Welcome to our second installment of 'The Mix' in 2024! In January we gave you an exclusive sneak-peek at our Texas expansion coverage with part one focusing on operations. Today, we bring you part two which focuses on the engineering perspective behind the expansion. We also included a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a Multiquip Field Service Manager, and an exclusive interview with an MQ ServicePlus expert.
Multiquip Adds Third Location in Texas, Refreshes Boise
Welcome back, y’all! We previously looked at improvements MQ is making to its facilities in the Lone Star State in part one of our Texas-Sized Expansion series. For part two, we sat down with Tyler Clements, Senior Director of Engineering and Operations who shared juicy (akin to the finest Texas BBQ) details on how this strategy benefits our customer base across North America.
MQ: Tyler, why is Multiquip expanding to three locations in Lewsiville, Texas?
TC: Ultimately, it came down to capacity. We’ve experienced unprecedented demand for our equipment in the last three years and hit capacity constraints with available production space. To accommodate the growth and better serve our customers, we created a project team to examine our facilities to ensure we’re utilizing them in the most effective manner.
The team analyzed how we currently utilize the production spaces we have with an eye toward optimization through reorganization and targeted capital investment. While these efforts have yielded significant capacity increases, ultimately the team determined that adding additional production space was necessary to meet our customers’ expectations.
During this investigation, it became apparent that we needed to reconsider where we manufacture the trailer frames for MQ Power generators. Most of our trailer frames are built in our facility in Boise Idaho. 90 percent of those trailer frames are subsequently shipped to, and consumed in, our existing Texas manufacturing facilities. So why don’t we shift production to a new facility in Lewisville and free up that space in Boise to increase capacity for core products [specifically MQ Whiteman power trowels]?
Robotic welding station in Boise, Idaho
MQ: What excites you the most about this expansion?
TC: We have a clean slate. When we analyze our processes, we usually ask “what would you do if you had to do it all over again?”
Well, here we are, we have that opportunity. We get to implement innovations that are more difficult to deploy in existing spaces without disrupting production and delivery schedules.
We are always looking at emerging technologies and manufacturing methods that allow us to improve user experiences and benefit the customer. So, to me, being able to implement the latest technologies to enable production of the next generation of MQ products while doing so efficiently is what excites me the most.
Join us for an exclusive ride along with Jonathan Bailey, a Multiquip Field Service Manager, as he journeys around Atlanta, Georgia, repairing and maintaining MQ Power generators.
From routine maintenance checks to addressing unexpected issues, Jonathan's commitment to his customers shines through in every aspect of his work. Gain valuable insights into the world of field service management and the importance of proactive maintenance as Jonathan shares his perspective on optimal generator performance and customer service. ⚡️
Step into the world of Johnny Giles, a seasoned Multiquip ServicePlus supervisor with an impressive 18 years of expertise servicing MQ Power generators.
Johnny shares captivating stories from the workshop and out in the field. From routine maintenance tasks to life-saving emergencies, Johnny and his dedicated crew navigate the challenges of keeping generators running smoothly, ensuring uninterrupted power supply for customers across various industries. Let’s Talk Service!💡
Congratulations to the Back-to-Back SMBL500 Champs!
Each year we have the privilege of being trusted by the best brick masons in the world at the SpecMix Bricklayer 500 championship at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Each competitor relies on MQ Essick mixers and MQ Mud Tubs to prove themselves amongst the best on the planet, with the winner going home with a brand-new MQ Essick Mixer Pro12 to carry on their legacy back home.
For the first time in the competition's 22-year history, Michael Schlund and his tender, Aaron Kowalski, of Wisconsin won back-to-back championships laying 752 bricks in one hour to claim the title, “World’s Best Bricklayer.”
đź’¸ Weather and financing woes end 19-month streak in construction spending growth. Contractor confidence still remains high with spending expected to rebound in the coming months. Construction Dive.
Quip Tip #4 Arrives Tomorrow - Subscribe Today!
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The MQ Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowel handles tough jobs with the help of incredibly durable high-carbon blades. High-quality blades greatly reduce service intervals, and it is essential to routinely replace worn blades to ensure a smooth finish.
