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The Ficep Group stand at Schweissen and Schneiden in Essen this September. The Ficep SABRE automatic welding robot integrates automated welding positioners, eliminating manual handling. to set up a constant feed of engineers and technicians for the facility,” he added.
Ficep also recently opened a new subsidiary in Mumbai, India. FICEP TECH INDIA Private LTD is designed to reinforce Ficep’ s longstanding presence in India, with 17 members of staff, and is now fully set up for sales and service as well as possible manufacturing. FICEP CANADA has also been set up with the objective of elevating the customer experience with prompt and personalised attention.
“ We are confident that our new subsidiaries will enhance our ability to serve customers with greater efficiency, responsiveness and tailored solutions. As we continue to expand our global footprint, our focus remains on delivering excellence, fostering innovation and strengthening partnerships that drive success in the steel construction and forging industries,” Christian Colombo told ISMR.
Ficep recently approved an expansion of Ficep UK in Leeds, enlarging the building by 1,000 square metres to support its service to customers.
“ We also decided to expand our assembly area in Italy by a further 4,000 square metres,
which should be ready by the beginning of next year. This is because we have launched new steel fabrication machinery with laser cutting technology and aim to build a whole new range of products featuring this technology,” continued Christian Colombo.
“ We also consolidated a sales and support agreement on structural steel frames( for robotic welding) with Canadian company, AGT Robotics. Demand for robotic welding is increasing across the world. This means that we can now provide equipment for shot blasting / cleaning of materials( profiles or plates) as well as machining( cutting, punching, shearing, milling, drilling etc.), MES software( through our Steel Projects company) and, downstream, robotic welding and automated lines for painting. In short, everything that a steel fabricator needs to streamline his processes …..,” he explained.
New design philosophy for a changing world
Colombo also has further plans for automation in his strategy for growth. Ficep already offers full automation for its steel
Ficep’ s showroom in Gazzada Schianno, Varese, Italy.
FICEP breaks ground on new U. S. facility
FICEP Corporation celebrated the official groundbreaking of its future U. S. headquarters in Alpharetta, GA, in July. This marked an exciting milestone in the company’ s continued growth and commitment to the North American market. Situated on nearly 20 acres, Phase 1 of this modern facility will feature close to 60,000 square feet of warehouse and showroom space, along with a modern two-story office complex.
The new Alpharetta site will serve as a strategic hub for FICEP’ s North American operations, supporting assembly, testing and, eventually, localised manufacturing. The facility reflects FICEP’ s commitment to“ localfor-local” production and increasing service capabilities, while fostering deeper integration within the American steel fabrication community.
“ This new site is far more than a building,” said Christian Colombo, Chairman of FICEP Group.“ It represents a new model for growth, education and innovation. Here, we will train the next generation of steel fabricators, engineers and technicians in partnership with leading institutions and associations in our industry.”
The Alpharetta campus will feature modern robotic welding systems, hybrid laser and milling solutions, as well as AI-integrated platforms for energy monitoring and carbon footprint analysis. It will also become a showcase for 4D and 5D BIM technologies, part of FICEP’ s vision to lead a new era in smart, sustainable steel fabrication.
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