Chabot Carrosserie: Automated paint line successfully modernized

"Revtech was very present, and even challenged us to a degree, to make sure we met our dates, moved forward and fixed the little problems that came up as we got started." - Stéphane Poliquin, Vice-President Operations, Chabot Carrosserie

In an environment where skilled labor is in short supply and demand for quality products continues to grow, many companies are turning to automation. Chabot Carrosserie, a long-established company in the industrial paint sector, has chosen to modernize its paint robot production line. Thanks to the expertise of Revtech Systems, this investment paid off, generating a 30% increase in productivity.

Chabot Carrosserie's challenge
Faced with increasing competition and a shortage of skilled labor, Chabot Carrosserie sought to optimize its production processes by integrating its first ABB robots back in 2006. The painting robots in place for several years were beginning to show their limits in terms of performance and reliability. The company needed an innovative solution to maintain its competitiveness.

Chabot Carrosserie had a clear objective
With the older line, it was very difficult for the operator to diagnose problems. So, the objective was to ensure that the operator could at all times diagnose what was going on with the robots. And the integration implemented by Revtech makes it possible to consult several screens, several pieces of information in real time, as they unfold during production. This allows the operator to know exactly what is happening, which robot and what type of problem he is dealing with.

The Revtech solution
Revtech Systems offered Chabot Carrosserie a tailor-made solution. The new ABB robots selected, compared to those of 2006 for a similar price, offer many more features and functionalities, allowing optimization of many aspects:

• Increase productivity by 30%
• Improve product quality through consistent finishes
• Reduce production costs by cutting paint consumption
• Improve employee working conditions by avoiding repetitive movements

About Chabot Carrosserie
Chabot Carrosserie's mission is to provide top-quality industrial paint expertise for commercial and public transport, as well as recreational vehicles, while respecting the specific requirements of our customers. To do so, it offers its Canadian and American partners manual and robotized liquid paint application processes via its two Montmagny branches and via its American division, while also offering a wide range of related products and services.

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