With its Minto location filled with an impressive mix of 3 and 6 axial state of the art robotics, Holloway Group embraced manufacturing automation when other businesses were moving operations offshore. The result, Group Managing Director Matt Holloway says, was a resounding affirmation of the company’s commitment to Australian made and a reinvestment into the business’s loyal and skilled workforce.
The decision to mechanise elements of the manufacturing process was an easy one Holloway says, as it alleviated staff of repetitious or dangerous tasks; reducing workplace errors and associated injuries. New streamlined, automated processes were implemented, decreasing manufacturing lead times and increasing staff productivity.
The investment into additional automation cells also afforded operations staff an opportunity to develop new skills sets and take on responsibilities in other areas of the business.
