Eliminating Production Bottlenecks with Custom Fabrication

In industrial production, time isn’t just money—it’s momentum.

A delay in one area can ripple across your entire operation. When production bottlenecks hit, they don’t just cause minor slowdowns—they can shut down entire workflows, delay delivery timelines, and cost thousands in lost output and emergency repairs.

While it might be tempting to patch things up with off-the-shelf parts or temporary workarounds, these often treat the symptoms—not the source—of your production issues. That’s where custom fabrication services from our sister company Fundy MMS can help.

Why Do Production Bottlenecks Happen?

Industrial bottlenecks typically arise when your equipment, layout, or systems can’t keep up with production demands. These issues might stem from:

• Aging or mismatched equipment

• Layouts that weren’t designed for current throughput

• Repeated part failures at the same location

• Machines idling while waiting for others to catch up

• Makeshift modifications causing further misalignment

According to Deloitte, unplanned downtime costs manufacturers an estimated $50 billion annually—a major portion of which comes from breakdowns and bottlenecks that custom fabrication can prevent.

The Custom Fabrication Advantage

Unlike standard parts that are “one-size-fits-all,” custom-fabricated components are designed specifically for your plant and production needs. Whether you're dealing with old machines, space constraints, or increased production volumes, Fundy MMS our sister company, delivers components tailored to your unique challenges.

Here’s how custom fabrication solves common industrial issues:

• Tailored conveyor guides to reduce product spills

• Custom mounts to correct machine misalignment

• Framing solutions to improve layout and workflow

• Exact brackets or guards for sensors, actuators, or hoses

Instead of replacing entire systems, you can upgrade only what’s needed—saving time, reducing downtime, and staying on budget.

Material Matters: Fabrication Built to Last

Off-the-shelf parts often don’t account for your environmental demands—but custom fabrication does.

Common fabrication metals:

• Stainless steel – corrosion-resistant, ideal for food or pharma

• Carbon steel – strong, cost-effective for structural needs

• Aluminum – lightweight and rust-resistant, great for moving components

Tailored for your conditions:

• High moisture? Use rust-proof materials and coatings

• High impact? Reinforce stress zones with heavy gauge metals

• Heat zones? Choose heat-treated alloys that maintain integrity

When you match material and design to real-world use, you boost performance—and reduce future repairs.

Respond Faster, Adapt Smarter

Need to scale production? Or dealing with an unexpected breakdown?

With in-house custom fabrication, Fundy MMS can turn your needs into precision-built solutions fast—often within days.

For example:

• Switching container sizes? Add custom guides instead of replacing the whole conveyor.

• Equipment failure? Fabricate a reinforced, better-fitting part that fixes the problem permanently.

This level of speed and precision keeps your plant moving, not waiting.

Why Procurement Teams Should Consider Custom Fabrication

Custom fabrication is a strategic procurement move—not just a maintenance fix.

Here’s why it pays off:

• Better ROI – Custom parts last longer and reduce downtime

• Fewer modifications – Components fit right the first time

• Vendor accountability – You work directly with Fundy MMS, not a faceless distributor

• Faster lead times – Local fabrication means no overseas shipping delays

If your team’s goals include lowering total cost of ownership and boosting uptime, custom fabrication is a smart long-term investment.

What Can Be Fabricated?

At Fundy MMS, we regularly fabricate:

• Diverters, belt guides, splash guards for conveyors

• Custom safety guards that meet Canadian standards

• Ergonomic workstations designed for operator safety

• Brackets, mounts, and frames for sensors and auxiliary gear

• Sanitary work surfaces for food-grade or cleanroom environments

Each of these solutions directly contributes to:

• Improved material flow

• Fewer shutdowns

• Safer operations

• Easier maintenance

• Shorter production cycles

Why Choose Fundy MMS for Custom Fabrication?

The Fundy MMS Team are not just fabricators—They're industrial problem-solvers.

Fundy MMS has deep roots in Eastern Canada’s manufacturing, processing, and utility sectors. We specialize in keeping production running through:

• Custom fabrication

• Shutdown planning

• On-site millwrighting

• Emergency maintenance

From initial consultation to final installation, we work fast, think creatively, and always deliver solutions built to last.

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Don’t Wait Until Downtime Hits

If your plant is experiencing delays, frequent maintenance, or scaling challenges, now is the time to explore custom fabrication.

Contact Fundy MMS today and let us help you build smarter, eliminate bottlenecks, and reduce downtime—one custom part at a time.

Fundy MMS is a division of the Hercules Group of Companies