Success Stories - Automotive

Problem:

A new automotive engine plant for a Big Three manufacturer needed multiple engine test stands to "hot test" each engine prior to shipment to the assembly plant.

Solution:

Detroit Pump worked with a local contractor who had been awarded the "Design/Build" contract for the automotive company. Detroit Pump engineered and fabricated a stand alone, engine coolant skid package. The closed loop package supplied a temperature regulated (heated & cooled) 50/50 glycol & water solution to the engine stands at a controlled flow and temperature. The concentration of the water and rust inhibitor were added automatically as needed to ensure a quality solution for the auto maker. The entire assembly was pre-fabricated, pre-piped, and pre-wired for an easy installation and quick start-up to meet the customer's aggressive schedule.

The equipment we designed allowed the contractor to satisfy the contract and the auto makers strict specifications. A win-win for all three parties.

Problem:

DaimlerChrysler needed a turnkey sole source pump provider for their newest assembly plant.

Solution:

One of the advantages of doing business with Detroit Pump is the broad range of products that we represent. This diverse product offering allows us to pick the manufacturers that focus on that particular type of application giving the customer the best product for their job.

DaimlerChrysler was building a grass roots assembly plant and called on Detroit Pump to bid numerous portions of the overall project. Working closely with DaimlerChrysler engineers and purchasing managers, our sales and engineering staffs were able to show the customer considerable time, project management, and capital cost savings by working exclusively with Detroit Pump. Detroit Pump took the responsibility for project coordination for delivery, installation, start-up and training.

The result of this level of cooperation led to an order for all the utility pumps in the Energy Center, all the pumps in the Waste Treatment Facility, all the waste water lift stations throughout the complex, the city water booster station, paint circulation equipment, and miscellaneous process water pumps.

The order totaled over one million dollars and combined products from five different manufacturers. Detroit Pump handled all aspects of the job through to completion and training.