In 2010, Tesla Motors hired an industrial electrical contractor to disconnect several pieces of machinery and install a stamping press line of five hydraulic presses at a recently purchased automotive plant in Fremont, California.
However, when complications arose with Tesla’s original electrical contractors, they turned instead to Electrex Industrial. Electrex was able to step up to the plate, installing the presses on time, meeting all deadlines, and exceeding Tesla’s expectations. The project was a great success for both companies and these stamping presses were the first line of machinery ever installed for the Tesla Model S.
Since then, the two companies have continued their partnership. Most recently Electrex retro-fitted an existing stamping press line, adding new controls. They took four-year-old presses, stripped the existing controls, and upgraded the automatic interface. Electrex also installed 3000 feet of lines, Ethernet cables, and customer supply controls as well as all electrical and mechanical piping and air lines at Tesla’s California plant.
In order to complete these projects, Electrex has had to rely on their controls and automation division, Rexcon. Established in 1988, Rexcon specializes in retro-fitting, upgrading, and installing PLC press controls as well as the design and manufacture of the RexTouch PalmButton.
As both Electrex Industrial and Tesla look to the future, there are plans to continue their historic partnership. As Tesla Motors continues to grow, more presses will need to be upgraded and installed and Electrex remains proud to serve them and be a part of this American automotive tradition.
About Electrex Industrial Solutions
Electrex is a family-owned, 2nd generation, full service industrial electrical contractor founded in 1957. Electrex’s full professional capabilities include process piping, electrical service for new construction, and full engineering and design of industrial electrical services. Their automation division, Rexcon Controls and Automation, is likewise an industry leader in industrial automation controls. For more information about Electrex services including Rexcon Controls and Automation, please visit ElectrexIndustrial.com.
