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Complete Automation Resource Releasing New Product With Health Focus

In a partnership with Tyson Foods, Complete Automation Resource (CAR) has designed and is now producing a new product – a protective face shield. As an aligned brand of CAR, we are proud to support Complete Automation Resource and display this product that will allow employees to safely return to work

The collaboration was a result of Tyson approaching CAR during the height of the COVID-19 crisis with a need to keep the Tyson facilities running at full capacity while ensuring safety for their essential workers. CAR’s engineering team developed the face shield as a solution that provided Tyson workers the ability to return to work safely and quickly in a cost-effective manner.

Built in the United States with materials sourced from West Michigan companies, the face shield is designed to clip into nearly any existing hard hat for easy installation and setup. The goal of the new product is to help minimize exposure to virally transmitted droplets. The lightweight, 8-inch, clear polycarbonate allows for easy visibility and comes with a peel-off protective layer to prevent scratches during transit. The face shield is available in either a .06” or .04” thickness with a savings offer on quantities of more than 50 shields.

Visit CAR’s product page for more details.

About Complete Automation Resource: Founded in 2007, Complete Automation Resource (CAR) has grown into a single-source provider of integrated controls, data collection, machining, and automation solutions. CAR’s mission is to help their customers streamline their processes by changing the way those companies collect and analyze real-time data. More information about CAR and their products and services can be found on their website https://www.completear.com/.

Equipment To Help You Fight Covid-19

Here at BUILT Systems, we are doing everything we can to assist in the fight against COVID-19. From carts to sanitizer stations to workstation dividers, we have shifted our focus to develop products that will create a safer environment for employees in every industry. Take a look at some of the products we have created to help you fight this pandemic, and please reach out to us if there is anything you need during this time. We are here to assist you.

We know that in these times, maintaining a clean and sanitized facility is one of the biggest priorities. BUILT Systems Hands-Free Sanitizer Station will keep your sanitizer easily accessible with a foot-lever action, allowing you and your employees to use hand sanitizer without any contact with the pump. Coming in all stainless steel or carbon steel, it features 15 vertical adjustment locations for various bottle sizes, and it ships knocked down in just 3-5 days. It also comes with custom powder-coated color options to support color-coded lean and kaizen practices, and the option to add your logo.

Keeping your facility clean and organized is one of the most important steps in creating a safe environment for your employees. Request a quote or contact us today to learn more about how BUILT Systems can help you during this time.

COVID-19 Update

As the situation around the Coronavirus continues to change, we want to keep you updated on the status of our business. Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the state of Michigan in the past month and the need for essential items, BUILT Systems has pivoted its focus to help where we can. We have supported the manufacturing of hospital beds and other items needed during this time. We have and will continue to support our customers that are essential to these crucial areas. If you are supplying essential items and need support, we are here to help.

As we begin to get back to normal, we want to ensure our customers that we are still doing everything in our power to prevent the spread of this virus. Before every shift, we have an onsite nurse taking employees’ temperatures before they enter the building. They are also instructed to maintain social distancing of at least six feet while waiting to have their temperatures taken. Once screened and in the building, employees are required to wear gloves to reduce the chances of spreading any germs or viruses. We’ve also increased our cleaning staff by 300% and they’re continuously at work cleaning tools, equipment, and often touched areas. All of our internal meetings have been moved to video conferences and we remind our on-site staff multiple times a day to follow the CDC guidelines.

As we don’t want anyone other than our employees entering the building, we’ve instructed all the trucking companies that their drivers must remain in their trucks during both drop-off and pick-up. In the event one needs to use the restroom, we’ve set up porta-potties outside for their use. The only exception to this is our essential suppliers who need to restock hardware to keep manufacturing running.

Thank you and please contact us with any questions or concerns. Stay safe and do your part to slow the spread. We look forward to working with you and will continue to be your partner for all things manufacturing through these uncertain times.

Standard Part Number Catalog

Last month, BUILT Systems created a line of standard products that are designed to fit an array of applications in any facility. Arising from each of our product lines, our standard products allow us to offer shorter lead times for high-quality equipment.

Designed and built in the United States, all of our standard products offer an unmatched array of benefits:

• Adjustability for every employee to promote health and safety
• Modular frame
• Outstanding durability
• Anti-vibration mounts and/or 6″ swivel casters
• Different standard sizes to fit an array of applications

View our standard part number catalog here and follow the steps below to request a standard product quote.

For more information on standard product orders, please contact our sales team at 616-795-4569 or info@builtsystems.net.

