Doubling Productivity While Preserving Skilled Expertise

When a Pennsylvania equipment manufacturer hit a wall due to labor gaps and production challenges, it turned to welding automation as a long-term strategy rather than a quick fix.

Labor gaps are particularly challenging for manufacturers that build highly customized equipment, where every part demands precision and flexibility. Pik Rite Inc., Lewisburg, Pa., an agricultural and municipal equipment manufacturer, faced that challenge. To keep up with demand for trucks and equipment, it needed to increase effici..