1. OPF ENTERPRISES | Office/Fax (406) 493-1102
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http//www.ontheplantfloor.com
OPF Enterprises
P.O. Box 16898
Consulting & Leadership for Manufacturing Missoula, Montana 59808
Who Is OPF Enterprises ? Contents
Who Is OPF Enterprises?
The OPF team has almost 60 years of hands-on experience developing
OPF = On the Plant Floor
companies, locating sites, building, expanding, and managing manufacturing
plants. OPF’s passion and life work is manufacturing and we continue to Ultra-Fine Grinding
believe that American manufacturing has and will continue to lead the world in
Factory Challenges
innovation and productivity. “Made in America” is still the hallmark of the
world. Custom Blending and Milling
We specialize in assisting the small to mid-size manufacturing facility in Plant Design, Site Selection, Build & Start-Up
improving operations.
Bulk Solids and Ceramics
What OPF Will Do:
Book Excerpt
• Take the time in an extensive interview to understand your problems
• Observe, measure, and gather data on the plant floor Bios and Contact Information
• Identify problem areas and propose solutions with your people
• Assist in implementing changes
What OPF Won’t Do
• Assume that we know your process better than you do
• Hand you a written report on our way out of the door
• Charge you high fees for untested solutions
OPF =On the Plant Floor
On the Plant Floor is where it all happens and where the heart of any factory
beats. Our goal is to assist the plant management team in improving operations
with time-tested and innovative solutions.
2. Ultra-Fine Grinding
Partnership with CMC
From inks to agricultural colorants to ceramic
to chocolate, OPF can handle your grinding
requirement to sub-micron particle size. We
are highly experienced in dry, wet, and ultra-
fine grinding. We can specify wet and dry
systems to meet your needs. For ultra-fine
grinding to sub-micron size, we have
partnered with Custom Milling and Consulting
to supply one of America’s foremost attrition
mills, the SUPERMILL-PLUS.
Additional CMC processing solutions include
batch mills, planetary mixers, ram presses and
Exakt roll mills. CMC’s extensive line of
equipment assures superior mixing and milling
for both low and high viscosity materials.
Contact us for CMC systems in Arizona,
California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas,
Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico
Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota,
Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
info@ontheplantfloor.com
Factory Challenges
Custom Blending and Milling
Factory managers face special demands. Usually overworked and often
The partnership between OPF and understaffed, the operating manager wears many hats today. We know, because
Custom Milling and Consulting we have been there and done that. If you are wearing the hats of engineer, six-
(CMC) offers the finest in contract
sigma expert, human resources, accountant, environmental compliance officer
materials processing. From batching
as well as your own, then OPF can help you.
to milling to mixing we can effectively
produce product to your Our special understanding and knowledge of the plant manager’s responsibilities
specifications.
allows us to offer multi-faceted assistance to the plant operator.
• Paints & Coatings Problem solving and troubleshooting
•
Mulch & Agricultural Colorants
• Inks-all types Process improvements
•
Herbicides & Fungicides,
• Insecticides Process flow
• Adhesives & Sealants
• Minerals & Ceramics Engineering and Automation
• Cosmetics
• Wax Dispersions Equipment design, selection, and sourcing
• Epoxies & Urethane Coatings
• Paper & Thermal Coatings Team building and personnel evaluation
• Silicon & Tungsten Carbides
Leadership training for managers and supervisors
• Concrete/Decorative Coatings
• Electronic/Precious Metal
Product formulation
Pastes
• Many Others Budgeting and capital expenditure preparation
Productivity gains
Plant Culture
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3. Bulk Solids & Ceramics
Our journey in manufacturing has taken us to
many places. Ceramic tile, refractories, oil and
gas products, powder coatings, and brick are
industries in which we are uniquely qualified.
Plant Design, Site Selection, Build & Start-Up Special Areas of Expertise
Ceramic engineering
The OPF team has built factories from the ground up and renovated numerous
operations, as well as starting and operating them. Kilns, dryers, heat treatment
Our most recent project was a design-build for a new company, with a new Color science, matching, stain selection
product and process, which was entering manufacturing for the first time.
Raw material selection, batching, mixing
OPF had full charge responsibility for the project and installed more than Ultra-fine grinding
$10,000,000 of equipment.
Product formulation
Starting from ground zero the OPF team:
Digital Inkjet
• Visited more than 80 locations in 8 states to select the site
Refractory design, selection, sourcing
• Negotiated financial incentives from state and local agencies
Bulk solids storage and transport
• Designed entire production process
• Selected and purchased all production equipment
• Qualified and hired all contracting personnel
• Hired local supervisory, management, and hourly personnel
• Successfully started-up and operated the factory
Total construction to startup was accomplished in only six months. Whether
your project is a new plant or the installation of a single machine, OPF has the
experience and know-how to get it done in the most cost effective way.
Resources
OPF knows that one of the biggest needs of the plant operator is the ability to
source a vast range of materials, equipment, and contracting services quickly
and cheaply. Our extensive experience in the equipment market and
contracting community can help you save money. If you don’t know where to
get it, we can help.
