Many of this season’s products were born from specific requests by our high-volume customers—needs we’ve seen echoed across multiple industries. From stability and safety to workflow efficiency, these are practical, in-demand solutions designed to make an immediate impact. At Flexpipe, we add carefully chosen products every quarter to keep your operations lean, adaptable, and ready … Continued
As the demands of lean manufacturing continue to evolve, so does the need for innovative, adaptable, and efficient solutions. Flexpipe is excited to announce our new product line for Winter 2025, designed to complement our existing offerings, enhance operational efficiency, and provide even more versatile solutions for streamlining workflow in industrial environments. This product launch … Continued
As the demands of lean manufacturing continue to evolve, so does the need for innovative, adaptable, and efficient solutions. Flexpipe is excited to announce our new product line for Fall 2024, designed to complement our existing offerings, enhance operational efficiency, and provide even more versatile solutions for streamlining workflow in industrial environments. This product launch … Continued
During the week of September 18 to 22, Flexpipe employees joined forces to promote carpooling and mobile travel while reducing their carbon footprint. The impressive results of this initiative led to the planting of 5 trees, symbolizing their commitment to the environment. 534 kilometers saved During the week of the challenge, the company’s employees … Continued
Often seen as the ideal way to ensure the error-free assembly and production of finished goods, Poka-Yoke has been a mainstay of lean manufacturing since 1960. Shigeo Shingo – a Japanese industrial engineer and expert in lean manufacturing principles and the Toyota Production System – developed a simple failsafe approach with a clear set of … Continued
Assembling any Flexpipe structure invariably means cutting deckings. Your goal is to have deckings that is clean, safe, and free of sharp edges. So, what type of equipment do you need to cut your deckings? Fortunately, there are multiple solutions you can use. We’ve put together a list of the most common tools Flexpipe and … Continued
Circular manufacturing is a system for maximizing system flow and productivity while reducing waste in a manufacturing or logistics site. In this video, Robert Simonis, principal consultant at KCE Consulting, explains how material flow is a key element in circular manufacturing. Implementing Waterspider Waterspider, or mizusumashi, is a term that refers to a specific … Continued
As a manufacturer, one of your main advantages is to eliminate wastes, in other words, actions that are unnecessary and provide no added value. Shadow boards are an excellent means of implementing continuous improvement principles because their purpose is to eliminate the 8 manufacturing wastes. This article will give you tips on how to sort … Continued
The time has come for many North American manufacturers to get back to work. The situation will obviously not be the same as it was before. Ways of doing things will have to be adjusted. In the coming weeks, plants will be implementing a host of new measures to comply with new government rules, particularly … Continued
Many engineers are making the mistake of using T-slot aluminum extrusions everywhere on their production line. Here’s how to avoid creating overkill, overbuilt, and overpaid structures. This guide will cover the following: What Are the Advantages of Each System? How to Choose a Modular Systems? What Type of Structure do You Want to Build? What … Continued
