Complete Coating Workshop EPC Project
Project Background
The client is a large mining equipment company in Chile, deciding to consolidate coating operations from 4 old workshops into a new 6,000 m² coating workshop. MUSI won the bid for the complete coating engineering EPC project.
The Challenge
Project scope: 7 types of coating equipment, complete air/water/electric/gas auxiliary systems — coordination across civil works, HVAC, fire safety, environmental disciplines. Tight schedule (production launch within 6 months).
MUSI's Solution
MUSI as EPC contractor managed design-procurement-construction-commissioning: months 1-2 design + permits, months 3-5 equipment manufacturing + on-site construction, month 6 commissioning and launch. Established on-site project headquarters for unified management.
Equipment Configuration
| Project type | Complete coating workshop EPC |
|---|---|
| Workshop area | 6,000 m² |
| Equipment list | Pretreatment + 5 spray booths + 5 ovens + total environmental |
| Auxiliary works | Civil + HVAC + fire safety + environmental |
| Timeline | 6 months |
| Personnel | Up to 80+ on-site at peak |
| Total investment | Approximately $5 M USD |
| Delivery | EPC turnkey |
Implementation
At peak, 8 trades worked simultaneously on-site. MUSI's project office maintained daily morning briefings, weekly plans, and monthly milestones.
Results
Project delivered on schedule in 6 months with all inspections passed first-attempt. Consolidating 4 dispersed coating areas reduced labor 40%, energy 28%, and increased capacity 50%.
Client Feedback
"EPC turnkey demands exceptional management capability from suppliers. MUSI proved they're not just an equipment vendor but also a qualified engineering general contractor."
— Project Manager, Client Side
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