12 week project in 8 weeks? We find the way.
We understand that our work on a client’s production line ultimately has an effect on their bottom line. The sooner a project is complete, the sooner that line is adding revenue. We don’t treat that lightly.
This project was relatively short with our expectation that it would be three months from kick-off to completion. However, the client requested that part of the line be operational sooner, in only six weeks. We determined what would have to happen in order to accomplish that for the client. We condensed our work and developed creative solutions (e.g. a more efficient ductwork system) and made that part of the project’s Phase 1. We met the requested deadline and completed the remainder of the project in mid-January, only two months after starting the project.
That we were able to deliver a high-quality installation of the exhaust extraction system, in a condensed timeframe was much appreciated and resulted in additional projects with this client
THE CHALLENGE
Complete a 12-week project in 8 weeks? We find the way.
We understand that our work on a client’s production line ultimately has an effect on their bottom line. The sooner a project is complete, the sooner that line is adding revenue. We don’t treat that lightly.
This project was relatively short with our expectation that it would be three months from kick-off to completion. However, the client requested that part of the line be operational sooner, in only six weeks. We determined what would have to happen in order to accomplish that for the client. We condensed our work and developed creative solutions (e.g. a more efficient ductwork system) and made that part of the project’s Phase 1. We met the requested deadline and completed the remainder of the project in mid-January, only two months after starting the project.
That we were able to deliver a high-quality installation of the exhaust extraction system, in a condensed timeframe was much appreciated and resulted in additional projects with this client
THE SOLUTION
One team integrating mechanical, plumbing & electrical
Mechanical: Installation of the exhaust extraction system included the equipment that removed and housed the fumes, along with the ductwork distribution system that connected all of the equipment.
Electrical: New electrical infrastructure and designated panels were installed to feed the specialized welding equipment.With advance planning, we developed creative and organized cable runs that were not only aesthetically pleasing, but also did not interfere with any robotic or mechanical components. We also made sure that the designated panels were installed in accessible areas.
Essentially, the project was to install the system in the space, approximately 16 feet above the welding line, with the welding equipment already in place. The client did not specify how they wanted this accomplished. This was for us to determine. We approached the project collaboratively with the client, to fully understand their end goals and provide the best possible recommendations. Our role, in addition to installing the system, was to help them make the best decisions for their purposes. In some cases this meant moving welding equipment from where it was already in place to where it would better suit the exhaust extraction system. These weren’t easy decisions, but we were pleased that the client agreed with all of our recommendations.
THE SOLUTION
One team integrating mechanical, plumbing & electrical
Mechanical: Installation of the exhaust extraction system included the equipment that removed and housed the fumes, along with the ductwork distribution system that connected all of the equipment.
Electrical: New electrical infrastructure and designated panels were installed to feed the specialized welding equipment. With advance planning, we developed creative and organized cable runs that were not only aesthetically pleasing, but also did not interfere with any robotic or mechanical components. We also made sure that the designated panels were installed in accessible areas.
Essentially, the project was to install the system in the space, approximately 16 feet above the welding line, with the welding equipment already in place. The client did not specify how they wanted this accomplished. This was for us to determine. We approached the project collaboratively with the client, to fully understand their end goals and provide the best possible recommendations. Our role, in addition to installing the system, was to help them make the best decisions for their purposes. In some cases this meant moving welding equipment from where it was already in place to where it would better suit the exhaust extraction system. These weren’t easy decisions, but we were pleased that the client agreed with all of our recommendations.
THE PROCESS
Mechanical & Electrical Installation on the manufacturing production line
The MeadowBrook teams appreciate a good challenge. It leads to greater collaboration and creative problem solving. The process of figuring out solutions together, internally and with our clients, is very rewarding. Seeing the success of our solution on this project, to shorten the project’s timeline by almost a third and have part of the line operating within weeks was truly the highlight of the project.
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