Urban ropeway transportation network operation

ETAC's mission is to ensure the operation and maintenance of the entire network of urban ropeway transportation systems in Algeria. Due to the size of its network and the number of urban gondola lifts and ropeways, ETAC is the world's leading urban ropeway transportation operator, acknowledged as a key player in the development of services for the mobility of locals.

Network maintenance

With the main objective being “the safety of employees and users”, ETAC is responsible for preventive and curative maintenance of Algerian gondola lift and ropeway equipment. Supervision, checks, technical support, digital operation reports and logs, etc., all these tools are mastered in-house and allow incredibly smooth operation and maintenance of the ropeway equipment. ETAC's teams are experts in all ropeway technologies, from the oldest systems that opened in 1956 to the most recent.

The POMA group's operational training core

Since its creation, ETAC has placed the development of human capital at the centre of its priorities, with the transfer of skills as a fundamental lever. ETAC has already trained over 600 people at its training centre in the operation and maintenance of ropeway transportation systems. This is the equivalent of over 12,000 hours of training, using the most innovative specialised interactive learning material on the market: UPILOT®.

With such highly prized skills, ETAC's expertise in operation and maintenance is exported beyond the Algerian borders.

Feasibility studies and creating new installations

Ropeway transportation is particularly well suited to the topography of Algerian cities. To meet the demand, ETAC is responsible for the feasibility studies and the creation of new installations across the country. A team dedicated to major projects and made up of civil engineers and architects, etc. has been set up to complete these projects, from the statement of requirements stage to final acceptance of the installation.

The first 3D simulator cabin

POMA designed a gondola lift 3D simulator that has been installed in the ETAC training centre. Trainees acquire skills more quickly and serenely. Several scenarios are available to trainees who can learn how to control the equipment, test operations under normal operating conditions, learn how to diagnose a failure and resolve it, and even manage operations in degraded situations (complicated weather, external incidents, etc.). This practical application of theoretical knowledge allows trainees to make mistakes without endangering people or property.

A training centre like no other

ETAC owns a training centre to develop the skills of its personnel. By promoting digital training tools and multimedia material such as LMS (Learning Management System), a learning platform for completing a training course and publishing content online, and the process trainer, which uses guided and automatic videos for familiarisation with procedures through active and dynamic learning

The creation of ETAC was an important step in the development of the POMA group. A leader in the design and construction of ropeway transportation systems, POMA expands its field of expertise and develops new services from new professions dedicated to the operation and maintenance of ropeways in urban areas.

Design

SIGMA’s Design Office uses a 3-D modelling tool to design both the standard range but also for special projects such as the London Eye capsules or the i360 platform.
SIGMA meets its commitments and its cabins blend perfectly into the project area, thanks to a very close match between the computer-generated images and the final product manufactured. Designers can see the carriers taking shape right before their eyes and are able to make the necessary improvements at all stages of production.
All over the world, SIGMA cabins are recognisable for their meticulous aesthetic design and their high level of safety. Passenger comfort, the reduction of noise and movement, the shape of the panoramic glass windows and the discretion of the safety components are some of the signature features of SIGMA carriers.

Production workshop

SIGMA manufactures many of the components of its cabins in its workshops, and thus controls the quality from manufacture to final assembly. This industrial choice guarantees the manufacturing quality and reliability of POMA products. Sturdiness, design and innovation…

These major assets are the fruit of the valuable expertise of its technicians, extensive experience, particularly suitable production equipment and rigorous and regular control operations.

Tailor-made cabins

SIGMA is able to design tailor-made and non-standard carriers whether for gondola or ropeway cabins, funicular railways, APMs or Ferris wheel capsules.

A cabin that blends into the landscape, a funicular with impressive panoramic glass windows and large-capacity panoramic capsules are all cabins designed and produced with a focus on modernity and elegance.

Body shop

With several spray booths at its disposal, SIGMA paints small-capacity cabins as well as very large funicular trains.

The continuous improvement of its high-precision processes and technologies enables SIGMA to guarantee superior product quality.

Carrier customisation

During assembly in the workshop, the carriers are customised according to the options chosen by the customer.

From the installation of heated seats to equipment for people with reduced mobility, to MTB carriers, including the creation of glass floors for a breath-taking panoramic effect in the cabins, air conditioning, on-board multimedia or the use of solar panels to make the cabins autonomous in terms of energy: the customisation of carriers matches the imagination of our customers and the ingenuity of our experts!

Diamond EVO cabins

Sigma has developed two new configurations; DIAMOND EVO cabins.
The Diamond cabin has been upgraded with improvements for both operators and end users: lighter cabs, simplified assembly, a standard height of 200 cm, adaptation to urban use, interior space reconfigured to offer options for both standing and sitting, sliding doors for easier boarding and space saving.
The EVO cabin is thus designed to adapt to multiple needs and operating environments while meeting the SIGMA quality standard.

Cabins with autonomous energy

Photovoltaic technology, integrated discreetly into the cabin, is now the main source of energy for cabins, and avoids having to charge the batteries in stations during the night. Smaller in size, the new generation photovoltaic panels are lighter while generating the same power, and easy to install. They offer a contemporary and innovative response to reduce the already low energy consumption of POMA ropeway transport solutions.

