Industrial & Terrain Maintenance · Piedmont, Italy
Industrial Facility Perimeter Vegetation Management - Italy
A major industrial facility located in northern Italy faced challenges maintaining vegetation across its large industrial yard. The site, which spans over 100 hectares, includes areas with steep slopes and dense overgrowth that hindered both safety and operational efficiency. The client sought a solution to reduce maintenance costs, improve safety for workers, and minimize downtime […]
- Client
- MetalWorks Industrial Group
- Location
- Piedmont, Italy
- Sector
- Industrial & Terrain Maintenance
- Terrain
- Industrial yard with uneven surfaces, slopes, and occasional gravel paths
- Vegetation
- Weeds, grass, and vegetation growing around machinery storage and peripheral areas
- Area covered
- Approx. 120 hectares of industrial yard, with 40+ hectares on sloped areas
- Slope
- Up to 30° (with operational range typically between 20°–28°)
- Duration
- 6 weeks (including trial phase and optimization)
- Efficiency change
- Approx. 60%–70% reduction in vegetation control time compared to manual methods
- Operators
- 1 operator per unit, managing 2–3 areas at a time
- Deployment
- 2 units deployed initially, with additional units planned for expansion
- Conditions
- Steep, uneven terrain; industrial machinery movement; high traffic areas
- Previous method
- Manual trimming using handheld equipment and occasional use of large ride-on mowers
The challenge
MetalWorks Industrial Group operates an extensive industrial yard with difficult terrain, including slopes up to 30°. The primary challenges included:
Worker safety risks: Employees were exposed to dangerous conditions while operating on steep, uneven ground
Inefficient manual methods: Previous vegetation control required manual labor and large equipment that often resulted in downtime
Limited equipment capability: Traditional ride-on mowers were unsuitable for the yard’s uneven terrain and steep slopes
High labor costs: The facility had to maintain a large crew to manage vegetation, leading to higher operational expenses
The client needed a mechanized, cost-effective, and safe solution for managing vegetation in the industrial yard without compromising operational efficiency.
What was deployed
RCVIX deployed the RM-800 Remote Control Slope Mower to address the facility’s vegetation control issues. The key elements of the solution included:
Deployment of 2 units for trial in the most challenging areas, including steep slopes and gravel paths
Operator training to ensure efficient remote control operation and safe navigation of the yard
Trial phase to fine-tune mowing paths and optimize the equipment for the industrial yard's unique terrain
Remote operation allowed operators to stay at a safe distance from hazardous areas while still providing full control over the mower
After the successful trial, the client added more units to cover additional sections of the yard.
The result
60%–70% reduction in vegetation control time, especially in hard-to-reach areas
Significant improvement in safety, with fewer workers needed in high-risk zones
Lower labor costs, due to the reduced need for large teams
Increased yard utilization, with fewer disruptions to operations and machinery movement
More consistent vegetation management, ensuring safer and cleaner workspaces
The client subsequently expanded the RM-800 fleet for comprehensive coverage of the entire industrial yard.
What made it work
- Ideal for industrial yards with uneven terrain and steep slopes up to 30°
- Remote operation eliminates the need for workers to operate in high-risk areas
- Reduces reliance on large crews and minimizes downtime during yard operations
- Provides more consistent vegetation control with less environmental impact
- Scalable solution for large industrial facilities
“The RM-800 has drastically improved how we maintain our industrial yard. We can now manage vegetation more efficiently and safely, without needing large teams of workers. The time savings have been significant, and we’ve also reduced our operational costs. This solution has really helped us streamline yard operations.” — Maintenance Manager
A major industrial facility located in northern Italy faced challenges maintaining vegetation across its large industrial yard. The site, which spans over 100 hectares, includes areas with steep slopes and dense overgrowth that hindered both safety and operational efficiency. The client sought a solution to reduce maintenance costs, improve safety for workers, and minimize downtime during yard operations.
After implementing the RCVIX RM-800 Remote Control Slope Mower on a trial basis, the client saw immediate improvements in vegetation control, worker safety, and operational speed. The RM-800 allowed the facility to carry out maintenance without needing large crews, reducing labor costs and increasing yard utilization.
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