Case Study: M&G Group
Discover how M&G Group optimized their internal pallet transport and packaging with Nipper AGVs and the Nipper Stretch Hood.
Challenge
M&G Group is a leading manufacturer of flue gas exhaust and ventilation systems, producing components connected to central heating systems and home ventilation units. When M&G Group built a new factory in Assen-Zuid, they faced a significant logistical challenge. The factory, which spans over 100 meters, required an efficient system to transport goods internally. In their previous factory in Harderwijk, forklifts were used to move materials in and out of the factory, but this process was not only labor-intensive but also posed safety risks.
The Solution
To address this challenge, M&G Group explored several options. Afert investigating a couple of options, an AGV solution was deemed the most flexible approach. To deliver a flexible solution in the entire logistical chain Nipper has installed it's AGV in combination with the Nipper Stretch Hood. This provides a flexible solution where operators can easily notify the AGV system that a pallet is ready for pickup. This allows for more operational flexibility, eliminating the traditional forklift method and increasing safety.
Results
With the implementation of Nipper's AGV solution, M&G Group achieved the following results:
- Increased safety: The use of AGVs reduced the need for forklifts, minimizing the risk of accidents in the factory.
- Improved operational efficiency: The AGV system streamlined the material transport process, reducing the number of people involved and speeding up operations.
- Improved Packaging: The traditional packaging methods caused issues, particularly with boxes deforming under pressure. The Nipper Stretch Hood provides vertical tention packing a the variety of boxes in a stable and efficient manner.
- Reduced packaging cost: The packaging with the Stretch Hood resulted in a decrease of upto 60% in plastic film consumption and no man-hours needed for packaging.
Find out just how easy the move towards smart can be
From the Nipper Stretch Hood to the intelligent Nipper AGV, all Nipper’s products have been designed as building blocks. They work seamlessly together with our roller conveyor, pallet elevator, turntable, and traverse systems. And can also easily be integrated into existing logistics processes and plants.