A manufacturer specializing in large construction equipment attachments and smaller lawn mower deck attachments relied heavily on welding across numerous stations in its production process. The facility also required maintenance, repair, and operations support for both production equipment and the facility itself. Chemicals were critical to maintaining efficient operations, whether for general maintenance, equipment upkeep, or the welding process. However, the manufacturer lacked the necessary chemicals for its MRO needs and for optimizing its welding operations. Additionally, corrosion issues were discovered in equipment during the final assembly and packaging process, posing a significant challenge.

After conducting a thorough survey of the facility’s existing flammable cabinet and performing a plant-wide assessment, Martin Supply identified specific chemical needs and provided tailored solutions. Nineteen chemicals were converted to CRC products, and two new welding anti-spatter products were added to the mix to improve the welding process.

The changes led to significant improvements in efficiency and cost savings in four key areas:

1. Compliance Savings: Safety Data Sheets on CRC labels saved $400 in flammable cabinet management.
2. Training Savings: Martin provided free safety training for 20 employees saving $1,800.
3. Corrosion Prevention: SP-3S0™ saved $10,000 by preventing corrosion on 50 cylinders.
4. Welding Efficiency: Weld-Kleen® 350 reduced labor costs associated with removing spatter and grinding before painting. This labor-saving improvement amounted to $13,000 annually, based on 0.5 hours saved per equipment piece, 20 pieces per week, and 52 weeks of production.

In total, the manufacturer benefited from a more efficient operation, increased equipment longevity, and reduced costs across multiple facets of their production process.

Enhanced Efficiency and Cost Savings: Martin’s tailored chemical solutions improved welding efficiency and corrosion prevention, resulting in total annual savings of $25,200, including $13,000 in labor savings from reduced spatter removal and grinding.

Improved Compliance and Safety: By converting to CRC products with SDS labels and offering safety training, Martin helped the manufacturer achieve compliance and save $2,200 on flammable cabinet management and training costs.

Prolonged Equipment Longevity: The addition of SP-3S0™ corrosion prevention protected equipment during final assembly, saving $10,000 annually and supporting long-term equipment reliability.