How a Texas manufacturing facility solved a tricky situation and increased productivity
While we may not think about fasteners in our day-to-day life, companies like All-Pro Fasteners are working around the clock to produce the literal nuts and bolts that hold things together. Founded in 1976 to be a full-line, full-service fastener distributor for the oil and gas industry, All-Pro Fasteners has expanded into a variety of markets to make them a leading fastener solutions provider. All-Pro manufactures a full gamut of products – including anchors, screws, studs and washers – in a variety of types, grades and materials. Although many of these pieces are small, their impact can be much larger.
All-Pro Fasteners is in the business of manufacturing reliable products to ensure their customers finish projects right every time. Their principle distribution and manufacturing center in Arlington, Texas, is made of up a 16-acre campus with 350,000 square feet under roof. The facility includes six huge buildings – each ranging from 40,000-50,000 square feet – that house 285 employees, working in departments ranging from manufacturing to welding and forging.