Mechanical welding of ropeway transport sub-assemblies

For more than 60 years, SACMI has been producing metal parts for ropeway transport structures. The industrial mastery of the manufacturing processes (sheet metal making, manual and robot welding) allows SACMI to adapt to different request and to remain flexible in terms of deadlines and costs, while complying with demanding quality standards (SACMI is notably EN 1090 EXC4 and ISO 9001 certified).

Machining of specific components

SACMI is equipped with a machining centre to ensure optimal surface finish and geometry. The functionality and the level of safety of the parts processed on site are controlled from A to Z. Machining centres are able to handle small series of parts just as well as large custom components.

Installation and pre-assembly of mechanical sub-assemblies

SACMI’s assembly workshops produce mechanical sub-assemblies from mechanically-welded and machined structures.
Station modules, station structures, motor units, voltage units, sheaves and line elements for the Group's mono-cable and multi-cable systems are pre-assembled, adjusted, wired and tested in the workshop before being shipped to the site.
This work is carried out in collaboration with POMA teams and other subsidiaries in order to maximise the added value produced in the workshop and thus reduce exposure to the constraints of external sites.

The Group’s logistics platform

The SACMI logistics department manages the flow of parts for the Group. Its main missions are the unloading and inspection of goods, inventory management, preparation of components necessary for production, loading and shipping of components to subcontractors or to construction sites.
SACMI is the main logistics platform of the POMA Group.

The 5-part sheave is a major development for the industry. Sheaves are parts at the heart of the system and are used to drive the rope. They are manufactured entirely by SACMI (assembly, welding, machining, painting and mounting of the liner) and can measure up to 6 metres in diameter.
The 5-part sheave consists of a hub and 4 quarter sheaves, which are assembled on site. This innovation optimises the possibilities of packaging, transport and handling of the equipment until it is installed on site during the construction phase.

As part of its social commitment, SACMI regularly organises site visits to promote the “Made in France” industry and its unique know-how.
Last year, SACMI had the pleasure of welcoming:

• Students from engineering and management schools, vocational high schools,
• Professionals from the region, the sector, business associations including Talents Féminins de Savoie,
• Customers and delegations

Operations and maintenance

Given POMA Egypt's primary area of expertise, the subsidiary initially focused on its activity as an operator, under an exclusive contract with Cairo Airport. The APM under operation now has an availability rate of 99.9%, supported by structured preventive maintenance, a demanding quality system comprising procedures, tests and continuous improvement, led by an expert team.
POMA Egypt has become a benchmark throughout the Group, and has laid the foundation for a benchmark standard for the Operation and Maintenance of installations worldwide.

Training and skills transfer centre

Being able to count on staff who are perfectly proficient in ropeway transport systems is essential to achieving the required level of safety and availability. For this purpose, POMA has been training operating and maintenance teams, even the most inexperienced in the field, for many years.

As experts, POMA Egypt employees are qualified to help upgrade the skills of operating teams. In addition to a proven training method for a variety of audiences, POMA Egypt trainers recommend best operating and maintenance practices, share their feedback and help improve the overall level of customer knowledge. The POMA Egypt training team are key players in the POMA Group's trainer network, which operates around the world.

POMA's commercial roots in Egypt

Africa and the Middle East are experiencing strong demographic growth and are facing the mobility challenges of tomorrow's cities. POMA Egypt uses its experience to support transportation projects and promote the development of more sustainable transport solutions in the region.

Rope Monitoring technology

To optimise maintenance operations, POMA Egypt has installed a cable monitoring system developed by our partner HALEC, which helps to monitor the condition of cables throughout the life cycle of the equipment. With full knowledge of all the operating challenges of a cable (including downtime, costs, transport, etc.), the information collected is capitalised and used for the continuous improvement of the systems.

Vibration monitoring

POMA Egypt uses a vibration monitoring solution on the Cairo APM which is essential for monitoring the operation of the APM’s critical components. The solution, with its proven benefits for the system, has been deployed on many other sites of the POMA Group.

