Bewo profitable again.
Aktualisiert am: 29.08.2011 11:25
Bewo Cutting Systems will make a profit in 2011. This prediction is a sure shot according to Managing Director of Bewo, Marc Epping.
The Dutch manufacturer of complete automatic cutting lines from Tilburg already is looking at a full orderbook till the end of July. To accommodate the current fast growth, the focus points for improvements have now been shifted internally. Optimalisation of production capabilities and supply chain management are now priority number one.
The order intake for Bewo has increased with 300 percent, at 2010 year-end, compared to year-end 2009. The comparison between 2009 to 2010 might not be completely fair, but unmistakenly the order intake in the last 6 months of 2010 are the highest in the history of Bewo.
Developments have happened very quickly. It has only been 2 years since Bewo was bought by NIVORA Holding (also owner of Safan and starting this year Darley).
Epping: This is one of the strong points of Nivora as a holding, there are no financial stake-holders, who are demanding quick and short-term results. We are able to invest in people and organistation for both short- and long term goals. Benefiting from synergies between all companies part of the Nivora group only help developments more easy and quickly.
First aim for Bewo was to improve the existing network and invest in a professional distribution network in countries where Bewo was less or not active.
Epping: The European continent traditionally has been a strong market for the Bewo product line. Countries like the UK, France and Scandinavia have been very important for Bewo. Problem is that these countries remain relatively quiet at the moment.
Germany is clearly recovering and we see we have been able to successfully secure several projects we have been following in the past year. Starting first of September 2010 we have opened our own office in Germany to be able to service the German, and Eastern European markets better.
More important for Bewo are the developments countries in Eastern-Europe, and upcoming Asian markets like Maleisia, Indonesia, Thailand and India.
North American markets are also very active in looking to buy new or replace existing cutting lines.
We already see result in Japan, where the automotive market is back on track. We currently have several machines in our order book, for Honda, Suzuki and Toyota. All complete and fully automatic cutting lines for mass production of tubular products.
Complete turn-key solutions
Bewo is successfully introducing complete turn-key solutions especially in the up-coming markets. Customers find great value in the ability of Bewo to offer a complete package of a custom-made cutting line. Not only cutting, but also de-burring, measuring, washing and stacking. From 6mtr bundle into a product in the box.
In April 2010 at the Tube&Wire in Dusseldorf, a complete integrated system was demonstrated of the latest multi-cutting machine SCF Sigma. A complete system of cutting, de-burring in combination with a stacking system gives this machine unlimited flexibility.
The SCF-Sigma is able to cut a maximum of six tubes simultaneously, and can achieve a stand-alone record breaking 15.500 pieces per hour. Resulting in the fastest cutting line in the world, according to Bewo.
Especially since the presentation of Bewo at the Tube developments have jump-started.
The order-intake went through the roof, according to Epping. And the order-intake has not ended until now. Increasing our capacities in all fields is now happening very quickly.
Improving delivery time
Not easy to do quickly. Because of the bankruptcy in 2008 and the world-wide crisis following-up on this, Bewo also was forced to cut back the numbers of employees and stocks. To make a turn-around this quickly is not easy and will take time, according to Epping. Nevertheless we are doing everything in our power to keep the delivery time as acceptable as possible. In order to prevent customers from looking for alternatives
Average costs of an installation is 300 to 350K. Besides the fact that we need more assembly spaces, such machines require longer production and manufacturing time. We are doing our utmost to improve our throughput. The current number of employees have increased towards almost 50 people.
4 of them who went on retirements over the last 1,5 year have returned! Not only to help in production but more importantly training and teaching the new employees.
Bewo is also currently selecting a limited group of suppliers to help grow the business. Bewo is looking to eventually outsource more than 40 Percent of its cutting-line parts.
For example Fanuc is since the introduction of the new stacking system, the supplier of the stacking robot, while Bewo also closely co-operates with Bous a German supplier for the washing machines and Akea for Chamfering.
In 2009 Bewo made a controlled loss, mainly because of all the investments needed to get Bewo up and running. Last year a break-even result was achieved and 2011 for sure will be followed up with a profit. There is enough cash-flow and money available to continue to invest in research and development. By developing new technologies for cutting solutions a company like Bewo will always aim to keep 1 step ahead of the competition.
Epping indicates that specifically research and development in implementation in servo-technology resulting in very low maintenance will be one of future focus points. Reducing energy consumption and increasing output. Costs per cut, is our business, says the Bewo MD. To reduce these costs , we aim to achieve the highest output, while maintaining high quality levels.
Epping is receiving enough positive signs from the market, indicating positive developments for the future of Bewo. The early innovators have taken the first steps since over the last year, investment budgets have been approved. Among them are especially tube & steel producers like Arcelor Mittal, Benteler and Marcegaglia. The Italian producer of Carbon and Stainless tubes has been investing heavily in production facilities in Poland. Bewo will supply the cutting machines for the cutting center that goes along with it.The trend-setters are investing the rest will follow, according to Epping.
