A beer manufacturer established in 2008 quickly became one of the top 10 breweries in the United States by the mid-2010s. Over time, it transitioned into the craft business unit of a multinational brewing company that featured some of the most recognizable brands in the world.
Client Success Case Study
Brewery Finds Success with Parts Program
The Customer
“The upkeep of our equipment can get complicated as far as documentation, inventory, maintenance and support. With the persistent help of APPLIED Adhesives, we now have a detailed bill of materials with corresponding prices, part numbers and descriptions on hand to make research and referencing a breeze. Most importantly, the efficiency of ordering parts and the quick response and action help keep our place running as smoothly as possible.”
Maintenance Operation Specialist
Streamlining Efficiency and Reducing Downtime
Faced with significant downtime, a customer turned to APPLIED Adhesives for a solution. After an on-site audit, we streamlined their parts program, eliminating inefficiencies and boosting production efficiency. The result? Reduced downtime, cost savings, and an expanded budget for new equipment.
- The Obstacles of the Brewery
- The APPLIED Approach
- The Bottom Line
The Obstacles of the Brewery
Comprehensive evaluations of your adhesive system and dispensing equipment by our technical experts can help to improve product performance while replicating your specific plant and substrate conditions. Evaluating adhesive systems and dispensing equipment can drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and support your organization and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
The APPLIED Approach
In response to the customer’s operational challenges, APPLIED proposed an equipment audit. Conducting a thorough assessment on-site, APPLIED closely reviewed the production lines and collaborated with the parts team to identify and catalog the correct parts for each line, enabling him to create a streamlined parts program.
This initiative eliminated guesswork and optimized efficiency across their production lines.
The Bottom Line
With the right parts now in place, this customer significantly reduced downtime and enhanced operational efficiency and production. They took their success a step further by consolidating parts procurement through APPLIED Adhesives, resulting in increased cost savings. The customer has even added a piece of hot-melt dispensing equipment to the budget!