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Retro­fitting Instead of New Construction?

We lay the groundwork for the right decision

Retrofit with a Long-Term Perspective

Max­i­mizing the use of existing infrastructure.

Whether it’s high-bay ware­houses, auto­mated small-parts ware­houses, con­veyor systems, ware­house man­agement software, or complex material-flow systems, we’ll support you from the initial analysis through to suc­cessful commissioning.

Objective Deci­sions Instead of Man­u­fac­turers’ Interests

We approach retrofit projects not from a supplier’s per­spective, but from the operator’s per­spective. This leads to well-informed deci­sions that take eco­nomic effi­ciency, plant avail­ability, and future-readiness into account in equal measure.

When is a retrofit worthwhile?

A retrofit opens up new pos­si­bil­ities when existing systems reach their limits.

Many logistics facil­ities perform their tasks reliably but reach their limits when it comes to avail­ability, spare parts supply, or new process require­ments. A retrofit allows for the tar­geted mod­ern­ization of existing systems without having to invest in a com­pletely new facility.

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Retrofit

A retrofit may be worth­while if:

  • Control systems or com­po­nents are outdated
  • Spare parts will become hard to find
  • Downtime and main­te­nance costs are on the rise
  • Capac­ities are to be increased
  • Automation or dig­i­ti­zation mea­sures are planned

The goal is to ensure the long-term per­for­mance of the existing facility and to further develop it in a cost-effective manner.

Higher Per­for­mance with Lower Investment Risk

A retrofit opens up new pos­si­bil­ities when existing systems reach their limits.

A pro­fes­sionally planned retrofit offers numerous benefits:

  • Control systems or com­po­nents are outdated
  • Reduction of Unplanned Downtime
  • Higher System Availability
  • Improving Throughput and Productivity
  • Mod­ern­ization Without a Com­plete Rebuild
  • Imple­men­tation of New Software and Automation Solutions
  • Lower investment costs com­pared to pur­chasing new equipment
  • Sus­tainable Use of Existing Resources and Infrastructure

With the right retrofit strategy, com­panies can strike a balance between pro­tecting their investment and ensuring future viability!

Better per­for­mance. Less risk.

Our Con­sulting Approach

In-depth under­standing of invest­ments rather than mere con­ceptual consulting

Many con­sulting firms evaluate retrofit projects at the strategic level. We go one step further: We also analyze the existing system down to the com­ponent level, assess tech­nical risks, compare solution providers, and support the imple­men­tation through to commissioning.

1. Assessment 
& Analysis 
Assessment of existing tech­nology, eval­u­ation of the sys­tem’s con­dition, and iden­ti­fi­cation of vul­ner­a­bil­ities, risks, and oppor­tu­nities for mod­ern­ization. In doing so, we examine mechanical, elec­trical, and sensor systems, control systems, software, and orga­ni­za­tional processes. 
2. Devel­opment of 
Retrofit Scenarios 
We develop various mod­ern­ization options and evaluate them in terms of investment require­ments, ben­efits, risks, and imple­men­tation complexity. 
3. Overview of
sur­rounding systems 
In addition to assessing the control system of the bearing to be retro­fitted, we also examine the sur­rounding systems in terms of their age and ser­vice­ability, and evaluate any risks that could arise with respect to those systems fol­lowing a retrofit. 
4. Eco­nomic fea­si­bility
and investment
analysis 
Through trans­parent business cases, we create a solid basis for decision-making for man­agement and investors. In doing so, we con­sider not only investment costs but also oper­ating costs, avail­ability, and long-term life-cycle costs. 
5. Request for Pro­posals & Sup­plier
Selection 
We provide support in drafting spec­i­fi­ca­tions, issuing requests for pro­posals, com­paring retrofit providers, and con­ducting tech­nical eval­u­a­tions of sub­mitted bids. 
6. Imple­men­tation & Project Management 
From detailed planning through to go-live, we support your retrofit project and ensure that costs, dead­lines, and quality targets are met—all while oper­a­tions con­tinue as usual! 

Are you con­sid­ering a new con­struction project?

Dis­cover our ser­vices in general planning, ware­house planning, and factory planning

Not every existing facility can be mod­ernized cost-effec­tively. If tech­no­logical lim­i­ta­tions, capacity require­ments, or future growth targets exceed the capa­bil­ities of a retrofit, a com­plete redesign may be the more sen­sible investment.

At the same time, the mod­ern­ization of logistics facil­ities goes beyond just the plant engi­neering. Often, adjust­ments, expan­sions, or the renewal of ware­house man­agement and material flow systems are also nec­essary to fully realize the potential of existing structures.

Dis­cover our ser­vices in general planning, logistics planning, factory planning, as well as the selection, imple­men­tation, and mod­ern­ization of logistics software solutions.

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Are you unsure whether retro­fitting or new con­struction
is the right choice?

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