BCUBE is a major global logistics company that has been operating since 1952. It provides integrated logistics services across 60+ years including warehouse management, transportation, packaging, and engineering. With over 4,000 employees and €460M annual revenue, BCUBE has a strong international presence through 85 sites across Europe, South America, and North America serving industries like automotive, energy, and aerospace. The document outlines BCUBE's services, certifications, and strategies to provide innovative and customized supply chain solutions through engineering expertise.

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2. introduction
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BCUBE is a major Global Player in Integrated Logistic Services for Supply Chain
management.
Activities started in 1952, initially in wood packaging, with progressive enlargement
to the full range of Contract Logistics Services.
Innovation, investments, partnerships and acquisitions have allowed BCUBE to become
one of the main Logistics groups, with a Turnover of over €460 million in 2013 and
4,000 employees.
In more than 60 years of activity, the Group has developed strong competences in all
services of Integrated Logistics: Warehouse and Platform Management, Factory
Logistics, Transport and Freight, Air Cargo, Packaging, Value Added Operations,
Engineering and ICT Services.
In 2012, the merger of Argol and Villanova enabled the creation of a unique, integrated
and competitive reality on a global scale – the Argol Villanova Group. Argol Villanova
with its strong historical background and plans for further expansion, has developed a
new coordinated and innovative image and has decided to adopt a new name, BCUBE,
in order to express the modern and international vision of the Group.
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3. international footprint
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85 operative sites
geographical breakdown
50%
28%
22%

4. main services and key sectors
VALUE-ADDED OPERATIONS
EQUIPMENT SERVICES Complete management of forklifts and other material handling equipment
HEAVY LOAD TRANSPORT
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Automotive Energy Industrial Aerospace & Defence Air Cargo
FACTORY LOGISTICS
AIR CARGO
MULTI MODAL
TRANSPORTATION
FREIGHT FORWARDING
ENGINEERING
AND ICT SERVICES
In-plant warehousing and line feeding
CKD and Part by Part preparation and international flows
Consumer
INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING Engineering and production of wood, plastic, metal and thermo shrinkable packaging
Airport cargo
management
Exceptional transportation solutions, disassembly/reassembly of
industrial plants
Design and implementation of road and rail transportation solutions
International sea and air freight forwarding
Solutions design, customized engineering, IT integration and flows management
LOGISTIC PLATFORMS
CKD MANAGEMENT
Dedicated and multi-customer warehouses
Customized solutions, painting, sandblasting, mechanical assembly,
welding

5. whole Supply Chain services coverage
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT END TO END
PACKAGING
27% Logistics &
73%
Packaging
Transport &
Shipment
ENGINEERING AND ICT
INBOUND
MANAGEMENT
WAREHOUSING
AND
LOGISTIC PLATFORM
FACTORY LOGISTCS
AND
SPECIAL PROCESSES
INTERNATIONAL
TRANSPORT
AND
SHIPMENT
Services breakdown

6. engineering & ICT services – our distinctive asset
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ENGINEERING
Know How
 Structural packaging planning
 Packaging design for volume’s optimization
 Warehousing technologies
 World Class Manufacturing
 Layout-Flow modeling
 Items identification technologies
 Transport network planning
Services
 Logistic Survey
 Re-engineering Design
 Economics evaluation
 KPI identification
All these activities are performed by a joint group of Logistic
Engineers, Process Analysts and ICT Specialists.
ICT SERVICES
Know How
 WPS (Wood Packaging Suite)
 OPS (Optimized Packaging Suite)
 WMS – Warehouse Management System (Shape)
 Logistics Information Technologies Systems
 ERP
 Integration Data
Services
 Functional analysis
 Architectural network
 Custom solutions implementation
 Integration of logistic systems with ERP packages
The Group has developed its own informative system for the
integrated supply chain management that can be interfaced with
popular ERP packages in the market and that has been successfully
used in major industries.

7. certifications and awards
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Certifications are a guarantee of an ongoing commitment by BCUBE to
ensure customer satisfaction and safety.
 Quality Certification: UNI EN ISO 9001:2008
 Quality Certification Aerospace Sector: UNI EN ISO 9120:2010
 Environment Certification : UNI EN ISO 14001:2004
 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series: OHSAS 18001:2007
 Management system for self-hygiene Certification (HACCP): UNI 10854
 FITOK: in charge of the IPPC/FAO in Italy on the use of Phytosanitary Mark
 IATA: International Air Transport Association
 FIATA: International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
 ENAC: Italian Civil Aviation Authority

