Design, customisation and automation: Arblu strengthens its model of excellence in the bathroom sector with Fom solutions.
Arblu: industrial design and customisation for the bathroom industry
Arblu was founded in 1997 from the entrepreneurial vision of Pier Giorgio Presotto, with the aim of bringing the level of customisation typical of the furniture industry into an industrial product such as the shower enclosure.
Over the years, the company has grown rapidly, establishing itself in both the Italian and international markets thanks to its quality, service and innovative approach, while continuously expanding its product portfolio.
As Cristina Pramparo, Head of Marketing, explains: “Arblu was founded in 1997 as a manufacturer of shower enclosures, inspired by the entrepreneurial vision of its founder.”
Today, Arblu offers a complete range of fully customisable bathroom solutions, all designed and manufactured in Italy, with a strong focus on design and innovation.
The challenge
As demand for customised and made-to-order products increased, it became essential to efficiently manage highly variable Make-to-Order production while maintaining high quality standards and competitive lead times.
The challenge was to transform a manufacturing model traditionally based on serial production into a system capable of producing one-off, highly customised products in an automated and controlled way.
The solution
To support this evolution, Arblu chose Fom Industrie solutions, integrating the LMT 65 line for machining the aluminium profiles used in its shower enclosures.
As Michele Mascarin, Operations Manager, explains: “Arblu selected the Fom LMT 65 line because it enables us to carry out all the machining operations required for our products within a single solution.”
The system was designed to support a highly flexible and automated manufacturing model focused on batch size one, which is typical of Make-to-Order production.
Fom solutions have enabled Arblu to:
- automate the production of highly customised products
- improve the management of product variants
- ensure consistent quality and delivery times
- reduce the complexity of the manufacturing process
- optimise inventory management and minimise the risk of obsolescence
Integration with the company’s information systems has also made the entire production workflow smoother and more connected.
Customer feedback
For Arblu, Fom is a technology partner capable of supporting a manufacturing model strongly focused on innovation and customisation.
As Cristina Pramparo states: “Fom proved to be the best choice for us thanks to the flexibility and versatility of its machining solutions, as well as the seamless integration with our information systems.”
Michele Mascarin adds: “Fom’s proposal is fully aligned with our vision of innovation and the continuous evolution of industrial processes.”
A partnership that enables Arblu to combine design, made-to-order manufacturing and industrial automation, further strengthening its position as a benchmark of excellence in the bathroom sector.
