Powder coating 4.0
The cutting-edge powder-coating system has been in operation near the Amstetten headquarters since 2021. What can such a system achieve? Every single step of production can be optimised for sustainability, using the latest robot technology, digitalisation, automation and state-of-the-art technology. It protects the environment and people.
As formwork systems are exposed to rain, snow, direct sunshine, widely fluctuating outside temperatures and, of course, concrete, the powder coating makes the metal frames more resistant to corrosion and thus increases their service life.
Large elements of the Framax product family can also be “powdered”, something which has not been economically viable and was too complex logistically but which is now possible with this system. And it is also more sustainable.
Anton Gegenbauer I Chemist at Doka
„So eine Anlage bekommt man nicht von der Stange. It was made to measure for us. In the pre-planning stages we saw many great facilities, ours is way up there. It is generously equipped with useful features, which will future proof it.”
As formwork systems are exposed to rain, snow, direct sunshine, widely fluctuating outside temperatures and, of course, concrete, the powder coating makes the metal frames more resistant to corrosion and thus increases their service life. Large elements of the Framax product family can also be “powdered”, something which has not been economically viable and was too complex logistically but which is now possible with this system. And it is also more sustainable.
The new system uses 80% less water simply because the water for each stage can be recycled and used for several rinsing stages and not just one. The chemicals used are much less harmful to the environment, can be deployed with perfect precision and are therefore more efficient. In the powder booths the coating powder is metered efficiently and applied by the robot without any wastage. Excess powder is sucked up and used again. Intelligent use of heat allows the curing oven to heat the adhesion drier at the same time so the drying process hardly uses any energy.
Together we drive momentum
As part of the Umdasch Group, we at Doka aim to not only be economically successful, but also fulfill our ecological and social responsibilities as well as our responsibility as an employer. Therefore, we regularly set impulses within and outside our company and drive international initiatives that make our common working and living environment more sustainable.
Christoph Rabensteiner I Production technician
“Much less cleaning is needed in the powder booths thanks to the new technology. That makes everybody happy.”
Not only is this wonderful system much more efficient, our customers are also delighted with it. This is because, when they buy systems, delivery of their bespoke formwork is much more versatile, faster and even more cost effective, as well as being in their requested or corporate colours. What is particularly fascinating is that the quantity, size and choice of colour are no longer reasons for exclusion. Individual sections of the system can be disconnected and thus offer greater control and fast conversion. The bottom line is consistently high quality across large areas and quantities. A milestone in Doka’s production and a huge step towards the future.
Doka and Umdasch Group are committed to sustainable development.
This is why we subscribe to initiatives that are aligned with the United Nations’ “Sustainable Development Goals”.
A career abroad? Yes!
Three months’ work experience in the USA changed her life. For the Hungarian Yard Manager, too, Doka was the gateway to the world. A third was in the Ivory Coast for his project.
An excellent combination of work and family life
Satisfied employees offer tremendous potential! Doka does its bit to create happy families with Umdasch Nest. At our Amstetten site the little ones are well looked after in our company’s own crèche, including in the years before they are old enough for the kindergarten.
A deliciously cool start to the employee engagement survey
Improvements depend on honest feedback. This is why the Umdasch Group introduced a global engagement survey so that all employees have an opportunity to make their views known.
Responsibility is part of the deal for the Umdasch Group
The Umdasch Group has set itself the goal of linking knowledge, business and values and thus fulfilling the responsibility that both the Umdasch Group and its companies have to society.
Step by step to more fitness!
Sports not only have an immense impact on your health, they also have a positive effect on well-being. Doka Saudi Arabia has acknowledged this and launched a three-month fitness challenge.
Doka brings self-directed development into the Spotlight
Doka and the Umdasch Group have set themselves the target to support employees in our complex and fast-moving world of work in the best way we can to achieve flexible and needs-based development that is useful for them. The route we have chosen is tailored learning offers for independent development.
New land with NEULANDT
NEULANDT’s portable precast plant N3P is on its first mission to Abidjan on the Ivory Coast. N3P allows for the industrial production of precast elements directly on the construction site. This creates added value at a local level and high process efficiency. The results are sustainable, affordable living spaces, as well as a better social infrastructure.
Powder coating 4.0
The cutting-edge powder-coating system has been in operation near the Amstetten headquarters since 2021. What can such a system achieve? Every single step of production can be optimised for sustainability, using the latest robot technology, digitalisation, automation and state-of-the-art technology. It protects the environment and people.
Seven Climate Rangers show the way
Seven Doka employees completed the Climate Ranger Academy to develop their knowledge on climate protection and mainstream this knowledge within Doka's business environment. This is because transformation will only be successful if sustainability is reflected in the strategy, the business’s own core processes and in its everyday processes.
Sustainability wins prizes
What is the idea behind the Umdasch Group’s Sustainability Prize? It is to promote projects that work towards a sustainability strategy and these projects are within the company itself. What started in 2020 is now an annual event. Employees are very enthusiastic and motivated.
A green light for green energy
Over 10,000 sq.m. of solar panels will have been installed on the roofs of buildings in Amstetten, St. Georgen and St. Martin by the end of 2023. Thus around 9% of electricity required each year at the Amstetten site can be covered with solar power.
A clever move!
Doka’s transport logistics in Amstetten are attracting attention with their strong, sustainable focus on expanding intermodal traffic. Consignments are transported in combination with railways. More and more Doka countries are joining.
Doka Sweden’s vehicles are going green
Doka Sweden’s trucks are producing 80–90% fewer greenhouse gases by using a different sort of green fuel. HVO100 fuel is leading the way in the sustainability stakes, as it is primarily made of waste fats such as cooling oils or animal fat.
Carbon footprint for around 7,000 products
From the procurement of raw material and production through to delivery to distribution centres and branches worldwide, use on construction sites, repair and cleaning and, finally, the recovery and recycling phase of the product. Around 7,000 products have been examined right down to the last detail. Or, to be more accurate, to calculate their carbon footprint.
The end of paper!
Doka Amstetten is achieving in practice what was earlier thought to be unimaginable. There was great enthusiasm as they discovered and appreciated the advantages of paperless manufacturing. If an appropriate device is used, digitalisation brings very important advantages, especially in production. Everything is right up to date – with just a couple of clicks.