Bing Metals Group

Bing Metals Assembly (BMA) is an emerging Tier I supplier specializing in the manufacturing and assembly of integrated systems through the application of technology and innovation. As a leading vertically-integrated minority supplier, BMA entered the automotive interior industry in 1996 through the formation of a joint venture with Lear Corporation, a global supplier of automotive interior technologies and systems. Today, BMA has become recognized for demonstrating excellence and quality through results-oriented performance and continues to provide the following value-added technologies and expertise to global companies throughout North America.

Process Error Proofing
Using technology to help error proof Assembly processes improve product quality and operational efficiencies. Just a few examples:

RF Reader System

Reads & writes the identification if each seat as it's being assembled

Pinpoint Information Systems

Shows exactly what is happening at each station

Seat Build Traceability - all seats are tracked for 100% FMVSS items and critical characteristics

Pallet Interlocking - pallets are locked into station until proper torque is achieved

End of Line Function Testing

Function testers are used to test the functionality of all components

Customer Focused Shipping Systems

In-Line Vehicle Sequencing (ILVS) System:

Assemblies are built in sequence according to the build schedule of the customer

Traditional Broadcasting

Capability of receiving and shipping to traditional pull triggers.

Customer 862

Customer daily ship schedules with designated daily ship windows.

Advantages:

Reduction in total number of finished goods boxes
Reduction in raw material
Reduction in operator head count
An efficient and organized system
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