Case Study: Wisconsin Metal Tech achieves dramatic efficiency gains and tighter quality control with Plex Systems

Wisconsin Metal Tech Replaces Legacy ERP and Paper Processes with Plex

Wisconsin Metal Tech is a full‑service contract CNC machining, centerless grinding, and material‑supply company in Richfield, WI, serving OEMs across industries. Leadership aimed to double revenue without adding administrative staff, but their aging Shoptech E2 system forced employees to rely on spreadsheets, printouts, and manual workarounds, making inventory tracking, quality control, and data analysis slow and error‑prone.

The company implemented the cloud‑based Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform with partner Control+M, standardizing shop‑floor controls, document management, and real‑time visibility. As a result complex parts are entered in seconds instead of hours, accounts receivable and billing are 40–50% faster, scrap documentation time is greatly reduced, production errors have fallen through tighter controls, and the business can scale without adding administrative headcount.

Wisconsin Metal Tech

Kristen Lorrigan

Sales Coordinator