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Secteurs :
Industry
River infrastructure
Application :
Supply and installation of rubber components on site
Industry
River infrastructure
Application :
Supply and installation of rubber components on site
The collaborative project between BORFLEX and ERIKS is characterised by the management of a complex industrial site requiring multi-faceted technical expertise. Faced with extremely tight deadlines and major logistical challenges, notably the transport of 12 tonnes of equipment over difficult terrain, BORFLEX was selected for its ability to integrate the entire value chain: from extrusion and moulding to final on-site installation. BORFLEX’s commitment was demonstrated through the development of bespoke solutions, such as a press adapted to the site and specialised transport trolleys, ensuring an exemplary finish and operational continuity thanks to dedicated teams.
ISSUE
The success of the project depended on resolving critical technical and logistical issues. The project required a partner capable of ensuring seamless coordination between the various stages of production and installation.
- Multimodal Technical Complexity:
The main challenge lay in identifying a single supplier capable of mastering three distinct but interdependent processes: extrusion, moulding and on-site installation. - Time constraints:
Meeting very tight deadlines was essential to the project’s success. - Logistical and Environmental Challenges:
- The total weight of the equipment to be transported was 12 tonnes.
- The poor condition of the ground at the building site made transporting and handling the components particularly difficult.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE CHOICE OF BORFLEX
ERIKS’s decision to choose BORFLEX is based on criteria relating to commitment and technical versatility.
- Strategic Involvement: BORFLEX demonstrated an immediate understanding of the project’s challenges and took a personal commitment to its success.
- Operational Continuity: BORFLEX’s commitment to deploying the same teams from the start to the end of the project ensured optimum stability and the transfer of expertise.
- Comprehensive Control of the Production Line: The company’s ability to carry out on-site extrusion, welding and moulding simultaneously was a decisive factor.
TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATIONS IMPLEMENTED
Going beyond simply supplying rubber products, BORFLEX has developed specialised engineering solutions to meet the practical challenges encountered in the field.
| Area of expertise | Solutions provided by BORFLEX |
|---|---|
| Construction equipment | Design and development of a press specifically adapted to the site’s conditions. |
| Precision logistics | Development of narrow-aisle/special-purpose forklift trucks to cope with the condition of the floors and enable the movement of 12 tonnes of equipment. |
| Materials Expertise | Manufacture of high-quality rubber components with an exemplary finish. |
WHAT IT HAS ACHIEVED
The collaboration has been described as “unique” by stakeholders, who have highlighted that its performance has exceeded initial expectations.
- A “tailor-made” approach: BORFLEX did not merely fulfil the initial order, but anticipated the logistical and technical requirements by proposing innovative solutions (design of specialised trolleys and presses).
- Quality of Execution: The end result is characterised by a product finish that is considered exemplary, thereby confirming the wisdom of the choice of partner.
- Operational Synergy: The combination of technical expertise in site set-up and the supplier’s industrial agility made it possible to overcome the major obstacles faced in this large-scale project.