Manufacturing companies across North America face a perfect storm of challenges. Labor costs continue to rise. Skilled workers are increasingly difficult to find. Customer demands for faster turnaround and higher quality keep intensifying. Meanwhile, traditional automation solutions often require massive capital investments and months of operational disruption.
Today, we're excited to announce a strategic partnership with CRG Automation
that directly addresses these challenges for specialty manufacturers. Read our full press release here.
This collaboration brings together two key strengths. CRG Automation brings 25 years of custom engineering expertise in manufacturing automation. We bring our proven tSort system and portfolio of AMR solutions. Together, we're delivering complete end-to-end automation solutions designed specifically for manufacturing environments.
The partnership matters because it gives manufacturers what they've been asking for: flexible automation that adapts to their specific needs without forcing them to redesign their entire operation.
Traditional manufacturing automation often means choosing between flexibility and efficiency. Fixed conveyor systems handle high volumes but can't adapt when product lines change. Manual processes offer flexibility but can't scale efficiently.
Our portfolio of AMR solutions changes this equation. The modular design means manufacturers can start with the automation capacity they need today while easily scaling for tomorrow. Need efficient sortation for component distribution? tSort handles items from penny-sized components up to 65-pound assemblies. Need streamlined palletizing and de-palletizing operations? Our AMR portfolio provides flexible robotic solutions for these critical workflows. Looking to optimize kitting operations? Our systems adapt without major infrastructure changes.
CRG's manufacturing expertise ensures these capabilities translate into real-world results. Their team understands the unique demands of manufacturing environments and how to integrate new technology without disrupting ongoing production.
Today's manufacturing operations need to adapt quickly. Customer demands change. Product lines evolve. Seasonal volumes fluctuate. Supply chain disruptions require rapid responses.
The combined Tompkins-CRG solution enables this adaptability. Manufacturers can rapidly reconfigure their automation systems to address changing requirements without major capital investment. Whether you need to adjust palletizing workflows for new product sizes, optimize kitting operations for seasonal demands, or reconfigure de-palletizing systems for different suppliers, this flexibility builds resilience into operations, helping companies respond to market changes rather than react to them.
This partnership represents the direction manufacturing automation is heading. Companies want solutions that combine proven technology with deep industry expertise. They need systems that integrate seamlessly with existing operations while providing flexibility for future growth.
We're seeing increasing interest from automation partners who recognize the value of modular, scalable sorting solutions like tSort. When experienced integrators like CRG choose our technology as their go-to sortation solution, it validates our approach and demonstrates the real value manufacturers are finding in flexible automation.