As reported by The Fabricator in their article “Servo Press Tech Helps Metal Stamper Hone Its Value Proposition”, Kapco, a Wisconsin-based metal stamping manufacturer, has demonstrated how smart investments in servo press technology can drive operational excellence and customer trust. By leveraging their expertise, equipment, and nimble processes, Kapco’s strategy has not only attracted new business but also deepened client relationships by winning “takeover work” from long-standing customers.
Kapco, a family-run company since 1972, operates across nine locations with 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Specializing in medium-volume, medium-gauge stampings, the company serves diverse industries such as power sports, military, and agriculture. As the demand for faster production cycles grew—especially in the power sports sector, where pace and precision are critical—Kapco sought to overcome the limitations of traditional mechanical presses.
To meet these demands, Kapco added servo presses to its fleet of 46 mechanical presses. This move addressed three key challenges:
- Cost Competitiveness: Servo presses allowed Kapco to produce parts more efficiently, proving they could match or outperform in-house customer production and attract reshoring opportunities.
- Speed and Adaptability: The flexibility and precision of servo presses enabled faster changeovers and increased throughput, essential for meeting the high-speed demands of the power sports market.
- Labor Efficiency: In response to a tight labor market, servo technology helped Kapco maximize output with fewer operators, further boosting their productivity.
Kapco’s investment in servo press technology has reinforced its value proposition: delivering high-quality, cost-effective stamped components faster than the competition. Recognizing the importance of adopting cutting-edge technology to meet customer needs in a competitive market. By enhancing stamping capabilities, we help clients achieve superior production outcomes.
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