MEI Industrial Solutions, formerly MEI Rigging & Crating was engaged by an EV manufacturer to support the launch of their electric vehicle production facility in the Mid-west. The work involved full-service rigging and installation of critical drive unit, inverter, and battery module production equipment. This multi-phase project spanned the majority of 2021 and represented first-of-its-kind manufacturing lines.
Scope of Work
MEI Received, staged, uncrated, moved, set, anchored, and aligned major EV manufacturing equipment – supported unloading and installation of over 1000 crates of machinery, robotics, conveyors, guarding, and automation components. MEI installed equipment utility connections and provided ongoing support during commissioning and coordinated trucking and logistics for inbound equipment over multiple phases.
Timeline
Phase 1: Drive Unit & Inverter Line Install – Jan to Apr 2021 – Phase 2: Battery Module Line Install – April to Aug 2021 – Ongoing Support and Additional Scopes – Aug to Dec 2021
Project Highlights & Challenges
This was the first-of-its-kind EV production lines requiring flexible installation sequencing. Work performed during COVID-19 with daily testing and evolving site safety protocols, maintained productivity and collaboration while working as a non-union contractor on a mixed-labor job site. MEI successfully managed scope changes and supported OEMs throughout the year.
Results
MEI’s ability to mobilize quickly, coordinate complex installations, and maintain safe, high-quality execution enabled the successful launch of EV production lines. MEI remained a trusted partner throughout 2021, providing installation, support, and value-added services as this EV manufacturer scaled their operations.
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