Slip Coat Manufacturer Greenfield Facility
PROJECT
A complete solution for scalable manufacturing growth
CUSTOMER
Slip Coat Manufacturer Greenfield Facility
Overview
Design Systems Canada (DSC) supported the consolidation and modernization of a slip coat manufacturing operation into a new purpose-built facility in Windsor, Ontario.
The project replaced multiple smaller rural buildings with a single, integrated manufacturing environment designed to significantly improve production capacity, operational efficiency, safety, and long-term scalability.
Objectives
Consolidate Operations - Transition from multiple smaller, rural facilities into a single, integrated manufacturing environment to improve coordination and control.
Increase Production Capacity - Expand the overall manufacturing footprint and capability to support higher output and future business growth
Improve Process Efficiency - Redesign workflows to reduce:
Cleaning time
Packaging time
Material double-handling
Bottlenecks in production flow
Enhance Safety & Compliance - Ensure the new facility meets modern safety standards and regulatory requirements while improving overall worker safety
Modernize Technology & Systems - Replace outdated production systems with:
State-of-the-art manufacturing processes
Automated equipment
Improved system integration
Enable Future Growth & Flexibility - Design the facility to:
Support future product line expansion
Incorporate a dedicated R&D capability
Maintain flexibility for evolving production needs
“Bottom Line” Results
4× Increase in Production Capacity - Facility expanded from 15,000 sq ft to 60,000 sq ft, enabling significantly higher output and future growth
Streamlined Operations - Redesigned workflows reduced: Cleaning time, Packaging time, Material handling inefficiencies, Resulting in faster, more efficient production
Modern, High-Performance Facility - Transitioned from outdated systems to state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, improving reliability and overall performance
Improved Safety & Compliance - Upgraded facility design enhanced worker safety and ensured full regulatory compliance.
Future-Ready Operation - Integrated, multi-level layout optimized for flow, Dedicated R&D lab introduced, Built-in flexibility for expansion and new product lines