ITW Pronovia is a major supplier to the automotive industry. It specializes in the manufacture of:
- functional plastic, cooling, and fuel systems,
- metal components of airbags,
- plastic decorative parts and body components.
Key partners and customers:
BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen, Audi, Renault, Nissan, and other leading car manufacturers.
Values and policy:
- Continuous development in environmental protection.
- Maximum emphasis on worker safety and property protection.
Challenge: Critical safety in intralogistics
Issues identified prior to project implementation:
- The greatest safety risk: Pedestrians crossing paths with handling equipment.
- Inefficient use of handling equipment.
- Insufficient monitoring and localization of internal transport.
Consequences:
- Increased risk of occupational accidents.
- Lower production efficiency.
- Dissatisfaction among employees and clients.
Solution: Implementation of GX ActiveSafety from GXLution
Following a tender process, GXLution was selected with its GX ActiveSafety system, which targets key intralogistics risks and provides comprehensive, tailor-made solutions.
Smart pedestrian crossings
Hemispheric mirror with integrated light signaling:
- Red – warning of approaching equipment.
- Green – safe passage.
Projection of transition to floor:
- Active only during safe passage.
- Automatic shutdown when the technician arrives.
Traffic lights on main routes
- They prevent trolleys from colliding in hazardous areas.
- Controls the entry of handling equipment onto the main route.
Localization system in the hall
- He solved the limitations of GPS in enclosed spaces.
- Precise tracking of trucks and planning of logistics flows (e.g., milkrun).
Active speed limitation
- Automatic speed reduction in risk zones:
- Sharp turns.
- Dangerous crossings.
- Places with poor surface conditions.
Results and benefits of implementation
- Work safety Significant reduction in the risk of collisions and accidents.
- Operational efficiency Better route planning, smoother movement of equipment.
- Technology monitoring Real-time overview of all cart movements.
- People’s satisfaction Greater sense of security among employees.
- Reputation Strengthening the company’s image among partners and customers by emphasizing safety.
Impact on business
The implementation of the GX ActiveSafety system has brought ITW Pronovia:
- Demonstrable increase in work safety in production areas.
- Greater efficiency in internal logistics.
- A better working environment and happier employees.
- Strengthening competitiveness in the market through a responsible approach to safety.
The project met expectations and became a model example of a modern approach to intralogistics in industry.
