Customer Case Study

Cleco production tooling enhances efficiency & productivity at CNH

Providing efficient, cost-effective, and reliable solutions to one of the UK’s largest off-road manufacturers.

About CNH

CNH Industrial are a global leader in agricultural and construction machinery, they have produced tractors at their Basildon plant for over 60 years.

With a tractor rolling off the line every five minutes, CNH faced the inevitable challenges of high-volume production: maintaining tool reliability, minimising downtime, and ensuring worker safety.

“Our experience with Cleco tools has been outstanding, the reliability and performance of Cleco’s systems are unmatched. Abbey’s support has provided hassle-free, maintenance-free operations for years, We trust them completely to support any of our production challenges.”

The Challenge

Improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the manufacturing process.

Cost effective solutions

Cleco tools offered all-in-one solutions without hidden costs, including software updates and licences in the initial purchase.

High reliability and low maintenance

Since making the switch nine years ago, CNH has used Cleco systems with no breakdowns, enjoying high performance and extended service intervals – double that of any previous tools.

Comprehensive service and support

Abbey provided end-to-end support, from feasibility studies and CAD designs to installation and maintenance, improving tool longevity and operator safety.

Structural integrity and safety

Abbey ensures operational safety by testing and certifying the plant’s steel structures and implementing specialised Torque Reaction Arms to reduce operator fatigue and injury.

Consignment stock system

Abbey established a consignment stock system with 78 Cleco tools and components, enabling quick tool swaps to keep production running smoothly.

A longstanding partnership built on trust

The integration of Cleco tools has greatly enhanced CNH’s production efficiency and cost management.

The reliability of Cleco systems has virtually eliminated downtime due to tool failures, while Abbey’s comprehensive service swiftly resolves any issues that arise.

This partnership has developed into a strong, trust-based relationship, with a senior Abbey representative frequently walking the production line alongside CNH staff to provide advice and optimise operations. Abbey is proud to continue supporting CNH in everything from routine maintenance to complex project management.