Exhibiting at MODEX 2020

Join us in Atlanta, Georgia at MODEX to uncover new resources, experience equipment hands-on, and evaluate the latest technologies and products. “As the speed of manufacturing, supply chain, and transportation operations continues to accelerate, the future of our industry depends on today’s forward-thinking decisions. From illuminating education to next-generation technology and equipment in action, MODEX lets you see what’s coming — and take advantage of it to power your supply chain with endless possibilities for years to come.”

Find us in booth #5481 to learn how all of our ergonomic products can fit into your assembly line. From our assembly tables to our machine bases to our material handling products, you won’t want to miss out on the leading trade show for supply chain, manufacturing and distribution industries.

Register for free now!

Show Date: March 9-12 2020

Show Location: The Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

The Assembly Show Free Registration

Join us in Rosemont, Illinois at the Assembly Show to uncover new resources, experience equipment hands-on, and evaluate the latest technologies and products. Register for free now with code BUILTvip!

Find us in booth #831 to learn how all of our ergonomic products can fit into your assembly line. From our assembly tables to our machine bases to our material handling products, you won’t want to miss out on the biggest Assembly Show in the midwest! And check out our live demo of an Automated Guided Cart interacting with our packaging station and our custom-built conveyors!

The Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2019

We are excited to be exhibiting our ergonomic and modular products at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo on August 22nd in Grand Rapids, MI.

The Advanced Manufacturing Expo will accelerate your growth by assembling talented people and companies for every aspect of your business. If you aren’t registered for this event yet, we encourage you to register here. Take part in learning about all of the new and innovative products and processes that will be showcased.

If you are already registered, we can’t wait to see you there! Find us at booth 1211 to discover hands-on how BUILT uses color to create a visual advantage in your facility. And you won’t want to miss our deal on our standard Machine Bases that will help your facility become the ergonomic standard.

Stop by booth 1211 to learn about all of the ways we can make your facility better at every level.

We Want To Hear From You!

Here at BUILT Systems, we don’t just adopt continuous improvement on our manufacturing floor. We are always looking for ways to improve – and that starts with listening to you! We would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on how we can improve your experience!

Take the survey today to let us know how we’re doing!

Customer Feedback Survey

Acquisition of Complete Automation Resource

Today, we are pleased to announce our acquisition of Complete Automation Resource.

Complete Automation Resource is your leading integrator for IGNITION Software in Michigan. Ignition is the foundation that allows CAR to easily control, track, display and analyze your processes.

With specialization in acquiring production data from machines regardless of the manufacturer, they have the resources to extract the critical data points that matter most to your business. CAR enables management to make critical decisions based on real-time data. One of the best selling standard products is the Automated Guided Cart which also runs its Smart Logistics Control System off Ignition Software.

The AGC’s eliminate the need for fork lift’s on your production floor. Preventing fork lift collisions and fatalities while decreasing labor costs. With a reliable engineering design, our AGC delivers high-load capacities, independent suspension, and heavy-duty steel frame using off-the-shelf components enabling your maintenance team to never wait for proprietary replacement parts. The AGC is guided by magnetic floor tape and RFID technologies. These set the cart’s path, running off a wireless machine network with an onboard PLC that communicates with the Ignition Traffic Control System. See what other Products and Services they offer at Complete Automation Resource’s website.

For more information on this acquisition, please contact us.We are always here to assist you with any questions or concerns.

2019 BUILT Systems Product Pamphlet

2019 Product Pamphlet

View our brand new 2019 Product Pamphlet! Filled with all of our standard products along with our color options, work surfaces, accessories and more! It also includes some innovative custom designed equipment done to create an ergonomic and lean advantage for other manufacturing facilities.

Leading global manufacturers turn to BUILT Systems for ergonomic, reconfigurable, American-made solutions for their production workspaces. Our strong, versatile steel manufacturing products are now in use across a range of industries. Learn how BUILT Systems’ ergonomic and innovative products can help.

• Height-adjustability >> Ergonomics
• In-house collaborative design >> Customization
• Modular construction >> Versatility
• Lean manufacturing >> Quality and affordability
• Sustainability >> Environmental, social, and economic responsibility

With all of our ergonomic and durable manufacturing equipment, you can create a lean and ergonomic facility with continuous improvement in mind.

BUILT SYSTEMS 2019 Product Pamphlet

Stop by our office to grab your copy and don’t forget to peek into our showroom while you’re here to see all of the ergonomic and innovative products in person! Better yet, schedule a tour to see all of our products in action!

BUILT Systems is re-igniting the pride in manufacturing work, we can’t wait to see how we can work with your facility to make it better at every level.