The Dutch manufacturer of complete automatic cutting lines from Tilburg already is looking at a full orderbook till the end of July. To accommodate the current fast growth, the focus points for improvements have now been shifted internally. Optimalisation of production capabilities and supply chain management are now priority number one.
The order intake for Bewo has increased with 300 percent, at 2010 year-end, compared to year-end 2009. The comparison between 2009 to 2010 might not be completely fair, but unmistakenly the order intake in the last 6 months of 2010 are the highest in the history of Bewo.
Developments have happened very quickly. It has only been 2 years since Bewo was bought by NIVORA Holding (also owner of Safan and starting this year Darley).
Epping: This is one of the strong points of Nivora as a holding, there are no financial stake-holders, who are demanding quick and short-term results. We are able to invest in people and organistation for both short- and long term goals. Benefiting from synergies between all companies part of the Nivora group only help developments more easy and quickly.
First aim for Bewo was to improve the existing network and invest in a professional distribution network in countries where Bewo was less or not active.
Epping: The European continent traditionally has been a strong market for the Bewo product line. Countries like the UK, France and Scandinavia have been very important for Bewo. Problem is that these countries remain relatively quiet at the moment.
Germany is clearly recovering and we see we have been able to successfully secure several projects we have been following in the past year. Starting first of September 2010 we have opened our own office in Germany to be able to service the German, and Eastern European markets better.
More important for Bewo are the developments countries in Eastern-Europe, and upcoming Asian markets like Maleisia, Indonesia, Thailand and India.
North American markets are also very active in looking to buy new or replace existing cutting lines.
We already see result in Japan, where the automotive market is back on track. We currently have several machines in our order book, for Honda, Suzuki and Toyota. All complete and fully automatic cutting lines for mass production of tubular products.
Complete turn-key solutions
Bewo is successfully introducing complete turn-key solutions especially in the up-coming markets. Customers find great value in the ability of Bewo to offer a complete package of a custom-made cutting line. Not only cutting, but also de-burring, measuring, washing and stacking. From 6mtr bundle into a product in the box.
In April 2010 at the Tube&Wire in Dusseldorf, a complete integrated system was demonstrated of the latest multi-cutting machine SCF Sigma. A complete system of cutting, de-burring in combination with a stacking system gives this machine unlimited flexibility.
The SCF-Sigma is able to cut a maximum of six tubes simultaneously, and can achieve a stand-alone record breaking 15.500 pieces per hour. Resulting in the fastest cutting line in the world, according to Bewo.
Especially since the presentation of Bewo at the Tube developments have jump-started.
The order-intake went through the roof, according to Epping. And the order-intake has not ended until now. Increasing our capacities in all fields is now happening very quickly.
Improving delivery time
Not easy to do quickly. Because of the bankruptcy in 2008 and the world-wide crisis following-up on this, Bewo also was forced to cut back the numbers of employees and stocks. To make a turn-around this quickly is not easy and will take time, according to Epping. Nevertheless we are doing everything in our power to keep the delivery time as acceptable as possible. In order to prevent customers from looking for alternatives
Average costs of an installation is 300 to 350K. Besides the fact that we need more assembly spaces, such machines require longer production and manufacturing time. We are doing our utmost to improve our throughput. The current number of employees have increased towards almost 50 people.
4 of them who went on retirements over the last 1,5 year have returned! Not only to help in production but more importantly training and teaching the new employees.
Bewo is also currently selecting a limited group of suppliers to help grow the business. Bewo is looking to eventually outsource more than 40 Percent of its cutting-line parts.
For example Fanuc is since the introduction of the new stacking system, the supplier of the stacking robot, while Bewo also closely co-operates with Bous a German supplier for the washing machines and Akea for Chamfering.
In 2009 Bewo made a controlled loss, mainly because of all the investments needed to get Bewo up and running. Last year a break-even result was achieved and 2011 for sure will be followed up with a profit. There is enough cash-flow and money available to continue to invest in research and development. By developing new technologies for cutting solutions a company like Bewo will always aim to keep 1 step ahead of the competition.
Epping indicates that specifically research and development in implementation in servo-technology resulting in very low maintenance will be one of future focus points. Reducing energy consumption and increasing output. Costs per cut, is our business, says the Bewo MD. To reduce these costs , we aim to achieve the highest output, while maintaining high quality levels.
Epping is receiving enough positive signs from the market, indicating positive developments for the future of Bewo. The early innovators have taken the first steps since over the last year, investment budgets have been approved. Among them are especially tube & steel producers like Arcelor Mittal, Benteler and Marcegaglia. The Italian producer of Carbon and Stainless tubes has been investing heavily in production facilities in Poland. Bewo will supply the cutting machines for the cutting center that goes along with it.The trend-setters are investing the rest will follow, according to Epping.