GEA REFRIGERATION CANADA INC .
CANADA manufacture and install custom freezing and chilling solutions for practically any demand .
Efficiency through Lean operations When a manufacturing operation is run consciously and efficiently , that translates to a better quality product and cost savings for the end user . In an effort to reduce lead times while maintaining the quality of its output , GEA has adopted a Lean manufacturing strategy , which is being implemented throughout the entire GEA plant in Richmond B . C ..
“ So far we have seen quite a significant contribution in some of our sub-procedures , where the output was doubled without any capital investments ,” said Enrique Rivera , Director Manufacturing “ We were significantly able to reduce our working capital in the last year , which we will now maintain as a long term target . We have identified more opportunities , and we are planning to roll out more Lean principles into the execution of our products , to serve our customers more quickly without losing our quality .”
Prioritizing food safety At any food manufacturing facility ,
A sheet metal operator works on the shop floor of GEA Refrigeration
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