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.
Are power outages costing you thousands or dollars?
Are blackouts stopping production, causing late deliveries, and even cutting profits?
Power outages may be a fact of life, but for businesses, they can be a serious handicap in your day-to-day production. Unplanned downtime can cost a business dearly every day, and getting back to full production may take longer than any business would want.
Electrex Industrial recently worked with Kuka Systems to help protect their business from outages and blackouts. When Kuka was affected by a blackout, they required a minimum of 5 hours to get back up and running. Five hours for a company like Kuka Systems can be devastating to their productivity, as well as their profits.
You can read the full story about Electrex’s work with Kuka here, but below is a quick guide to blackouts and how they affect business.
So, what do you need to know about blackouts?
1. Blackouts can affect your business long after the power comes back on.
How much can your business get done with the lights off and the machines not running? During a blackout, your company is on hold, which means your customers are waiting, your employees are stuck at a standstill, and you’re losing money every minute. All of this is happening as you are falling behind in your production and having to play catch-up while your customers wait.
2. 1 hour of downtime can actually mean several hours of losses
For every hour of downtime, you may be looking at several hours of costs. Not only are your machines unable to produce, but so are your employees, not to mention any unexpected costs from a blackout. Even a short blackout can take several hours of maintenance just to get your business up and running again.
3. They’re avoidable!
Emergency power is a key tool for your business. Blackouts are going to happen, and when they do, you can be prepared. Keeping the lights on and the lines moving means your business won’t skip a beat when other companies may be scrambling to get back online!
If you’d like to learn more about Electrex’s electrical installations and other industrial electrical work, visit us at ElectrexIndustrial.com.
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About Electrex Industrial:
Electrex is a family-owned, 2nd generation, full service industrial electrical contractor founded in 1957. Installation of back-up emergency generators and uninterruptible power supply systems for industrial data centers, industrial shipping and receiving centers, fire departments and other municipalities throughout Michigan is just one area of expertise. Electrex’s full professional capabilities include power distribution, high-voltage service, process piping, renewable energy, 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 this article or Emergency Power products and services visit www.electrexindustrial.com/kuka.
Electrex Industrial Solutions and Rexcon Controls (a division of Electrex) are looking for talented individuals to join their team of industrial electrical specialists.
Founded in 1957, Electrex is a family-owned, full service industrial electrical contractor. Electrex provides power distribution and other industrial electrical services for clients near Detroit and throughout Michigan.
March 2015 – Harrison Township, MI
Electrex Industrial is hiring a full-time Controls Technician, Industrial Controls Electrician and Industrial Apprentices and Journeyman Electricians to join their staff of industrial electrical contractors.
Industrial Controls Technician
Electrex is seeking an experienced, motivated, and professional individual who has the ability to work on industrial controls for manufacturing machines.
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial control field with the ability to troubleshoot industrial control equipment including stamping presses, feed lines, boring mills, roll mills, etc., and have the ability to repair these items as found.
Applicants should also have strong electrical, mechanical and pneumatic skills, along with the ability to communicate with customers efficiently and display self-presentation qualities. PLC programming skills are a plus.
The position requires applicants to have a valid driver’s license, a clean motor vehicle record for the past 3 years, and the ability to work out of town is a plus. Applicants must
pass a drug test and physical.
Industrial Apprentices and Journeyman Electricians
Electrex is seeking third and fourth year apprentices and experienced industrial journeyman electricians.
Responsibilities include installing bus ducts, primary services, power panels, transformers, up to 4” conduit bending and threading, cable tray, medium voltage installation.
This position requires you to pass a drug test and physical as well as have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Electrex Industrial offers competitive wages and a benefits package including 401(k).
Qualified candidates should send their resumes to kathy.hayman@electrexindustrial.com or apply online at Electrex Industrial Careers.
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 power
distribution, 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 careers, please visit Electrex Industrial Careers.
