The process of manufacturing a catalytic converter is lengthy and complex. After the part is defined by the engineering department of the Client, PGMS, Inc. will develop and implement a sourcing plan that provides the requisite amount of PGM’s when and where they are needed for production of the part. Based on this plan, the PGM’s are purchased from suppliers (mines, recyclers, etc) and consigned (or sold) to the catalyst manufacturer for use in the manufacture of parts.

PGMS, Inc. manages all pre-production activities (developing specifications, process FMEA’s and Control Plans, validation of measurement systems, etc.), production launch and regular production. Standard AIAG practices are followed, with modifications tailored explicitly for the catalyst manufacturing process. The catalyst manufacturer applies the required amount of PGM’s onto the parts and reports to PGMS, Inc. the amounts actually used (with additional pertinent manufacturing quality statistics) on a production Lot basis. Parts are then consigned (or sold) up through the supply chain, and the finished converters or hot-end assemblies are delivered to the engine manufacturer.

PGMS, Inc. establishes and manages all contract, shipment and coordination arrangements, assuring that the production process will commence according to the proper timeline, tracks the inventory, analyses the supplier reports, and audits the entire process. The Client need only define the part-specific details for the engineering specifications. Once these details are received, PGMS, Inc. handles the rest, providing regular updates/progress reports to the Client.