«We are a modern granite factory: the material we work with is ancient and stable.»
This is how Kammerer presents itself, the Austrian company specializing in the extraction and processing of granite, owner of two quarries covering more than 24 hectares. The extracted granite, a particularly valuable product, is processed in approximately 5,800 m² of heated workshops.
The two principles that guide Kammerer in its daily operations are respect for the environment and care for its employees. In fact, the Austrian company processes the raw material right next to the sites where it is extracted, thus avoiding long transport routes. Caring for the planet and for its employees is a constant goal for this company: at Kammerer, there is a serene atmosphere, where each individual’s personal and professional growth plays a crucial role.
The need:
The collaboration between MEC and Kammerer began in 2016 with the supply of two small manual machines for the production of cubes. Following this first positive experience, the Austrian company, satisfied with the investment, decided to purchase a larger MEC machine, still manual and of the open type, intended for the production of wall stones.
By 2021, the quality of the solutions designed and installed, as well as the professionalism that Kammerer recognizes in the MEC team, were reaffirmed with the purchase of a new primary splitting plant. What was the goal in this case? To replace an old, now obsolete line in order to increase the productivity of large split-face products.
The result:
The new primary splitting line consists of two closed-type machines. The processing of granite blocks or slabs is fast and very convenient: the material, sawed on the top and bottom, is loaded from above onto a feed conveyor belt. To handle the material easily and achieve precise splitting, the primary machine, over 2 meters wide and with more than 400 tons of force, is rotatable. It is a robust machine, suitable for splitting large granite pieces.
The plant continues with a second closed machine, of smaller size and force, with a splitting width of 1,300 mm. This line can be used as a standalone processing plant; the second machine reworks the stones’ head and tail after they come out of the first machine. The line allows two different operations to be performed simultaneously on the two machines. The handling system connecting them is fully equipped so that operators can work efficiently and without effort. The plant ends with an additional rubber discharge conveyor, from which steps and cladding slabs can be unloaded.
The Austrian company deliberately chose a plant equipped with manual controls, in order to produce a special, top-quality finished product. Kammerer recognizes MEC as a true trusted partner, always ready to provide the best splitting solutions—and more. Today, the customer can also benefit from the services that MEC considers essential, including the remote assistance the plant is equipped with. If technical support is needed, it is possible to connect directly to the machines through this assistance, speeding up and greatly improving the effectiveness of technical interventions.
Care for the environment, social responsibility, and a healthy dose of energy and enthusiasm: these are the qualities that distinguish both Kammerer and MEC. The family-run Austrian company has identified MEC as the ideal partner for the installation of powerful plants that always operate at peak splitting performance. Kammerer is a company that never stops innovating and growing, also thanks to the plants successfully installed by the MEC team.
