Granby Industries officially in operation in Cowansville

COWANSVILLE, QC, Sept. 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Last August marked the end of the consolidation of the company's activities into a single site in Cowansville. Announced in February 2018, the relocation took place throughout the spring and summer of 2019 for some 180 employees. Now under one roof, the manufacturing plant, distribution center and management team are 100% operational. This will enable the company to increase productivity by modernizing its manufacturing processes, providing its employees with an improved work environment, and maintaining its status as a North American leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of steel tanks for the safe storage of liquid fuels.

"The $ 8.5 million investment in our new plant goes well beyond expansion and the addition of new equipment. This is a new mode of operation based on the complete integration of automation in each of the manufacturing stages. After 65 years of existence, we are proud to begin a smarter production era," says Pierre Fournier, President.

Producing more efficiently

With a site totaling 110,000 sq. Ft. and new state-of-the-art equipments, Yves Legault, Vice President of Operations, is looking forward to seeing his production double. "Modernizing and automating manufacturing processes such as folding, component assembly, painting and packaging will help provide customers with superior products while providing the production team with more ergonomic and safe ways to work," says Mathieu Beauregard, Director of Operations. The operational gains will be numerous thanks to the centralization of all the departments and the improvement of the processes.

Together towards innovation

Since the integration of their new workplace last May, production employees have benefited from a better ventilation system and more natural light. The administrative section has been completely redesigned by presenting workstations and collaborative spaces that bring teams together and add talents to the company in the future. "The relocation project has led us to question the improvement of the experience that our employees live with us.  We constantly had this approach in mind throughout all decisions made regarding the layout of work areas and the addition of new services to employees," explains Monique Moisan, Director of Human Resources.

A positive impact

The arrival of Granby Industries in the municipality of Cowansville reflects the desire for the company to preserve jobs in the region although 75% of its production is destined for the American market. In addition, the new plant led to the opening of a night shift and the creation of a dozen positions. The new plant is part of the era and the company intends to address the concerns of its time not only in terms of technological innovation but also in terms of environmental issues. The company is committed to constantly monitoring its ecological footprint, in particular by setting up a green committee.

About Granby Industries

Since it was founded in 1954, Granby Industries has become the North American leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of tanks for the safe storage and distribution of liquid fuels and heating equipment.

Powered by the energy of its multidisciplinary team, Granby Industries strives to offer all its employees an work environment that meets the quality of the products it offers to North American markets.

Likewise, we adhere to a rigorous environmental policy. We pay particular attention to the impacts resulting from our actions as much in the manufacturing stages of our products as at the consumers' place.

SOURCE Granby Industries