In this plant, we are able to drive the chassis into place so that a bus body can be mounted in place. That meant we couldn't have conveyor because you'd have to drive over top of it. |
Since it uses laser navigation, there is no impediment in the floor. And because it's an automatic move, no manpower is required. |
That's why this is such an improvement. It can take up to four workers to push the body through the manufacturing process. |
This is the very first time we've used an AGV. The fact that it automates a process that is still done manually in our other plant has been a big plus. We don't have to tie up an operator's time or build extra time into the operation to move the bus body between operations. |
We set off a few years back to renovate the bus building industry. And I'm proud to stand here today and accept this award. |