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Innovation – World-class industry and a top university

From campus to the shopfloor

Plant engineering in the USA is on the brink of a massive automation push. The renowned Purdue University is working with industrial partners in Germany to train the skilled workers who are urgently needed for this. Software from Eplan, together with hardware and automation solutions from Rittal, are being used to prepare budding electrical engineers for their future tasks.

Experience – Rittal HD enclosures at Liquats Vegetals

Naturally clean production

Soya milk, almond milk, oat milk – it’s not just coffee drinkers who are increasingly opting for plant-based alternatives. One of the leading manufacturers of these plant-based drinks is the Spanish company Liquats Vegetals in Viladrau, Catalunya. To meet high EHEDG hygiene standards and make production sustainable, the beverage manufacturer uses HD enclosures and ePocket from Rittal.

Experience – SIDE

"We are highly competitive"

When Judit Birosta steps onto the factory floor, even the enclosures seem to spring to life. What this charismatic Spaniard is achieving at SIDE is making people sit up and take notice. The digital transformation arrived here some time ago. As an industrial automation specialist, the company combines Mediterranean passion with German precision, bringing a breath of fresh air to plant engineering throughout Europe.

Experience – Factory of the year 2025

24-hour fully automated operation in the heart of Europe

Products need to have more than just impressive technology these days – customers also expect rapid availability, bespoke solutions and global delivery. Digital end-to-end processes throughout production make all this possible. Rittal was an early adopter of this approach. The Haiger factory’s strong customer focus and high level of automation and digitalisation won it the title “Factory of the Year 2025” – the most prestigious award a factory in Europe can receive.

Experience – International projects

Worldwide

Solutions from the Friedhelm Loh Group are used in fast food restaurants, on the rail network and even in the service of British royalty. After all, the requirements of such applications include fail-safe IT and weather-resistant, robust enclosures.

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Experience – One question:

How can we turn things around in industry, Mr. Jetter?

A guest article by Martin Jetter, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the SCION Association and Member of the Friedhelm Loh Group Foundation Council

Experience – Viega

"No unnecessary frills – the MDCs have everything we need."

In need of a new data centre, but short on both space and time, Viega in Attendorn found a quick and practical solution. Two Rittal Micro Data Centers provided this leading supplier of installation technology for sanitary facilities and heating systems with the necessary redundancy, while also ensuring all new safety and security standards were met.

Experience – KlöMö

Automatic benefits for every enclosure

End-to-end automation and digitalisation is every equipment manufacturer’s dream, but how can it be achieved? KlöMö Energie- und Automatisierungstechnik is taking an unconventional approach – with successful results! Its partners along the way are Eplan, Rittal and Rittal Automation Systems.

Cideon, SBF and LUNUX
Transportation technology

CAD in – lights on

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OREX ROTOMOULDING

Rack & Roll in the carousel

Teamwork – SchulePlus

From an idea to a movement

Innovation – LKH

“We love the challenge!”

Innovation – Eplan Platform 2026

“The added value is significant”

Experience – BORA

Sustainably cool

BORA, the innovative manufacturer of premium integrated kitchen appliances, needed a new data centre. It was looking for a sustainable, resource-friendly solution that naturally also combined excellent reliability and security with high availability and was expandable – all aesthetically incorporated into the Austrian company’s Niederndorf site. How did BORA square this circle? By turning to Rittal and its partners!

Experience – Mosaico Group

CIAO! Automation

The Mosaico Group in Italy is looking to the future and investing in systematic automation. Solutions from Eplan, Rittal and Rittal Automation Systems have helped the systems integrator become more efficient and competitive, which has also made it a more attractive employer in the battle for young talent.

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Naturally clean production

SIDE – „We are highly competitive“

Rack & Roll in the carousel

Werk Haiger - Factory of the year 2025

Powering on in a Blackout – Interview with Simon Bartoschewski

Interview with TRIPS Lukasz Kowalski

Setting the pace for stacking cranes

Sustainably Cool - BORA Data Center

Rittal reportage naturenergie netze

DNV test in the Phoenix Testlab

Engineering in the cloud - Interview with Andree Rülander, Head of Electrical Design, Enercon

Keeping tunnels lit in an emergency - Interview with Robert Berndt, HERMOS Authorised Representative and Project Leader

Cool when the heat is on - Interview with Björn von Frieling

Automated driving - IT infrastructure for BMW vehicle tests

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Partnership between Salzgitter AG and Stahlo

Green Steel – What are the next steps?

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Interview

“Direct current – direct benefits!”

Innovation
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Interview

„AI in colocation is growing!“

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Interview

Ready for tomorrow!

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