MABE SALTILLO V3

Welcome to the Garment Care Plant

Overview of the Plant

• The garment care plant located in Saltillo, Coahuila, is dedicated to providing practical solutions for household well-being. The main goal is to offer simple and functional products designed with total quality.

• Established in 1989, the plant initially produced manual and semi-automatic washing machines before transitioning to automatic washing machines in 1996. Currently, it manufactures washers, dryers, and laundry centers with an annual output exceeding 3 million products.

Manufacturing Processes

Stamping Process

• The stamping process involves transforming metal sheets into stamped parts for assembly using presses and dies. This unit began operations in 2013 to increase production of export dryers. It emphasizes quality, efficiency, precision, and timely material delivery.

• Quality controls are implemented during stamping to ensure parts meet required specifications; these parts are utilized across all three platforms: washers, dryers, and laundry centers. There are over 30 presses used for manufacturing various components like doors and internal pieces such as diffusers.

Painting Process

• The painting unit consists of three static paint lines and one liquid paint line that cover products with high-quality standards while maintaining operational excellence to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Painted products adhere to quality specifications and appearance standards that add value to each element involved in garment care processes. Continuous improvement is a focus area within this unit.

Plastic Manufacturing

Injection Molding

• The plastics area operates with a total of 48 injection molding machines ranging from 190 to 2300 tons capacity utilizing hydraulic, hybrid, and electric technologies for various injection processes including conventional injection and double injection methods.

• Subsequent processes include assembly cells producing five different models for washers and laundry centers; visible components include aerobalts (drum), infusers (filters), while internal components consist of blower housings among others essential for product functionality.

Assembly Operations

Dryer Assembly Unit

• Initiated in 2008 through a partnership with General Electric, this unit has become the highest volume production platform focused on exports where dryers are assembled under strict quality standards across six assembly lines divided into control segments: base structure assembly, final assembly completion, and packaging stages ensuring thorough testing before shipping out finished units.

Overview of Washing Machine Production and Innovation

Commitment to Quality and Experience

• The company emphasizes its trust in its workforce, experience, and over 30 years in the industry, particularly highlighting their washing machine production.

• They utilize two assembly lines with six specialized machines for transforming key components like cabinets, baskets, and transmissions using world-class technology.

Rigorous Standards and Automation

• Products are processed under strict quality and safety standards to maintain customer trust, employing automated processes for functionality testing.

• Two robots are used for leak tests; the entire assembly process is supported by specialists using cutting-edge tools to ensure synergy in achieving company objectives.

Environmental Responsibility

• Years of research have led to product optimization; for instance, their washing machines can save up to 76% water per wash, contributing positively to environmental care.

Innovative Product Development

• The laundry center product line began in 2011 as a pioneering combination of washer and dryer that enhances clothing care experiences globally.

• This product has reached international markets including Saudi Arabia due to continuous innovation and strategic initiatives aimed at global growth.

Logistics and Quality Assurance

• The CLPT (Centro de Logística de Producto Terminado) warehouse manages the receipt, storage, and timely shipping of products while ensuring performance parameters such as safety and quality are met.

• Qualified personnel oversee proper handling of products at CLPT; quality auditors inspect stored products along with transportation audits to guarantee successful client shipments.

Smart Factory Initiatives

• The plant is recognized as a Smart Factory due to digital era projects aimed at future-proofing operations through effective development strategies.