PERFORMANCE & LINE AUDIT

Modern roofing and waterproofing membrane production lines are complex systems made up of many interconnected processes. Even small inefficiencies, imbalances, or equipment wear can quietly impact uptime, throughput, and operating costs.

A Performance & Line Audit provides a structured, on‑site evaluation of your production line as it operates day to day—helping teams understand how the line is performing and where practical improvements can be made.

What is a Performance & Line Audit

A Performance & Line Audit is an on‑site, process‑focused assessment led by a Reichel & Drews manufacturing expert. Rather than reviewing individual machines in isolation, the audit looks at how the entire line functions together as a system. The objective is to identify:

  • Opportunities to increase uptime
  • Areas where line speed or throughput can be improved
  • Sources of inefficiency or bottlenecks
  • Factors impacting equipment reliability and consistency

what the audit evaluates

Your production line is reviewed under real operating conditions, with attention to how each process influences overall performance. Key evaluation areas include:

  • Product and sheet flow through the line
  • Cutter, cutting cylinder, and drive performance
  • Wear patterns and consumable life
  • Process consistency and operational constraints 
  • Areas where small adjustments may lead to measurable gains

How the Audit Works

On-Site Line Evaluation
  • OEM expert on site
  • Line walkthrough during active production and planned downtime
Collaborative Review
  • Real-time discussion of observations with your team
  • Shared understanding of how current conditions affect performance
Follow-Up & Reporting
  • Structured review of findings
  • Detailed audit report delivered within 10 business days

REAL-WORLD OUTCOMES

Past Performance & Line Audits have supported measurable improvements such as:

  • Extending cutting knife life by improving sand distribution for more even wear
  • Doubling knife life through cutter and cutting cylinder evaluation
  • Reducing raw material costs by improving blender performance and lowering colored granule usage
  • Improving drive performance by addressing tension control issues

Many of these gains come from identifying small changes that create meaningful operational impact.

WHY AN OEM-LED AUDIT MATTERS

A Reichel & Drews audit combines OEM design knowledge with real‑world production experience. This allows the evaluation to consider how the line was engineered to operate—and how it performs under actual production demands.

The result is clear, actionable recommendations focused on reliability, performance, and uptime.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

Who benefits most

what you recieve

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Whether you are planning a new line, evaluating an upgrade, or addressing a production issue, our team can help you take the next step.