AMB: containers for multiple uses
With its new premises, Ardennes Mondial Bennes (AMB) now has the space it needs to develop its business and its products in ideal conditions.
Specialising in mechanical welding, AMB develops customisable skips based on standard products (from 8 to 40 m3 and 5 to 8 m long): removable skips (nesting skips with arms, chains, etc.), multi-skips, compaction boxes, hinged-bottom skips, etc. It sells over 1,000 different skip types every year. The company recently invested in a paint booth to provide an anti-corrosion finish in the colour chosen by its customers. This investment was supported by the regional "Artisanat de demain" (Crafts of Tomorrow) programme, from Region Grand Est.
Ardennes Mondial Bennes is based in Sedan, in a 3,600 m² building suited to its business. This move opens up new opportunities in terms of storage and production possibilities. AMB makes skips with special features such as with watertight doors (for collecting sludge or oily swarf), with a sliding roof, fixed roof, tarps, etc. It draws on the expertise of local companies to develop new solutions, such as Polymoulages in Bazeilles and Tagar in Carignan.
The Ardennes-based company currently works mainly for local authorities, waste collection service providers, scrap metal dealers and construction and public works companies. But with its concrete skips and swimming pool skips, it intends to diversify. The company's dynamism was recognised by being awarded silver in the 'Industry' category at the latest Ardenne Métropole Trophies.
AMB was recently managed by Alexis Olenyez, an experienced industrialist (AFS, AMCI and Derichebourg) and right-hand man to Chairman Jean-François Evrard, and has 5 employees (boilermakers and welders).
French Ardennes industrial scene is home to a large number of small businesses that rely on their ability to meet specific, technical needs to gain access to niche markets. What's more, they are quick to collaborate to extend their field of expertise. An industrial setup like this is the perfect environment.