Transforming OEM Challenges into Competitive Advantages
OEMs face relentless pressure to innovate, maintain quality, and control costs while navigating supply chain complexities and skilled labor shortages. These challenges require more than just production capacity — they demand partnerships with the right custom manufacturing company to deliver comprehensive solutions.
For over 100 years, Amerequip has set the standard as a custom manufacturing company, transforming OEM concepts into market-ready products through comprehensive design, engineering, and production capabilities. Our vertically integrated approach provides significant advantages that help our partners thrive in competitive markets. How so? Let’s take a closer look.
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How a Custom Manufacturing Company Turns Challenges Into Advantages
1. Access to Comprehensive Vertical Integration
Working with a fully integrated custom manufacturing company eliminates the complexity of managing multiple vendors. Amerequip’s 400,000+ square feet of manufacturing space houses everything from laser cutting and forming to welding, painting, and final assembly — all under one roof. This integration streamlines communication, reduces lead times, and ensures consistent quality throughout the production process. With complete control over every manufacturing step, we deliver superior results that strengthen your market position.
2. Engineering Expertise Without Overhead Costs
Custom manufacturing partnerships provide access to specialized engineering expertise without the fixed costs of expanding internal teams. Amerequip’s experienced design engineers utilize advanced CAD systems and proprietary project management methodologies to optimize products for both performance and manufacturability. Our unique six-phase project management process ensures disciplined organization and control from initial development through the start of production. This approach delivers innovative solutions without the overhead of maintaining specialized staff and equipment.
3. Quality Assurance and Brand Protection
Your reputation depends on the quality of your products. Amerequip’s ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system and lean manufacturing principles ensure consistent excellence in every project. Our rigorous testing capabilities — from strain gauging and certification testing to end-of-line testing and field validation — verify performance under real-world conditions. With warranty rates below 0.25%, our commitment to quality protects your brand reputation and strengthens customer confidence in your products.
4. Production Flexibility and Scalability
Market demands fluctuate, making it challenging to maintain optimal production capacity. Partnership with a custom manufacturing company allows you to scale production up or down without incurring the costs of underutilized internal capacity. Amerequip’s flexible manufacturing approach and cross-trained workforce adapt quickly to changing requirements, optimizing production efficiency regardless of volume. This adaptability creates a significant competitive advantage in responding to market opportunities.
5. Accelerated Time-to-Market
In today’s market, launch timing can determine a product’s success. Integrated manufacturing partnerships significantly reduce development cycles through streamlined processes and rapid prototyping capabilities. Amerequip’s prototype team provides quick turnaround, enabling faster validation and refinement. This approach consistently delivers products to market faster than traditional development methods, creating valuable first-mover advantages.
6. Risk Reduction Through Partnership Experience
Established manufacturing partners bring proven processes that minimize production surprises and operational risks. Amerequip’s century of manufacturing experience, sophisticated inventory management systems, and strategic supplier relationships ensure consistent material availability while controlling costs. Our longstanding partnerships with industry leaders demonstrate our ability to deliver reliable manufacturing solutions even in challenging conditions.
Amerequip: A Leading Custom Manufacturing Company
At Amerequip, we don’t just manufacture products — we build partnerships that drive success. Our vertically integrated capabilities, engineering expertise, and unwavering commitment to quality have made us a trusted manufacturing partner for industry-leading OEMs worldwide.
Ready to explore how a partnership with Amerequip can enhance your manufacturing capabilities? Contact our team to discuss your specific requirements.