Canplas Improves OEE with Epicor Mattec MES in Family-Parts Production

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Canplas Improves OEE with Epicor Mattec MES in Family-Parts Production

Case study showing how Canplas used Epicor Mattec MES for 20 years to raise OEE, cut scrap from 5% to under 2%, and manage complex family-part molds.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Canplas, a Canadian manufacturer of plastic plumbing and ventilation fittings, has run Epicor Mattec MES for two decades across injection molding and assembly. The system tracks each cavity in multi-part family molds, assigns jobs to the fastest machines, and monitors manual assembly via virtual machines. Real-time data reduced scrap, improved on-time delivery, and delivered a 1% annual OEE gain while lowering downtime.

Key takeaways

Mattec MES tracks every cycle of every cavity in complex family molds with up to 16 part numbers

Automatic job allocation to the most efficient machine saves up to one full shift per 100-hour run

Scrap rate dropped from 5% to under 2% and annual OEE rose 1% over three years

Virtual machine module assigns cycle times and monitors productivity of manual assembly stations

Downtime reason codes and packed-pieces reports support maintenance planning and quality tracking

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