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SACMI

Global specialist in the manufacture of mechanically-welded parts for ropeway transport
Sacmi soudure

A subsidiary of the POMA Group since 1960, SACMI specialises in mechanical welding, machining, installation and assembly of mechanical sub-assemblies for ropeway transport systems. A know-how developed in the heart of the Alps and an industrial structure commensurate with the most ambitious projects.

POMA therefore relies on the expertise of its subsidiary to deal with very specific requests such as the development of tri-cable ropeways for China, observation wheel capsules or even onshore wind turbines for the activity of POMA Leitwind! Thanks to its strategic position, SACMI is also the Group’s main logistics hub from which all equipment travels around the world to become iconic “Made in France” projects.

SACMI,

the mechanical welding expert of the Poma Group

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.

SACMI key figures

collaborateurs

150

employees

usine

100 000 sq. m

of extended site

distance

82 km

of manual welds

ciseaux

6 225 sq. m

of cut sheets

production

60

contracts per year

The Gilly-sur-Isère production facility operated by SACMI has been designed to optimise the POMA Group’s overall production chain, in particular by internalising highly technical processes and high added-value operations that were previously subcontracted. The site is equipped with welding robots, multi-axis machining centres, complex, specific large-scale sheet metal work, etc., providing the Group with unique know-how.
With the speeding-up of flows, the POMA Group is increasingly better placed to offer a comprehensive product range on a market where time-to-market is a key value.
By refocusing a large number of production activities for its components and mechanical assemblies, POMA demonstrates its commitment to eco-responsibility; by significantly decreasing the volume of transport between operators, the Group is reducing its CO2 emissions.

CEO of SACMI

Philippe LAVILLE
Sacmi

« I have worked closely with SACMI for about twelve years. I was able to closely follow the technological optimisations undertaken, and more particularly on the new Gilly-sur-Isère site. SACMI has developed unique skills in sheet-metal working for large mechanically-welded parts, in the machining of large parts as well as in the mechanical assembly of all systems. The structure’s high level of agility allows us to develop quality solutions to the challenges of producing our ropeway systems in a competitive world. »

POMA Supply Chain Manager

Jean-Christophe CHOUVELLON
Soudure Poulie SACMI
The 5-part sheave,

a flagship innovation

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.

A commitment to

Made in France

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

iconic projects

Téléo

More than 8,000 passengers will board the cabins of the Téléo tricable ropeway every day. Part of the Toulouse Agglomeration’s transport network, it crosses a river and travels over a hill to link three major hubs of activity in the south of Toulouse: the University Cancer Institute, Rangueil Hospital and Paul Sabatier University.

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APM Aeroport Miami POMA

Miami Airport

Miami International Airport inaugurated its two APMs in 2016 and 2017. The two APM trains travel 375 m and carry up to 12,000 passengers per hour between the main terminal and terminal E.

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Ain Dubai Grande Roue POMA

Ain Dubai

For the world’s largest observation wheel, commissioned for the Dubai World Expo, POMA built 48 outsized capsules, the largest and heaviest ever produced. The teams came up with evermore ingenious product development solutions and met a very high level of customer demand.

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CONTACT

396, route des Chênes – 73200 GILLY-SUR-ISERE – FRANCE

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COMAG

COMAG

COMAG is POMA Group’s expert in the installation, inspection and maintenance of ropeway transport systems.

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Travailler chez POMA Sigma

SIGMA

For more than 50 years, this long-standing subsidiary of POMA has specialised in the design, manufacture and final assembly of cabins for passenger transport. SIGMA’s know-how extends beyond a standard product catalogue. The company also designs and manufactures tailor-made cabins for the POMA Group’s special projects such as funiculars, APMs and observation wheel capsules.

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POMA Egypt

Customer service and Commercial Representation
POMA Egypt Exploitation

POMA Egypt, POMA’s customer service team in Egypt

POMA’s history in Egypt began in 2000 with the construction of the APM connecting the two terminals at Cairo Airport. The installation was the first to be operated by a local POMA team, with an availability rate of 99.75% right from the first few weeks of operation. Building on this success, and in order to structure POMA’s presence in the country, POMA Egypt was created in 2012.

Across the country, POMA Egypt manages POMA ropeway transport systems – both land and aerial – as well as their related services, relying internally on a range of varied skills including management and execution of maintenance operations, training, and commercial representation.

Backed by this hub of skills based in North Africa, POMA EGYPT supports the development of POMA in the region. Thanks to its technical experience in complex environments and its knowledge of the region, ropeway transport is developing in Africa as well as in the Middle East.

Activities

POMA Egypt

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.

