From TV studios for the broadcaster RAI to a hotel in the seaside resort of Jesolo and a conference room for UNESCO in Paris – the Mosaico Group has been a successful and versatile systems integrator in Italy and beyond for over 25 years. “Our mission is to build trust, and we are passionate about it,” says Fabio Maset, CEO of the company based near Venice. In a highly technology-driven sector, Maset regards ongoing development as a must. “I firmly believe that automation is now essential for business survival,” he emphasises.

Maset is referring to the fact that companies today are facing growing requirements, volatile markets and, in particular, a shortage of skilled workers. The decision to modernise Mosaico’s production department, which currently has around 160 staff, was therefore a no-brainer. “Our aim is to optimise production by rapidly taking our technology to the next level,” he explains.

Tools that offer a helping hand

When it comes to enclosure manufacturing, Mosaico combines state-of-the-art solutions from Eplan, Rittal and Rittal

Automation Systems, including Pro Panel, Smart Wiring, Cogineer and the Perforex and Wire Terminal machines. “These tools help us with the scalability and efficiency of our production processes, while also ensuring their quality,” continues Maset. Digital planning and automated machining of enclosures mean sources of error can be minimised and processes made much faster.

Maset was able to learn about the Eplan, Rittal and Rittal Automation Systems solutions and see them in action at the Rittal Automation Center (RAC) in Valeggio, which opened two years ago. “An authentic environment of this kind is much better than a showroom. It was great being able to chat with experienced staff,” he says.

Further establishing Eplan software as the company’s central design tool is now a long-term goal. “We want to advance the automation of planning and machinery to make our business scalable – and this process must be fast and able to adapt to today’s market,” Maset adds. This strategy is already paying off. “Thanks to our investments, we have won new customers who were previously beyond our reach,” he reveals.

Advice combined with vision

Besides the technology itself, Maset also appreciates the collaborative communication with Rittal and Eplan. “The people at these companies have become true technology consultants for us,” he says, adding that the wide-ranging and practical support includes technical, production and development advice. This close collaboration is to be taken to the next level, for example by making increased use of enclosures and mechanical components from Rittal.

The development of in-house staff is another key focal point. Maset is convinced that an innovative team spirit lays the foundations for growth and success. New staff joining Mosaico always work closely with experienced colleagues, including on the new machines. “The positive team feeling this creates motivates our staff to work together to make things happen. In Italy, too, competition for motivated trainees is fierce. Having the edge when it comes to in-house technology also enables you to attract the most talented young blood. We have embarked on an exciting human-machine communication journey that will pay dividends in the long term,” concludes Maset.