From a heat shrinkable protector for securing fusion splicing of optical fibers, with a unit weight of just 0.4g, to a multiplier for the maintenance of 10,000kg wind turbines. In the huge central warehouse Amara NZero, in Miko City, are a variety of materials, up to 18,000 references, All of them focused on energy transmission. It operates on three axes (decarbonization, electrification, and energy efficiency), through its three divisions: renewable energy sources (wind, solar, and hydraulic); electrification (smart grids, telecommunications, electric vehicles, zero emissions and energy efficiency); and services for energy transportation (logistics and miscellaneous materials).
Last year, 34,000 shipments per month were made at this warehouse, receiving 45,000 pallets and supplying another 50,000. It is the nerve center of the entire network that the Spanish company has in the peninsula, consisting of a total of 20 centers. In addition to its presence in Spain and Portugal, Amara Nzero operates in Italy, Brazil, Mexico, the United States and China.
Just two years ago in this warehouse, there were two truck docks, now there are more than 70, and the area has doubled, now with 52,000 square meters. Almost a hundred people work in this logistics center, which operates 24 hours a day, in three shifts. Last year, the Spanish company, founded in 1957, reached a turnover of 733 million, which represents a growth of 81% over the previous year. By 2023, they hope to reach 1,000 million euros. This growth is closely related to the arrival of Gonzalo Erigon as CEO of Amara NZero Who points to the company’s business model as the key to transformation. “We are a 100% energy transmission company, and we are a strategic partner for those companies that implement projects and facilities related to energy transformation with our ability to offer them 360-degree products and services that respond and add value to any of their needs in this region,” says Erigun. The strong demand for this type of project has also helped the expansion.Another crucial aspect is the contribution of talent and the involvement of our teams that are perfectly aligned with our business culture,” he adds.
Client
Its clients include the utility sector, installers and developers of residential and industrial photovoltaic projects, major construction companies, energy infrastructure installers, renewable utility maintainers, and telecom operators. They work with all the major companies in these sectors and are currently on 81 different projects.
The heaviest materials they work with are those hauled in from the wind region for wind turbine maintenance, such as 10-ton gearboxes, 8-ton generators and 6-ton three-phase transformers. All cable reels are very eye-catching, among them are those of medium voltage 18/30 kV with a length of 1 km, a weight of 5500 kg and a diameter of 2.7 meters. For such heavy materials, they use the gantry crane which moves up to 16 tons. Automated racking and applied robots are integrated into the picking and moving process.
The solar panels segment occupies a prominent space in the warehouse as it is one of the most active segments of the company. In 2022 it will grow by 154% in solar energy, with a particular focus on self-consumption. Nearly 1 million modules (solar panels) have been transported in this warehouse. The company is now entering with materials for the electric vehicle, particularly with chargers.
