Building robust 6S systems with safer cleaning.

Why Automotive Manufacturers Partner with EcoChemPro.

Smart Thinking.

Since the introduction of the moving assembly line in 1910, Automotive Manufacturers have been at the forefront of innovation. Through the 1940’s and 1950’s the foundations of TPS were developed at the Honsha Machinery Plant and by the late 1960’s TPS was being integrated into Toyota Group Suppliers. Fast forward to 2023, and the principles of TPS run through the very fabric of global manufacturing far beyond the origins of Toyota and the Automotive Industry. So, what does TPS and manufacturing efficiency have to do with cleaning, and safer cleaning products?

Supporting a good 6S Methodology

Experienced Automotive professionals will be aware that recently the 5S methodology was amended to 6S to include the critical pillar of Safety. Automotive clients who routinely use EcoChemPro cleaner degreasers as part of their 6S Methodology benefit from increased end-user engagement as a result of providing safer products to clean and degrease their work areas. EcoChemPro benefits some of the key pillars of the 6S Process:

  • Sort

  • Set-in-Order

  • Shine - by providing teams with safer cleaning chemistry, individuals feel valued and empowered to clean more regularly and effectively, taking pride in their workplace.

  • Standardize - standardizing one effective cleaner degreaser supports the system, and keeps cleaning simple. Through effective dilution EcoChemPro can provide one effective cleaner degreaser for automotive organizations.

  • Sustain - whilst this pillar generally refers to sustaining the process, EcoChemPro also helps sustain the wider environment with our biodegradable, non toxic, pH neutral chemistry.

  • Safety - with safer ingredients and less PPE required to clean, EcoChemPro is also proven to increase friction on floors by up to 30% reducing slip accidents and maintaining the well being of team members.

Clients using EcoChemPro to clean and degrease report significant end-user engagement and trust in the product. They know the product won’t harm them so they are free to clean more regularly and efficiently. They are more likely to support the 6S methodology when armed with a safe to use cleaner degreaser.

Reducing Heat Illness in Automotive Manufacturing

In North America heat injury accounts for between 600 and 1000 deaths every year. With temperatures rising, organizations are looking for practical ways to mitigate risks. Unfortunately, for those having to wear Hazmat suits to clean the risks of heat stroke increase dramatically. By using EcoChemPro routinely to clean and degrease, clients are reporting a reduction in PPE usage. Individuals can safely clean in minimal PPE. For more practical ways to reduce heat injury visit the The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) webpage titled Heat Stress – Recommendations.

We’ll work with you to find a Safe Cleaning Solution - whatever your environment.

Whether you’re an OEM manufacturer, tier one, two or three supplier or a subcontractor, we’ll work with you to find a safe cleaning methodology, aligned with your ESG goals. Proven to clean the toughest oils, grease, carbon, tire tread and hydraulic fluids from almost every surface, our products are used on engine lines, body shops, weld shops and final assembly lines. In addition our clients include international Tire Manufacturers, Injection Moulding Specialists and Chassis Component Manufacturers. To find out more how we support Automotive Manufacturers email our team today info@ecochempro.com or call us on +1 (833) 427-7947.