THE CONCEPT
AND THE BENEFITS
Global Workshop Alliance
One face to the customer
Cost-effectiveness
• Optimisation of storage/logistics costs
• Reduction in project management/coordination • Resource allocation of the trades
Planning/design
• Products selected to be compatible across all trades • Central planning expertise/point of contact
• Long-term planning/supply reliability
Investment security
• Made in Germany • Manufacturer expertise • Global service network
• Powerful financial capacity for large projects
A complete, full-service workshop
From planning, construction and set-up to service: the Global Workshop Alliance is a central service-provider for
planning
,construction
andservice
for all vehicle workshop trades. The alliance focuses on achieving maximumcost-effectiveness
and highinvestment security
. A skilled partner you can count on. Letting us take care of the complete range of services means less coordination and project management on yourpart as we implement your objectives (which we define with you in advance).
Cost-effectiveness
Planning/
The Global Workshop Alliance (GWA)
is an association of multiple workshop fitting companies that havejoined forces.It aims to support construction clients
worldwide
with the planning, realisation and set-up of workshop buildings and service for workshop equipment. Focus is given to thecost-effectiveness, central planning/
design
and theinvestment security
of the entire project.THE PLAN
THE APPROACH
Clients stand to gain a great deal by working with the Global Workshop Alliance.For the planning, construction and set-up of the workshop and equipment service work, the client can rely on a single
central
service-provider
. This reduces the costs associated with project management and coordination. The GWA applies its all-inclusiveapproach from the outset. The scope of the planning phase encompasses the client’s ideas, the specific market situation and the specifications provided by architects and vehicle manufacturers. It also includes various aspects
of construction that can protect the environment and minimise resource waste and incorporates the GWA partners’
many years of experience. This results in workshop workflows that remain cost-effective and efficient in the long term.
The workshops are set up with high-quality products produced in Germany by the GWA partners. All these products are
perfectly compatible
. The manufacturer’s product recommendations and the individual requirements of the client are also taken into account as a matter of course. In addition, the GWA provides comprehensive support for all workshop equipment. The global and close-knitservice network
of GWA partners guarantees highly reliable availability of replacement parts and rapid responses when service is needed.The Global Workshop Alliance provides its services
worldwide
. It currently includes the companies MAHA, Butzbach, s.tec Germany, FLACO, SEHON and bott. The services provided by the GWA partners cover theproperty trades
of equipment for lifting, testing and suction, air and oil supply/management, painting equipment and workplace storage. Further requirements and trades can be taken into account for particular customers and projects.THE SERVICE-PROVIDERS
IMMOVABLES
CORE TRADES
ALLIANCE PARTNER
MOVABLES
CUSTOMISED
INTEGRATION PRODUCTS
WORKSHOP
COMPLETE
WORKSHOP
Diagnostics Tyre service Tools (Wheel) washingfacilities Plant con-Warehouse f tting Workshop f tting Wheel alignment Air-condition-Additional bodywork repair Welding technology struction ing unitsbott
WORKPLACE STORAGE
A tidy workplace with tools that are well-organised and easy to find is vital if work is to be cost-effective. Cubio, the workplace storage equipment produced by bott, meets these requirements with ease.
The bott range of services covers the analysis, planning, production and installation of workplace
storage equipment. Customer service after the workshop has been fully fitted is also included. With its
workplace storage, bott aims to assist its customers in achieving maximum added value. When new service environments are designed, economic considerations are just as important as health and well-being in the workplace.
There are multiple factors that play a role when it comes to providing service of first-class quality. Expertise
is what customers require from bott. Cubio workplace storage creates the perfect environment for working
professionally. With cubio, the workplace is naturally tidy, clean and efficient.
These are factors that play a major role in business success and increase customers’ confidence in the
Butzbach
DOOR SYSTEMS AND FACADE CONSTRUCTION
Butzbach provides an extraordinary door system for car dealerships. Light-permeable fibreglass creates well-lit spaces and
reduces the need for additional lighting. The compact size, low-wear technology and highly effective thermal insulation ensure high cost-effectiveness and sustainability across the entire service life.
Exploring new avenues in technology and material has been the foundation of the Butzbach company group’s success since its inception in 1953. Thanks to our many years of experience in developing, designing, producing and installing industrial doors, hangar doors and facade systems, we have become one of today’s market leaders.
Made in Germany – for decades, the Butzbach name has been synonymous with quality, customised solutions and ‘Made in Germany’ reliability. Staying true to Germany as a production location and to the values this represents has always formed the centre point of our company philosophy, alongside the strictest quality standards. At our three production sites, Illertissen, Kellmünz and Unterroth, we currently employ roughly 500 workers, whose skills and experience guarantee the quality of our products.
FLACO
FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
FLACO
is a skilled supplier of service devices relating to oil change and fluid management. Its product range includescustomised engine-filling systems, transmissions and axles, in addition to stationary and mobile AdBlue® filling systems.
FLACO-Geräte GmbH has its origins back in 1933, when the company Fritz Landwehr & Co. Maschinenfabrik was founded. To this day, FLACO remains an owner-run, independent business.