Dedicated computer network

The Galala tourist gondola lift was the first site to be equipped with a complete computer network between its two stations, allowing the collection of operating data and secure remote access to video surveillance and fault diagnosis as well as to the ticket office. A POMA innovation!

Construction of new POMA devices and project management

With its rich experience gained over the past 20 years in China, POMA Beijing offers new systems and provides technical support for the many transport systems designed by the Group.

After-sales service and technical support

POMA Beijing provides local customers with maintenance management and technical support for ropeways in operation.

Production of equipment for the local market

POMA Beijing has a license to manufacture custom equipment for transport systems meeting the standards imposed by the Chinese supervisory authorities, but goes further by applying the European regulatory framework.

Provider of packaged ropeway solutions, snow groomers and snowmaking systems

POMA Beijing is also in charge of the sale and after-sales service of snow groomers and snowmaking systems on behalf of PRINOTH and DEMACLENKO in China. These products developed by the group are high-performance snow equipment, which completes its integrated service offer. POMA Beijing thus offers packaged solutions to the country's ski areas.

POMA Beijing has won the contract to prepare the tracks for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics with Prinoth, which will supply 53 snow groomers for preparation of the tracks for all ski disciplines. POMA Beijing is managing the entire project with a turnkey service, from financing to the maintenance of ropeways and snow equipment. A unique offer on the market which has won over the Olympic authorities

Development of ropeways in Switzerland

After joining POMA in 1987, BACO, a ropeway manufacturer, builds on the Group's technological solutions and no longer manufactures ropeways. BACO now represents, markets and sets up new POMA ropeway transport installations.

Spare parts and maintenance

Given its proximity, BACO provides servicing, overhaul and maintenance for BACO, POMA and HTI Group devices throughout Switzerland. It also undertakes more extensive renovation projects, such as replacing the electrical part of a complete system by SEMER.

BACO was also a pioneer in the world of ropeway transport. In 1968, it developed the first system that enabled surface lifts with retraction devices and chair lifts to turn corners without double return: the Baco-Kurve. This system has been used under license by many ropeway manufacturers.

Leader du transport PMR en Suisse

En parallèle de son activité de transport par câble, avec 3900 installations en service, BACO est le leader du marché des ascenseurs et montes-escaliers pour personnes à mobilité réduite en Suisse.

BACO AG soutient le handisport

Il y a quelques années BACO AG a participé et soutenu la rénovation d'un téléski entièrement géré et exploité par des bénévoles au-dessus des mayens de Conthey en Valais. Régis Dessimoz, qui en était le président, paraplégique est aussi membre d'une équipe de curling en fauteuils roulants à Sion (Valais), « les Rollators ». En soutenant son équipe, BACO crée le lien entre ses activités de commercialisation de système de transport par câble POMA et celles d'équipements pour PMR.

Assembly and Installation

In the workshop or on construction sites, COMAG assembles and adjusts parts for the entire power drive unit of the future system: motor units and mechanical parts, bearings and pulleys, drums, adjustment of moving cables… as well as overseeing the installation of towers and roller batteries, unwinding and splicing of cables. Ropeway transport systems require unique know-how for which specific technologies are implemented by experienced COMAG teams.

Inspection, overhaul and Maintenance

COMAG services and provides preventive and curative maintenance for POMA ropeway system, both for major inspections and targeted operations, thus guaranteeing a high level of safety and optimal availability.

During major inspections, COMAG carries out regulatory controls and ensures the compliance of safety components: roller batteries, braking systems, welds, etc. Wear parts are replaced and any related technical maintenance is carried out based on the findings of an initial diagnosis.

Unwinding and Splicing

COMAG is recognised worldwide as an expert in the art of cable installation: unwinding, tensioning, splicing and adjusting, COMAG technicians are proficient in all these skills.

Depending on the complexity of the project, the characteristics of the cable and the specific features of the site, COMAG deploys the best technique and the most suitable tools to carry out cable unwinding and splicing operations.

All operations are carried out in strict compliance with environmental requirements. Illustrations include the decision to pre-assemble sub-equipment prior to the start of work, in order to limit transportation and operations on site.
A commitment shared across the POMA group.