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Industrial Automation

Newsletter

Issue 2 Vol. 1

Winter 2010

Here it is March already..., we put our “clocks” ahead this past weekend, a sure sign that spring is just around the corner!

Some important news to share with you. To better serve our customers, we have moved to a larger facility. Please see our new contact information and telephone numbers below.

In our last newsletter we talked about operating in survival mode, and competing with your competition who may be using automation in their manufacturing processes. This again will be the theme of this newsletter. As everyone knows the economy is starting to “heat-up” again.

Is it time for your company to save some money and work more efficiently?

We have moved!

We bought a larger facility and moved our operations to this new location here in Windsor. Unfortunately for us “Bell” wouldn’t let us keep our existing “land line” numbers even though we moved within the same city.

Our new home

Our new home has over 25,000 sqft of manufacturing space. Our machine shop capacity has tripled in size and we now have 4 overhead cranes to efficiently move machinery and supplies through-out our facility.

We are proud to say that we accomplished this move with no time lost to our production schedules, but we did have one “hiccup”, did I mention that “Bell” wouldn’t let us keep our old phone numbers?

Anyway, getting back to the increase in our machine shop capacity. We now have the in-house capabilities to fabricate just about anything in a timely manner. We have added some experienced craftsmen to our team, and we are able to work around the clock, if required, to get the job done.

We would welcome the opportunity to quote on any of your machining needs.

What we are hearing. 

In our last newsletter I was saying that a turn-around in the manufacturing sector was expected to begin in the 3rd or early 4th quarter of 2009. The indications are that yes, things are improving out there.

Don’t get me wrong, it is still a tough go, but the “pained” look on a lot of the faces of the people I spoke too a few months ago, has now softened, and you can even hear a little optimism in some of their voices.

What does it all mean?

I believe that now is the time to have Quigg International drop by and look at your operations. Those of you that know us, know that we “tell it like it is”. If there are no savings to be found through automation then that’s what we will tell you.

If there are however, opportunities for improvement in your manufacturing processes, through the use of automation, then we will recommend these improvements and together come up with solutions, all while working within your budget.

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How can your company get ahead?

Here at Quigg International we constantly preach that companies must be “forward thinking” or “proactive” in order to maintain or grab a piece of the work that is out there.

Can you imagine playing chess and only thinking one move ahead? The manufacturing sector is like a chess game, sometimes you play defence, sometimes you have to go on offence, but you have to have a plan.

Once you get past the daily “bumps” of running a business, you have to have at least a 3-6 month plan so that everyone can work in the same direction towards the same goal.

Remember, when you quote on work, you will be quoting against companies that have automation in their facilities. Is your company in a position to take advantage of the opportunities and compete with your competition?

Controlling Costs

To help control costs, we offer to our customers the option of using used/refurbished equipment. In many cases our customers already own used equipment and they have us clean, re-condition, test and calibrate it so that we can then re-integrate it back into production.

At Quigg International we have the skill and know how to bring equipment back to life. Using refurbished or buying used can make for significant cost savings in the total scope of your project.

At Quigg International we can also provide the required fixtures and tooling for your application.

About Us

Quigg International offers the following in-house capabilities: engineering, machinery assembly, welding and fabrication, panel building and electrical wiring, machine shop services, quality assurance, fixtures, tooling and paint finishing are all available in-house.

Quigg International can design and produce robotic systems that provide the latest in metal cutting techniques, welding automation, pressroom automation and assembly systems.

Our multi-station robotic systems can offer significant cost savings when it comes to; reducing floor space, faster cycle times and reducing the number of operators required for production.

Quigg International can design a complete range of welding systems; from semi-automatic single station machines to fully automated multi-cell lines for welding and assembling multiple components.

Systems include dedicated and robotic systems for; MIG & resistance welding, laser cutting & welding and ultrasonic systems for plastic applications.

We have experience integrating lasers and robots for; laser cutting stamped and hydroformed components, as well as laser marking devices. Many of the cutting systems utilize robotic YAG and CO2 laser equipment.

Quigg International can design and produce a complete range of assembly systems; from semi-automatic single stations to fully automated multi-cell lines with automatic part transfer.

If the application calls for it, our assembly systems can be equipped with; transfer & conveyor systems, vision and inspection stations, programmable pick & place arms, robotic work cells & systems and even special purpose tooling.

Quigg International offers full system integration.

Quigg International also has flexible financing plans available to work with you to meet your goals.