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Successful Execution of a Vision
High Performance Organization Driven by People and Culture
“Best in the World Resource for design, development, prototyping and
production of stamped and welded assemblies of large, low volume,
formed metal parts”
Technical
Leadership
Rapid
Responsiveness
Complexity
Management
Innovative,
ProblemSolving
Culture
Talent
Development
Culture of
Human Resource
& Organizational
Development
Innovation
Employee
Engagement
Continuous
Improvement
Individual
Leadership
Skills
Locations
Size: 1,100,000 sq. ft.
Functions: Stamping, Welding, Assembly,
Warehousing, Secondary Processes
Clyde Facility
Clyde, OH
Size: 180,000 sq. ft.
Functions: Tandem Line Stamping, Roller
Hemming, Robotic Spot Welding, Bonding
Frankfort Facility
Frankfort, KY
Size: 76,000 sq. ft.
Functions: Progressive, Line, and Transfer
Stamping, Robotic/Manual Spot Welding
Walker Facility
Walker, MI
Tooling & Automation Facilities
Locations
Production Facilities
Wooster Facility
Wooster, OH
Size: 89,000 sq. ft.
Functions: Machining, Die Construction,
Die Tryout, Low Volume Manufacturing
Grand Rapids Facility
Grand Rapids, MI
Size: 65,000 sq. ft.
Functions: Engineering, Tool Design,
Machining, Die Construction, Die Tryout
Wyoming Facility
Wyoming, MI
Size: 40,000 sq. ft.
Functions: Engineering, Design,
Automation
Detroit Facility
Rochester Hills, MI
Size: 20,000 sq. ft.
Functions: Tooling, Engineering,
Automation
ULVD/A Solution
Cadillac ELR Example
Cadillac ELR Program
Program Overview
Designed and built stamping dies
for 112 individual stampings
Designed and built 113 assembly
fixtures
Managed construction of 148
check fixtures
127 purchased components
Delivered 34 end part numbers
ArtiFlex met the program team’s objectives for:
• High Dimensional Quality and A Surface
• Significantly Lower Tooling and Capital
• Aggressive Program Launch Schedule
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Since mid-2011, ULVD/A strategy has grown to over $70 million in cumulative tooling
revenue and 50M in annual production sales
 Growing demand and receptivity for ULVD/A in the market positions
for future growth
Overview & Market Positioning
Unique Business Model
Positioned to Benefit from Market Forces & Factors
Impact on ArtiFlex Market Segment
Market Forces & Factors
Past Model
Service
OE Offload
Tooling &
Automation
Strong Automotive Production Outlook
Increasing Profitability Across Automotive Value Chain
Rapid Pace of Innovation
Increased Number of Vehicle Launches
Platform Commonization / Model Differentiation
Increased Speed to Market
Increasing Production Capacity Constraints
Increased Use of Advanced Lightweight Materials
Greater Localization of Vehicle Production
Shift in North American Production Locations
Increasing Tooling Capacity Constraints
Trends Affecting Past Model Service Business
VIO Age & Size
Rising Costs in Asia
Positive Impact
Neutral Impact
OE Contract
& Non-Auto