Willamette Industries

A leading manufacturer of corrugated boxes, this Plant City company contacted Southern Power & Controls when the development of their state-of-the-art facility fell into a state of confusion, schedule delays and poor workmanship.

Challenge:
It was obvious that someone with experience needed to take charge of the situation. This was to be the most automated, efficient, high capacity corrugated box plant in the world - the first of its kind. To start, a project plan was established. A new physical layout of the installation, with detailed schematics, was produced. Parts and materials, found in all corners of the plant, were inventoried and organized. Previous work was evaluated and anything not up to SPC standards was removed.

The hand-picked SPC team began the project by laying the underground conduit required for the corrugator machine, which was the focal point of the installation. The supporting processes were fanned out, in a logical sequence to support the flow of materials and labor and provide for a safe, clean and attractive workspace. Finally, the control systems were tied together and tested. The installation set new standards for corrugated box manufacturing, but most importantly, exceeded the expectations of the Willamatte management and staff.

SPC was able to perform in this situation because of the shared experience and values of their team members. They are eager to take responsibility for an assignment and be held accountable for the work that is performed. While many contractors preach the quality message, the SPC team takes special pride in their work - and you can see the difference. Their craftsmanship is exhibited in the graceful arcs and symmetrical lines of wiring, cabling and conduit. Control panels and diagrams easily interpreted. Start-up and recovery procedures defined and taught to the plant staff. Standards that are not compromised. Ever.

Epilogue:
The contracting policies and conduct displayed by SPC were instituted for all of the contractors and trades supporting the Willamatte engineering team. In fact, SPC was asked to create purchasing and inventory management protocols for security and cost containment.