FLACO offers leading technology for fluid systems in the vehicle workshop. FLACO has provided
top-quality planning, bidding, delivery and commissioning for decades. Whether devices are mass-produced
or custom-made, we make sure to meet our customers’ specific needs. Our development department is
constantly improving and expanding our product range. FLACO manufactures its core products in modern production plants. Accordingly, FLACO produces hose drums, oil pumps and measuring devices (some
MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang
TESTING AND LIFTING TECHNOLOGY
MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG was founded by Winfried Rauch in 1969. Mr Rauch had an extraordinary intuition for what customers needed and how these needs were changing at any
given time. This enabled him to break new ground in numerous aspects of workshop fitting. We have
stayed true to this mindset over the years as our business has grown. As a company that pioneers and inspires, we enjoy exploring new avenues. Our knowledge and creativity allow us to lead the market. To this day, the MAHA team implements innovative ideas for an extensive range of customer requirements,
with a commitment to providing quality, flexibility, reliability and value for money.
In total, MAHA employs over 1,200 staff worldwide. Its employees strongly identify with the company’s values and are able to develop in an international environment. The company is represented in over 150
countries, via agencies and its own branch offices.
MAHA’s product range covers the entire spectrum of lifting, testing and safety technology. The assortment is rounded off with
software solutions and strategies for direct check-in. With its individual test units that can be incorporated into universal test lanes, MAHA has become an expert technology partner for vehicle manufacturers and test organisations.
SEHON
PAINTING PLANT TECHNOLOGY
SEHON plans and produces high-tech painting plants and dryers of all sizes and for all kinds of applications. The product range includes painting plants for all vehicle types, universal preparation areas, spot-repair systems and multi-purpose work stations.
For over 35 years, SEHON has developed and produced innovative customised painting plants, painting equipment, painting cabins and dryers, in all sizes and for all applications.
SEHON supplies not only the desired painting plant technology, but also a complete package comprising
qualified company consultation, optimised planning services, energy- and process-optimised high-tech painting plants and dryers, flawless installation and reliable after-sales service.
The product range includes painting plants for motor vehicles (cars, trucks, transporters, and buses/
coaches), painting plants for railway vehicles, industrial painting plants (for powder coating and wet paint),
painting plants with robotics, universal preparation areas, spot repair systems and multi-purpose work
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Part of the company’s philosophy is to live up to the good reputation that ‘Made in Germany’ products
have all over the world. s.tec Germany stands for innovation, quality, professionalism and efficiency.
As s.tec Germany can count all leading automobile manufacturers and multiple industrial companies as
satisfied customers in Germany and abroad, potential users can be sure of receiving a cost-effective
plant that will retain its value.
This is further guaranteed by the superbly trained and motivated office workers and sales reps and staff
working in production and installation.
s.tec Germany also focuses on developing forward-thinking and cost-effective technologies. This development work generates comprehensive solutions and system work stations. The MultiSpeedMaster enables profession entry into the smart-repair market, with inexpensive repair of minor damage performed directly on the vehicle. Our system work stations exhibit innovative air supply and air suction and meet the high demands set by new vehicle technologies.
s.tec Germany
SUCTION & SYSTEM WORK STATIONS
s.tec (the name stands for ‘suction technology’) provides an extensive range of suction technology products.This range encompasses individual components, complete solutions and entire business strategies, from planning to installation. Priority is given to health and safety at work, a high level of user-friendliness and energy efficiency.
The services provided by the GWA partners cover the core trades of equipment for lifting, testing and suction, air and oil supply/management, door systems and facade technology, painting equipment and workplace storage. Further requirements and trades can be taken into account for particular customers and projects. The GWA is an open alliance and is always interested in expanding its portfolio.
CONTACT
Ramona Haas, GWA coordination
+49 8374 585 183
THE PARTNERS
Bott GmbH & Co. KGBahnstraße 17 · 74405 Gaildorf · Germany www.bott.de
Butzbach GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Strasse 4 · 89257 Illertissen · Germany www.butzbach.com
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s.tec Germany GmbH
Im Löhken 3 - 58099 Hagen - Germany FLACO-Geräte GmbH
Isselhorster Str. 377-379 · 33334 Gütersloh · Germany
SEHON GmbH
Herdweg 3 · 75391 Gechingen · Germany www.sehon-lackieranlagen.de
MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG Hoyen 20 · 87490 Haldenwang · Germany www.maha.de
For a smooth day-to-day workflow, expert, flexible
service
is just as important ashigh quality
products. We consider service to cover both preventative maintenance and repairs following technicalfailure. It is vital that we respond quickly and flexibly when problems occur and that service work is
provided with no complications. This is the only way to keep downtime-related costs within reasonable limits and to prove to end customers that ‘their’ workshop is reliable and always on hand to help.
GLOBAL PLAYER
THE SCOPE
Performance data: Alliance partners: 6 Sales network staff: 3020 Representation abroad (no. of countries): 150 Years of experience: 328