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Month: May 2023

AR Racking Equips Lekkerland’s new DCs

Posted on by David Priestman

Lekkerland, an on-the-go consumption specialist with has around 51,300 points of sale throughout Germany, employing 3,140 people, has new DCs. The company is part of the REWE Group, one of the leaders in the retail and tourism sector in Germany and Europe. In 2021, the REWE Group recorded a total turnover of approximately 75.3 billion euros. Founded in 1927, the REWE Group is present in 21 European countries with more than 384,000 employees.

Lekkerland is in the process of reorganising its logistics in Germany between now and 2030 to adapt it to the present and future opportunities and threats of on-the-go consumption. In this context, the storage solutions specialist AR Racking provided its support in the opening of two new warehouses in Germany.

Lekkerland is dedicated to the distribution of food products and other items to petrol stations, kiosk, retailers, quick service restaurants and similar businesses. The two new warehouses in Kerpen and Wedemark will help to optimally serve the needs of customers in the long-term, for example, meeting the growing demand for fresh items such as wraps and salads.

The storage systems designed (adjustable pallet racking) manufactured and installed by AR Racking mean that the Wedemark warehouse will have a capacity of 30,954 pallet positions, while the Kerpen warehouse has 26,505 positions. In the latter case, seismic zone 3 criteria were also adopted. This is racking designed for euro pallets of up to 1,000 kg, that allow the storage of refrigerated and non-refrigerated products, among others. “We considered their specific needs for the project”, explained Roland Fischer, Key Account Manager at AR Racking Germany, and added that, “the AR Germany team met all the requirements in due time and to Lekkerland’s satisfaction”.

Lekkerland’s new DCs

Some areas were fitted with frames with three uprights, which are equipped with ascending roller beds for order preparation. The industrial racking installed by AR Racking is 10 metres high in various layouts and with up to 6 levels. The aisles between the racking are 3.5 metres wide.

According to Robert Kosmol, Corporate Real Estate Development Manager at Lekkerland, “the objective was to invest in very versatile and adaptable infrastructure that would help optimise the space without losing flexibility to increase our stock and improve inventory control in the picking area. The quality of the racking, the comprehensive project management and the continuous communication with AR Racking gave us added value in the installation of these two new warehouses.”

AR Racking is part of the Arania Group, an industrial group of companies with extensive experience and scope, and with a multi-sectoral activity based on the transformation of steel that dates back more than 80 years. AR Racking provides the market with a wide range of solutions with high certified quality standards and a comprehensive project management service. AR Racking’s industrial storage systems stand out for their innovation, reliability and optimum efficiency.

AR Racking Equips Lekkerland’s new DCs

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Lekkerland, an on-the-go consumption specialist with has around 51,300 points of sale throughout Germany, employing 3,140 people, has new DCs. The company is part of the REWE Group, one of the leaders in the retail and tourism sector in Germany and Europe. In 2021, the REWE Group recorded a total turnover of approximately 75.3 billion euros. Founded in 1927, the REWE Group is present in 21 European countries with more than 384,000 employees.

Lekkerland is in the process of reorganising its logistics in Germany between now and 2030 to adapt it to the present and future opportunities and threats of on-the-go consumption. In this context, the storage solutions specialist AR Racking provided its support in the opening of two new warehouses in Germany.

Lekkerland is dedicated to the distribution of food products and other items to petrol stations, kiosk, retailers, quick service restaurants and similar businesses. The two new warehouses in Kerpen and Wedemark will help to optimally serve the needs of customers in the long-term, for example, meeting the growing demand for fresh items such as wraps and salads.

The storage systems designed (adjustable pallet racking) manufactured and installed by AR Racking mean that the Wedemark warehouse will have a capacity of 30,954 pallet positions, while the Kerpen warehouse has 26,505 positions. In the latter case, seismic zone 3 criteria were also adopted. This is racking designed for euro pallets of up to 1,000 kg, that allow the storage of refrigerated and non-refrigerated products, among others. “We considered their specific needs for the project”, explained Roland Fischer, Key Account Manager at AR Racking Germany, and added that, “the AR Germany team met all the requirements in due time and to Lekkerland’s satisfaction”.

Lekkerland’s new DCs

Some areas were fitted with frames with three uprights, which are equipped with ascending roller beds for order preparation. The industrial racking installed by AR Racking is 10 metres high in various layouts and with up to 6 levels. The aisles between the racking are 3.5 metres wide.

