BIKAR METALLE honored as world market leader in South Westphalia

The award as global market leader is the result of years of innovation and a clear focus on automation and digitalization. With the introduction of the BIKAR ZONE, a state-ofthe-art cutting center for rolled aluminium sheets, the company was the first in the world to automate the production of non-standardized blanks based on the model of series production. In the BIKAR ZONE, all work steps - from the storage of raw panels to the packaging of custom-made blanks - are fully automated. State-of-the-art robotics, driverless transport systems, advanced sensor technology and software solutions developed in-house are used here.

“Our goal has always been to shape the future and set standards through continuous development. With the automation of our processes in the BIKAR ZONE, we have reached a milestone in our industry that confirms us as the global market leader,” says CIO Dr. Jan Wolf.

Thanks to the comprehensive automation in production, BIKAR can significantly reduce material consumption. Specially developed systems for chip extraction and compaction enable the alloy-pure separation of the residues produced during the sawing process. This makes a decisive contribution to improved recyclability and resource conservation.

“BIKAR's success would not be possible without our dedicated BIKAR FAMILY. In a culture of collaboration and innovation, the BIKAR FAMILY creates the solutions that make us a world leader. Each individual contributes to meeting the high demands of our customers and constantly setting new standards,” emphasizes Jan Wolf.

With this outstanding performance, BIKAR METALLE is consolidating its position as a pioneer in the processing of non-ferrous metals and as a future-oriented company that takes its responsibility towards the environment and society seriously.