A partnership of elegance

Designed by Pinifarina, the Symphony cabins feature curves and angular or tapered shapes inspired by the automotive industry.

Attention to interior and exterior details gives the product its style and strengthens the corporate image.

Comfort, a challenge for SIGMA innovations

SIGMA carriers, used in a broad range of sectors such as mountains, urban mobility, tourism and leisure, are designed for everyday life, holidays or free time.

From the standard to the premium product, comfort represents a strong focus in the development of carriers to offer ever more modularity and well-being to passengers; this involves ergonomics, the choice and quality of materials, a series of options and a meticulous finish.

Sustainable investments

With the creation of a new storage space of more than 700 sq. m, we have been able to eliminate the cost of external storage and to limit our carbon footprint in transport to refocus our activities on our Veyrins site

Technical and commercial assistance 24 hours a day

POMA Vietnam is the preferred point of contact for East Asian customers whenever they encounter a technical problem or any other need. With the creation of POMA Vietnam, customers obtain an immediate response to the most urgent technical problems or if repairs are required due to unexpected external events.

Maintenance level monitoring

POMA Vietnam guarantees the level of service and maintenance of its customers' ropeways. Frequent inspections and operations on each system ensure that customers maintain a high level of safety and availability. The solutions offered are always optimised from a performance as well as budgetary point of view.

Development of new projects

POMA Vietnam supports the design and construction of new ropeway and gondola projects. Sharing the same language and the same culture as well as having a permanent local presence allows us to understand the regional market and anticipate the needs of urban or tourist mobility.

Annual maintenance plan for each system

By adapting the regulatory preventive maintenance plan to the needs of each customer, POMA Vietnam draws up a specific annual maintenance plan for each ropeway system. This plan ensures high-level maintenance while minimising downtime and costs to the customer.

Engineering

For more than 40 years, SEMER has been creating smart solutions to meet the safety and comfort requirements of operators and users of ropeway transport systems. SEMER engineering relies on the expertise in automation, electrical engineering and industrial IT of its passionate technicians and engineers.

Implementation

SEMER site managers and cable fitters, experienced in travelling to the five continents, install, wire and test onsite the equipment manufactured by SEMER. Their ability to work closely with local professionals, both in France and abroad, contributes to the smooth running of worksites, the quality of the installation and the satisfaction of the end customer.

Operation and Maintenance

SEMER engineers design software to aid in the diagnosis, troubleshooting and maintenance of POMA systems, while technicians provide training and assistance.

Innovation, SEMER’s watchword, is powered by cutting-edge digital technologies.

SmartBOARD, control and driving tool

SEMER was inspired by the varied needs of operators to develop the SmartBOARD, an intelligent, ergonomic and aesthetic control and driving tool for ropeway systems; the centralised functionalities and the precise information delivered allow greater responsiveness in decision-making, for redesigned operating and maintenance comfort; the essential objective remains, of course, the safety of users.

DirectDrive®, the virtuous motor

The DirectDrive motor owes its success to its simplicity and modularity. The drives are assembled and adjusted entirely by SEMER engineers.

DirectDrive technology offers multiple advantages: high availability, operating comfort and reduced maintenance, reduced environmental footprint and greater efficiency.

EcoDRIVE® function

Integrated into the ropeway driver’s station, EcoDRIVE mode automatically regulates the speed of the system according to the number of people who are about to use it. The setting is determined so as to ensure the comfort of passengers on-line, and an acceptable waiting time. For the operator, it generates significant energy savings.

ProTEC maintenance radio remote control

Approved by STRMTG and recognised by CARSAT, ProTEC is the ideal tool developed by SEMER to protect workers during maintenance operations in the vicinity of moving parts. ProTEC is the only radio remote control with positive safety (instantaneous shutdown of the installation if the trigger is released, ensuring worker protection in the event of a problem).

Engineering, manufacturing and installation

The diversity of our range and the versatility of our technology allow us to offer solutions tailored to each customer need. LPOA engineers work closely with our customers to design and customise a one-off product. With the ability to provide a local solution in terms of design, manufacturing and installation, LPOA offers the most optimal solution in terms of performance and cost. Our project engineers and field teams give their best, and thanks to constant communication with customers and partners, the results are there.

Service

Thanks to its proximity, LPOA also carries out servicing operations for installations. LEITNER-POMA has a large stock of spare parts and provides a 24-hour online service. Malfunctions can be detected through remote monitoring, diagnosed, and then corrected with the help of our technical experts.

Operations & Maintenance

LPOA oversees the operation and maintenance of urban ropeway transport system to guarantee passenger comfort and customer peace of mind. LPOA offers an “à la carte” service to ensure the daily functioning of mountain transport systems, as well as in urban areas, for the leisure industry, or the transport of materials.

After sales activities

The POMA Korea subsidiary plays a decisive role in the customer service for POMA ropeway transport systems in South Korea. Through regular interactions with customers, it provides concrete and specific solutions to resolve their operation and maintenance issues throughout the life of the systems, and even offers targeted assistance to improve their performance.

POMA Korea also supports its customers at each stage, including  maintenance, inspection, revision and renovation of the systems. Resolve, know-how, commitment and proximity make all the difference.