8. WCL approach
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BCUBE is a Member of :
 World Class Manufacturing Association
International affiliation requiring the commitment of its
members in constantly guaranteeing the highest levels of
efficiency, safety and quality control at production sites.
BCUBE &WCL approach
The BCUBE World Class Logistics vision is to identify,
measure and eliminate all types of waste and loss from both
operations and business processes to deliver to the customer
only the “added value” ensuring the highest quality of the
service, operating in a 100% safe and green working
environment.
GOLD medal
at Bielsko-Biala
GOLD medal
at Tychy
BRONZE medal
at FPT Sete Lagoas
“BCUBE WCL” is the corporate “operative system” for BCUBE

9. key strengths
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FULL INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES
Wide set of services offered, to guarantee the Group as the right partner in
Supply Chain management
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INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE
Operative presence in the main international markets
INDUSTRY’S PORTFOLIO
High skills and experience with a wide customers portfolio in different
industrial areas
CKD, PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT EXCELLENT MANAGEMENT
First global operator in CKD management in the Automotive sector, over 60
years experience in industrial packaging and leadership in road, rail, sea and
air transports
FLEXIBILITY AND CUSTOMIZATION
The Group guarantees customized services, through Engineering and ICT own
solutions
FAMILY OWNED AND MANAGERIAL
Historical ownership of the Bonzano Family, linked to managerial structure and
growth

10. the main innovations: the main areas and new skills
MAP 'LOGISTICS' OF BCUBE
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 Logistics plays a major strategic role and is part of a
network of organizational entities that support corporate
clients in the development and creation of business.
 Changing knowledge and attitudes required: the
engineers from technical to leader.
«ENGINEERS: FROM TECHNICAL TO LEADER»
 Managers of a "grid system."
 Develop not only technical skills but their focus is on the development of managerial skills.
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11. the main innovations: the main areas and new skills
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«SENIORITY: STEPS, MACRO AND MICRO BUSINESS »
PHASES
MACRO
ACTIVITY
MICRO
ACTIVITY
SKILLS
and
ATTITUDES
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12. knowledge sharing e innovation
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«CLIMBING TO THE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS»
OTHER POSSIBLE CHALLENGES
SKILLS EXPECTATIONS TRAINING PATHS
Skills
Knowledge
Leader
Technical
Experienced
Senior
Senior
Experienced
Junior
Junior
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INTERNATIONAL MARKETS PRESENCE
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SOUTH AMERICA
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15. locations
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Actual Presence
Brasil
Argentine
The Group is present in South America,
particularly in Brazil and Argentina, since 2007
• BRASIL
- Belo Horizonte
- Rio De Janeiro
- Betim
- Contagem
- Sete Lagoas
- San Paolo
- Recife
- Goiana
• ARGENTINA
- Buenos Aires
- Cordoba
• VENEZUELA
- Caracas
Venezuela
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Future Development

