Tool storage and packaging solutions are critical components in manufacturing facilities, serving as the central hub for organizing, safeguarding, and optimizing the production process. The efficiency of tool storage and packaging solutions directly impacts various aspects of manufacturing operations, including productivity, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This aligns with the principles of lean manufacturing that aim to eliminate waste, improve quality, and increase efficiency in production processes. However, lean manufacturing is not a one-size-fits-all solution that can be applied to any industry or situation. It requires careful customization to meet the distinct needs, objectives, and overcome obstacles of each individual industry or situation.

PITH Products offers innovative and durable tool management and storage solutions that meet the distinct and rigorous demands of lean manufacturing standards and strict Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention requirements in the aerospace industry. With over 30 years of experience, PITH Products addresses each customer’s requirements and provides them with one-of-a-kind solutions.

“We assist aerospace OEMs, MRO facilities, and their suppliers with exceptional designs and customer service; we manufacture fully customized tool management, transportation, and storage solutions that meet their exact specifications for new product line expansions and their lean manufacturing processes,” says Tim Blaisdell, CEO of PITH Products.

PITH provides a wide range of products like point-of-use stations, assembly kit carts, finished boxes, containers, and packaging products. These distinct storage and packaging products can be made from metal, plastic, wood, foam, and other robust composite materials. Each product is 100 percent ‘built to fit’ – custom-designed, manufactured, assembled, and shipped to customers worldwide from its 25,000 square foot facility in Ashford, Connecticut. The facility houses a total of 12 different workstations, mixed and matched to efficiently fulfil various types of purchase orders.

PITH also works with clients to help them improve their products, particularly with larger customers that they have long-lasting relationships with. The immediate ROI is evident as it optimizes production lines for smoother, more efficient, and safe operations. In-house equipment like water jet and CNC routers allows PITH to cut materials precisely and shape them according to clients’ specifications. The company also offers protective coating services where it has patented a special spray coating for cardboard and wood, enhancing their durability and water resistance.

Its effective client onboarding process gives a lot of importance to maintaining open communication relationships with clients. The company actively engages with them, visits their manufacturing facilities, walks along their manufacturing lines, and understands their goals and challenges. After gathering this information, they design prototypes that are sent to the client for feedback before moving forward with production. End users are allowed to test the products as it is important to seek validation from the individuals using the equipment on the floor.

We assist aerospace OEMs, MRO facilities, and their suppliers with exceptional designs and customer service; we manufacture fully customized tool management, transportation and storage solutions that meet their exact specifications for new product line expansions and their lean manufacturing processes

A particular example of the company’s efficacy is provided by a recent case study. A previous PITH proponent that changed companies reached out to PITH for assistance with immediate material handling challenges. PITH Products designed custom carts and containers in just three weeks, preventing costly damage to parts caused by unsafe handling practices, and the solution was delivered within 30 days.

This triumph can be attributed to PITH’s team of skilful artisans who conceive and produce the solutions and products from beginning to end. The hands-on approach reveals the adeptness and resourcefulness within the skilled employee base throughout multiple product lines.

PITH has received very positive feedback from customers on its products and has a strong, lasting relationship with them. It wants to retain customers by satisfying them through the use of its high-quality products and expertise. The company’s top 20 customers are repeat clients year after year because their ever-changing manufacturing needs result in more business needs with them. PITH’s focus on developing custom-made solutions has created a high satisfaction rate, while the positive feedback is increasing customer loyalty, which is proof of the technical competence and commitment to excellence in its service.