Abbott Diabetes Care, Kilkenny

Vision for Advanced Manufacturing Infrastructure

Abbott Diabetes Care in Kilkenny embarked on a project to enhance its manufacturing capabilities, focusing on creating a facility that would support the production of life-saving diabetic care products. The project required an electrical infrastructure that could meet the high demands of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance.

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Addressing Challenges in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• High-Precision Installation
  Pharmaceutical manufacturing environments demand precision in every aspect, especially in electrical installations. The challenge was to implement a modular wiring system that could support the sensitive and critical processes involved in manufacturing diabetic care products, ensuring that all systems were installed with accuracy.
• Strict Compliance with Industry Regulations
  Given the nature of the products being manufactured, the facility needed to adhere to rigorous industry regulations. The electrical system had to be fully compliant with all relevant standards, ensuring that the manufacturing environment met the highest levels of safety and operational integrity.
• Efficiency in Installation and Operation
  With a focus on minimising downtime and maximising operational efficiency, the project required a solution that could be installed quickly without compromising quality. The goal was to achieve substantial labour savings while ensuring that the installation supported the long-term efficiency of the manufacturing processes.

Health and Safety The challenge was to ensure that these installations were carried out without compromising the safety of the workers or the integrity of the site. Traditional wiring methods posed risks of electrical hazards, on-site accidents, and potential delays due to safety incidents.

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Modular Solutions for a High-Performance Manufacturing Facility

• Customised Modular Wiring System
  Modula Electric delivered a modular wiring system tailored to the specific needs of the Abbott Diabetes Care facility. The system was designed to facilitate a high-precision installation, ensuring that all electrical components were seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing environment, supporting the facility’s advanced production processes.
• Rapid Installation with Minimal Disruption
  The modular wiring approach allowed for a fast and efficient installation process, reducing the time required on-site and minimising disruptions to other construction activities. This streamlined process ensured that the project remained on schedule, with the electrical system ready to support the manufacturing operations as planned.
• Enhanced Compliance
  The modular wiring system was engineered to meet the strict compliance requirements of the pharmaceutical industry. By reducing on-site connections and using pre-tested components, the system enhanced the overall safety of the installation, ensuring full compliance with industry standards.
• Significant Labour and Cost Savings
  With labour savings estimated at 40-50%, the modular wiring system provided substantial cost efficiencies for the project. The reduced need for on-site labour allowed resources to be focused on other critical areas of the project, contributing to the overall success of the installation.‍
• Health and Safety SolutionThe use of pre-assembled wiring components reduced the need for complex on-site work, which in turn minimised the exposure to electrical hazards. The system contributed to a cleaner, more organised work environment, where the risks of trips, falls, and other accidents were significantly lower. This approach led to a safer installation process, with a notable reduction in health and safety incidents on-site.

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Setting a New Benchmark for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities

The successful implementation of Modula Electric’s modular wiring system at Abbott Diabetes Care in Kilkenny highlights the advantages of using innovative electrical solutions in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The project not only met the high standards required by the industry but also set a new benchmark for efficiency, safety, and compliance in manufacturing facility construction.