POMA Egypt key figures

date

2012

Creation

collaborateurs

34

employees

record medaille

1 million

distance travelled by the Cairo APM

Cabine

99%

APM availability rate

POMA Egypt’s vision: safety first! It is the systematic application of this precept that guarantees our customers a professional service, entirely devoted to passengers. And the results are a good indicator of our commitment!

 

Operations and maintenance manager, POMA Egypt

Claude DRIEUX
POMA Egypt
Innovations

at the service of operation and maintenance

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!

Iconic projects

APM Caire POMA

Cairo Airport

The expanding Cairo International Airport, one of the largest in the Middle East, wanted a high-performance link to connect its three airport terminals and to provide access to the car parks and shopping centre. The specifications for the construction of the MiniMetro® were speed, silence, comfort, availability and also environmental considerations.

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Galala city

The tourist gondola lift of the new town of Galala City links the urban area to the luxurious seaside resort, travelling the longest stretch in the Middle East. Its glass-floored cabins offer an exceptional journey with a unique view of the superb desert landscapes that border the Red Sea.

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CONTACT

40 Sobhi Fahmy St.- Ard El Golf Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

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POMA Korea

POMA Korea

The POMA Korea subsidiary plays a decisive role in the customer service for POMA ropeway transport systems in South Korea.

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ETAC exploitation

ETAC

ETAC is responsible for the entire Algerian territory, feasibility studies, the production of new ropeway transportation equipment, and the operation and maintenance of existing installations.

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POMA Beijing Ropeway Co., Ltd

China’s most demanding manufacturers of ropeway devices
POMA Beijing

POMA Beijing, a market leader

In 1987, POMA embarked on a project in China to construct a gondola lift for the Great Wall. China is a country engaged in developing remarkable projects for tourist sites and ski resorts. As a pioneer, the POMA Group decided in 2007 to create POMA Beijing and set up long-term operations in China to meet customer expectations.

POMA Beijing encompasses all sales, administration, assembly and after-sales service activities for POMA systems.

Activities

POMA BEIJING

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 key figures

date

2007

Creation

collaborateurs

More than 100

employees

certification

ISO 9001

certified

date

1994

First POMA representative office in China

Cabine

14 millions

passengers have already travelled on the Huashan gondola lift

nombre de lignes

Over 80

detachable devices in 19 provinces

record medaille

1st triangle gondola lift

in the world, flying over Chimelong Safari Park

POMA Beijing has consolidated its leadership position in the national ropeways market with state-of-the-art technology, innovative design and sustainable solutions. We are committed to offering global, eco-friendly and packaged solutions to continuously help our customers achieve excellence.

POMA Beijing Director

Jie Zhu
temoignage POMA Beijing
POMA Beijing official supplier

of the 2022 Winter Olympics

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

Iconic Projects

Huashan

POMA designed Shaanxi Taihua Tourism Ropeway Road, a gondola lift that transports tourists and pilgrims to the top of Mount Huashan, 2,120 metres away in the heart of China’s central Shaanxi province.

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téléphérique 3S POMA Zhuhai Chine

Zhuhai

In China, POMA has built the world’s first three interconnected tri-cable ropeways system (3S) for the Chimelong Group, the world’s 6th largest entertainment group.

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Telemix POMA Cuiyunshan Chine

Cuiyunshan

A superb 6/8 Telemix®, combining 6-seater chairs with protective hoods and 8-person Diamond cabins, was deployed in Cuiyunshan, a new station near Chongli, four hours by road from Beijing.

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CONTACT

Mangniuhe Rd. No. 57, Yanqi Economic Development Zone, Huairou District, Beijing City, P.R. China

POMA Beijing

on WeChat

If you use this application, you can contact POMA Beijing directly on the Wechat social network. (POMA波马索道)

Also find its DEMACLENKO snowmaking systems Wechat (迪马克造雪) and its PRINOTH snow groomers Wechat (意大利PRINOTH普瑞诺特压雪机)

POMA Beijing

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POMA Colombia

POMA Colombia

POMA Colombia is consolidating its local presence in close proximity to its Colombian and Latin American customers and is crossing a milestone: as an equipment supplier, it now offers comprehensive solutions.

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POMA Korea

POMA Korea

The POMA Korea subsidiary plays a decisive role in the customer service for POMA ropeway transport systems in South Korea.

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POMA Vietnam

POMA Vietnam

Thus, POMA Vietnam supports the service operations of all POMA systems in the East Asia region and leads the development of new tourism projects in Vietnam, Myanmar and Taiwan.

