Thermal and acoustical shielding components for automotive OEMs
Lydech manufactures engineered thermal and acoustical products for the automotive sector, operating a legacy industrial control stack (Allen-Bradley, RSLogix, Oracle, Dynamics 365) typical of discrete manufacturing. Heavy hiring in manufacturing roles with active Lean Six Sigma and equipment integration projects signals operational scaling, but pain-point concentration on downtime, production rates, and OEE% suggests the company is managing production constraints rather than pursuing platform innovation.
Notable leadership hires: Production Team Lead
Lydech designs, develops, and manufactures thermal and acoustical shielding solutions for sensitive automotive components, primarily serving OEM customers. The company was spun out from Lydall, Inc. and acquired independently in March 2023. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, with 1,001–5,000 employees, Lydech operates a traditional manufacturing footprint focused on process optimization, supplier development, and new equipment integration. Current initiatives center on Lean Six Sigma deployment, vision system integration, and competitive sourcing to manage cost and production reliability.
Allen-Bradley and RSLogix for industrial controls, Oracle and Dynamics 365 for ERP, standard office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). No cloud or modern analytics tools in active use.
Lean Six Sigma programs, vision system integration, new equipment process development, supplier development initiatives, and new product development focused on thermal and acoustical shielding.
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