CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
6 October 2008
Events News
Ranger Boats "Reel In" Quick ROI With Lectra Solutions
Lectra announced their participation at the International Boat Builders' Exhibition & Conference 2008 (IBEX). Held at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida, October 6-8, 2008, IBEX is a trade show dedicated exclusively to the education and purchasing needs of professional boat builders, designers, repairers, surveyors, and boatyard and marina managers. Lectra (booth #2041) will demonstrate its latest 3D and 2D software innovations for the boating industry. Lectra also takes this opportunity to highlight their customer, Ranger Boats, and how they have chosen Lectra as their exclusive supplier for CAD/CAM technology. With Lectra's value-added solutions, Ranger Boats has seen a 6 month return on investment (ROI).
Companies in the marine market share the same challenges: maximizing material usage and empowering an efficient workforce. Lectra develops highly customized solutions for maintaining quality control at every stage, from 3D design and simulation to manufacturing, with a suite of complete material spreading and cutting solutions tailored to the needs of each market and industry.
Ranger Boats was using another cutting tool, but replaced that system with Lectra's solutions. A major driver in switching to Lectra was its ability to generate high quality cut parts with a dependable solution. After an extensive evaluation, Ranger Boats selected Lectra's leading cutting solution -- the Vector. They felt it was the best solution in the industry and would enable them to produce their high-quality, zero-defect components with the lowest total cost of ownership.
According to Mr. Dan Heiskell, Plant Manager at Ranger Boats, "Our boats are built to excel. From the design to the construction, we pride ourselves on the highest commitment to quality, performance, and innovation. That's why we trust Lectra to help us stay profitable in our market and meet our customer demands. After using other industry solutions, it was clear Lectra is the company that allows us to offer our customers the highest value products."
"Lectra is honored to be an important part of Ranger Boats' rich heritage. Their commitment to deliver the strongest product line in the industry lead them to switch their current solution to Lectra," according to Roy Shurling, president of Lectra North America. "We are confident Lectra's superior solutions, innovations, and customer satisfaction will allow Ranger Boats to stay on top of this very competitive market."
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