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POMA, WORLD LEADER in Cable Transportation Summary PRESS KIT 2019 POMA, WORLD LEADER in cable transportation Summary A pioneering spirit ........................ 3 POMA, world leader in cable transportation ............... 4 A pioneering Integrated, high-performing industrial installations ................. 6 SPIRIT The realms of cable transportation ................................ 7 After more than 80 years in business, POMA’s pioneering spirit remains as strong as ever. We’ve successfully preserved and maintained our ability, engraved in French excellence present the company’s DNA, to break new ground and take risks. Today, as I am proud throughout the world ................... 11 to say, we are a world leader in cable transportation. We design and build transportation that puts smooth and sustainable mobility Product and service at the heart of the urban, snow, tourism, science and industrial transportation innovations ...................................... 12 sectors. Our success is also that of the passionate visionaries at POMA who constantly strive to reach higher summits while meeting challenges and overcoming obstacles wherever the company is active. The POMA Foundation ............... 14 Our goal has always been to spread French excellence and expertise throughout POMA in numbers ......................... 15 the world, transposing the knowledge acquired in mountaineering onto other industries like the urban sector. At the heart of our success lies a healthy dose of innovation, commitment and creativity, as well as a strong international dimension that has been part of POMA since day one. We create ties across the globe, helping to write the history of urban transport worldwide with humility, rigour and a passion that knows no bounds. Jean Souchal, POMA Chairman of Board 2 3 POMA, WORLD LEADER in cable transportation French-owned and based in Voreppe, near Grenoble, France, POMA has become a world leader in cable transportation with a presence on six continents and more than 90 countries. Employing 1,200 people worldwide (75% in France), the POMA Group achieved a turnover of €450 million in 2018. The company’s success began of urban mobility… We are active in 83 years ago in the snowy peaks of both Western and Eastern Europe, Alpe-d’Huez when engineer and pas- Asia, Africa, North and South America, sionate mountaineer Jean Pomagal- Australia and New Zealand. ski built the first surface lift. This The numbers speak for themselves: invention marked the beginning of POMA has 8,000 installations lo- recreational skiing in Europe and the cated throughout the world, with US, where the drag lift is still known operations currently up and running as the "poma-lift". in 33 countries. The visionary Pomagalski did not stop there, providing Chamonix with Our teams have brought cable trans- its first chairlift in 1956 and creating portation to new heights through their the first gondolas in 1967. vision, their will to succeed and their energy to reach new horizons and The company was officiallyfounded in summits. The cable is also a symbol 1947 and the POMA adventure began. of the strong and durable connection between the world’s populations, cul- POMA hasn't stopped innovating tures and regions. POMA has become since, lending its knowledge and ex- a major player in safe and eco-friend- pertise to the urban transport, snow, ly transportation, where sustainable tourism, science and industrial sectors. development is the watchword. From alpine peaks to major cities, our proficiency in turnkey projects POMA has subsidiaries in the US, — design, construction, operation Switzerland, China, Korea, Vietnam, and maintenance — is recognised Russia and Columbia. But the com- the world over. pany remains a staunch advocate of Our high-performing, energy efficient Made in France, with our production cable transportation systems are de- sites based in the French Auvergne- signed to overcome all the challenges Rhône-Alpes region. 4 5 Integrated, high-performing The realms INDUSTRIAL OF CABLE SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION COMAG oversees on-site installation Since beginning operations in 2017, the A DEMAND- and maintenance of equipment. number of employees has increased by RESPONSIVE Since its installation in Gilly-sur-Isère in 20%, and the HR plan foresees further ORGANISATION 2017, performance at the new POMA growth. “Growth drives our business, industrial site has been on target with but our growth is driven by our teams,” To produce high-performance equip- the Group’s ambitions. This success is says Jean Souchal, Chairman of the ment at competitive costs with ev- in particular due to the consolidation of POMA Board. er-tightening lead times: these are a large part of the Group’s production Indeed, the teams have already wel- the objectives