STRIEBIG CONTROL was the solution
The bottleneck in production was identified quickly. “It was clear that the solution was to cut the panels internally and keep our entire manufacturing process under one roof,” says Ronan. Following a recommendation from an existing Striebig customer and a demonstration at TM Machinery’s showroom in Leicester, AMS purchased their first Striebig Control vertical panel saw.
Automation and optimization
“It was the saw’s automation that grabbed our attention,” explains Ronan. “We didn’t have any experienced saw operators working for us. We needed a machine that was easy to use and simple to learn. For us, the uplift in price for this automatic model compared to the potential issues that could arise from materials being cut wrongly or the saw used incorrectly on a manual model was justifiable. Plus, with the addition of the saw’s in-built optimisation software, it went a step further in eliminating human error as cutting lists, sizing and product bar codes could be generated automatically.”
Greater efficiency
The Striebig Control’s simple operation and clever design features helped AMS hit the ground running. “We were promised a machine that could help us achieve greater efficiency without having to source experienced operators. It did just that,” admits Ronan.
“We now only cut material when required,” admits Ronan. “Our newly trained operator can use the vertical panel saw for three hours and generate enough work for a full week. No more mistakes or hold ups mean our fabricators can get to work more quickly, halving lead times. It’s made the whole process much more efficient.”
Ronan McGrath
Sales Manager
at Architectural & Metal Systems Ltd (AMS)
Cut: Always clean and precise
Part of an ambitious growth plan that will see the 22-acre site in Cork, Southern Ireland increase its processing capabilities to 23,000 tones a year, the company is continuing to invest in high-quality machinery to grow its extensive range of aluminium products and sell to industries across the world.
“We didn’t set out to be a manufacturing company,” begins Ronan McGrath, Sales Director of AMS. “The company started life as a windows and doors systems company but in a bid to widen our markets and expand our portfolio, we needed to reduce our reliance on other manufacturers and gain control in-house. Today, we can offer a complete, turn-key solution on all aluminium products thanks to our state-of-the-art extrusion, powder coating, anodising, decorative sublimation and fabrication facilities.”
It's this vision of offering a complete solution under one roof – from conception to project delivery - that is behind the company’s investment in a Striebig Control vertical panel saw.
