Uptime
Press line uptime, line reliability and reduced downtime. More of the shift building appliances, and less of it waiting on the press room.
Coil processing and press lines for white goods manufacturers
Appliance-related manufacturing often requires dependable coil processing, cut-to-length, press, feed line, material handling, and automation solutions that can support both production scale and quality expectations.
The Industry
Six things that directly impact production costs
For this industry, equipment needs to be practical, efficient, reliable, serviceable, and priced responsibly. White goods customers typically value good-quality equipment that lasts, supports consistent production, and provides smart automation where it creates clear value. The goal is not unnecessary or overbuilt automation, but product-specific, high-return automation that improves the line where it matters most.
Uptime
A high-volume line where an hour down is an hour of appliances not built, and the press room sets the pace for assembly.
Repeatable blank quality
Blanks cut to size and flat, so the panel that reaches the press and the panel that reaches assembly are the same panel every time.
Forming consistency
Part families run in volume, so the feed and the press hold the same part across the shift and across the year.
Surface protection
Pre-painted and stainless stock filmed and handled so the surface a customer sees on the appliance leaves the plant unmarked.
Material utilization
Properly sized blanks and less scrap, on material bought by the ton for a product sold on price.
Changeover efficiency
Coil and die changes between part families that take minutes, on a line that changes over many times a week.
What this covers
The products this covers
White goods covers the appliance makers and the manufacturers of the formed metal components inside their products. These are the products VMS builds production equipment for.
- Water heaters
- Washers
- Dryers
- Dishwashers
- Laundry equipment
- Appliance components
What VMS does
We understand requirements and expectations
VMS can support white goods and appliance-related manufacturers by helping evaluate, source, and coordinate equipment for coil handling, cut-to-length lines, blanking, stamping presses, feed lines, press automation, material handling, controls, scrap management, installation coordination, parts, service, repairs, and retrofits.
VMS brings value by understanding the customer’s specific product, material requirements, part families, production volume, floor space, changeover needs, downstream process requirements, automation goals, and long-term support expectations before recommending a practical equipment path. In white goods, that often means matching the solution to the product being made—such as water heaters, washers, dryers, dishwashers, or related appliance components—rather than recommending automation for automation’s sake.
What that means
Blanks and forming
Feeding accuracy, consistent forming, improved blank quality and reduced scrap where applicable. The same part from every coil, with less of the coil in the bin.
Changeover and surfaces
Smoother changeovers and surface protection. Part families swapped in minutes, and finished stock that arrives at assembly unmarked.
Automation and support
Controls support, targeted automation, material handling and service support. Automation where it earns its place, with people behind it.
How our customers win
Who we build for
Bradford White
VMS-supported press and feed line removal, cleaning, storage, hauling, scrap coordination, and related plant project support involving multiple Stamtec presses and COE feed line equipment.
GE / General Electric
Served customer in white goods and appliance manufacturing.
Whirlpool
Served customer in white goods and appliance manufacturing.
Alliance Laundry
Served customer in laundry equipment and white goods manufacturing.
Lenox
Served customer in white goods and appliance-related manufacturing.
AO Smith
Served customer in hot water heater and appliance-related manufacturing.
How our customers win
Case Studies
Construction
Delivering a World-Class Blanking Line for Olympic Steel Through Quality, Performance, and Value
Food and Beverage
Helping American Panel Increase Blanking Speed and Quality with a Next-Generation COE Cut-to-Length Line
11 months
From purchase order to a line producing blanks faster than expected after training.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can VMS support appliance and white goods manufacturers?
Yes. VMS can support white goods and appliance-related manufacturers with coil processing, cut-to-length, blanking, press lines, feed equipment, controls, automation, material handling, parts, service, and project coordination.
What production challenges does VMS help solve for white goods manufacturers?
VMS can help address practical production needs such as press line uptime, line reliability, feeding accuracy, consistent forming, improved blank quality, smoother changeovers, surface protection, controls support, targeted automation, material handling, reduced scrap where applicable, reduced downtime, and service support.
Can VMS help with cut-to-length or blanking applications for appliance production?
Yes. VMS can help evaluate cut-to-length and blanking needs based on material type, thickness, blank size, surface requirements, throughput, changeover expectations, scrap goals, and downstream process requirements.
Can VMS support both new equipment and existing line improvements?
Yes. Depending on the application, VMS can support new equipment, used equipment, equipment relocation, repairs, retrofits, controls upgrades, preventative maintenance, replacement parts, and service coordination.
What information does VMS need to recommend the right white goods solution?
Helpful details include the appliance or component being produced, material type and thickness, blank size, surface finish requirements, annual volume, current pain points, available floor space, automation goals, existing equipment, and whether installation, rigging, electrical, controls, or service support is needed.