Case Study
Mate’s SnapLock™ Inspires Efficiency at Firelake Manufacturing
RESPECT • SUPPORT • INSPIRE 1295 Lund Boulevard • Anoka, Minnesota 55303 • USA +1.763.421.0230 • 800.328.4492 En Español: +1.763.576.3700 mate.com Firelake Manufacturing Mate’s SnapLockTM Inspires Efficiency at Firelake Manufacturing It’s no secret that eliminating secondary operations improves throughput and reduces costs—positive additions that every manufacturing company likes to see. That’s why Firelake Manufacturing in Dassel, Minnesota utilized Mate Precision Tooling’s SnapLock to increase throughput 85% and reduce costs by 20% in the production of electrical boxes. Eliminating Secondary Operations Firelake Manufacturing produces electrical boxes seasonally, typically in orders of 100-150 a week in two sizes that need to be fulfilled in a short period of time. The boxe