Worthington Industries Uses Steelcrest Precision for Prototype to Production
Steelcrest Precision helps a global metals manufacturer quickly and efficiently produce parts for a new product launch.
As a precision machining partner with prototype-to-production capabilities, Steelcrest Precision delivers quicker production times, shorter lead times, and faster product improvements.
Here’s how we worked as a single-source partner for Worthington Industries to manage a project for a new business segment all the way from prototyping of parts to production at scale.
The Challenge
Worthington Industries is a globally diversified metals manufacturing company based in Columbus, Ohio. It’s a publicly traded company (NYSE: WOR) with 51 facilities and 7,500 employees.
With deadlines to meet for a product launch, Worthington Industries wanted a consultative partner that could:
- Get started right away
- Adhere to their branding requirements
- Manage the process from prototype to production
The Solution
After discussing Worthington’s needs, we started with a prototype part to test for fit and functionality. Our team made modifications as requested – for example, changing an angle to put a probe toward the bottom of the tank. Prototyping enabled greater efficiency and faster time to market.
We ensured Worthington didn’t have to work with additional vendors during the project by:
- Getting their custom color for powder coating
- Laser-etching their logo into parts
- Building, shipping, and following up to get feedback on all parts
The Results
Steelcrest Precision ramped up to produce around 2,500 parts per year for Worthington. In addition to making high-quality parts, we developed strong relationships with managers at the company and have helped them gain business in segments beyond manufacturing.
“Working with Steelcrest Precision is a great experience. Their experience and facilities mean they were able to assist us from initial prototype all the way through full-scale production.”
Jaime Perkins
Supplier Development Manager, Worthington Industries