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17 August 2020

Published by on 17 August 2020

What Are The Customer Benefits?

As a company that always looks for improvements, we have noticed a few significant benefits.

Customer benefits – by using the new ERP add-ons, we are expecting to achieve shorter delivery times by the end of the year. The other benefit for the customer is that ERP is one of the main reasons Translas can maintain its price range while still delivering high-quality torches.

Internally, we are happy to notice a shift in attitude. People within all of our departments are now more open to change. This will make it much easier to implement future improvements and to achieve additional customer benefits. “First we started with ‘Lean’ but now we realize that the more you think of improvements, the more you see improvements.” This change in attitude is what keeps us on top.

How To Make Your Team Use Erp?

First of all, there are initial steps to be taken. Before anything else, you need to convince yourself how badly the change is needed. If you’re not convinced, you have no chance of convincing others. This is how it works at Translas:

1) Make a clear flow line – the first step is about analysing. You need to make a clear and detailed line of a process flow within your company. Only after you have this down in black and white can you say whether there are any steps that are unnecessary or repetitive. Very often two departments repeat the same step. It is a shame to be wasting your time in such a way. This step will define what kind of ERP solution your company needs.

2) Don’t just jump into a solution – after understanding which ERP solution you need, don’t just jump in and start implementing it. It is very important that the solution you find fits the workflow within your company. ERP can provide add-ons that are a good fit for one company but may not be the right fit for your company. This can have a tremendous effect on your Return on Investment (ROI). Technology is an expensive investment that can also earn you a lot, but only if used intelligently. Don’t blindly trust any one, particular ERP adviser.

3) Be honest about it – after the analysis is completed is the best moment to discuss your findings with the team. Don’t stress them out. Explain to them what the potential benefits would be and make it clear that there will be testing before any final decision is taken. Otherwise, you might find resistance from the other side straight from the beginning.

4) Create a demo environment – a demo environment consists of copying your database into the particular ERP solution you want to try. Most of the time this solution is an add-on to your software. Then, start testing it with the people who will be using it the most.

5) Implement (after a successful demo) – the last step is, of course, to implement the add-on. In this step, you need to provide further training for those who took part in the demo. After they have the hang of it, it will be much easier to transfer the knowledge to the rest of the department.

“The Most Critical Moment Is When You Hear, ‘But Is It Necessary?’” – Tips And Tricks For Employee Engagement

It is human nature to avoid change. Therefore, it is very unlikely that you’ll NOT hear questions, such as: “But is it really necessary?” For the same reason, there is no best time to introduce a change in the workflow. You just have to know how to get people’s commitment.

Know Your Numbers

As mentioned before, there are two important questions to answer before you share anything with the team: The first question is – “Is it really necessary to have this?” The second question is – “What does the business case show? Do I get the ROI I am looking for?” After you have this information and you have convinced yourself, you can back up your words.
Involve The Influencers.

Start with the demo in order to interact with those who will be using it eventually. Always pick people that are respected and have formal or informal influence on the rest of their department. If they’re convinced, then it will be much easier to implement the solution down the line; the need for this increases when you have conservative eyes observing you.

Ask For Feedback, And Especially Negative Feedback.

Why is negative feedback so important? Everyone gets used to the things they like much quicker than to the things they do not like. If you can eliminate or modify the process so that it best suits your team, you will see less resistance from them.

Take Your Time.

“If it takes a long time, that doesn’t matter. I have to see in their eyes that they’re ready for it. Because you can have the greatest software, but it’s the people who make it work.”- Marcel Hamoen.

Health and Safety Concerns Associated with the Welding Process

Welding fumes contain vapours, a mixture of airborne gas by-products and fine particles. The composition of the mixture depends on the welding method and the products that are welded. The vapours and gases released during welding can lead to serious health problems. Short-term exposure can result in nausea, dizziness, or eye, nose and throat irritation. Prolonged exposure to welding fumes can lead to cancer of the lung, larynx and urinary tract, as well as nervous system and kidney damage. Certain gasses, such as helium, carbon dioxide and argon, displace oxygen and argon can pose suffocation risks, particularly in enclosed work areas.

The Translas 7XE Semi-Automatic Fume Extractor

Extraction at the source proves to be the safest and most effective solution to achieve a healthier work environment. The Translas 7XE Semi-Automatic Fume Extractor is a welding torch engineered to capture hazardous welding fumes directly at the source. The Translas fume extraction solution extracts up to 95% of the welding fumes directly at the source. When using the Translas 7XE in combination with the ClearO2 W-Series hi-vac units, the harmful welding fumes and individual particulates are no longer released directly into the air; they are captured immediately as generated.

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Link to videos:

Translas 7XE Fume Extractor welding guns and GULLCO Moggy® Automated Trackless Welding Carriage in action
Translas 7XE Fume Extractor welding gun on source fume extraction nozzle closeup

The Clear O2 W-Series Mobile Filtration Hi-Vac Units:

The ClearO2 mobile filtration units are designed to accompany the 7XE Semi-Automatic Fume Extractor torches and work efficiently in combination with the GULLCO KAT® or Moggy®.
The 7XE Semi-Automatic Fume Extractor and the ClearO2 hi-vac units offer powerful filtration with an efficiency > IFA 99.8%. The units are compact, lightweight and mobile, making it easy to change locations on the job.

About Translas – “Engineering the new standards by welders for welders”
Translas is a Dutch manufacturer of welding guns since 1960, founded “by welders, for welders” with a passion for innovation and new technologies. We engineer innovative products that boast a distinctive design as well as quality and functionality.

Welders’ safety is of paramount importance to Translas. The company’s goal is to globally reduce
workers’ exposure to hazardous fumes and to provide a healthier and safer work environment, therefore establishing higher productivity and profitability. Some of our pioneering products include fume extractor guns with a built-in module to safely extract welding fumes at the source and portable extraction units.

Translas has grown at a fast pace over the last few years. With the recent opening of Canadian distribution channels the company is focusing on key partnerships with companies utilizing smart technologies globally to influence today’s manufacturing industry towards “the future”.

For more information please contact info@translas.com or visit www.translas.com

About GULLCO

GULLCO International was formed in 1954 to serve the demands of the emerging welding industry in North America. GULLCO is a family owned company, with its world headquarters located in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. GULLCO International serves the entire world market through its companies in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, India, Australia, and China as well as its strong worldwide distributor network with high quality automated welding machines for welding and cutting applications. GULLCO International is engaged in a continuous research and development program to provide weld automation equipment and systems geared to the fast-changing needs of the welding industry and equipment that can stand up to the tough environments in the field. GULLCO is dedicated to providing productivity, cost savings, durability and service. KAT®, Moggy®, SAM®, KBM® and KATBAK® are registered trademarks of GULLCO Enterprises Limited.

For more information please visit www.gullco.com