An OCTA Group company, Crippa S.r.l. provides innovative solutions for tube processing- tube bending and shaping machines. Surprised by the inexorable growth of the Indian economy, the company is constantly expanding its presence and acquisitions in India. Their “fully electric” technology for energy efficiency and environmental protection ensures cleaner and more sustainable production processes. Mr. Carlo Fratini, Business Development Manager at Crippa S.r.l., revealed this and much more, during an exclusive interaction with Tube & Pipe India.
Tube & Pipe India: What is the significance of the Indian market for your company? What opportunities and challenges do you foresee in the Indian tube and pipe industry?
Carlo Fratini: OCTA Group has had a consolidated presence in the Indian market for years. India is no longer the future but represents the present. Automotive, aerospace and HVAC are constantly growing in this market and this is why OCTA Group, with its recent expansions, acquisitions and new corporate structures, fully meets the high demands of the Indian industry.
Everything is growing in the Indian market. In Mumbai alone, 12 new metro lines are being built, with the construction of thousands of houses and buildings, thousands of kilometers of roads, with related bridges and underground tunnels. This means billions of processed tubes everywhere. The Crippa S.r.l., SMI, and CMS offer is suitable to meet the needs and demands of this surprising and unstoppable expansion.
TPI: What trends do you foresee shaping the future of the tube and pipe industry, and how is Crippa S.r.l. preparing for them?
CF: Thanks to the inexorable growth of the Indian economy, the demand for processed tubes will be proportionally greater and equally inexorable. For this reason, OCTA Group is constantly expanding and growing. The acquisition of new companies is part of our routine. We have many surprises in store that you will soon know.
TPI: Crippa S.r.l. is known for innovative technology in tube and pipe machinery. Could you highlight some of your most advanced products or technologies?
CF: Since 1948, Crippa has been innovating the tube processing market, thanks to our pioneering vision. The unknown challenges are the driving force behind our daily research. Every year, we enhance our solutions with everything that the latest technologies have to offer. Our entire product range utilizes AI for daily production. Preventive and predictive maintenance are part of our standard.
Automation is our core business. High-productivity systems that represent a “special” for our competitors are part of our standard catalog. It is increasingly difficult to find skilled operators with a high level of education, and this is why we have been focusing on automation for years, which limits human errors that can compromise the quality of entire production batches.
TPI: How can your technology help the Indian steel industry enhance productivity, efficiency and sustainability?
CF: Our product range sets the industry standard in tube bending with the R42 model, while the S2086+ model represents the pinnacle of tube forming technology. These fully electric, high-performance systems are designed to meet the most stringent sustainability requirements of the coming decades. India is experiencing exponential growth every day. Only by maximizing available resources, minimizing waste and reducing energy consumption can this growth be sustained. The OCTA Group designed its machines with these principles in mind.
OCTA Group is constantly expanding and growing. The acquisition of new companies is part of our routine.
TPI: How does Crippa S.r.l. ensure the sustainability of its products and solutions?
CF: We are pioneers in sustainability. Our “fully electric” technology for energy efficiency and environmental protection, which is still in its infancy for our competitors, is a distinctive mark for Crippa and OCTA Group. By choosing our products, our customers help the environment by making their production processes cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable. The components that equip our machines boast an unsurpassed energy recovery rate. Everything is designed to minimize energy consumption in the entire system.
TPI: After-sales service is crucial in the machinery industry. Could you elaborate on the after-sales support that Crippa S.r.l. offers to its clients?
CF: Unlike traditional after-sales service and support offers, OCTA Group has a clear vision. Since the needs of each customer are different, our solutions must adapt flexibly to meet them. The focus of OCTA Group’s after-sales service and support is always the customer and their specific needs. We offer a full range of solutions for predictive and preventive maintenance. We have a complete catalog of spare parts in stock, as well as a wide portfolio of standard and customized training programs.
We help our customers in achieving enhanced efficiencies, better quality production, and improved profitability. Our company listens to our customers’ needs and constantly develops and improves our products as a result of communication with our customers, who become partners and co-makers.
TPI: The global supply chain has faced significant disruptions in recent years, especially due to geopolitical factors. How has Crippa S.r.l. been affected by these disruptions?
CF: Despite the difficult and exceptional geopolitical situation, the world does not stop. OCTA Group, even in these difficult times, is able to provide assistance even in nations that will soon see better times. The most recent example is a large-scale fully automated system in Ukraine, in the HVAC sector.
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TPI: Why do you prefer to work with Pradman as your partner in India?
CF: Our successful partnership with Pradman, headquartered in Mumbai, has spanned nearly 15 years. This robust collaboration, rooted in our shared commitment to customer satisfaction and exceptional service, is poised for continued growth. Pradman’s extensive network across India enables us to provide our clients with even more efficient and comprehensive service.
India is no longer the future but represents the present.
