CASE STUDY: OEM COMMERCIAL BAKERY EQUIPMENT FABRICATION

About the Client

A leading manufacturer of OEM commercial bakery equipment, specializing in the design and engineering of large-scale commercial systems for world-class manufacturers, including customized automation and handling equipment for commercial bakeries was looking for a new fabrication partner.

Operating internationally from their U.S. headquarters, they required stainless steel fabrication that meets the most stringent food-grade standards. Every weld must consider hygienic requirements, safety protocols, and long-term durability for commercial food production environments.

Needing a partner who could match their demanding project schedules without compromising quality, they reached out to SWF Industrial in 2019.

The Problem

The bakery equipment industry operates on demanding project schedules with tight timelines that leave no room for delays. This manufacturer faced a critical challenge: they were searching for a fabrication partner who can keep pace with their growth and delivery commitments to major bakery facilities worldwide. They needed more than just welding services. They required a fabrication partner who could execute projects exactly to plan while maintaining quality assurance standards for food-grade equipment.

The speed of their projects required precise execution with tight timing, while meeting exact project specifications. Without reliable fabrication support, they risked missing client deadlines and compromising their reputation for exemplary food quality production systems.

The Solution

SWF’s approach combined technical precision with partnership-level project management. The solution centered on reliable scheduling and a mature project management philosophy that provides realistic timetables for delivery, ensuring the client can meet their customer deadlines and expectations.

Recognizing that bakery equipment fabrication necessitates specialized knowledge, SWF brings expertise in food-grade stainless steel work, where every product is built with hygienic and safety requirements in mind. The team manages client-provided materials that are shipped directly to SWF, maintaining seamless integration into demanding production schedules.

Beyond fabrication, SWF provides constructability and value engineering input to help transition designs from engineering concepts into real-world, manufacturable solutions. This collaborative approach improves processes and construction methods. While suggestions aren’t always accepted, they represent SWF’s understanding of the importance of enhancing manufacturability and problem-solving to meet customer needs better.

The Result

What started as a simple first outreach began as a cold outreach in 2019 has evolved into a strategic partnership that has allowed SWF’s unique focus on being a high-quality, reliable, and supportive partner to shine.

The relationship expanded to include the client’s sister company through word-of-mouth recommendations.

SWF provides on-time delivery, scheduling support, and rock-solid quality that supports the client’s continued growth as a multinational company with US-made stainless steel fabrication. The partnership demonstrates that this work involves more than just welding parts together.

It requires improving manufacturability, problem-solving, and meticulous project management, along with a larger investment in client success.

SWF Industrial: OEM Bakery Equipment Fabrication Partners

At SWF Industrial, we bring the same reliable scheduling, technical expertise, and collaborative spirit to each client and industry. Whether you’re manufacturing specialized equipment or custom solutions, contact our team to discover how our partnership approach can help you meet your demanding timelines.