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to the existing buildings, aligning with the organisation’ s long-term environmental goals.”

This expansion strategy goes hand in hand with significant technological advancement. Steve emphasises the important role played by technology across the new development.“ In 2022, we invested in new laser cutters, which are three times faster and use much less electricity than our previous ones. These are far more efficient in terms of automation and have enhanced our manufacturing production consistency and efficiency. Alongside investment in land, facilities and technology, we’ re also focusing on developing smart sweeping technology, which provides a real value proposition for customers.”

These manufacturing improvements are matched by equally impressive innovations in the products themselves. Indeed, the autonomous Bucher CityCat 2020ev compact sweeper is paving the way for autonomous

We’ re exploring hydrogen as a solution but are mindful that infrastructure and refuelling readiness may not be keeping pace

street cleaning in cities. With the all-new Bucher CityCat V20e and CityCat VS20e, Bucher Municipal is the only manufacturer with second generation electric sweepers in serial production, and with further optimised hard- and software architecture supporting autonomous driving and sweeping operations. Through these innovations Bucher Municipal can help cities to further improve productivity

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