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Old 01-09-2017, 04:41 PM   #21
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Congratulations to Reace, Tammy, and the whole Escape crew. You have been working on this for a long time, combined with coming out with new trailer versions! You guys deserve a vacation!
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Old 01-09-2017, 06:56 PM   #22
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Old 01-09-2017, 09:30 PM   #23
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Congratulations on the 50% increase in production! A lot of work and planning no doubt.
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Old 01-09-2017, 10:29 PM   #24
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Congratulations on the expansion! Looks like things are progressing well. That's really good news and I'm hoping that will move up my hatch date!! So hard to be patient but it looks like the days may be getting shorter!

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Old 01-10-2017, 05:46 AM   #25
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Congratulations on the 50% increase in production! A lot of work and planning no doubt.
Actually ETI is doubling their output per shift, from one to two units. So a 100% increase in production and wait times will drop.
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Old 01-10-2017, 05:52 AM   #26
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Actually ETI is doubling their output per shift, from one to two units. So a 100% increase in production and wait times will drop.
At this time it might be tough to meet making only 1 1/2 shells a day. They will have to get it up to 2 a day to double output, but in time they very well could be, seeing they have not been in the new glass shop for very long. I know double is their goal.
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At this time the crew is making 1-1/2 trailers in an 8 hour shif
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Old 01-10-2017, 06:05 AM   #27
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Yes I agree, now they are at 1.5 but their goal shortly will be 2 per shift... per Reace...For the immediate future, we are setting up for 2 trailers per 8 hour shift. The fiberglass shop will be able to achieve that shortly, however the production line needs to be completed in order to keep up.
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Production lines

Hi Reese,
Those of us anxiously waiting for our trailers, really appreciate the effort you are putting into increasing production!

We have not been to your facility, but plan to visit the end of Feb. I'm sure, with a visit, I'd know the answer to this question, but I don't want to wait.

Do you produce each trailer model on a different production line, produce them in batches (a specific amount of time producing one model then switching to the next) or produce them intermingled on the same production line?

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Old 01-17-2017, 03:01 PM   #29
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Do you produce each trailer model on a different production line, produce them in batches (a specific amount of time producing one model then switching to the next) or produce them intermingled on the same production line?

Thanks, Richard and Vicky Reed
We have one production line and currently, we build the different size trailers in production blocks, such as 5-19', 4-17', 4-21' with the 5.0 squeezing in between the trailers blocks.

We are in the process of completely revamping the way the trailer assembly happens. We are focusing the production heavily on prepping parts for the trailers with a core group of installers. This new program will allow us to build the trailers individually rather than in blocks.

Just to be clear, we are not changing the integrity of the build design, just spreading out the process. Some of you may be finding that this has impacted a bit on the customizing side. We are still fairly flexible, however things are tightening up here and there in an effort to keep things moving along.

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Old 01-17-2017, 03:24 PM   #30
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Thanks again for the updates Reace!
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Old 01-17-2017, 06:14 PM   #31
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We have one production line and currently, we build the different size trailers in production blocks, such as 5-19', 4-17', 4-21' with the 5.0 squeezing in between the trailers blocks.

We are in the process of completely revamping the way the trailer assembly happens. We are focusing the production heavily on prepping parts for the trailers with a core group of installers. This new program will allow us to build the trailers individually rather than in blocks.

Just to be clear, we are not changing the integrity of the build design, just spreading out the process. Some of you may be finding that this has impacted a bit on the customizing side. We are still fairly flexible, however things are tightening up here and there in an effort to keep things moving along.

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Yes, thank you Reace for keeping all of us in the loop. We appreciate the information and all of your work.
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Old 01-17-2017, 08:35 PM   #32
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We have one production line and currently, we build the different size trailers in production blocks, such as 5-19', 4-17', 4-21' with the 5.0 squeezing in between the trailers blocks.

We are in the process of completely revamping the way the trailer assembly happens. We are focusing the production heavily on prepping parts for the trailers with a core group of installers. This new program will allow us to build the trailers individually rather than in blocks.

Just to be clear, we are not changing the integrity of the build design, just spreading out the process. Some of you may be finding that this has impacted a bit on the customizing side. We are still fairly flexible, however things are tightening up here and there in an effort to keep things moving along.

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Thanks for the explanation. We are looking forward to seeing your manufacturing setup the end of Feb. Weather permitting.
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Old 02-21-2017, 11:08 PM   #33
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Hello...

Well this past weekend was a big one...

We managed to relocate the wood shop and swing the start of the assembly over to the newly renovated section.

Still a lot to go as there are a couple of more walls to come down this weekend... Electricians need to change lighting and supply some power in key locations in the newly emptied area. Hopefully by Thursday the orientation bays and new service bays will by ready to move into! I will post some photos tomorrow.

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Old 02-22-2017, 12:14 AM   #34
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Sheesh! Looks like a factory!

I can remember when you were waiting a year and a half ago to get in there. Good for you!! Now you can really move those Escapes. Bet you're happy.
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Old 02-22-2017, 06:02 AM   #35
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Lots of work getting moved and organized. Looking good!
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Old 02-22-2017, 12:50 PM   #36
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Looking good! Fingers crossed that things keep moving forward easily!

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