Client :
Tophat Industries Ltd
Location:
Derby, UK
Project:
Manufacturing Process Design and Installation
Timeline :
2017-2018
Value:
Confidential
Services:
Business Planning, Process Design, Offsite Consultancy
Project Description
Establishing a new manufacturing facility to supply Category 1 volumetric timber-framed houses and apartments for the UK residential market.
A comprehensive product portfolio had been developed by the client’s in-house architectural team to RIBA stage 2. Assessed as a viable product with sufficient vertically integrated demand, the business case was developed and approved for the fit-out of a 120,000 ft² manufacturing facility with a full production rate of 25 modules a week from a single shift operation.
Taking possession of a speculatively constructed distribution unit near Derby, the specification, selection, and installation of equipment took place over an 18-month period and included: - MEP fit-out, including a new higher-capacity incoming electrical supply - Extensive remodelling of the office and welfare facilities - Equipment installation - Human resource recruitment and training.
Description of our Work
APPLY provided a range of on-site and remote consulting services:
Equipment specification and sourcing
Factory - process development, in the form of 2d spacial layouts.
Workstation processes and Takt times.
Resource requirements.
Collaboration with the in-house architects, external design and structural engineer consultants, equipment, and systems suppliers.
Operational support to define and recruit the process engineering team and key production personnel.
Creating Standard Operating Procedures for all aspects of activity within the manufacturing environment.
Supporting installation, supply chain development and quality teams.
