Marine Dock Structure Builder
Southeast United States
INDUSTRY
Marine Construction
PRODUCT
Flo-Coat® Tubing
APPLICATION
Dock Frames
The Challenge
A dock builder was buying bare (uncoated) steel pipe to fabricate dock structures. After welding, the entire frames were then shipped to a third-party processor for hot-dip galvanizing.
After several discussions, we helped them understand the true cost of their process. Beyond the price of the pipe, additional costs included freight charges of shipping the product back and forth (and the increased potential for damage during handling) plus the cost of the hot-dipping service.
The Solution
To the customer's delight, he found the Flo-Coat® in-line galvanized tubing was less expensive and easier to handle than schedule pipe. Eliminating the need to send the structures out for hot-dip galvanizing sped up their production process of getting jobs done.
As an added bonus, the finished product looked great compared to the adverse appearance of the hot-dip product.
Cost Savings Breakdown
- •Eliminated third-party hot-dip galvanizing service fees
- •Reduced freight costs (no shipping to/from galvanizer)
- •Less handling damage and associated repair costs
- •Faster production turnaround time
- •Superior finished appearance
The Results
Less time means more profit. Even though our warehouse location was not in his city, we worked out a delivery arrangement that satisfied the customer.
The switch to Flo-Coat® in-line galvanized tubing transformed their business operations, reducing costs, speeding up production, and delivering a better-looking final product to their customers.
PROJECT GALLERY
Flo-Coat® in-line galvanized tubing eliminates need for third-party hot-dip galvanizing
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Reference: Marine Dock Structures
"Switching to Flo-Coat® in-line galvanized tubing was a game-changer for our business. We eliminated the hassle and expense of third-party hot-dip galvanizing, sped up our production, and our customers love the clean, professional appearance of the finished docks."