GRANTERRE | Dymation

GRANTERRE

AUTOMATION IN ACTION:

THE GRANTERRE SUCCESS STORY.

CUSTOMER INTRODUCTION

GranTerre: italian excellence between tradition and innovation

GranTerre is one of the leading groups in the Italian agrifood industry. It was established in 2019 through the merger of two historic companies in the sector, Grandi Salumifici Italiani and Parmareggio, and is headquartered in Modena, in the heart of Emilia. Today, it is a benchmark in the production and marketing of cured meats and aged cheeses, thanks to well-known brands such as Casa Modena, Parmareggio, Senfter and Agriform.

The company enhances products that symbolize Italian tradition, such as Parma Ham, Speck, mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano, maintaining direct control over the supply chain to ensure quality and consistent production. With multiple plants across Italy and a solid presence abroad, GranTerre combines strong local roots, industrial expertise and a commitment to sustainability, preserving the authentic bond between each product and its territory of origin.

THE CHALLENGE

MANAGING COMPLEXITY, ENABLING EXCELLENCE

In the evolution of its production and logistics processes, GranTerre faced a series of complex challenges. Managing heterogeneous resources distributed across limited physical spaces required precise coordination without risking bottlenecks or operational interruptions. As internal flows and the variety of handling activities increased, ensuring the safety of people and products became a critical factor, especially in an environment where automation and manual activities coexist. At the same time, it was essential to maintain high performance despite growing operational complexity, finding the right balance between efficiency and flexibility to respond to dynamic and sometimes unpredictable production needs. Another challenge was integrating the human factor into automated processes without reducing control, responsiveness or operator accountability. Finally, GranTerre needed complete and centralized visibility over all flows, with connected and reliable systems capable of providing end to end control of the entire logistics process

Coordinate different resources in limited spaces without operational downtime
Keep high safety standards with complex logistics flows
Ensure high performance even with increasing volumes and variability
Balance efficiency and flexibility in dynamic production environments
Integrate operators and automation while maintaining control and responsiveness
Ensure and to end visibility and control through connected and reliable systems

THE SOLUTION

DYMATION MEETS COMPLEXITY WITH A SCALABLE ECOSYSTEM

A solution that harmonizes people, automation and technology into a single oeprational flow

Phase 1:
Finished product handling from end of line to shipmen

The implemented solution manages the entire flow from the end of the line to shipment, reducing low-value activities and improving operational continuity. It was designed to fit a brownfield environment without requiring major layout changes. Thanks to the integration of three AMRs and an automatic wrapping machine, the process is now more efficient, controlled and scalable.

Phase 2:
Finished product pallet preparation

The solution enabled the complete automation of palletizing, ensuring uninterrupted operational continuity across multiple shifts. Eliminating heavy manual activities reduced physical effort for operators and improved workplace safety. With the installation of three palletizers, the process has become more reliable, consistent and capable of handling increasing volumes.

Phase 3:
Deployment of the solution on all end-of-line areas

The implementation introduced a standardized and scalable solution capable of evolving alongside production needs. All flows were integrated through a traffic manager that coordinates a dynamic and adaptable fleet in real time, ensuring continuous and smooth operations. Three palletizers, one AMR, four pallet dispensers and the traffic management software were installed, supported by a plant simulation that optimized the configuration and ensured maximum performance from the go-live.

Phase 4:
Replication of the solution across other plants

The successful implementation at the Noceto plant led GranTerre to request the same solution for the Reggio Emilia and Reggello facilities, confirming the solidity of the approach and the value of Dymation’s work. The project’s replicability demonstrates the effectiveness of the solution and the client’s confidence in the method, the expertise and the results achieved.

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