Case Study

Boston Valley Terra Cotta - Yield Improvement Through Six Sigma

Boston Valley Terra Cotta - Yield Improvement Through Six Sigma

Case Study RESULTS Reduced defective • panels by 85%. Realized annual cost • savings of $1.3 million. Increased throughput by • nearly 60%. Increased annual sales • by $2.5 million on current production lines. Invested $2.6 million to • expand capacity of the Terra Cotta line. COMPANY Boston Valley Terra Cotta (BVTC) is a manufacturer of architectural terra cotta masonry for new and renovated buildings. These products have long-life and significant ornamental value. BVTC production methods include pressing, slip casting and extrusion, and BVTC products are sold worldwide. Several local projects of particular note are Buffalo City Hall, Electric Tower, Gurantee Building, Liberty Building and Roycroft Power House. The company is committed to sustainability with its internal waste-reduction i

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