According to Robert Kosmol, Corporate Real Estate Development Manager at Lekkerland, “the objective was to invest in very versatile and adaptable infrastructure that would help optimise the space without losing flexibility to increase our stock and improve inventory control in the picking area. The quality of the racking, the comprehensive project management and the continuous communication with AR Racking gave us added value in the installation of these two new warehouses.”

AR Racking is part of the Arania Group, an industrial group of companies with extensive experience and scope, and with a multi-sectoral activity based on the transformation of steel that dates back more than 80 years. AR Racking provides the market with a wide range of solutions with high certified quality standards and a comprehensive project management service. AR Racking’s industrial storage systems stand out for their innovation, reliability and optimum efficiency.

Kaup Expands its e-op Range

Posted on by David Priestman

The leading independent manufacturer of forklift truck attachments, KAUP GmbH & Co adds to its electrically operated material handling solutions, as part of its e-op (Electrically Operated) line.

Following the launch of the world’s first electric fork positioner, in Stuttgart, over half a decade ago, KAUP has continued to develop and expand its electric range. The latest editions to enter its range of forklift truck attachments is the all-electric double pallet handler, rotator, and side-shift.

With an industry focus on electric forklift trucks, providing not only environmental benefits, but also lower total cost of ownership and extended truck life, the next logical step is to add an electric attachment. Not only will an electric attachment prolong your electric trucks battery life, but the most obvious benefit lies in the fact that the e-op series does not require any hydraulics, or oil, eliminating the risk of hydraulic leaks.

Another benefit of the electric range is the ‘drive systems’ energy efficiency. All KAUP electric attachments require only a fraction of the energy needed compared to its hydraulic counterparts, even though they are manufactured from the same basic components from the modular system.

The precise positioning of the e-op attachments allows for accuracy when positioning loads, whether this be via the autonomous control of the attachment, or the control of the industrial truck. The attachments also incorporate numerous safety features, such as ‘redundant function monitoring’ and ‘emergency stop switch’, ensuring safe operation at all times.

Mike Barton, Managing Director of B&B Attachments; the official UK and Ireland distributor for KAUP products comments, “Electric attachments together with electric forklifts are becoming the preferred choice at many job sites. The cutting-edge technology of the KAUP e-op range offers businesses tremendous cost savings, efficiency, safety, reliability, and sustainability.” The KAUP e-op range is available through-out the UK and Ireland via B&B Attachments.

Kaup Expands its e-op Range

Posted on by David Priestman

The leading independent manufacturer of forklift truck attachments, KAUP GmbH & Co adds to its electrically operated material handling solutions, as part of its e-op (Electrically Operated) line.

Following the launch of the world’s first electric fork positioner, in Stuttgart, over half a decade ago, KAUP has continued to develop and expand its electric range. The latest editions to enter its range of forklift truck attachments is the all-electric double pallet handler, rotator, and side-shift.

With an industry focus on electric forklift trucks, providing not only environmental benefits, but also lower total cost of ownership and extended truck life, the next logical step is to add an electric attachment. Not only will an electric attachment prolong your electric trucks battery life, but the most obvious benefit lies in the fact that the e-op series does not require any hydraulics, or oil, eliminating the risk of hydraulic leaks.

Another benefit of the electric range is the ‘drive systems’ energy efficiency. All KAUP electric attachments require only a fraction of the energy needed compared to its hydraulic counterparts, even though they are manufactured from the same basic components from the modular system.

The precise positioning of the e-op attachments allows for accuracy when positioning loads, whether this be via the autonomous control of the attachment, or the control of the industrial truck. The attachments also incorporate numerous safety features, such as ‘redundant function monitoring’ and ‘emergency stop switch’, ensuring safe operation at all times.

Mike Barton, Managing Director of B&B Attachments; the official UK and Ireland distributor for KAUP products comments, “Electric attachments together with electric forklifts are becoming the preferred choice at many job sites. The cutting-edge technology of the KAUP e-op range offers businesses tremendous cost savings, efficiency, safety, reliability, and sustainability.” The KAUP e-op range is available through-out the UK and Ireland via B&B Attachments.

Embracing Automation to Facilitate Near-sourcing

Posted on by David Priestman

Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have led the world in creating incredibly efficient, optimised, Just-in-Time (JiT) supply chains. However, the responsibility falls on their Tier 1 suppliers to ensure products arrive on time, in the right order, in perfect condition, and in accordance with each customer’s personal specification. With the rise of near sourcing in response to inconsistent Far East supply, pressure on suppliers is set to intensify. OEMs are likely to expect smaller, incremental deliveries that further enhance efficiency, making it imperative to automate loading and unloading processes. Wouter Satijn (pictured), Sales Director, Joloda Hydraroll, explains.

