Manufacturing with Robots and Automation Drives Growth for Vickers Engineering
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 24, 2014 – FANUC America Corporation has released a new YouTube video about Vickers Engineering, a New Troy, Michigan-based manufacturer growing at 20 to 30 percent annually with the help of robots and automation. Watch the video here.
According to Matt Tyler, Vickers president and CEO since 1999, the company had 35 employees when he took the reins 15 years ago. Now, the Tier 1 supplier has nearly 200 highly-trained employees working in conjunction with 12 robotic cells to produce parts locally for global customers.
“Automation has been a critical driver in that it has provided us with a more predictable process, higher quality, improved product flow, and most importantly, it’s made us globally competitive,” said Tyler. We’ve acquired customers from all over the world and we’re producing the parts right here in Southwest Michigan.”
Tyler emphasizes the need for more work force training as well as increased technical education for future workers. “The skill sets required to work with automation are higher, which means qualified workers will be able to achieve better and higher-paying jobs.”
Vickers plans to incorporate additional industrial robots and automation at its facility in the near future. “There’s a lot of room for us to grow with the automation, and we’re looking forward to it,” said Tyler.
About Vickers Engineering
Established in 1970, Vickers has evolved into a world class Precision Machining Company. With over 100 CNC Machining Centers and several automated machining cells housed in two plants, totaling 170,000 sq ft, Vickers services the automotive, oil & gas, agriculture, defense, and industrial markets. While experiencing compounding growth, Vickers has been able to maintain its core values: quality, reliability, outstanding people, and superior customer service. For more information contact Vickers at 269.426.8545 or visit http://www.vickerseng.com/.
About FANUC America Corporation
FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, and provides industry-leading CNC systems, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs. FANUC’s innovative technologies and proven expertise help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability and profitability. Headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich., FANUC America has facilities throughout North and South America. Visit www.fanucamerica.com for more information or explore the CRX line of cobots at CRX.FANUCAmerica.com.
Connect with FANUC America on YouTube, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
