Automation is an absolutely necessary step to maintain competitiveness. A partner who understands the specific challenges of the industry and is fully prepared for them is crucial — this is the only way to avoid making a wrong decision. We are very satisfied with RobCo because of the fit of both; the solution and the people behind it. Quick, pragmatic and good.
The challenge
Increasing costs and growing price pressure in retail are leading to falling margins. Simultanously, finding personnel in rural areas is becoming increasingly difficult — especially in a three-shift operation. The company wanted to produce more with the same number of employees and at the same time make jobs more attractive through automation.
The integration of a new robot solution into an existing, structurally limited packaging line was particularly challenging.
The solution
The compact design of our robot and the flexible leasing model were particularly convincing. The fact that RobCo as a manufacturer offers everything from a single source — made in geographical proximity — was an additional advantage.
The result
The first deployed system already noticeably reduces the workload for employees. With the second planned solution, productivity is going to increase once again.
The effect in figures
Two production lines are running today with the same number of employees as before. This cuts direct manufacturing personnel costs in half.
Collaboration with RobCo
The collaboration was professional, reliable and on equal footing. RobCo provided flexibility in scheduling, on-time implementation and structured induction and training. If you have any questions, someone from RobCo is always easily and directly available.
At a glance
50% less personnel costs
Two production lines run with the same number of employees — with direct production costs cut in half.
Compact solution, big impact
The compact robot cell was easily integrated into existing packaging lines.
Automate flexibly
The leasing model made it possible to start quickly without a large initial investment.