Case Study – Automated floor cleaning at a Swiss contract coating company
In industrial contract coating, dust, paint particles, and material abrasion are part of everyday life. Especially in companies like Schlegel Lackierwerke AG , where powder coating and varnishing are carried out daily, floor cleaning is a critical factor for quality and occupational safety. But who ensures that 1,000 m² of production space is dust-free again overnight the next morning? Without expensive external personnel or additional shifts?
The challenge
The solution: A cleaning robot from Robonnement
Schlegel Lackierwerke opted for a Pudu MT-1 cleaning robot in the flexible subscription model via Robonnement.
This is how it works:
The results
Key figurePreviouslyAfterwardEffectCleaning time
2–3 hours daily (manually)0 h personnel costs−10–15 h/week
Air quality / dust coverageVisible stress dailySparking fresh floor every day+ Occupational safetyMotivation"Sweeping is part of it"Focus on painting+ Team satisfaction
Why this works
Contract coaters have predictable processes → cleaning robots work at night when the hall is empty
AI-controlled cleaning saves energy and time: clean only where there is dirt
No investment necessary: subscription model with full service and swap guarantee
"Every morning we come into a clean hall. No overtime, no stress. The robot just runs."
– Operations Manager, Schlegel Lackierwerke AG
Conclusion: Cleanliness as a service
With the Robonnement robot, Schlegel Lackierwerke has permanently solved its flooring problem. Employees no longer have to clean after work. The air is better. Costs are lower. And the shop is ready for new jobs every morning – no excuses, no compromises.