pursued by POMA. activities at a single site, the significant comed new apprentices, whose side- By integrating new digital uses and investment in advanced machinery and by-side working with expert employees cutting-edge technologies into its technologies and the new work organ- guarantees a valuable transmission of production methods and prioritising isation put into place. knowledge. While the challenge natu- operational drivers such as skills cen- rally remains to improve performance, tralisation, innovation and customer it is just as strategic to afford oneself focus, the Group has optimised both the means to retain occupational know- its industrial base and its entire value NEW BUILDINGS how internally: engineering, mecha- chain. FOR NEW ACTIVITIES nized welding and the machining of POMA and its 4 industrial subsidiaries large structures. Therefore, POMA cap- located in the Group’s cradle Auvergne- italises on its know-how by continuing Rhône-Alpes engineer the sites for Due to the strong increase in the to train its teams and by recruiting tal- optimal management of operations, Group’s international activities and ent to operate the innovative processes between Loudenvielle and Peyragudes the city centre, fly over a river, ascend SNOW engineering, manufacturing, assembly growing demand in sectors such as of tomorrow. in 10 minutes in all seasons, offering to the top of a mountain, reduce traffic and installation. POMA has overall mountains, tourism, industry and ur- POMA will thus invest €40 million as new economic opportunities. The Alpe congestion, replace a road, a bus line, control over cable transport projects, ban mobility, POMA is investing in an part of the modernisation plan for its POMA has been a pioneer in cable Express, inaugurated this winter at Alpe a ferry... the possibilities are endless! including design engineering; SACMI additional 30% surface area to expand industrial facilities. The “Group’s largest transportation solutions since 1936. d’Huez, is another perfect example of From New York (USA) to Medellin manages production and pre-assem- its operations at the Gilly-sur-Isère site. plant” has already welcomed about The inventor of the fixed-grip surface peri-urban transport to connect the vil- (Colombia), POMA is establishing bly of mechanical subsystems; SEM- Thus, in addition to the 7 hectares used a hundred visiting delegations and lift and the first detachable grip has lage to the resort. In Georgia, three new ropeways as the new means of public ER manufactures industrial electrical for industrial activities, new 6,000 sq. enthusiastic customers who have (re) been providing skiers with smooth and detachable 10-seater chair lifts connect transport in urban areas and reducing equipment and automation; SIGMA m buildings will reinforce SACMI’s and discovered the importance attributed sustainable mobility in the heart of the the city of Kobi with the ski resort of the impact of transportation on the designs and manufactures cabins; and COMAG’s production capacities. to process quality and user safety. snowy mountains for over 80 years. Gudauri, reducing travel time while environment. POMA ascends the summits of moun- avoiding a mountain pass at 2,400 me- Many cities in France have turned to tain ranges with its sleek, high-perform- tres altitude. POMA thereby reaffirms POMA to help them embark on their ing ski lifts. POMA lifts are fast, quiet, its position as a committed partner urban mobility revolution. energy-efficient and comfortable, and sets the stage for the mountain Toulouse will soon start its €93 mil- tourism of tomorrow: a pleasant and blending in seamlessly with the natural lion project, 30% of which has been welcoming experience that caters to environment. earmarked for maintenance over 20 the comfort of mountain travellers and Last winter, the Group inaugurated years. For the first Metrocable on Réu- numerous installations, most notably in enthusiasts alike while also respecting nion, the CINOR chose to subcontract the French Alps. Detachable chair lifts the environment. both operation and maintenance for offering more safety and comfort have a period of 5 years. This part of the been installed in Méribel, Serre-Chev- contract represents €11 million of the alier, La Plagne, Valmorel, Châtel and URBAN AREAS Foux D’Allos, and premium gondola total €55 million awarded. In Medellin lifts, such as those found in La Daille (Colombia), the sixth Metrocable, in the process of being finalised, will be in Val d’Isère, Les Brévières in Tignes Whether you need to climb a slope or and Les Grangettes in Courchevel, have reach a cut-off part of the city, cable the first 12-seater urban gondola lift also been put into service this season. transportation is the ideal solution, in the world, carrying 4,000 people Well aware of their
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