Industry & Production - Maserati

Maserati puts the squeeze on waste from car components

With four Bramidan balers in place, the Italian car manufacturer has cleaned up its factory floor and improved waste management handling.

Challenges

  • stop Large amounts of mixed waste
  • stop Production lines must be kept constantly clear
  • stop Multiple daily waste haulings

Machines chosen

Vertical baler model B5 Wide / B20 VD / B30 Wide

Bale weight:

B5 Wide = 80-110 kg - cardboard

B20 VD = 200-250 kg - cardboard

B30 Wide = 375-500 kg - cardboard

Benefits

  • done Tidier and safer work space
  • done Better internal logistics
  • done Improve employee workflow

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Workflow improvements

Italian Maserati is legendary for its cutting-edge engineering and production of exclusive, handcrafted cars – and activity is booming at the Modena factory where many cars are produced. That means a considerable amount of cardboard and bubble wrap packaging from car components needs to be removed from the areas around the production lines.

Following the installation of four Bramidan balers that enable waste compaction at its source, Maserati has been able to tidy up the factory floor, optimise workflow and reduce the number of waste collections considerably.

Huge waste challenge

With the baler solution recommended, Maserati could improve their waste management process. “A procedure with significant margin of improvement,” admits Maddelena Spagna, Environmental Specialist. “Especially as waste collection is subcontracted to a third party company.” Moreover the shop-floor appears more organized and cleaner.

Man handles plastic waste newt to yellow Bramidan baler

Compaction - an eye-opener

Bramidan’s Italian distributor presented vertical balers as a profitable alternative. Key installation areas were identified inside the factory in order to optimise internal logistics and employee workflow.

Maddelena Spagna is delighted. “With the support of Bramidan the initial idea to improve waste management and realize WCM concept of order and cleanliness has become reality. We were satisfied when we saw the results of the first trial. Bramidan has given us a solution that is fast, safe and efficient and gives a cleaner production area.”

For Maserati, speed and simplicity are key benefits. The balers are easy to use and don’t take up any of the factory workers’ time.

Waste collections reduced from six to one

Today, cardboard and bubble wrap are baled and thrown into a container outside the factory. Daily waste collections have been reduced, generating savings on transport costs. Once compacted, the plastic and cardboard waste is also higher in value.

We have generated many benefits: the assembly lines are tidier and cleaner, and our workflow is more efficient due to faster and easier waste handling.
We’ve also saved costs on equipment, as our waste collector now only provides one container that holds 40% more waste.

— Maddalena Spagna, Environmental Specialist, Maserati

Facts about:

Maserati

Maserati is owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). The Modena Plant produces famous models such as the Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio, as well as the Alfa Romeo 4C.

Maserati logo

Maserati logo

Facts about:

Maserati

Maserati is owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). The Modena Plant produces famous models such as the Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio, as well as the Alfa Romeo 4C.

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