OUR MISSION

To supply customized robots for Glass Container Industry, combining operational performance, quality, safety and respect for the environment.

At Socabelec, we adapt our robots to your container glass production lines to optimize efficiency. We guarantee high-quality products, while improving the safety of your operators. Our commitment to innovation and worker well-being enables us to foster sustainable and responsible growth.

WHAT WE DO

Socabelec is a Belgian company that has made its mark in the field of industrial robotics.

Socabelec was founded in 1965 with a clear mission: to provide high-quality electrical automation services to the region’s industries. In 1997, a major turning point came with the integration of robotics into our services, enabling us to meet more complex demands and significantly improve your productivity. Our expertise quickly established us as a leader in industrial robotics, both locally and internationally.

 

In 2011, Socabelec embarked on a major shift by initiating research and development on the Swabbing Robot, in collaboration with the Ardagh Group. By 2013, after two years of intensive work, the first prototype of this robot was unveiled, designed to enhance lubrication in the glass container industry. The commercial success was immediate, and in 2015, Socabelec decided to specialize in this sector by developing new innovative solutions.

By 2019, the company was exporting its robots to over fifteen countries, solidifying its position on the international stage.

Our speciality: the glass
container industry

Since 2021, Socabelec has taken a major strategic shift by focusing all its activities on the Glass Container Industry. This choice stems from a desire to specialize in a sector where our expertise can bring you real added value. The Glass Container Industry, essential to the production of containers for sectors such as perfumery, beverages and pharmaceuticals, requires advanced technological solutions to meet your increasingly stringent production requirements. Socabelec’s specialization in this field is based on a deep understanding of the unique challenges posed by the manufacture of container glass, such as precision, consistency of production, and the reduction of human error.

Our flagship solution, the Swabbing Robot, is a perfect illustration of our commitment to innovation in this sector.

OUR BROCHURE

Learn what our Swabbing Robots can do for you.

Explore all the advantages of Socabelec swabbing robots dedicated to the glass container industry. Download our 2024 brochure to find out how you can increase productivity, maintain optimum quality, enhance operator safety and reduce your environmental footprint.

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OUR EXPERTISE

Our expertise is based on in-depth mastery of several technical disciplines.

  • Mechanics and pneumatics

    Our Mecafluide design office is at the cutting edge of technology, using software such as Solid Edge to design high-performance industrial machines. We are also involved in pneumatic and hydraulic design, ensuring robust and efficient solutions.

  • Automation and robotics

    Our services include complete robotics systems, from design to installation. Designed to optimize production and reduce errors, our solutions increase your productivity while improving safety by reducing the risk of accidents. What’s more, they promote sustainable production by limiting resource consumption and the ecological footprint, thereby meeting the challenges of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

  • Industrial electricity

    Using CAD workstations equipped with cutting-edge software, our design office creates electrical installations that meet your most demanding requirements, in both high and low voltage.

OUR STRENGTHS

Socabelec is built on 4 pillars that form the basis of your success

  • 01

    Skills

    Solid technical expertise, backed up by years of experience and ongoing training, means we can offer you innovative, customized solutions.

  • 02

    Flexibility

    Every project is unique, and we have the ability to adapt to the specific needs of each customer to offer tailor-made solutions.

  • 03

    Staff

    Our staff are our most valuable asset. Their commitment and expertise guarantee the quality of our services and your satisfaction.

  • 04

    Technology

    We continually invest in research and development to stay at the cutting edge of technological innovation, offering you innovative solutions that keep you competitive.

OUR VALUES

Solid principles to guide your success

respect

We value every individual, foster an inclusive working environment and encourage collaboration and mutual respect.

Expertise

Our teams have in-depth technical expertise, which is constantly enhanced to offer solutions that meet your requirements.

Flexibility

We tailor our solutions to your specific needs, with an agility that enables us to respond effectively to the unique challenges of each project.

Commitment

We are committed to providing a quality service, delivering on our promises and exceeding our customers’ expectations.

Sustainable development

We integrate sustainable practices into all our projects, reducing our environmental impact and contributing to a greener future.

Agility

We react quickly to change, continually innovating to stay at the forefront of technology and respond to market needs.

CUSTOMER REFERENCES

Internationally recognized solutions

We have had the opportunity to work with world leaders in the Glass Container Industry, including in the USA, Germany, the Netherlands and many others. Our solutions, such as the Swabbing Robot, are widely recognized for their efficiency and contribution to improving production processes.

DISTINCTIONS

Socabelec awarded for its dynamism and continued growth

Socabelec has won several awards for its growth and innovation. Among the awards we have received are Trends Gazelles, Belgian Business Excellence Awards, Glass Focus and other prestigious accolades that underline our commitment to providing quality solutions to our customers.