Koll Steine modernizes Dry Side with Individual Electric Drives

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Fig. 1: Kristin Hanneforth (BFT International), Bernhard Weber (Koll Steine), Frank Mansholt (Frima), Helge Koll (Koll Steine), and Jens Maurus (BFT International), from left to right, on the premises of Koll Steine GmbH & Co. KG Betonsteinwerke

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Fig. 2: During the modernization of the dry side, Frima combined existing plant components with new electric drive and control technology

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Fig. 3: Modern electric individual drives replace the previous hydraulic system and enable more precise and energy-efficient control of the dry side

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Fig. 4: The fully electric bundling system with a new electric clamp is a central component of the modernized dry side

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Fig. 5: Bernhard Weber (right) gives Kristin Hanneforth and Jens Maurus a look at the new control and visualization technology of the modernized dry side

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Fig. 6: This year, Koll Steine celebrated its 65th anniversary at its plant in Bonn

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Koll Steine has comprehensively modernized the dry side of its concrete block production at its Bonn facility. Instead of completely replacing the existing plant equipment, the family-owned company decided to continue using the load-bearing plant components and to bring the drive, control, and safety technology up to current standards. The modernization focused on the systematic transition from hydraulic to fully electric drive systems.

For more than 65 years, Koll Steine has been developing and manufacturing concrete products for outdoor landscaping. The third-generation family-run company produces, among other things, paving stones, patio slabs, wall systems, steps, and other products for gardening and landscaping at its Bonn facility. According to the company, it places particular emphasis on customer focus, continuous improvement, and sustainable practices.

With the modernization of the dry side, Koll Steine is consistently continuing on this path. The goal of the investment was to further develop the production site...