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FlexTG Helps Leading Manufacturing Company Streamline Printing and Save 12–15% Across 30+ Sites

Client Overview & Operational Context

A global manufacturing corporation operates a diverse portfolio spanning chemicals, minerals, and wood products. With approximately 30 U.S. locations, including major sites in Atlanta, San Diego, Oklahoma, and New York, the company’s decentralized structure presented challenges in standardizing print management across its varied divisions. These facilities include both traditional office settings and high-volume manufacturing environments, each with distinct operational needs.

Key Challenges & Pain Points

When Flex Technology Group, via Standard Office Systems, first engaged with the company, they were managing a fragmented print infrastructure across more than 30 sites. Devices from multiple manufacturers, including Sharp, HP, and Canon, were being procured independently by different divisions, creating inconsistent service standards and limited visibility into usage or cost data.

Strict IT protocols across sites limited the ability to deploy network monitoring tools like FM Audit. Additionally, the client required reliable, large-format A3 devices to support schematic printing in manufacturing environments while simultaneously reducing costs across business units.

Strategic Solutions & Implementation Approach

Flex Technology Group partnered closely with the client’s purchasing leadership to develop a centralized print management strategy that balanced standardization with flexibility. The team began with a comprehensive fleet assessment, then implemented a unified print environment consisting of optimized A3 devices tailored for engineering and production workflows.

Rather than pursuing a disruptive, all-at-once overhaul, FlexTG introduced a phased refresh and lease-extension model starting in 2019. This approach enabled the company to realize steady, incremental cost savings while maintaining service consistency across divisions. Over the years, FlexTG has leveraged manufacturer-agnostic capabilities to transition between Canon and Sharp devices as pricing and service advantages shifted, without operational disruption.

Because the company enforces some of the strictest IT and network security standards, FlexTG’s technical teams worked hand-in-hand with their internal IT to implement a custom FM Audit integration. This preserved full visibility into device performance and toner usage while adhering to strict security frameworks.

Finally, FlexTG provided a single point of contact to coordinate service, manage vendor relationships, and ensure responsive support across all sites- a key value-add for a company of this size and complexity. The result was a trusted, long-term partnership rooted in transparency, reliability, and mutual strategic planning.

Results & Measurable Impact

  • Operational Efficiency & Standardization: Reduced operational redundancy across 30+ locations, streamlining workflows and improving visibility across all sites
  • Cost Savings & Lease Optimization: Achieved year-over-year cost reductions of 12–15% through strategic lease restructuring, device optimization, and vendor management
  • Printing Uptime & Production Reliability: Improved uptime and efficiency for blueprint and large-format printing essential to engineering and manufacturing operations
  • Scalability & Flexible Print Management: Delivered a long-term print management framework adaptable to acquisitions, divestitures, and evolving business needs

Conclusion & Long-Term Partnership Value

Through this collaboration, the company gained a consistent, secure, and cost-effective print environment that supports both its engineering and manufacturing operations. Flex Technology Group’s incremental approach ensured measurable improvements year after year without disruption to productivity. Today, the company continues to rely on this centralized strategy as it evolves through new acquisitions, demonstrating the scalability and stability of FlexTG’s managed print partnership.

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