Tempraglass chooses ICAM automated storage systems
In the window and door manufacturing sector, competitiveness is no longer driven solely by design or material quality, but by the ability to manage fast, traceable, and fully integrated logistics flows.
Manufacturers operating on a make-to-order basis must coordinate aluminum profiles, small parts, and accessories while meeting tight delivery schedules and consistently high quality standards.
This is the challenge faced by Tempraglass, an Italian manufacturer specializing in sliding panoramic glass systems and telescopic wind barriers made of tempered glass. To support its growth, the company selected ICAM as its technology partner, implementing two automated storage systems: MAXIL system for aluminum profiles and SILO² VLM for small parts, fully integrated into its warehouse automation processes.
The result is a faster, more organized, and connected logistics operation that unlocked the full value of a strategic investment: the FOM Industrie automated cutting line.
Tempraglass: design, technology, and scalable manufacturing
Founded in 2017 in San Giorgio Jonico (Taranto, Italy), Tempraglass designs and manufactures sliding and folding panoramic glazing systems and telescopic wind barriers for professional operators, distributors, and dealers in Italy and international markets.
What differentiates the company is its ability to manage the entire design and production process in-house, combining industrial-scale manufacturing with the attention to detail typical of advanced craftsmanship.
Over the last five years, this approach has supported an average year-over-year growth of 80%, driven by a broad product portfolio – Maxima, Prisma, Nexa, Alpha, Alpha+, and Vertigo – and a make-to-order production model managing 25–30 orders per day and more than 500 SKUs.
At this scale, the existing logistics setup was no longer sufficient. Material handling, storage, and order preparation needed a structural upgrade to keep pace with production.
Unlocking production capacity with automated storage systems
To support increasing demand, Tempraglass invested in a FOM Industrie automated cutting line, capable of performing more than 2,000 cuts per shift.
Despite its technical capabilities, the system initially operated well below its potential. The issue was not the machine, it was the warehouse.
Painted aluminum profiles were stored on static racks and handled manually. Locating, retrieving, and preparing materials took too long, causing idle time and frequent interruptions on the cutting line. The production flow was fragmented, and much of the expected return on investment remained unrealized.
Only by introducing automated storage systems capable of feeding the cutting line at the same pace could Tempraglass convert theoretical capacity into real, measurable productivity.
At the same time, small parts management presented similar challenges: overcrowded storage areas, excessive operator travel, picking errors, and limited inventory visibility.
It became clear that warehouse automation, starting from storage, was essential to stabilize and scale production.
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Two material flows, one automated logistics strategy
Tempraglass operates entirely on a make-to-order basis, combining glass and aluminum processing that requires accuracy and synchronization across departments.
Aluminum profiles: eliminating a critical bottleneck
Aluminum profiles ranging from 4 to 7 meters in length were stored on fixed cantilever racks and moved manually. This caused delays in feeding the cutting line, frequent downtime, and exposure to light that could compromise the finish of painted profiles.
Tempraglass needed an automated storage system for long materials capable of ensuring continuous line feeding, material protection, full traceability, and improved operator safety.
Small parts and accessories: from disorder to control
Small components and accessories were stored in BITO bins on traditional four-level shelving. Operators were required to walk long distances to retrieve and return items, resulting in lost time, poor ergonomics, and inconsistent stock control.
The goal was to introduce an automated vertical storage system that could reduce errors, optimize space, and streamline order fulfillment.
ICAM warehouse automation: automated storage systems built around the process
To address these challenges, Tempraglass implemented an integrated ICAM warehouse automation solution based on two complementary automated storage systems:
- SILO², a multi-column vertical lift module for automated storage and picking of small parts, accessories, and consumables in the assembly area
- MAXIL, a VLM designed for long aluminum profiles, installed directly in front of the FOM Industrie automated cutting line
Both systems are fully integrated with the Team System ERP, which automatically generates picking lists and updates inventory levels in real time.
MAXIL automated storage system: continuous flow for aluminum profiles
The MAXIL system is designed for automated storage of long aluminum profiles, offering over 50 m³ of storage capacity with 7-meter trays each featuring a nominal load capacity of 1,000 kg.
The enclosed structure protects profiles from light exposure and mechanical damage, preserving surface quality and ensuring a controlled storage environment.
Installed directly in front of the cutting line, MAXIL provides a continuous material flow, eliminates downtime, and significantly reduces manual handling.
Today, the FOM cutting line operates at its designed pace, delivering an approximately 70% increase in daily output compared to the previous manual setup. The investment now generates consistent, measurable returns, even across multiple production shifts.
SILO²: space efficiency and traceability for small parts
In the accessories area, the SILO² multi-column system completely replaced traditional shelving, freeing up more than ten times the floor space previously occupied.
Configured with three columns and two picking and refilling stations and equipped with the IRIDE visual guidance system, SILO² enables fast, accurate picking and refilling.
The ICON software, integrated with the ERP, automates order assignment and picking list generation. As a result, order preparation time was reduced from up to one week to a single day.
Each tray holds six BITO bins, for a total of 900 bins across 150 trays, ensuring organized storage, ergonomic operations, and real-time inventory visibility.
Measurable results
The introduction of ICAM automated storage systems transformed Tempraglass’s logistics into a key driver of productivity and operational stability.
Key results include:
- +70% daily productivity on the aluminum cutting line
- Order fulfillment time reduced from one week to one day
- More than 10× floor space savings in the small-parts area
- Full traceability and real-time ERP integration
- Reduced downtime and improved operator safety
From a business perspective, investments in automated storage and warehouse automation supported an average 80% year-over-year growth over the last five years, without compromising customization or perceived product quality.
“Over the past few years, we have achieved steady year-on-year growth of around 80%. Without our investments in automation and ICAM automated storage systems, we would never have been able to keep pace with orders while maintaining the same level of customization and quality”
Michele Loparco, Founder and Owner of Tempraglass.
FAQ – Automated storage systems in the window and door industry
1. How do automated storage systems improve production in the window and door industry?
They enable integrated handling of aluminum profiles, small parts, and accessories, reducing material handling time and improving traceability, productivity, and product quality.
2. What is the ideal solution for automated storage of aluminum profiles and bars?
A vertical automated storage system like ICAM MAXIL, designed for profiles up to 7 meters long, protects materials from light exposure, speeds up line feeding, and maximizes vertical space.
3. How do multi-column vertical lift modules optimize small parts management?
Systems like SILO² VLM automate picking and order preparation, maintain organization and traceability, and allow multiple orders to be processed simultaneously, reducing picking errors by up to 70%.
4. Why choose ICAM for warehouse automation in the window and door industry?
ICAM is a leading Italian manufacturer of automated storage systems for industrial applications, with dedicated solutions for long materials and small parts, fully integrable with any ERP.
5. What tangible benefits does an ICAM system offer manufacturers?
- Up to 90% floor space savings
- Faster feeding of cutting and assembly lines
- Improved material protection and operator safety
- Real-time digital inventory traceability
- Productivity increases of up to 70%
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