New Automatic Winder at our Windsbach Site

HELUKABEL’s production facility in Windsbach, Germany, has recently commissioned a new automatic winder. This investment in state-of-the-art equipment underscores our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and automation—aimed at further enhancing product quality, lead times, and customer service.

The automatic winder handles the rewinding of single conductors and thin, multi-core cables from machine reels onto rings and spools. Once rewound, the products are packaged—either sealed or foil-wrapped—and then automatically palletized for streamlined handling and shipment.

“The new technology has enabled us to more than double the winding speed and automate the packaging process – with half the number of staff,” explains Herbert Mehl, Production Manager at the Windsbach site. “Our employees are relieved of this physically demanding work and can concentrate more on other tasks – a noticeable improvement in terms of ergonomics and occupational safety.”

The introduction of the automatic winder marks another step forward in future-proofing our manufacturing operations. “With the new system, we’re investing in both efficiency and quality—which directly strengthens the competitiveness of our facility,” emphasizes Mehl. The Windsbach plant continues to be a key part of the HELUKABEL Group—efficient, adaptable, and focused on customer needs.