Production localization greatly reduces ship times for popular profiles of aluminum extrusions and accessories
April 13, 2009 (Schaumburg, IL) Misumi USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Misumi Corporation, part of Misumi Group, Inc. (TOKYO: 9962) announced today the manufacturing localization and reduction of time to ship for its popular sizes of Aluminum Extrusions and Accessories.
Popular Extrusion Profiles covering about 80% of Misumi demand are now manufactured locally. According to Bryan Yoshimura, the company's manager of procurement, "As an International Company with worldwide suppliers, we are constantly monitoring product sales levels and when a products regional volumes significantly increase, our team of procurement specialists seek out local suppliers and vendors for those products".
Typical applications for aluminum extrusions include: safety guarding, enclosures, work stations, light machine bases, shutters, robotic jigs and fixtures, as well as many other applications suitable for use in a variety of industries. A representative listing of localized product with reduced shipping time includes:
o Localized aluminum extrusions cut to lengths specifiable in 0.5 mm increments are shipped next day (previously 4 days) o Localized aluminum extrusion profiles with machining alterations now ship in 2 days (holes in specified position still remain at 6 days) o Popular brackets, joints, nuts and other hardware are locally stocked and available to ship next day
Selection of Misumi Aluminum Extrusions and Accessories will depend on the user's specific application requirements, taking into account such factors as: load-bearing strength, hardness, rigidity, tensile strength, finished product dimensions and desired finish.
With no minimum order requirements or set up charges on a product portfolio of more than 500,000 metric and inch mechanical components, Misumi has built its reputation as the premier global supplier of high quality factory automation components. At the heart of the Misumi business model is the unique CAD configurator and web ordering system. This unique business model offers customers an effective strategy for reducing costs and gaining competitive advantage through streamlined production and assembly processes and faster time-to-market.
All pricing information and delivery times are published in the catalog and website. For more information on Misumi's comprehensive selection of Aluminum Extrusions and Accessories, please visit our website at www.misumiusa.com.
About MISUMI USA, Inc. Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, MISUMI USA, Inc. was established in 1988 as a Subsidiary of Misumi Corporation, a part of the Misumi Group (TOKYO: 9962). MISUMI USA, Inc. is a leading supplier of fixed and configurable components such as single-axis actuators, linear shafts, aluminum extrusions, linear guides, XY stages and other components for factory automation and various machine builds. For a complete list of available components, please visit www.misumiusa.com.
MEDIA CONTACT COMPANY CONTACT Misumi USA, Inc. Patrick J. Esposito Marketing Manager P. 847-843-9105 F. 847-592-5922 E. pesposito@misumiusa.com Company Information: Name: Misumi USA Address: 1105 Remington Rd., Suite B City: Schaumburg State: IL ZIP: 60173 Country: USA Phone: 800-681-7475 FAX: 800-681-7402 http://www.misumiusa.com
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