Reducing risk

Global car production volumes are forecast to grow by 5.3% in 2023, with Western Europe leading the charge after three years below 10 million units. However, while supply chain pressures are easing, many OEMs still face significant delays in sourcing key components, especially semiconductors, from the Far East. The resultant uncertainty is additional pressure on the tightly integrated supply chain.

After years spent building hugely complex and extended global supply chains, a serious change is afoot. Businesses recognise the challenges associated with single sourcing, especially to far-off locations with long lead times. The value of near sourcing is gaining ground fast, providing resilience and contingency while reducing risk. For Tier 1 suppliers under incredibly tight and punitive contracts with automotive OEMs, pressure to change is coming from all sides. Not only must companies explore local providers to safeguard their own supply chains, but they must also conform to the new supply chain designs created by OEMs.

Supply chain redesign

Suppliers have fine-tuned production processes to ensure products arrive at the OEM on time and 100% quality controlled. The problems arise when the goods are loaded from the supplier’s warehouse and unloaded at the OEM. Unloading and loading processes are still predominantly manual at many facilities. Companies rely on labour and forklift trucks, winches and ropes to move heavy and potentially dangerous items from the truck to the shop floor. The problem is that this process is both time-consuming – potentially jeopardising delivery schedules – and high risk. From colour-specific bodywork to custom-designed entertainment systems, product damage leads to production delays that can cost £10,000s to the OEM. This results in conflict between the companies as blame is apportioned and potentially significant fines applied to the supplier.

The shift towards near sourcing will exacerbate these issues. Supply chain redesign will lead OEMs towards smaller, incremental deliveries, creating more risk and pressure for suppliers. It is now vital to move away from manual processes and embrace faster, more efficient, safe and controlled unloading and loading.

Improving control

Automated loading radically reduces the risk associated with product damage, eradicating reliance on forklifts and avoiding human error. Plus, automated loading systems are significantly faster and more efficient: manual processes that currently take more than half an hour can be achieved in two or three minutes. With the certainty that drivers will not be left waiting for hours outside the facility, suppliers can also reduce the contingency required in their delivery schedules.

Better control, certainty, and a reduced risk of product damage during the loading and unloading of trucks will enable OEMs and suppliers to confidently embark upon a new supply chain model. They can embrace the value of near sourcing and incremental delivery, improving agility in an uncertain marketplace.

Embracing Automation to Facilitate Near-sourcing

Posted on by David Priestman

Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have led the world in creating incredibly efficient, optimised, Just-in-Time (JiT) supply chains. However, the responsibility falls on their Tier 1 suppliers to ensure products arrive on time, in the right order, in perfect condition, and in accordance with each customer’s personal specification. With the rise of near sourcing in response to inconsistent Far East supply, pressure on suppliers is set to intensify. OEMs are likely to expect smaller, incremental deliveries that further enhance efficiency, making it imperative to automate loading and unloading processes. Wouter Satijn (pictured), Sales Director, Joloda Hydraroll, explains.

Reducing risk

Global car production volumes are forecast to grow by 5.3% in 2023, with Western Europe leading the charge after three years below 10 million units. However, while supply chain pressures are easing, many OEMs still face significant delays in sourcing key components, especially semiconductors, from the Far East. The resultant uncertainty is additional pressure on the tightly integrated supply chain.

After years spent building hugely complex and extended global supply chains, a serious change is afoot. Businesses recognise the challenges associated with single sourcing, especially to far-off locations with long lead times. The value of near sourcing is gaining ground fast, providing resilience and contingency while reducing risk. For Tier 1 suppliers under incredibly tight and punitive contracts with automotive OEMs, pressure to change is coming from all sides. Not only must companies explore local providers to safeguard their own supply chains, but they must also conform to the new supply chain designs created by OEMs.

Supply chain redesign

Suppliers have fine-tuned production processes to ensure products arrive at the OEM on time and 100% quality controlled. The problems arise when the goods are loaded from the supplier’s warehouse and unloaded at the OEM. Unloading and loading processes are still predominantly manual at many facilities. Companies rely on labour and forklift trucks, winches and ropes to move heavy and potentially dangerous items from the truck to the shop floor. The problem is that this process is both time-consuming – potentially jeopardising delivery schedules – and high risk. From colour-specific bodywork to custom-designed entertainment systems, product damage leads to production delays that can cost £10,000s to the OEM. This results in conflict between the companies as blame is apportioned and potentially significant fines applied to the supplier.

