SMB Himber
SMB Himber, part of Groupe SMB in Saint-Leonard, builds special machines, robotic palletizing cells and carton-handling lines for food and logistics.
SMB Himber is a French designer and builder of special machines, robotic cells and automated lines, with its registered office at ZI de la Liane in Saint-Leonard (Pas-de-Calais) and workshops in Boulogne-sur-Mer where machining, assembly, wiring, testing and validation take place before on-site commissioning. The company was founded by Joel Himber and was taken over by Jean-Marie Ridez in 2006. It belongs to Groupe SMB, a group of companies that design and build custom industrial equipment, and cites more than 30 years of experience.
The company covers the full value chain of an automation project: mechanical design, automation, robotics, industrial vision and logistics integration. Its approach combines custom engineering with standardised, proven building blocks. Activities listed on the website include special machines, robotic cells and robotic systems, complete automated lines, vision systems, end-of-line stations, palletizing and depalletizing, sorting, conveying and flow management, as well as process-improvement consulting and technical project support.
SMB Himber markets a standard range called FlowTECH. FlowBOX is a compact machine for case packing and unpacking of trays, cartons and IFCO crates, rated at up to 60 cycles per minute for products up to 4 kg, with grippers adapted to each product, label quality control and an optional hygienic design. FlowCUT is a patented automatic carton-opening machine that measures and cuts cartons and removes the lid without damaging the contents, handling up to 400 parcels per hour with automatic format adaptation and blade-wear monitoring. FlowSTACK is a robotic palletizing and depalletizing solution that manages full pallets, empty pallets and interlayers.
The main markets are food processing (where equipment is built to hygiene requirements), logistics, automotive and general industry. The company states that it works for clients in France, elsewhere in Europe and internationally.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
FlowBOX
Compact case packing/unpacking machine for trays, cartons and IFCO crates
FlowCUT
Patented automatic carton opener that measures, cuts and removes lids without damaging contents
FlowSTACK
Robotic palletizing and depalletizing handling full pallets, empty pallets and interlayers
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Contact SMB Himber
WEBSITE
https://smb-himber.comPHONE
+33 3 21 87 07 07HEADQUARTERS
France
Company Facts
Founded
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Primary Role
System Integrator
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Primary Region
Europe
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Funding Stage
Subsidiary / Acquired
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