Bonfiglioli has signalled further investment in local stockholding and production during a special event that marked the opening of its new regional office in Cranbourne West, Victoria.
The event saw key customers, local staff and company leaders from Bonfiglioli’s head office in Italy all in attendance.
The premises is fitted with 40kW of solar power and covers an expansive 1800m2, of which warehousing and production makes up 1400m2.
It will facilitate the local assembly of all light and medium-duty products, freeing the Sydney factory up to concentrate on heavy-duty products.
“This allows us to expand our stock holding locally, and to better serve our customers across the local regions,” explained Martin Broglia, managing director for Bonfiglioli Australia.
“This strategic move brings the company closer to its customers and is largely underpinned by the need to continue decentralising its assembly facilities, following significant growth over the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We continue our upward trajectory and are hyper-focused on offering local assembly and support around the country. Our investment in product innovation and customer relations is what truly sets us apart.”
The new facility will produce Bonfiglioli’s helical and bevel-helical series of CAFS motors (up to size 60); the full range of VF/W universal wormgears; and the 300 planetary gearbox series (up to size 310).
“There are further plans to expand our capabilities and to enable the production of larger motors,” he said.
“The expansion of an aftersales and repair facility is also in the pipeline, as well as a pilot assembly plant for the recently launched CP helical in-line gearbox series.
“Looking ahead, we anticipate sustained growth, particularly as customers seek out power transmission solutions that meet global energy efficiency standards, while delivering reliable performance.
“The growth of the renewable energy industry is also set to be significant driver of expansion, and we are excited about the contributions Bonfiglioli will make to this sector, and many others, over the next decade.”
