Adelaide-based power transmission specialist, Motion Control, has invested in a Bonfiglioli assembly machine, sourced from the company’s headquarters in Italy.
The company said this acquisition makes Motion Control the only local distributor (besides Bonfiglioli itself) certified and accredited to carry out complete assembly of Bonfiglioli solutions.
“Our investment in the assembly machinery enables us to better service Bonfiglioli customers across South Australia,” said Claude Masiero, general manager, Motion Control.
Among the benefits now extended to Bonfiglioli customers in the region is faster turnaround on deliveries and support, the company claimed. “Previously, we had to source products from Sydney, which meant clients waited for a week at least. Now, we can offer same day turnaround on delivery and don’t charge extra for it.” Motion Control said it also offers 24/7 support service (including breakdowns) and the supply of spares and repair services, as well as local building of planetaries.
“With the geographical area of SA being as large as it is, servicing the market remotely from Victoria was very difficult. Having a distributor like Motion Control, with assembly capability that can react to market requirements very quickly, is invaluable,” said Danie De Vries, Bonfiglioli regional manager for SA. “The SA market, including the Victorian and Tasmanian regions, have always been an important part of our business, making up 20 per cent of total sales. In spite of various challenges experienced in the last year, the opportunities for market growth are positive.”
Motion Control said it has been supplying complete power transmission products to a wide range of industries (from food and beverage, to packaging, winery, automotive and mining) throughout SA since 1993. The company said it provides solutions ranging from motor gearboxes to complete drive systems. “We have found that the diversity of Bonfiglioli’s range of solutions makes it well-suited for use across industries and in applications of all types. Customers could use one brand all the way through their plant and this simplifies maintenance,” said Masiero.
The collaboration between Motion Control and Bonfiglioli was demonstrated in a recent project completed for a steel plant located in South Australia. Motion Control was commissioned to upgrade a ball mill drive system and it recommended the installation of 2HD boxes from Bonfiglioli’s range. “Bonfiglioli assembled these gearboxes in Sydney, where they were tested and laser aligned. Bonfiglioli also carried out the commissioning on-site. The customer will be able to secure spare parts and service from Motion Control,” explained Masiero.
“We have very good relationships with our partner OEMs. The good rapport we have established with these companies demonstrates the longevity of our relationships, and that we’ve seen each other through the good and bad times. Through our experience, we always work out the best solutions for customers. Our investment in the new Bonfiglioli assembly machine now enables us to put together products and solutions in no time.”
