3 Times it's Smart to Hire an Engineering Consultant

release date: 06/20/2016

Hiring an engineering is a big decision. Bringing in an objective party to assess, monitor, and evaluate your facility can be both nerve-wracking and cost-effective, but using the right engineering consulting firm makes all the difference. Consulting is a big part of Protech International’s business model and clients turn to us time and again to help them get the most out of their equipment.

Considering hiring an engineering consultant? Here are three situations in which doing so is a smart investment.

Installing New Equipment

Purchasing new equipment for your facility is a big decision. Manufacturing equipment, particularly in the laminating industry, can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars per machine; getting the most value possible out of these devices is critical. Protech works with clients all over the country on installing and arranging new equipment, from one machine to entirely new lines.

The perils of improperly transporting and installing a piece of equipment include not only lost revenue but unsafe working conditions for your staff. We have years of experience considering all the factors in a new install and offering objective suggestions for best-use.

Rearranging or Moving Your Operations

Protech is often called in to consult on production relocations. There are dozens of reasons a facility might choose to rearrange their machinery: reduced or increased square footage, reformatting of loading docks, an impending business sale or investment, and even a move to an entirely new building or city.

In all of these scenarios, the best-use of manufacturing equipment changes with its arrangement. Not only should the function and size of the equipment itself factor in, the number of employees and the safety implications of movement around the facility should also be considered.

Whether you just need another set of eyes to help you identify a potential problem or simply want to ensure you’re setting your new facility up for success, Protech can help.

Identifying an Issue on the Floor

In many cases, manufacturing operations sit for years and even decades without ever being functionally evaluated. It’s easy to understand how a laminating line from 1960 – using some old, some new equipment – could benefit from an up-to-date assessment. Technology has vastly improved the efficiency of certain machines and layouts, both of which should be regularly reevaluated. If you suspect your operation may no longer be working at full capacity or you’re having too many accidents on the floor, you may need consulting help.

Learn More About Protech International's Consulting Services

Think consulting is expensive? Consider the cost of lost time, underperforming machinery, and injured employees, all of which can result from a misaligned work environment.

Contact Protech International today to find out how our lead engineers can help maximize your productivity and minimize downtime.