Most inefficiencies on the production floor are not caused by labor or equipment. They are caused by how material moves, queues, and is presented at the line.
Common symptoms we see in manufacturing facilities include:
Excess walking, reaching, and manual handling
Work-in-process accumulating between operations
Fixed racks or benches that no longer match takt time
“Temporary” solutions that quietly become permanent
Improvements that work today but restrict future changes
Our role is to address these issues systematically using modular material handling as a tool for continuous improvement.
Rather than treating racks, workstations, and carts as individual items, we design them as connected systems that support:
Flow through FIFO where appropriate and controlled replenishment
Ergonomics through proper presentation height and reduced fatigue
Flexibility through rapid reconfiguration as products or volumes change
Standardization through repeatable design logic without one-off fabrication
This approach aligns naturally with kaizen activity, line balancing, and low-cost automation initiatives.
We get it: any change to your facility is a major disruption to your operations and every second counts. And if it’s your facility, the way you optimize it for lean manufacturing should be tailor made.
That’s why we’ve developed a three-step design and delivery process that’s as streamlined as your new facility will be:
Our solutions are a strong fit when you are:
Actively running kaizen or continuous improvement initiatives
Reducing work-in-process, travel, or manual handling
Rebalancing lines or changing takt time
Introducing new products or variants
Replacing welded or fixed infrastructure with flexible systems
If the objective is a one-time installation with no expectation of future change, modular systems may not be the right tool. We will say that upfront.
If you are evaluating how material handling affects the flow, ergonomics, or future flexibility of your production facility, the most productive next step is a focused technical discussion.
Every aspect of this process can be customized to meet your needs: we’re ready to work on your timetable, to collaborate with your engineering and production teams and provide expedited delivery.
IPS wanted to make sure you never have to choose between strength, durability, and ease of assembly again. That’s why we developed AluPro, an innovative and industry-leading modular framing system with these unrivaled benefits.
Preassembled AluPro connectors clamp easily to the aluminum frames.
Frames and connectors always assemble at right angles or with parallel lines.
Frames of different sizes can be combined with simple connectors and accessories.
At a third of the mass of carbon steel, AluPro offers an unbeatable strength-to-weight ratio.
Your recyclable AluPro system can be reconfigured whenever your needs change.
An anodized layer resists corrosion, weather, scratches, and stains.
Aesthetic Design A sleek and modern touch enhances your appearance when prospects come to see your facility.
We offer two modular systems – AluPro and Ecoflex, so you always know you’re getting the solution that best fits your needs and budget. With Ecoflex, experience the same ease of assembly, durability, and corrosion protection as AluPro at a lower cost.
