The Algerian
Divindus Group continues to place its confidence in
SACMI-developed sanitaryware 4.0 solutions. Following the ambitious investment plan completed at the Tenes plant, SACMI will now supply a comprehensive range of systems for the
El-Milia plant, one of the Group's three production facilities, located in the Algerian city of
Milia Jijel.
The first step of that investment - which is already up and running - consists of
SACMI AVM casting lines for
Vitreous China items. More specifically, the lines produce two new
one-piece WC models (using
two-part moulds) belonging to the
Kotama and Cirta series. Served by
automatic de-moulding robots, the two lines also feature two
ALS systems for the manual de-moulding of
washbasins,
pedestals and
squat pans. Once again, SACMI has supplied
complete modelling systems, totalling 7 models of various types, all made with customer-provided raw materials and de-moulding supports.
SACMI pressure casting also plays a key role in a parallel order for the manufacture of
Fine Fire Clay articles. To be specific, El-Milia Divindus has purchased twin
SACMI ADS units complete with
robotized de-moulding,
CTD piece storage and
automatic on-car loading robots. The supplied models include
kitchen sinks with lengths ranging from 900 to 1200 mm and four different
shower trays. SACMI is also supplying the structures needed for the on-site installation and assembly of the storage unit.
This latest order, then, will allow El-Milia to increase productivity across the product range by some
600,000 pieces/year. The already-completed investment is - like the one for the Tenes plant - part of a
wider modernisation plan that will, over the coming months, see SACMI supply complete body/glaze preparation lines and latest-generation robotized glazing solutions.