Die Racking Clears Pressroom Clutter

In manufacturing, optimizing floor space and reducing machine-turnover time is crucial. When custom metal former Pennant Moldings recently faced challenges in both areas at its Lebanon, TN, plant, due to an insufficient die-storage strategy, it sought a new organizational approach that could transform its operations for the long-term.

The goal: organize its 55 dies scattered across the production floor, and often stacked during idle periods. This cluttered arrangement created daily workflow frustrations while posing risks for die damage and worker safety.

Without an organized system, workers struggled to quickly locate and retrieve specific dies. And, the stacked arrangements required excessive handling, further increasing the risk of damage and slowing operations as a whole

Solution: Efficient Die Storage

After evaluating options from different vendors, the Dexco die-racking setup from Ross Industrial, LLC, Leola, PA, as the clear winner. The plant’s engineers worked alongside Dexco sales engineer Tracy Buck to develop a cost-effective solution that would immediately solve Pennant’s challenges, while providing a foundation for future adjustments.