A European civil construction firm specializing in road and highway projects recognized the competitive advantage of producing their own drainage infrastructure. In 2019, they commissioned a Suba SL300 to supply corrugated HDPE pipe for their internal projects and external sales to public works authorities.
Five years later, the machine remains in continuous operation, representing one of Suba's longest-running customer relationships in Western Europe.
The contractor selected the SL300 because:
Contract signed in Q2 2019. The SL300 arrived in Q4 2019 and was operational by January 2020. Installation was straightforward, requiring only 2 weeks of Suba technical supervision.
| Year | Annual Output (m) | Uptime | Major Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 180,000 | 88% | Initial setup, calibration |
| 2021 | 210,000 | 91% | Routine maintenance |
| 2022 | 225,000 | 93% | Bearing replacement, software update |
| 2023 | 240,000 | 94% | Routine maintenance |
| 2024 | 255,000 | 95% | Expansion to 2nd shift |
Total production: 1.11 million linear meters of premium drainage pipe over five years. The machine has paid for itself 4+ times over and remains in excellent condition.
In Q3 2024, the contractor commissioned a second shift to increase capacity to 1,600+ m/day, taking advantage of growing demand. They are now evaluating a second SL300 unit for a sister location.
The SL300 has become integral to the contractor's business model:
"The Suba SL300 was the best investment we made as a company. Five years of reliable operation, minimal maintenance, exceptional support from Suba. The machine has become so integral to our operations that we can't imagine not having it. We're now planning our second unit." — Managing Director, European Road & Infrastructure Solutions
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