Top Shops 2012: McCoy
The two prime reasons for this smallish company’s success are establishing an effective process and having a lean manufacturing mindset.
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The Importance of the Process when Making a Product
Jeff Daigle started Precision Die Technologies in 2005 with just $22,000 in capital equipment. Now part of McCoy (McCoy Drilling & Completions - Precision Die Technologies), the 30-person operation in which Mr. Daigle is the general manager currently achieves monthly sales of $1.5 million. He's quick to credit David Buck as being a helpful, important mentor early on during the development of the business.
Company Description
McCoy Drilling & Completions - Precision Die Technologies is a business unit of McCoy, which provides products and services as well as mobile solutions to the worldwide energy industry. The division in Broussard, Louisiana, manufactures dies and inserts such as the ones shown to the left. These gripping components are used on hydraulic pipe wrenches called power tongs as well as pipe handling tools used to drill oil wells.
End Markets Served
- Mining
- Oil/Gas
Workpiece Materials Commonly Machined
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Mild Steels
Contact Information
McCoy Drilling & Completions - Precision Die Technologies
4225 1/2 Highway 90 East
Broussard, Louisiana 70518
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