Customer Case: Collaboration Vlukon and MOTIC GmbH
MOTIC GmbH, an innovative company focused on sustainable urban logistics, develops electric cargo bikes specifically designed for last-mile delivery solutions. Clemens Hainberger, co-founder and head of product development at MOTIC, explains how critical the choice of rims and tyres is for the performance and safety of their vehicles.
The Challenge
MOTIC faced a specific challenge: the limited space on the cargo bike required a wheel that was both strong enough to handle heavy loads and suitable for integrating a braking system. Their initial choice of standard wheels proved inadequate due to safety concerns and maintenance challenges. This led them to search for a specialist who could help them find a more suitable solution.
The Solution
Through an online search, MOTIC discovered Vlukon. They were immediately drawn to Vlukon’s quick communication and support in finding the right wheel solution. Together with Vlukon’s team, a custom rim was developed, incorporating a reinforcing ring to strengthen the weaker areas of the deep profile. After several tests and prototypes, they created a wheel that met all of MOTIC’s requirements.
The Result
The collaboration with Vlukon resulted in several immediate benefits for MOTIC. The improved wheel provided better stability for their vehicles and allowed for quicker wheel changes and enhanced road traction. These improvements helped MOTIC deliver on their unique selling points, directly contributing to customer satisfaction.
Would you recommend Vlukon?
Absolutely, I would recommend Vlukon because the quality of the interaction was consistently high. I found the Vlukon team to be extremely helpful and quick in finding solutions. They also showed great interest in our development process.
