In Beauce, Quebec, Multi Excel has been supporting printers for over three decades. To counter ongoing labor challenges and improve efficiency, the company decided to integrate a TOMA™ palletizer with cobot technology into its production line.
When advanced technology feels simple
For a company specializing in book and calendar finishing, palletizing finished products is repetitive and physically demanding due to the high volumes and weight of items handled daily. Multi Excel sought a solution that could handle the workload while remaining easy to use for operators without robotics expertise. The TOMA™ PAL-0830 palletizer proved ideal. Its intuitive interface made setup and operation effortless, while its compact, mobile design allowed the team to move it from one production line to another in minutes. The result? Greater efficiency, fewer repetitive-strain risks, and a more flexible use of staff time.
“The key factor for us was the interface. You don’t need to be a robotics technician. If you can use a tablet or a phone, you can operate TOMA™. That simplicity made all the difference.”
— Eddy Veilleux, Vice-President
Embracing automated workplaces
Multi Excel’s experience with the TOMA™ Palletizer underscores how accessible collaborative automation has become for small and mid-sized manufacturers. By integrating this intuitive solution, the company improved throughput, reduced ergonomic risks, and empowered its team to focus on higher-value tasks. Encouraged by these results, Multi Excel now plans to expand automation across additional production lines in the coming years.
Highlights
Ease of use
Operators can control and reprogram the TOMA™ Palletizer without robotics experience; its interface is as simple as using a smartphone or tablet.
Mobility and flexibility
The palletizer can be relocated between lines in under 20 minutes, maximizing ROI and equipment utilization.
Positive workforce impact
Team members welcomed automation, viewing it as a tool to improve safety and free them up for more value-added tasks.
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