Milestones 1962 - 2023

MILESTONES

FOUNDATION - The birth of the business idea

The company was founded on August, 2nd 1962 as a family-managed engineering company for reinforced concrete rebar processing. The fast process of tying wires, and the "German" origin of tied wires brought Mr. Sandro Rupoli to call the company "SCHNELL", meaning Quick, Fast, Rapid in German.

SERVOMOTORS - A courageous decision

In 1989 Schnell introduced electric servomotors and developed the first graphic computer, anticipating of more than 10 years other companies.


2018: A NEW WAY TO BE SCHNELL

2018, Schnell changes: more and more forward-looking, to new sectors to explore, Schnell brand becomes more modern and fast and introduces new separate segments being however an integral part of the big family.
The inclination towards the right emphasizes the dynamism, the push towards the future and it underlines the meaning of the name itself.

SCHNELL WORLDWIDE

OUR TECHNOLOGY

2016
VERSA LINE - Innovative solutions for the wire and mesh industry

2016VERSA LINE - Innovative solutions for the wire and mesh industry

The continuous innovation in Mesh & Wire products leads to the creation of the "Versa Line": multipurpose mesh welding plant ideal for the production of both, large quantities of standard meshes and small quantities of engineered meshes.

REBAR WEB - WWW.REBARWEB.COM

2014REBAR WEB - WWW.REBARWEB.COM

From the experience of Schnell Software a new platform was created, on line from January 2014. The first rebar software in cloud, that allows you to create, send and receive bar list from anywhere and in a standardized format, in addition to the direct export to your management system.


2014
2009
SPIREX: The Italian Genius wins again

2009SPIREX: The Italian Genius wins again

In 2009, SCHNELL wins the "MATEXPO INNOVATION AWARD" (International Fair of Bruxelles) thanks to its latest innovative machine: SPIREX, the automatic bidirectional spiral-stirrup machine for the production of continuous stirrups with vertical arms and variable pitch. The machine is the result of research and development with more than four years of work by a group of engineers engaged in the design and execution.

MULTI ASSEMBLER - The technical solution

2008MULTI ASSEMBLER - The technical solution

In 2008 Schnell proposes the Multi Assembler machine for the production of flat and 3D meshes and to pre-assemble parts of large cages/structures which can be transported and assembled directly in the construction site. This process obviously reduces a lot the final assembling time. Thanks to this innovative technology, Schnell enters the industry of mesh processing.

2008
2006
MEGAGENIUS - Schnell’s technology innovation

2006MEGAGENIUS - Schnell’s technology innovation

In 2006 Schnell makes another big step forward introducing into the market the automatic feeder MegaGenius, an absolute innovation, internationally patented. Thanks to its innovating system, MegaGenius takes, counts and moves the bars for Shear-line feeding in a completely automatic way. With MegaGenius you save money, enhance productivity and security at job sites and reduce scraps.

GENIUS - Schnell’s technology leadership

2003GENIUS - Schnell’s technology leadership

The automatic feeder GENIUS is an absolute novelty. It picks up, counts and loads the bars on the cutting bench in a completely automatic way, without operator. Advantages: increased production, cost savings, safety, flexibility and optimization.


2003
2002
SAPIENS TECHNOLOGY - Joystick Control System

2002SAPIENS TECHNOLOGY - Joystick Control System

SAPIENS Technology is Schnell's biggest innovation for the coil processing industry. SAPIENS is a combination of mechanical, control and operator interface, which make straightening easier even for unskilled operators.



GRAPHICO - Schnell software innovation

2001GRAPHICO - Schnell software innovation

In 2001, Schnell developed the software GRAPHICO, a flexible, powerful and user-friendly system for the development of wires. Designed for civil housing and public works, GRAPHICO has already been installed in over 400 plants worldwide.


2001
2000
BAR WISER - Originality

2000BAR WISER - Originality

2000 saw the application of the innovations of both, Coil and Bar machines and the BAR WISER is the result of such combination: a multipurpose fully automatic machine for the production of stirrups and cut-to-size bars, apt to process steel fed in bars. The machine is an efficient working system thanks to its optimization software, flexibility and accuracy.


EURA - Technological synthesis

1998EURA - Technological synthesis

In 1998, Schnell focused its technology in a single patented machine: the EURA, a multipurpose machine for the production of straight bars, stirrups and shaped bars from either hot-rolled or cold-drawn wires up to ø20 mm (or double ø 16 mm). Equipped with multi-straightening system and automatic wire change, it allows the automatic classification of the processed material, thanks to simultaneous processing.

1998
1994
IDEA - Technology runs on wires

1994IDEA - Technology runs on wires

The IDEA system emerged in 1994 as an outstanding revolution in reinforcement assembly methods. Thanks to three thin longitudinal wires, positioned as required, the new-patented machine assembles an "intermediate cage" of any shape, reducing assembly costs by 60%. This new machine helped Schnell consolidate its role as an innovative company: for the first time ever, it is possible to automate the assembly process.

BAT AND OPTIBAT - Confirmation of a principle

1993BAT AND OPTIBAT - Confirmation of a principle

1993 saw the development of the BAT system, the first automatic cutting bench completely electromechanical. The need of customers to organise the production "by elements" encouraged Schnell in 1996 to develop its OPTIBAT system, combining the BAT technology with a software capable of optimising the cutting phases according to orders.

1993
1991
ROBOMASTER - The intuition

1991ROBOMASTER - The intuition

The launch in 1991 of the ROBOMASTER system was based on intuition: it was the first plant capable of performing bending operations in all directions (Schnell patent), thus allowing the production of any type of shape in a fully automated manner.


COIL 14 - The first stirrup bender with servomotors

1989COIL 14 - The first stirrup bender with servomotors

In 1989, Schnell launched a new generation of machines absolutely different from the others and capable of imposing Schnell image worldwide as a truly modern company: the COIL 14, the "founding father" of stirrup benders.


1989
1989
SERVOMOTORS - A courageous decision

1989SERVOMOTORS - A courageous decision

In 1989 Schnell introduced electric servomotors and developed the first graphic computer, anticipating of more than 10 years other companies.

ROLL - A New Era

1987ROLL - A New Era

After having produced job site bending and cutting machines for more than 20 years, in 1987 Schnell entered the automatic machines sector with a very innovative product for the times: a new machine for the production of cylindrical cages.



1987
1969
THE FIRST JOB SITE MACHINE

1969THE FIRST JOB SITE MACHINE

Schnell joins the original production of wire-ties to job site machines for rebar cutting and bending.

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