Palladium Energy’s operations in Brazil are quite different when compared to those in 
the United States and China. Not only are there complex laws, regulations and tax codes for importing and exporting—all to benefit and spur economic development within Brazil — we also manufacture a different mix of products that include everything from lithium-based battery packs to PCBs and AC notebook adapters.
Last month I traveled to our facility in Manaus, Brazil plant for a week-long visit. This was my first time to visit Palladium’s Brazil location, and I was amazed at our manufacturing technical expertise, quality assurance processes and how they are integrated into the manufacturing lines used in the production of our products. Some key highlights of these manufacturing operations include:
- A multi-sourced supply chain: It all starts with our access to reliable global suppliers to ensure that our components are of the highest quality and available on-site and ready for assembly – providing our customers with quick and efficient shipments.
- 5 SMT lines for PCB production, plus plans for a sixth line in 2011: Depending on our customer’s unique product(s) and requirements, our SMT lines integrate the exact mix of automation, skilled assembly and quality assurance personnel to ensure that each and every circuit board is manufactured to precise specifications while minimizing waste and rework. In doing this, we are able to provide our customers with what they want, when they want it – while eliminating unfavorable cost impacts into the channel. Furthermore, by minimizing waste and rework, we are able to help keep the air, water and landscape in Brazil safe and beautiful. The photos below are choice snapshots of our automated process machines and QC checkpoints.
- Precise, flexible manufacturing processes for AC adapter lines: In addition to having the latest lean manufacturing and Six Sigma enhancements integrated into our manufacturing processes, we are able to couple these attributes with our line-flexibility capabilities to perform quick and efficient changeovers, thus allowing for immediate response to our customer’s needs and requirements. The samples below show various assembly stations and QC check points along the adapter lines.
- Private manufacturing areas, temperature controlled warehousing, packaging expertise & more. Our facility in Manaus has over 65,000 square feet of manufacturing floor space and provides separate and secure areas for customers seeking additional privacy. In addition, the plant is set for major expansion in 2011 that will allow for the production of WiFi cards for notebooks, TV set-up boxes and LCD TV Power Supply Units (PSUs).Many of Palladium’s customer’s electrical components and finished goods inventoried and manufactured in Brazil require that they be stored in strict temperature and humidity control environments for a variety of reasons, but mostly to ensure current/future performance, reliability and safety. The controls, processes and backup systems in these rooms allow for around-the-clock environment control.
Finally, shipping product to customers from Brazil can be very complicated. Our team understands the complexities from product packaging and labeling, cartons and skids to the unique rules, laws and documents involved with land, sea and air shipments within Brazil.
If you need AC notebook adapter or battery-pack manufacturing & design support within Brazil, Please contact us. Palladium Energy is eager become your partner on your adapter business.
- Rebecca Kritzman, director of marketing
