Customer Requirements
Overseas manufacturers of non-woven textile products were supplying almost 100% to the Australian market. Textor knew that by improving efficiencies and minimising downtime, it could be competitive with manufacturers from China and Taiwan.
Solution
Siemens automation technology and its SCADA real-time-monitoring systems allow Textor to supply local customers (such as Kimberley Clarke) without delay and with hugely reduced freight costs. The return on investment is on target and sets an Australian benchmark in non-woven textile manufacturing. The initiative has been a runaway success. Now, some everyday products such as kitchen wipes, first aid dressings and meat packaging no longer need to be imported. Textor has been able to supply local manufacturers with their raw materials at better prices than imports, providing a high-volume, low-margin business model. Textor is able to compete with the world’s most cost-efficient manufacturers, in a way that few would have believed possible.
Benefits
Our solution:
- Revolutionised Textor’s ability to produce competitive, low-cost textiles
- Increased turnover by 72%
- Reduced labour costs (as a percentage of sales) by 26% , while maintaining the labour force
- Made the production line quick and easy to operate, thanks to an ATM-like interface for the controller
- Reduced production downtime through more control via SCADA real-time monitoring systems
- Allowed Textor to become a leader in the government drive to lift competitiveness in Australian industry
Customer Testimonial
"Not only did Siemens supply the latest control and drive technology but, with its network of solution provider partners, also helped our people through the implementation of processes and systems that not only make things easier for the factory operator but has also dramatically reduced unplanned downtime on the factory floor.” – Mr Phillip Butler, Managing Director, Textor Pty. Ltd.
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