When builders need fire rated and acoustic wall systems, chances are they are choosing Speedpanel products. For over 25 years, Speedpanel has been proudly deploying its proven modular panel systems across the Australian construction landscape.
National Sales and Marketing Manager Peter Lorenc attributes Speedpanel’s popularity to its industry-leading fire and acoustic performance, coupled with its easy to install, lightweight modular design.
“We’re a classic Aussie success story. We started small, with a new solution to an existing market need and it took off. Now we employ over 100 people and have bigger growth plans both locally and abroad,” he said.
Proudly Australian developed, made and owned, Speedpanel puts a strong emphasis on fostering local talent. It’s currently harnessing technology to boost efficiency across the board, including partnering with universities to pioneer innovative solutions to stay at the forefront of industry advancements.
“We’re collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the field and pioneering some of the world’s most impressive and innovative roll-forming technology,” Lorenc said.
Last year Speedpanel joined FormFlow and Deakin University in a partnership to develop an improved fire rated panel system. The project is supported by a federal government grant of $1.4 million.
A key part of the endeavour is introducing computer and test platforms to develop and commercialise the new wall concept. The project has the potential to tap into a $340 million market opportunity within Australia’s $60 billion high-rise building industry.
As well as research and innovation, Speedpanel is investing in technology that connects its front and back of house data. CRM platform, SugarCRM, was implemented five years ago to improve internal and external collaboration, forecasting accuracy and overall efficiency.
In the building and construction industry, numerous stakeholders are involved throughout the lifespan of a project, from design and build to the final product. Speedpanel identified challenges in tracking projects, enhanced internal visibility and the transfer of critical information to ensure a smoother customer journey.
“With SugarCRM, everyone can see what stage a project is in and view related documents, meetings, call notes, stakeholders and other critical pieces of information,” Lorenc said.
Another project using SugarCRM is also underway to speed up the installation review process. Install reviews are a free service in which Speedpanel project managers conduct a review of installed fire rated wall systems to ensure they’re installed in line with the company’s certification.
Speedpanel is in the process of integrating SugarCRM with other software to enable real-time reviews.
“We’re implementing a system that will enable us to do near real-time installation reviews. The new SugarCRM Infield Install Review System will enable us to take photos remotely and use AI to help populate commentary around corrective requirements,” Lorenc said.
It’s expected Speedpanel’s Infield Install Review System will significantly boost internal efficiency and drastically improve the customer journey.
“Our commitment to continuous improvement is ingrained in our DNA and culture. We’re going to keep trying to improve and set new standards in the industry,” Lorenc said.
Source: From start-up to industry leader: Speedpanel’s Australian success story | Industry Update Manufacturing Media
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