Cimcorp is set to release a feature-length documentary this autumn chronicling its 50-year history in industrial automation, with particular focus on advances in tyre manufacturing and distribution logistics.
Titled The Future of Automation, the film examines how robotics, data integration and intralogistics systems have transformed tyre production from the company's 1970s beginnings through to today's increasingly sophisticated factory operations.
The documentary charts Cimcorp's evolution alongside the tyre industry's own transformation, focusing on areas that have become critical to contemporary plant operations: end-of-line handling, warehouse management system connectivity, and the integration of automation into both new-build and retrofit facilities.
According to the company, the historical perspective provides essential context for understanding current automation investment decisions. Today's tyre manufacturers are weighing automation priorities based on throughput requirements, space constraints and labour market realities, rather than capital expenditure alone—a shift the film addresses through its longitudinal view of the sector.
Looking forward, the documentary explores emerging technologies including AI-enabled production scheduling, robotic material flow systems and advanced warehouse orchestration. These developments reflect broader industry momentum toward intelligent automation, building on trends Tyrewebs has previously reported regarding artificial intelligence deployment across tyre manufacturing and distribution operations.
The film features contributions from academic researchers and industry practitioners, alongside current and former Cimcorp employees. Segments include discussion of forward-looking concepts such as the "Dream Factory"—the company's vision for fully integrated, data-driven tyre production facilities.
For UK and European tyre producers, the documentary's themes carry particular operational relevance. Many facilities are currently evaluating retrofit automation projects aimed at improving overall equipment effectiveness and eliminating intralogistics bottlenecks.
The focus on end-to-end, data-driven material handling aligns with policy frameworks including the UK government's Smart Machines Strategy 2035, which emphasises robotics and intelligent systems as drivers of manufacturing competitiveness. For tyre makers, successful implementation of such systems translates directly into measurable outcomes: enhanced traceability, faster product changeovers, optimised floor space utilisation and reduced cost per unit.
These operational improvements are becoming increasingly critical as the industry faces pressure to demonstrate both productivity gains and sustainability credentials across the supply chain.
"To foresee and prepare for the future, we must understand the past. It is through reflecting on our journey that we find the tools to shape tomorrow," said Veli-Matti Hakala, CEO of Cimcorp.
The documentary represents a significant milestone for the Finnish automation specialist, which has established itself as a key technology partner to major tyre manufacturers globally. By combining historical narrative with forward-looking analysis, the film aims to provide factory leaders and logistics managers with both context and insight into the trajectory of tyre-plant automation.
The Future of Automation will be released this autumn. Further details on distribution and viewing arrangements are expected to be announced by Cimcorp in the coming weeks.
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