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ABCO Automation: Continuous Investments in Contract Manufacturing

Written by Scott Silknitter | Jul 22, 2024 4:25:01 PM

For nearly 50 years, ABCO Automation has been committed to delivering high-quality, efficient, and productive custom automation solutions across a variety of industries. Our continuous improvement goals are backed by actions that help ABCO deliver quality manufactured or assembled goods on time and at the target prices of our customers. Constant investment in advanced manufacturing technologies, staff training, the ISO 9001 Quality Certification process, and workforce development in our local communities underpins this commitment, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our clients. 

Examples of ABCO's investment commitment to provide the highest quality products in a timely manner include the following:

Investing in Advanced Technologies

1. Iso 9001 Certification Process

While ABCO has adhered to the principles of ISO 9001 over the last several decades, we began investing heavily in our quality department over the past 18 months and are currently working through the audit process with the expectation of being ISO 9001 Certified by December 2024.

2. Tube Laser

Our new tube laser is a state-of-the-art machine capable of cutting complex shapes and patterns with remarkable precision and speed. This investment allows us to:

  • Enhance Precision: Achieve intricate cuts and designs with unmatched accuracy, reducing the need for secondary operations and ensuring the highest quality standards.
  • Increase Efficiency: Process materials faster and more efficiently, which accelerates production timelines.
  • Improve Flexibility: Adapt to various materials and thicknesses, providing versatile solutions for diverse manufacturing needs.

3. Powder Coating System

Our new powder coating system represents a leap forward in finishing technology. This system offers numerous advantages, including:

  • Enhanced Durability: Provide a superior finish that resists chipping, scratching, and fading, ensuring long-lasting protection for our products.
  • Environmental Benefits: Utilize an eco-friendly process that reduces waste and emissions.
  • Improved Aesthetics: Achieve a wide range of colors and textures, enhancing the visual appeal and functionality of our products.

4. Certified Welding Instructor on Staff

ABCO's strategic plan includes providing good paying jobs, a positive and safe work environment, and constant training of the team and members of our local community who wish to learn a trade through our apprentice programs.  An example of executing that strategy is that we have certified welding trainers on staff.  All ABCO's welding staff and apprentices are trained by an AWS Certified Welding Educator and qualified by an AWS Certified Welding Inspector.  Our welding team follows these standards:

  • AWS D1.1
  • AWS D18.1
  • ASME IX
  • BS EN ISO 9606

And the team works with various types of metals and thicknesses such as:

  • Stainless steel
  • Aluminum
  • Inconel
  • Hastelloy
  • Titanium

Benefits to Our Customers

These strategic investments in advanced manufacturing technologies directly benefit our customers by:

  • Reducing Costs: The increased efficiency and precision of our tube laser and powder coating system allow us to streamline production processes, reduce material waste, and minimize labor costs. These savings are passed on to our customers, providing them with high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Improving Delivery Times: Faster processing and finishing times enable us to meet tight deadlines and ensure timely delivery of products. Our ability to control the entire manufacturing process from start to finish allows us to respond quickly to customer demands and reduce lead times.
  • Ensuring Consistency and Quality: By integrating these technologies into our manufacturing operations, we maintain strict quality control at every stage of production. This integration ensures consistent, high-quality outcomes and enhances our ability to meet the unique needs of each customer.

Partner with ABCO Automation

Our continuous investment in advanced manufacturing technologies positions ABCO Automation as your ideal partner for contract manufacturing. We are dedicated to delivering superior products, reducing costs, and improving delivery times, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Contact ABCO Automation today to learn more about how our innovative manufacturing solutions can drive your business forward.

About ABCO Automation
For nearly five decades, ABCO Automation has earned the trust of our customers as a go-to partner for Custom Automation Solutions, Robotic Automation, Contract Manufacturing, Standard Product Solutions, and Engineering Services. An employee-owned, North Carolina-based corporation, ABCO is driven by improving the profitability and quality of life for our customers and their teams through innovation and technology advancements. For more information, please contact ABCO Automation at media@goabco.com.
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