Vollrath Improves Uptime to 91% and OEE by 10% with Epicor Mattec MES

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Vollrath Improves Uptime to 91% and OEE by 10% with Epicor Mattec MES

Case study showing how Vollrath replaced a disconnected production monitoring system with Epicor Mattec MES to gain real-time alerts, SPC, and integrated reporting across 14 injection molding machines.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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The Vollrath Company implemented Epicor Mattec MES to address gaps in its legacy production monitoring setup, including lack of ERP integration, limited real-time data, and slow response to machine downtime. The three-month rollout delivered automated voice paging, real-time statistical process control, and network-accessible reporting. Results included uptime rising from 79% to 91%, OEE improving from 77% to 87%, and annual savings of $728,000.

Key takeaways

Real-time voice paging and alerts reduced mean time to repair and raised uptime from 79% to 91%

OEE increased 10 points to 87%, equating to $728,000 projected annual savings across 14 machines

Mattec MES integrated with existing ERP and replaced a non-supported Access-based monitoring system

Real-time SPC and quality sampling were deployed one year ahead of original schedule

Automated pre-alerts for cycle time and material changes improved labor coordination on the floor

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