16. our sites
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17. Brazil
Key sectors:
 AUTOMOTIVE
the wide range of services includes: Inbound Logistics, Warehouse Management, Picking, Kitting /
Sequencing, Line feeding, CKD and Packaging, shipping and receiving
 ENERGY
growing costantly, thanks to the collaboration with major customers worldwide, BCUBE has
extensive experience in the management of logistics services related to the Energy sector.
with particular focus on suppliers of equipment for the mining of oil and gas companies engaged
in the extraction of natural gas and with oil producers that need to organize their logistics on-site,
with companies that produce electric power transmission components and complete systems and
finally with generation and distribution companies of electricity
 AEROSPACE & DEFENCE
the specific expertise in the field of integrated logistics has allowed BCUBE to integrate
successfully in the local community and to develop a strong partnership for the logistic support of
the AMX aircraft of the FAB (Brasilian Air Force), operating at the base of Rio de Janeiro.
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18. Argentina
Main activities :
 Management of white goods supply chain to client
 Receiving of container
 Warehousing
 Transport e distribution to dealer in all Buenos Aires area
 Reverse Logistic
 Warehouse, packaging e distribution of spare parts
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NORTH AMERICA
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20. BCUBE in North America
BCUBE, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of the BCUBE Group
BCUBE, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with locations in: Huntsville, AL,
Tampa, FL, Atlanta, GA, Toronto, Canada, and Mexico City, Monterrey and Saltillo,
Mexico.
BCUBE Inc. provides a full line of integrated logistics services including, but not
limited to, in-factory logistics, packaging, spare parts support, transportation and
distribution management in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
BCUBE Inc. has acquired an equity investment in Eagle Support Service Corporation a
SDOSB Defense Logistics Company based in Huntsville, AL. (www.eaglesupport.com)
BCUBE, through it’s sister company Eagle Support Service, is providing special services
(Field Service Engineer, Range Operation, Field Training) to the US Army, US National
Guard and Kornsberg,warehousing and supply management to DLA and KBR
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21. main services
 In Plant Logistics
 In-plant logistics design and project management
 Packaging/crating
 Transportation - network of capable partners for
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domestic and international shipping including
oversize/overweight material based in Charlotte,
New York, Toronto, Mexico City.
 Military support operations – over 300 personnel
providing services at over 20 sites in the US and
over 15 international locations
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CHINA
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23. presence in China
BCUBE has been present in China since 2010 with
Argol Villanova Logistics China 阿而高物流（上海）
有限公司(focused on overall logistic services) and
Argol Packaging China 阿而高包装材料（上海）有
限公司(focused on industrial packaging services),
aimed to Italian and International Clients operating
in Asia, ensuring the same quality and service
standards achieved in Europe.
Following the business model of the Italian Group,
the offering of both companies is focused on the
study of optimizing the shipping process and
includes the industrial package and all the related
logistics services:
Inbound, Quality Control & Inspection, Handling,
Storage, Production Lines Feeding, Special
Transport, Distribution, Customs Clearance,
Shipping.
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24. operations in China
Packaging activity in-house
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25. BCUBE’s facilities
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POLAND
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27. presence on the polish market
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BCUBE is present Poland in the following locations: Tychy, Bieruń, Bielsko –
Biała, Sosnowiec, Łódź,Warszawa, Świdnik and Żywiec.
Strong team of professionals develops customized and optimized logistics
solutions that operate in multiple warehouses and manufacturing plants.
Key services:
 storage,
 packaging, repackaging , co-packing ,
 sequencing,
 kitting,
 co-manufacturing,
 assembling,
 supply production lines: just- in-time & just in sequence,
 internal transport,
 innovative logistic flow tracking (RFID),
 error proofs solutions (pick-to-light, pick-by-point),
 container management,
 analysis and supply chain management,
 optimizing productivity
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GERMANY
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30. geographical presence in Germany
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Germany is one of the priority markets for
BCUBE. The company is present on the German
market with the local BCUBE GmbH with its
headquarters in Munich.
The operational heart of the company is
currently located near Düsseldorf, in the
Wuppertal area.
The acquisition of a well-established company
with a rich experience, especially in the
Automotive and Industrial sector, has allowed
BCUBE to approach the demanding German
market with a well structured and professional
organization, expanding areas of interest.
BCUBE GmbH is present in three operational
sites in Wuppertal and Heiligenhaus involving
about 100 employees and provides warehousing
in the areas of Munich and Fulda through a
German partner, plus transport and distribution
services all around Germany. The highly qualified
and skilled staff works closely with the
Engineering department of the headquarter, in
order to guarantee customers the best solutions
and effectiveness.
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31. key activities
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Headquarters located in Wuppertal and employing over 70 resources, engaged
in the activities distributed on 3 different operative sites in the Dusseldorf area.
BCUBE operates mainly in automotive sector, performing the following
activities:
 receiving materials, storage based on the division of goods according to
their typology, internal handling, labeling, data integration with the
customer’s IT system production, preparation of goods for the delivery
 line feeding for the production of particular small sized components in
silicon, cleaning and quality check, packaging, stocking of material to be
delivered for production lines
 unload of goods with the use of forklifts, deposit of iron and steel pieces
on shelves, components assembling, picking and pack, storage on
pallets, upload on trucks of packed goods ready for delivery
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 management of boxes in direct contact with the OeM’s
 elaboration and management of documents for international shipments

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FRANCE
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33. presence in France
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Sito di Nantes:
10.000m²
Sito di Meyzieu (Lyon):
50.000m²
Sito di Le Creusot:
7.500m²
Sito di Sandouville (Le Havre):
18.700m²
Sito di Aoste
20.000m²
Sito di Grenoble
1.500m²
Sito di Anversa
1.500m²
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7 OPERATIVE SITES
TOTAL AREA : 109.200 m²

34. main services
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Services:
 receiving materials for production activities;
 unloading, lifting, handling;
 warehousing and materials preservations;
 warehousing Logistics;
 Packaging;
 receiving freight for distribution;
 truck, air and ship transport
 exceptional transport
 truck, air and ship shipment
 customs handling
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industrial packaging – customized solutions

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EGYPT
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37. presence in Egypt
Villanova Egypt (soon BCUBE Ltd) is a joint venture between the Italian Villanova SpA (the majority
shareholder)and the Egyptian ECAS company, aiming to offer to the Egyptian Market a special level
of integrated logistics solution. Main sector of BCUBE’s activities is the Consumer & Healthcare.
Core activities:
 Door to door logistics services sustaining the Egyptian production of
agricultural perishable products to be exported in EU and Persian
Gulf area, through:
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- Controlled temperature Transportation
- Controlled temperature Warehousing
 Sea-freight
 Assistance to unloading and loading
 Delivery to port of destination as for as the final receiver (s)
location (s)
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38. The appreciation of differences and individuality
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