The shift towards near sourcing will exacerbate these issues. Supply chain redesign will lead OEMs towards smaller, incremental deliveries, creating more risk and pressure for suppliers. It is now vital to move away from manual processes and embrace faster, more efficient, safe and controlled unloading and loading.

Improving control

Automated loading radically reduces the risk associated with product damage, eradicating reliance on forklifts and avoiding human error. Plus, automated loading systems are significantly faster and more efficient: manual processes that currently take more than half an hour can be achieved in two or three minutes. With the certainty that drivers will not be left waiting for hours outside the facility, suppliers can also reduce the contingency required in their delivery schedules.

Better control, certainty, and a reduced risk of product damage during the loading and unloading of trucks will enable OEMs and suppliers to confidently embark upon a new supply chain model. They can embrace the value of near sourcing and incremental delivery, improving agility in an uncertain marketplace.

Real-time, First-Mile Visibility for Shipments

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites has announced an exclusive partnership with Gravity, maker of an award-winning supply chain management platform for many of the world’s leading shippers and freight forwarders. The partnership will extend the real-time visibility offered by the FourKites® platform to encompass the first mile — from the time an order is placed with a supplier — all the way through to product delivery via a seamless integration with Gravity’s SaaS solution.

The first mile is often the critical link in the supply chain, when raw materials and purchased finished products are shipped from global suppliers to manufacturing and distribution locations. “Last-mile delivery generates a lot of attention and a lot of headlines, and often overshadows the importance of the first mile,” FourKites founder and CEO Mathew Elenjickal says. “If you don’t have sufficient control over your upstream supply chain, everything that comes after the first mile will be less effective.”

Inefficiencies and disruptions in the first mile have significant ramifications on working capital, costs and revenue. Traditionally, companies have attempted to manage the first mile through manual processes, including spreadsheets and phone calls. This cumbersome, disjointed approach results in unpredictability and higher costs. Consequently, shippers lack the visibility to know if they will have sufficient inventory on hand to meet production and/or distribution schedules, and they are unable to collaborate efficiently with their suppliers to ensure material availability and delivery dates.

Gravity’s modern, easy-to-use SaaS solution addresses these issues, offering visibility into and control over the purchase order process — from order creation through changes and fulfillment. This solution will integrate with FourKites’ real-time shipment visibility and order intelligence solutions to ensure that customers have an exception-based, single source of truth for the entire order life cycle. The highly configurable solution, which can be up and running quickly, will provide seamless integration, simpler collaboration and streamlined operations with real-time updates — all in one centralised platform.

“Of any visibility provider on the market, we chose to partner with FourKites because of its deep, trusted relationships with many large Fortune 1000 customers,” said Graham Parker, CEO and founder of Gravity Supply Chain Solutions. “Our partnership will give these brands a seamless, end-to-end picture of their supply chain, so they can react quickly and confidently to any situation. We have been impressed by FourKites’ innovative solutions, its collaborative culture and its impressive track record of delivering value to customers, and we’re thrilled to work together to fortify our efforts and provide a unique offering to the market.”

Founded in 2015, Gravity is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. The company has rapidly gained traction in the 3PL and freight forwarder space, and counts among its customers the French conglomerate Bolloré SE, Rӧhlig Logistics, Scan Global Logistics and Gebrüder Weiss.

“As FourKites continues to expand into order and inventory management with solutions such as our Order Intelligence Suite, this partnership with Gravity will extend our capabilities even further upstream,” Elenjickal says. “As a result, our customers can be confident that their suppliers will provide the necessary components and parts they expect by the promised date, eliminating the delays, confusion and costs that many people now incorrectly attribute to issues with the last mile.”

Real-time, First-Mile Visibility for Shipments

Posted on by David Priestman

Leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites has announced an exclusive partnership with Gravity, maker of an award-winning supply chain management platform for many of the world’s leading shippers and freight forwarders. The partnership will extend the real-time visibility offered by the FourKites® platform to encompass the first mile — from the time an order is placed with a supplier — all the way through to product delivery via a seamless integration with Gravity’s SaaS solution.

