Spare Parts Manager
of BBM
Based in northern Italy and with an international scope, BBM is a benchmark in the regeneration and supply of complete packaging lines for the food & beverage industry.
Combining cost-efficiency, innovation and customisation, the company responds to growing market demand, driven by increasingly complex technical, environmental and regulatory requirements.
BBM specialises in revamping and supplying complete packaging lines: how much has the demand for refurbished solutions grown and what advantages do they offer compared to new equipment?
Over the past twenty years, we’ve seen a constant growth in interest for refurbished solutions. This is due to several reasons. First of all, a regenerative approach effectively addresses new production needs, for example, the introduction of tethered caps, the use of recycled PET or increasingly frequent format changes.
All this can be achieved with significantly lower investment compared to purchasing new machinery. For many companies, it’s the perfect compromise: they can get a line that meets modern standards, with performance close to new equipment, but at up to 50% lower cost and with much shorter lead times. Furthermore, sustainability has become a key driver: refurbishing machinery extends its life cycle, reduces waste and lowers the overall environmental impact.
Your portfolio includes long-standing brands in the beverage and food sectors: what are the most frequent requests from these clients and how do you meet them with a tailored approach?
In most cases, international customers are looking for a reliable and skilled partner, someone who can guide and support them in solving issues that arise during the production process.
We often gain their trust not only thanks to our cost-effective spare parts and upgrades,compared to OEMs, but also thanks to our fast delivery and handson support in sourcing the most suitable materials for their specific needs.
Unlike OEMs, who usually offer standardised packages and spare part lists, we stand out with a customised approach: we analyse each request in detail and develop truly bespoke solutions tailored to the customer’s requirements.
Your mechanical and electronic design department also develops proprietary solutions: how does internal innovation contribute to improving plant performance?
Innovation is one of our key strengths, and we develop it in-house. Our technical and R&D department is very active and able to design both mechanical and electronic upgrades.
For example, we can adapt outdated machinery to work with new operating pressures, improving energy efficiency, or we can design compatible spare parts when original ones are no longer available. Our crossfunctional expertise allows us to work on machines from different manufacturers, integrating modern electronics, advanced PLCs and remote control systems.
After-sales services, from spare parts supply to predictive maintenance, are a strong point: how strategic is it today for a food company to rely on structured technical support?
For us, support is not an add-on: it’s a core pillar of our offer. We manage an extensive internal spare parts warehouse, allowing us to ship quickly and avoid costly downtime. Our technical team is ready to intervene even on weekends, with the kind of flexibility only an independent company can provide.
We also organise tailored training sessions for both our technicians and our customers, as we strongly believe in knowledge transfer: the more prepared the operator, the lower the risks of breakdowns, mistakes or inefficiencies.
With headquarters in Italy and operations worldwide, BBM deals with different markets and regulations: in your view, what are the main technological and regulatory challenges that the food & beverage industry will face in the coming years?
The most complex part of working internationally is dealing with customs regulations. Every country has its own set of rules, which means that for each destination we must prepare different documentation and follow specific procedures. This requires particular attention and constant updates on international standards.
