Case Study: Westley Plastics reduces big-job operations by 50% with FourJaw machine monitoring

Machine Monitoring Software Drives Factory Efficiency At Westley Plastics

Westley Plastics, a UK-based manufacturer of cast nylon and plastic components, was challenged by a lack of visibility into its 24/7 shop floor operations. This inconsistency in manual data capture made it difficult for the company to make informed decisions about machine utilisation and productivity. Seeking a cost-effective solution for machinery of any age, the company’s Operations Director, Tom Westley, discovered FourJaw’s machine monitoring platform.

By implementing FourJaw's solution, Westley Plastics gained a clear, data-driven view of its factory. The insights facilitated process improvements, including a factory layout change and the creation of new jigs, which reduced on-job operations for big jobs by 50%. The data from FourJaw also improved cell utilisation, enabling the company to run fewer weekend shifts and save on operational costs while focusing its skilled workforce more effectively.

Westley Plastics

Tom Westley

Operations Director