The first mile is often the critical link in the supply chain, when raw materials and purchased finished products are shipped from global suppliers to manufacturing and distribution locations. “Last-mile delivery generates a lot of attention and a lot of headlines, and often overshadows the importance of the first mile,” FourKites founder and CEO Mathew Elenjickal says. “If you don’t have sufficient control over your upstream supply chain, everything that comes after the first mile will be less effective.”

Inefficiencies and disruptions in the first mile have significant ramifications on working capital, costs and revenue. Traditionally, companies have attempted to manage the first mile through manual processes, including spreadsheets and phone calls. This cumbersome, disjointed approach results in unpredictability and higher costs. Consequently, shippers lack the visibility to know if they will have sufficient inventory on hand to meet production and/or distribution schedules, and they are unable to collaborate efficiently with their suppliers to ensure material availability and delivery dates.

Gravity’s modern, easy-to-use SaaS solution addresses these issues, offering visibility into and control over the purchase order process — from order creation through changes and fulfillment. This solution will integrate with FourKites’ real-time shipment visibility and order intelligence solutions to ensure that customers have an exception-based, single source of truth for the entire order life cycle. The highly configurable solution, which can be up and running quickly, will provide seamless integration, simpler collaboration and streamlined operations with real-time updates — all in one centralised platform.

“Of any visibility provider on the market, we chose to partner with FourKites because of its deep, trusted relationships with many large Fortune 1000 customers,” said Graham Parker, CEO and founder of Gravity Supply Chain Solutions. “Our partnership will give these brands a seamless, end-to-end picture of their supply chain, so they can react quickly and confidently to any situation. We have been impressed by FourKites’ innovative solutions, its collaborative culture and its impressive track record of delivering value to customers, and we’re thrilled to work together to fortify our efforts and provide a unique offering to the market.”

Founded in 2015, Gravity is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. The company has rapidly gained traction in the 3PL and freight forwarder space, and counts among its customers the French conglomerate Bolloré SE, Rӧhlig Logistics, Scan Global Logistics and Gebrüder Weiss.

“As FourKites continues to expand into order and inventory management with solutions such as our Order Intelligence Suite, this partnership with Gravity will extend our capabilities even further upstream,” Elenjickal says. “As a result, our customers can be confident that their suppliers will provide the necessary components and parts they expect by the promised date, eliminating the delays, confusion and costs that many people now incorrectly attribute to issues with the last mile.”

Sustainable Electric Solutions in the Spotlight

Posted on by David Priestman

New automation, efficiency and sustainability needs have emerged in recent years, prompting industry players to embrace innovation in order to boost their speed, precision and productivity while reducing costs and inefficiencies. In this context, latest-generation technological solutions are the new protagonists of warehouse operations, aiming, on the one hand, to reduce the environmental impact of logistics processes and operating costs and, on the other, to speed up the handling of goods, optimising movements in order to manage large volumes in shorter times.
Logimat was the perfect opportunity for Bonfiglioli to share the expertise and know-how capitalised in over 60 years of business with customers and to present its solutions for forklifts, warehousing trucks and automated storage.

More specifically, the 600F Series featuring high-efficiency planetary gears and drives with integrated electric motors for premium performance was on display in the forklift area. The 610 x3E model in particular, designed for machines capable of moving up to 16 tons on the fork, positions the company as a specialist on the market for large electric machines.

As regards warehousing trucks, the EL09 steerable powertrain for pallet trucks, stackers and reach trucks displayed ensures minimal noise and high manoeuvrability in tight spaces, thanks to a multifunction unit for the complete control of acceleration, steering and braking. In terms of production, the company has invested in a highly automated assembly line that guarantees high quality and process repeatability, with a takt time of 4 minutes. These solutions can be fully customised to meet manufacturer requirements. In the same area, BlueRoll completes the range that makes Bonfiglioli a full line supplier for intralogistics vehicles. This new platform of performing wheel-mounted gearmotors for AGVs and AMRs has an ultra-compact and energy-efficient design for a long operating cycle. The modular drive system comes in three configurations – Basic, Advanced and Compact – with a customisable single gearbox load ranging from 360 to 120 kg and a maximum speed of 2m/s.

Finally, Bonfiglioli showcased two solutions complete with gearbox, motor and inverter. The first solution, perfect for post & parcel use and airport baggage handling systems, consists of: a compact right-angle gear unit (A) available in a wide torque range, an IE4 certified synchronous reluctance motor (BSR), which guarantees an ecological and high-performance solution thanks to the absence of magnets, and the DGM MPM decentralised inverter with sensorless vector control operation for optimal dynamics control.

