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 manufacturing evolves, so does the need for versatile, efficient solutions. Today, we’re proud to announce our Winter 2025 product line, featuring innovative hybrid solutions that seamlessly integrate Flexpipe and 80/20 systems. This integration marks a significant step in providing more flexible options for your industrial workspace needs. Our expanded product range includes thoughtfully designed … 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
Implementing lean is a journey in itself. No company goes from 0 to 60 in record time when implementing lean principles. They learn, get better, learn some more and then improve some more. Each step of that journey is made easier when senior management is entirely on board and, in some cases, driving the lean … 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
When companies need to safely move loads, equipment, or machinery from one location to another, they often turn to tuggers. Some tuggers are simple hand-held carts or trolleys that allow operators and employees to drag, pull or tug raw materials, consumables, and finished goods. Other tuggers are heavy-industrial machines capable of pulling upwards of 100-plus … Continued
Regardless of the company – or the industry – senior managers in manufacturing enterprises need to make decisions based on cold, hard, irrefutable facts. They need numbers. They need data. They need to ensure that their decision to move forward has a high probability of success. Senior managers need this critical information to make a … Continued
LISTEN: Audio Interview with Bruce Buscher In this interview, Bruce Buscher, VP of Daifuku’s AGV group answers all the questions you may have about all the benefits of having an AGV in your facilities. Your browser does not support the audio element. An automated guided vehicle (AGV) is a computer-controlled vehicle used to carry … 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
