Localized Case Study & Data
Client
Midwest Machine & Fabrication
Location
Toledo, Ohio, USA (2,322 m² machine workshop – 15 CNC machines, welding equipment)
The Challenge
A 25,000 sq ft machine workshop housing 15 CNC machines (each $85,000-120,000), welding equipment, and finished metal parts inventory. Original roof: standard corrugated steel with 70mm side lap overlap.
Our Solution
Supplied our APVC Corrosion Resistant Tiles for Workshop – 2.0mm thickness, 1130mm total width / 1000mm effective width (130mm side lap), industrial gray, custom lengths – for full re-roofing of the 2,322 m² workshop. Installed over 2 days – minimal production disruption.
Quantitative results
Metric Before (Steel – 70mm overlap) After (APVC – 130mm overlap) Improvement
Leak incidents (wind-driven rain) 3-5 per year – every storm 0 100% elimination
CNC machine damage $18,000 (2 machines) $0 $18,000 saved
Finished parts rust damage $12,000 (annual loss) $0 $12,000/year saved
Production downtime 28 hours/year – $14,000 lost 0 hours $14,000/year saved
Workers‘ comp claims (slip hazard) 1 claim – $6,000 0 $6,000 saved
Annual maintenance (patching, sealing) $4,500/year $0 $4,500/year saved
Water on workshop floor Present after every storm 0 – bone dry 100% dry
Corrosion at laps Significant after 8 years 0 after 18 months ASTM B117 passed
Worker confidence “Worried about machines” – 2.8/5 “Totally dry” – 4.9/5 Morale restored
Insurance premium Standard +12% after claim Returned to baseline 12% reduction