The Zünd G3 Cutter Proves To Be A Game-Changer For Greek Sun Protection System Manufacturer (Copy) (Copy)
Greece is a tourist magnet, which in no small part is due to its subtropical climate and plenty of sunshine.
But so much sun also calls for a good deal of sun protection. And that translates into good business for Remi SA, manufacturer of sun protection systems.
Remi is based in Kalyvia Attica, around 50km south of Athens.
Occupying a total space of 6,500m2 and 18 employees, the company manufactures shade systems primarily for the Greek market but also for customers in a number of other European countries.
While making sun protection systems may sound easier than it is, Remi SA has become firmly established in this marketplace and has managed to continually grow its customer base for very good reasons: exceptionally high-quality standards combined with the use of the latest manufacturing technologies and many years of experience.
Recently, the company's cutting room underwent a complete digital transformation with the acquisition of a Zünd G3 L-2500 cutting system.
The new Zünd Cutter is a gamechanger
Remi produces 300 umbrellas for a large hotel in the same high quality, and just as cost-effectively, as they do a couple of them for e.g. a small café.
Each umbrella is developed from the ground up, designed and manufactured to customer specifications.
"The time for development and production, but also delivery times – all have become shorter and shorter in recent years. Because of that, the need for technology to increase cutting speed and precision has grown tremendously. The new Zünd G3 cutter constitutes a real game changer. The G3 is the perfect solution for our cutting room. With the Zünd Cutter, we can guarantee a high degree of customization, yet produce efficiently and economically, without compromising cut quality, even at high speeds." Says Giannis Rentoumis : Production Manager, REMI SA
For professional parasols, which can shade over 35m2, multiple parts need to be cut in many different sizes.
Manual cutting is no longer an option at this point, and the multi-ply cutter previously in use just could not keep up.
"The multi-ply cutter was too slow and just couldn't handle the materials we were using anymore, specifically Sattler technical textiles that consist of spinneret-dyed branded acrylic, developed specifically for outdoor sun protection systems. Not to mention that the multi-ply cutter had simply become too small for our application." Giannis added.
About Zünd
Zünd is an independent, family-owned company now under second-generation leadership. Zünd's modular cutting systems are highly sought-after solutions for processing a wide variety of materials.
Multi functional Zünd cutting solutions are used around the globe in many different applications.
With 215 employees, the Swiss technology company is one of the most important employers in the region and is clearly committed to Switzerland as a production location.