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BACO AG

Ropeway transport in Switzerland
BACO

From the first surface lifts to POMA ropeways

 

In 1957, BACO AG was already producing surface lifts and chairlifts in the heart of the Swiss Alps, using in particular the patented BACO turn tower. 20 years later, when the first POMA 6-seater gondola lift was installed in Switzerland, the two companies came together and BACO AG became a POMA subsidiary.

Today, BACO AG markets and manufactures new POMA installations for ski resorts and tourist sites in Switzerland.

An expert team ensures the maintenance of the installations of BACO, POMA and the HTI Group, that is, nearly 280 ropeway transport systems throughout Switzerland, serving ropeway operators in order to guarantee safety and availability throughout the life cycle of the devices.

Activities

BACO

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 key figures>

date

1957

Creation

collaborateurs

30

employees

monde

1981

POMA Group

record medaille

1977

First gondola lift with POMA

Cabine

280

installations in Switzerland

The Baco-Kurve, the curved line

BACO innovation

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.

Iconic projects

Diablerets Express

In French-speaking Switzerland, customer and operator comfort was the primary focus of the Diablerets station restructuring project. The eponymous gondola lift therefore replaces a chairlift to enhance skier comfort, and is equipped with a SmartBoard control console to ensure optimum operator comfort.

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CONTACT

GEMMISTRASS 45, CH-3970 SALGESCH, SWITZERLAND

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POMA Colombia

POMA Colombia

POMA Colombia is consolidating its local presence in close proximity to its Colombian and Latin American customers and is crossing a milestone: as an equipment supplier, it now offers comprehensive solutions.

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LPOA

Leitner-Poma of America

LPOA leverages its experience and know-how to build ropeway transport installations in the United States and Canada, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

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POMA Vietnam

POMA Vietnam

Thus, POMA Vietnam supports the service operations of all POMA systems in the East Asia region and leads the development of new tourism projects in Vietnam, Myanmar and Taiwan.

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ETAC exploitation

ETAC

ETAC is responsible for the entire Algerian territory, feasibility studies, the production of new ropeway transportation equipment, and the operation and maintenance of existing installations.

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COMAG

The expert in assembly and maintenance of ropeway transport systems
COMAG

COMAG is POMA Group’s expert in the installation, inspection and maintenance of ropeway transport systems.

Its wide range of expertise and services, proven in demanding environments, gives it unique know-how and complete proficiency in the operations deployed on all POMA sites, all over the world. This know-how, acquired by COMAG in the Alps, is now channelled into large-scale infrastructure projects, or the maintenance of tourist infrastructure and amusement parks

Activities

From installation to the overhaul of systems

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.

 

COMAG key figures

date

1977

Creation

certification

ISO 9001 & 45001

certified

collaborateurs

150

employees

monde

1981

POMA Group

temps

200 000 H

of operations per year

At a time when safety issues challenge project managers, operators, communities and users, we are enriching the value of the POMA Group’s offer, capitalizing on our decades of experience and backed by a solid logic of continuous improvement.

In addition to unique know-how in the maintenance of strategic parts of the cable transport system, we have now achieved the highest level of overall site control:

  • • We analyze and take into account environmental issues, material and human risks in natural and urban environments
  • • Our ranges and intervention procedures are pre-defined and constantly improved
  • • We systematically draft and apply prevention plans regardless of the operation

Beyond the strictest respect for French and European standards, we deploy our processes throughout the world, with teams of business experts, also knowing how to interface with local partners to maintain a maximum level of quality. Our vision: to continue to be the world reference for construction sites in hostile or demanding environments!

COMAG President

Roland BERTHOLET
COMAG déroulage de câble
Preservation of the environment

COMAG’s commitment

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.

ICONIC PROJECTS

Vanoise Express

The emblematic ropeway of the Vanoise Massif mountain range gave rise to the vast Paradiski skiing area in 2003. It held the record as the biggest cabin in the world until 2016.

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Grande roue de Londres POMA

London Eye

Right in the heart of London, on the banks of the River Thames, 32 rotating capsules climb to 135 m, taking visitors above the rooftops of London for an exceptional view of the entire capital.

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Téléphérique urbain New York POMA

Airtram New York

With the installation of this ultra-modern aerial tramway, POMA has provided New Yorkers with the most advanced technology in urban ropeway transportation. It is 960 m long and connects Roosevelt Island to Manhattan in just three minutes, passing over the East River in great comfort with unique views of New York through the huge windows on both cabins.

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Cime Caron

On the “Cime Caron” ropeway in Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe, POMA was commissioned to replace the 4 carrying ropes and modify their hydraulic tensioning system. The deadline for this major operation was particularly tight.

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Contact

396 Route des chênes, 73200 GILLY SUR ISERE, FRANCE

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