Bonfiglioli made its debut at Parcel+Post Expo in Amsterdam (21–23 October), presenting its portfolio of drive systems and motion control solutions for parcel automation, intralogistics and autonomous mobile robotics. The company used the event to underline its growing position as a global supplier to OEMs developing sorting systems, conveyors and mobile robotic platforms.
Speaking with Logistics Business at the show, Ian Wright interviewed Cristiano Cattan from Bonfiglioli, who emphasised the company’s full in-house development approach:
“AGVs and AMRs rely on Bonfiglioli’s components for long-term reliability. All mechanical parts, gearboxes, servo drives and motors are developed in-house in Italy. Because we control the full process, we can guarantee performance and quality without relying on external suppliers.”
Cattan noted that the parcel automation sector continues to evolve, leaving space for technical collaboration rather than standardised solutions:
“The market is not mature. R&D teams are still open to co-developing solutions. This gives us room to compare ideas and design something closely aligned to the customer’s operational requirements… every application is different, and solutions require fine tuning based on use case, location and performance needs.”
The company positions itself as a global partner for OEMs, offering support across service, spare parts, and post-sales. Its extensive production sites and distribution network span all continents, ensuring reliable delivery and customer support. A key advantage is the ability to provide highly customised solutions, from interchangeable mechanical couplings and firmware adjustments to software customisation and IoT-enabled inverters, tailored to meet the specific requirements of each client.
At the show, products highlighted included A Series helical bevel gearmotors for conveyors, BMD low-voltage brushless motors for AGVs and AMRs, BlueRoll and BMS wheel group solutions for mobile platforms, and the AxiaVert inverter series with integrated functional safety and multiprotocol fieldbus support.
The event reinforced a clear message: close technical collaboration and customised engineering remain key to supporting parcel and postal automation as the market continues to grow.