The second solution, designed for roller conveyors, includes the EVOX CP, a helical in-line gearbox with a smooth surface that can be fitted to any machine thanks to its compatibility with market standards, the MXN asynchronous low voltage e-motor (IE3) developed to be modular, reliable, energy-efficient and internationally certified, and a DGM MPM sensorless inverter.

Bonfiglioli designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of gearmotors, electric motors, planetary gearboxes and inverters, capable of satisfying the most complex needs in the industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy sectors. The Group offers complete solutions that serve more industries and applications than any other gearbox manufacturer and is the market leader in many areas; the three Business Units, Discrete Manufacturing & Process Industries, Motion & Robotics and Mobility & Wind Industries, express all the experience and skills acquired over the years in their respective fields of expertise. Founded in 1956, Bonfiglioli operates in 80 countries with 26 commercial sites, 20 production sites, an extensive distribution network that includes over 550 partners, and can count on over 4,700 professionals worldwide. Excellence, innovation and sustainability are the drivers that guide Bonfiglioli’s growth as a company and as a team and represent the guarantee of the quality of the products and services offered to its customers.

Sustainable Electric Solutions in the Spotlight

Posted on by David Priestman

New automation, efficiency and sustainability needs have emerged in recent years, prompting industry players to embrace innovation in order to boost their speed, precision and productivity while reducing costs and inefficiencies. In this context, latest-generation technological solutions are the new protagonists of warehouse operations, aiming, on the one hand, to reduce the environmental impact of logistics processes and operating costs and, on the other, to speed up the handling of goods, optimising movements in order to manage large volumes in shorter times.
Logimat was the perfect opportunity for Bonfiglioli to share the expertise and know-how capitalised in over 60 years of business with customers and to present its solutions for forklifts, warehousing trucks and automated storage.

More specifically, the 600F Series featuring high-efficiency planetary gears and drives with integrated electric motors for premium performance was on display in the forklift area. The 610 x3E model in particular, designed for machines capable of moving up to 16 tons on the fork, positions the company as a specialist on the market for large electric machines.

As regards warehousing trucks, the EL09 steerable powertrain for pallet trucks, stackers and reach trucks displayed ensures minimal noise and high manoeuvrability in tight spaces, thanks to a multifunction unit for the complete control of acceleration, steering and braking. In terms of production, the company has invested in a highly automated assembly line that guarantees high quality and process repeatability, with a takt time of 4 minutes. These solutions can be fully customised to meet manufacturer requirements. In the same area, BlueRoll completes the range that makes Bonfiglioli a full line supplier for intralogistics vehicles. This new platform of performing wheel-mounted gearmotors for AGVs and AMRs has an ultra-compact and energy-efficient design for a long operating cycle. The modular drive system comes in three configurations – Basic, Advanced and Compact – with a customisable single gearbox load ranging from 360 to 120 kg and a maximum speed of 2m/s.

Finally, Bonfiglioli showcased two solutions complete with gearbox, motor and inverter. The first solution, perfect for post & parcel use and airport baggage handling systems, consists of: a compact right-angle gear unit (A) available in a wide torque range, an IE4 certified synchronous reluctance motor (BSR), which guarantees an ecological and high-performance solution thanks to the absence of magnets, and the DGM MPM decentralised inverter with sensorless vector control operation for optimal dynamics control.

The second solution, designed for roller conveyors, includes the EVOX CP, a helical in-line gearbox with a smooth surface that can be fitted to any machine thanks to its compatibility with market standards, the MXN asynchronous low voltage e-motor (IE3) developed to be modular, reliable, energy-efficient and internationally certified, and a DGM MPM sensorless inverter.

Bonfiglioli designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of gearmotors, electric motors, planetary gearboxes and inverters, capable of satisfying the most complex needs in the industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy sectors. The Group offers complete solutions that serve more industries and applications than any other gearbox manufacturer and is the market leader in many areas; the three Business Units, Discrete Manufacturing & Process Industries, Motion & Robotics and Mobility & Wind Industries, express all the experience and skills acquired over the years in their respective fields of expertise. Founded in 1956, Bonfiglioli operates in 80 countries with 26 commercial sites, 20 production sites, an extensive distribution network that includes over 550 partners, and can count on over 4,700 professionals worldwide. Excellence, innovation and sustainability are the drivers that guide Bonfiglioli’s growth as a company and as a team and represent the guarantee of the quality of the products and services offered to its customers.

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