EuroWire March 2018

Corporate News

New building for Sikora

SIKORA AG has started construction work on the new production building at its headquarters in Bremen-Mahndorf, Germany. The executive board of the company laid the foundation stone for the new building in December last year in the presence of employees and business partners. In the process, a time capsule was placed into the prepared foundation. The expansion of the location creates more space for efficient production and logistics, as well as perfect conditions for communication, creativity and innovation. The completion of the building is scheduled for November 2018. The new building, with an effective area of 7,000m 2 , offers space for production and logistics on three floors including a stacked storey with areas for communication and creativity purposes for new ideas and innovation. The building will be erected on the site of the old production building, which has already been demolished. Production has been moved to a building 400m away. The expansion was prompted by strong growth, as well as diversification in new markets and the accompanying new and further developments of technologies and devices.

▲ ▲ The design of the new building, scheduled for completion in November this year

were recorded in order to optimise material flows from incoming goods, via production up to the shipping department. The result is more efficient and innovative production to ensure product quality as well as delivery reliability. The architectural design of the production building is being carried out by Gruppe GME. Sikora AG – Germany Website : www.sikora.net

Sikora serves the four industrial areas of wire and cable, optical fibre, hose and tube and plastics with innovative measuring, control, inspection and sorting technology. The expansion will also be used to make existing procedures more efficient and innovative. The integration of modern lean production concepts is a key element in order to increase productivity. Prior to the construction of the new building, an intensive planning phase took place where existing processes

R&M on board with fibre optics

connectors provide more flexibility. This means ship chandlers can select individual cabling paths during installation. All R&M components for in-ship data networks have passed the testing and certification procedure of the classification organisation DNV-GL (DanskeNorskeVeritas – Germanischer Lloyd). This enables the creation of data channels suitable for the high seas which consist entirely of certified R&M components. The DNV-GL certification proves that the R&M components are suitable for use at sea. The quality of network installation is not simply about the suitability of the components. R&M prioritises quality over the entire value added chain right through to commissioning. Installers have to prove their worth to R&M to be able to install products, and final measurements are always examined by R&M. R&M underscores the functionality of the modularly designed cabling solutions, and special requirements can be implemented. Copper and FO cabling can be installed together. The networks can be extended, retrofitted and adapted as well as maintained easily. For passenger cabins, R&M develops installations that provide the same convenience as would be expected in hotels, offices and smart homes. Reichle & De-Massari AG – Switzerland Website : www.rdm.com

R&M, a developer and provider of cabling systems for high-quality network infrastructures, based in Wetzikon, Switzerland, is extending its range for high-speed data networks on ships and offshore platforms. R&M is now including FO systems and the products from the Cat 6A RJ45 line in its maritime range. The line enables data transmission up to 10 gigabit Ethernet, because, just like networks in office blocks and administrative buildings, in data centres and factories, in-ship data networks have to be able to handle an increasing amount of data traffic. telecommunication, infotainment and TV, Internet, wireless LAN, video surveillance, warning systems, sensors and ship automation, are included. The R&M copper cabling for ships is not only used for data transport but also for supplying power to end devices. The products are designed for an electrical output of 90/100 Watt. In ship building, power over ethernet (PoE) technology is gaining significance to supply antennas, cameras, displays and security systems without additional electrical cabling. This reduces weight, required space and installation time. R&M branches are providing shipyards and suppliers not only with expertise, connection and distributor solutions, but also with cabling and completely pre-terminated units. The field-terminable copper and fibre-optic FM45 and FO field Numerous applications, such as

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