Global Vehicle Systems Inc.
Tilbury, ON
Company Overview
Global Vehicle Systems (GVS) is a solutions provider to the Automotive and Recreational Industry specializing in: Paint, Tooling and Automation, Molding, Packaging, and Assembly of exterior class A parts. GVS operates three plants with more than 75, 000 square feet of production space in South Western Ontario. The company was established in 1999 and today employs over 75 specialized staff. Through innovative products, services and technology, GVS automates a variety of production and assembly processes and integrates them into the manufacturing infrastructure.
Company Information
Physical Address
3707 Queen's Line, Hwy 2, R. R. #1
Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0
CA
Mailing Address
3707 Queen's Line, Hwy 2, R. R. #1
Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Global Vehicle Systems Inc.
Number of Employees: 75
CA
We cater to the Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers to the OEM in the automotive industry, as well as aftermarket and recreational vehicle industries.
The Challenge
When this tier 2 client needed to install clips onto molded interior trim parts automatically, as opposed to using a live operator interface, several additional requirements added to the challenge. Clips needed to be installed on hot or cold plastic parts and onto a plastic tower without creating distortion and multiple components needed to be integrated into one operation.
The GVS Solution
GVS used robotics to feed clips automatically to a patented floating, self-aligning clip driver. Independent clip drivers were designed to control load, pressure and force. A seamless operation was created by integrating feeding tracks and press robots.
The Result
The GVS-designed Clip Install Machine improved productivity by eliminating the cooling process and the requirement for human input for clip replacement. Functionality was increased through the use of a floating head. Performance was dramatically improved by the significant reduction in downtime. Finally, Total Cost of Ownership was reduced as a result of decreased labor injuries achieved through automation.
The Challenge
This tier 1 client sought an innovative method to weld baffles into blow molded fuel tanks while reducing cycle time. 100% validation and an accurate tracking mechanism were also required. They brought the challenge to Global Vehicle Systems.
The GVS Solution
GVS developed a state-of-the-art Human Machine Interface (HMI) that provided the operator with real time status of each fuel tank during the production process. In addition, a new boring technique was created and a new fusion unit and transfer system was developed.
The Result
The GVS-designed Fuel Tank Bundle Welder decreased downtime and deficiencies through continuous monitoring of each tank. Labour was reduced due to the automation of the welding process. Functionality was enhanced with the new boring technique and performance of the welding component was improved. Finally, because the Fuel Tank Bundle Welder was integrated into the existing production line the clients Total Cost of Ownership was significantly reduced.
3 Plants: Tooling & Automation, Paint and Molding Paint Division: 25000 sq. ft facility that paints exterior Class A Automotive and Recreational accessory Parts Tooling & Automation: 25000 sq. ft. facility that designs and builds automotive and non-automotive machines Molding: 30000 sq. ft. facility with 12 presses, ranging from 50-1000 Tons
Tooling & Automation: 28 Paint: 22 Molding: 25
Contacts
Stephane Boucher
Title: Manager
Area of Responsibility: Manufacturing/Production/Operations
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Marc Levesque
Title: Business Development Manager
Area of Responsibility: Domestic Sales & Marketing, Export Sales & Marketing, Management Executive
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Services
- 3d Mechanical Design & Surfacing Of Automation
- Fabrication
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Machining
mill and lathe
- Plc Programming
Products
- Automation, Tooling, Production Painting
- Design And Build/Plumbing Of Grease Systems
- Design And Build/Plumbing Of Pneumatic Systems
- Design And Build/Wiring Of Electrical Control Panels
- Fixtures And Gauges
- Mechanical Assembly
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
333220
ISO 9001
1620-Aircraft Landing Gear Components, 1680-Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories Components, 1730-Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment, 1740-Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers, 2240-Locomotives and Rail Car Accessories and Components, 3441-Bending and Forming Machines, 3443-Mechanical Presses, Power Driven, 3444-Manual Presses, 3448-Riveting Machines, 3449-Miscellaneous Secondary Metal Forming and Cutting Machines, 3465-Production Jigs, Fixtures, and Templates, 3620-Rubber and Plastics Working Machinery, 3693-Industrial Assembly Machines, 3695-Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery, 3710-Soil Preparation Equipment, 3720-Harvesting Equipment, 3730-Dairy, Poultry, and Livestock Equipment, 3910-Conveyors, 3920-Materials Handling Equipment, Nonself- Propelled, 3990-Materials Handling Equipment, Miscellaneous, 9999-Miscellaneous Items (includes only those items of Goods which cannot conceivably be classified in any existing Classes), H200-Equipment and Materials Testing, J000-Maintenance, Repair, Modification, Rebuilding and Installation of Goods/Equipment, N000-Installation of Equipment
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