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our extruder gearboxes are a world-wide benchmark . Our production operations are divided between the two sites in this way : the Lendinara site produces small and medium size gearboxes , let ’ s say of the standard type , with screw diameters up to 120mm . In Magnago instead we manufacture medium / large gearboxes for extrusion screws starting from 120mm diameter . The evolution of the market in general is proving more than positive for the Group . We can proudly say that all our customers , both in Italy and abroad , are constantly growing . New customers appreciate our products and that ’ s why we ’ re confident to see more room for growth .” |
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PRODUCTION SITES The development of the group ’ s main production site , located in Lendinara , began to materialise last year , say the Zambello brothers : “ We have doubled the surface available for production operations by building a new plant , which is already fully operational although in the process of completion . As a result we expanded the site from 2,000 sq . m - starting from what our father had built in 1973 - to the current 24,000 sq . m . By purchasing the surrounding land over time , today the Lendinara site takes up 154,000 sq . m in total . In Magnago , on the contrary , the available spaces do not allow the necessary growth according to new market demands , even after having carried out all the possible expansions - actually |
only few - some years ago , without achieving significant results . For this reason , the purchase of a large plot of land in a neighbouring municipality is being defined , where a new plant will be built for the production of gearboxes for the drives of large extruders , that will also accommodate the new headquarters of the Zambello Group . We have planned to continue to keep the current plant in Magnago in order to better organise our production processes , given that the range of gearboxes will also be expanded .
GEARBOXES FOR ALL EXTRUSION NEEDS The strong surge in the demand for Zambello products is therefore the fundamental motivation . The Zambello brothers continue : “ Today
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A GROWING ENTERPRISE There are many reasons for the Group to be satisfied that are always indicated with rightful pride by the Zambello brothers : “ First of all , our specialisation and constant commitment have allowed us to gain the trust of multinational companies in the plastic and rubber sector , which have indirectly commissioned us important orders by including our gearboxes in their specifications . The fact that an Italian company has reached a world leading position in the production of gearboxes for extruders is a great success that makes us proud .” Over the last five years there has been a decisive change of pace in production methods , thanks to a completely different vision that looks at automation , involving the new Zambello 2 plant expansion in Lendinara . The share of turnover reserved for investments is truly unique , as it involves not only the gearboxes but also mechanical components in general . Among other things , the production range , now also including larger sizes , will allow the company to expand into new application sectors , starting from the petrochemical industry . “ We have already produced big gearboxes for several international companies that were previously customers of our German competitors ” the brothers go on . The goal is to be able to cover every need in the segment of extruder gearboxes , also by shortening delivery times in order to satisfy every customer small or large . As regards the staff , the plan , logically , is to lower the cost of labour . The Zambello brothers remark : “ Now we have 150 employees in the Group and this figure is bound to grow further , focusing on qualified personnel able to cope with increasingly automated processes , and moving the human presence to the all-important steps of final assembly , testing and |
Italian technology plast / August / September 2023 |
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