Case study Harburg-Freudenberger Mechanical Engineering

Production output almost doubled

In its history, Harburg-Freudenberger Maschinenbau GmbH has built up a very solid economic base. A key factor in this success is the passion with which the employees always develop innovative mechanical engineering solutions for the rubber and rubber processing industry that set standards worldwide. Nevertheless, even such a successful company is constantly striving to make its internal processes more transparent and thus more economical in the course of its growth. The BDE software from PROXIA supports the machine and plant manufacturer in maintaining an overview of all processes in production, optimally deploying its resources and thus safeguarding production growth.

“PROXIA BDE is helping to secure our growth trajectory in manufacturing.”

Production Manager of Harburg-Freudenberger Maschinenbau GmbH

Highlights and benefits at a glance:

Higher production output – sales almost doubled
More transparent processes – automated collection of operating data
Faster feedback – production data available in real time
More economical planning – targeted use of resources and personnel
Better communication – rapid information about current production status
Easier to use – simple operation, comprehensible visualization

Rapid growth without bottlenecks in mechanical engineering with PROXIA BDE

Industry

Harburg-Freudenberger Maschinenbau GmbH is part of the globally active HF-MIXING GROUP and manufactures complex mixing systems for the rubber processing industry. As a traditional mechanical engineering company, it stands for highly specialized production and international service - with locations in Germany, Italy, the USA and Asia, among others.

Problem

The merger and integration of several companies led to a massive increase in incoming orders within a very short space of time. The manual recording of operating data was too slow, prone to errors and no longer sufficient to control processes transparently, meet delivery deadlines and use resources efficiently.

Solution

With the introduction of PROXIA BDE software, a system was installed that digitally records operating data directly at the point of origin and transfers it to the ERP system in real time. The intuitive operation, well thought-out workshops for employee involvement and clear communication about the benefits prevented acceptance problems and enabled a smooth implementation.

Result

Production output almost tripled - from three to eight machines per month. Despite a sharp increase in incoming orders, adherence to delivery dates remained consistently high. The transparency of the production processes improved noticeably and response times to faults were significantly reduced. The PROXIA BDE software thus secures the company's long-term growth.