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DAYCO RECOGNISED BOSCH OPENS NEW MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION CENTRE BY GM The company says it is elevating manufacturing Three Dayco facilities have been recognised by GM for the second consecutive year
Dayco has been awarded General Motors’ Supplier Quality Excellence Award 2020 for its outstanding performance in the year 2020. The award recognises Dayco’s manufacturing sites: Mt. Pleasant, USA; San Luis Potosi (SLP), Mexico; and Manesar, India. This marks the second consecutive year that Dayco has been presented with the prominent honour of delivering high-quality products to General Motors (GM).
Selected by GM’s global teams, the awardwinning suppliers have distinguished themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements with a very stringent set of quality performance criteria, in turn providing GM with innovative technologies and the highest quality in the automotive industry. “For Dayco, winning this prestigious quality award for its USA, Mexico, and India facilities for the second consecutive year is the recognition for a long-term, cohesive and innovative partnership,” Dayco President Global Hybrid Solutions, Michael Weiss, said. “It’s based on seamless professional excellence and the global supply of premium quality products to General Motors for engine and drive systems. “I congratulate the whole Dayco team who worked diligently in these unprecedented times, not allowing any compromise on quality, to achieve accolades from valued customers like General Motors and support the automotive revolution. “At Dayco, ‘Move forward, Always’ is forever at the core of whatever we do, and with 100+ years of customer trust, we have been consistently delivering world-class products, meeting industry standards and bringing futuristic technological advancements that safeguard the environment and reduce emissions.” For more information, visit www.dayco.com 14
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The global supplier of technology and services has opened its new $17 million Manufacturing Automation Centre in Clayton, Victoria. The purpose-built facility now houses Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions (BAMS) and the Rexroth Drives and Controls businesses. The establishment of the new centre completes the consolidation of all Bosch’s businesses in Victoria at its Clayton campus, boosting strategic collaboration and innovation. “Manufacturing automation is now the fastest growing part of our business. We are leveraging our more than 50 years of manufacturing experience and factory automation know-how and drawing on the global expertise within the Bosch group, to help Australian manufacturers become fit for the future,” Bosch Oceania President, Gavin Smith, said. “Victoria is the place for innovators like Bosch Australia to grow and thrive, due to our skilled workforce, established supply chains, engineering expertise, education excellence, and research and development capability,” Victorian Minister for Industry Support and Recovery, Martin Pakula, said. “We will continue to support businesses to capitalise on the opportunities and talent available in Victoria, ensuring we remain at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, innovation and technology.”
Automating manufacturing for Australian businesses Bosch says it is committed to strengthening the competitiveness of the Australian manufacturing sector. It states BAMS has become one of the country’s leading factory automation companies, working with a diverse array of blue-chip, mid-tier and start-up manufacturers to automate their manufacturing. Most recently, BAMS was engaged by digital diagnostics company, Ellume, to automate the high-volume production of its rapid COVID-19
tests. BAMS will build and install state-of-the-art automated assembly lines to increase production capacity. The manufacturing lines, which will provide Ellume with one part per second capacity, are built onsite in Clayton, for installation at Ellume’s Richlands facility in Queensland. BAMS is also building a further 16 lines for Ellume’s production facility in the United States. BAMS is highly regarded in the biotech sector, currently working with CSL to create a hightech automatic materials handling line for their manufacturing facility in Broadmeadows. BAMS was also part of the industry consortium led by Grey Innovation that built ventilators in the fight against COVID-19.
Hydraulics for the future Also occupying the new centre is the Victorian arm of Bosch Rexroth Australia. With significant investment in new equipment, the business has increased its support to customers in Victoria and offers advancements in repair and testing technologies, including industry 4.0 solutions. Bosch Rexroth Australia is focused on meeting its customers’ needs into the future. Its team of expert hydraulics and application engineers continually develop new technologies, working closely with local customers to develop state of the art solutions. It says this support provides technical solutions to design challenges in a changing global market. With a complete portfolio of drive and control technologies, Bosch Rexroth represents a one-stop source for controls, electric drives, hydraulics, mechanics, and system solutions. For more from Bosch, visit www.bosch.com.au
