Reuse

Beyond the Buzzword: Gonzalez DfR³ Integrates Reuse, Retooling, Recycling.

Design for Reuse is a common business mantra. Gonzalez makes it make business sense. We go beyond the buzzword, elevating Design for Reuse to a new level. Our exclusive DfR³ process – Reuse, Retool and Recycle – captures greater value from retiring assets. Better yet, the process is sustainable, repeatable and profitable for all concerned.

DfR³ Proof of Concept: Gonzalez deliveres millions back to the customer.

With an integrated plan to Reuse, Retool and Recycle, we recently delivered $1,000,000 in bottom line savings to a customer. Put it another way: DfR³ provided a 15% “payback” on the overall investment. That’s a noticeable difference compared to existing industry practices. It’s an exclusive Gonzalez difference.

To plan for the end, start at the beginning.

Too often, the concept of reuse is an end-of-life-cycle consideration. Not at Gonzalez. DfR³ is designed-in, right from the start. The Gonzalez engineering team designs each manufacturing process or system to allow for easy adaptation of tooling and assets for use in future projects.

• Reuse: Components must be capable of producing another product.
• Retool: Designs anticipate modifications required for alternate uses.
• Recycle: Whatever cannot be reused or retooled must be capable of being easily and safely recycled to return maximum value.

DfR³ is not a buzz word for Gonzalez, it is part of our DNA. The goal is sustainability. For investment and the environment.