Case Study

Closure Systems International Automates Material Handling to Boost OEE

Global Cap Manufacturer uses FANUC Robots to Solve Labor Challenges and Boost OEE.

Results

97.5% OEE Goal Reached
25% Production Increased
Fast-tracked Expansion

Story

CSI, a global leading supplier of closures for consumer and industrial products, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical and automotive fluids applications, was experiencing growing demand for its cutting-edge closure solutions and needed to increase production and optimize operations.

Due to a labor-intensive manual manufacturing process, the company was experiencing up to 10 percent downtime while the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) goal was 2.5 percent downtime. To meet their target OEE, the company brought in Motion Controls Robotics Inc. (MCRI), a FANUC ASI, to produce an automated solution using a number of FANUC robotics.

With automating the material handling processes, the amount of downtime has been drastically reduced and now the company meets its OEE goal of 97.5 percent efficiency. Moreover, after just six months employing the automation solution created by MCRI using FANUC robots, CSI has experienced a 25 percent increase in output, which is approximately 30 million units per month.

Having the confidence that we can install new capacity and deliver on time in full for our customers is what you need to invest in a United States plant. If not, you might make the decision to invest elsewhere. Having the automation and robotics system does give you a level of confidence that you'll be able to staff that line and deliver a product to your customer on time.

Floyd Needham

CEO, Closure Systems International

FANUC Products Used

M-20iA/35M

LR Mate 200iD/4S

M-410iC/315

M-410iB/140

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About Closure Systems International

Closure Systems International Inc. (CSI) is a leading global supplier of closures for consumer and industrial products, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and automotive fluids applications, located in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

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