Case Study – Automated floor cleaning at a Swiss contract coating company
In industrial contract coating, dust, paint particles, and material abrasion are part of everyday life. Especially in companies like Schlegel Lackierwerke AG , where powder coating and varnishing are carried out daily, floor cleaning is a critical factor for quality and occupational safety. But who ensures that 1,000 m² of production space is dust-free again overnight the next morning? Without expensive external personnel or additional shifts?
The challenge
- Constant dust accumulation throughout the entire hall area (grinding dust, overspray)
- No time resources for additional cleaning after the end of the shift
- External cleaning services cost around CHF 60 per hour
- Employees should concentrate on their core tasks, not sweep
- Quality and occupational safety require dust-free floors every day
The solution: A cleaning robot from Robonnement
Schlegel Lackierwerke opted for a Pudu MT-1 cleaning robot in the flexible subscription model via Robonnement (CHF 850/month).
This is how it works:
- Area mapping & setup through on-site subscription
- AI-supported cleaning logic : The robot detects where dust is and cleans only there
- Daily use after the end of the shift – the hall is clean in the morning
- Full service coverage including maintenance, repair and next-day replacement in case of failure
The results
| Key figure |
Previously |
Afterward |
Effect |
| Cleaning time |
2–3 hours daily (manually) | 0 h personnel costs | −10–15 h/week |
| Cleaning costs | CHF 1,800+ (internal or external) | CHF 850/month fixed price | −50–60% savings |
| Air quality / dust coverage | Visible stress daily | Sparking fresh floor every day | + Occupational safety |
| Motivation | "Sweeping is part of it" | Focus on painting | + Team satisfaction |
Why this works
Contract coaters have predictable processes → cleaning robots work at night when the hall is empty
AI-controlled cleaning saves energy and time: clean only where there is dirt
No investment necessary: subscription model with full service and swap guarantee
"Every morning we come into a clean hall. No overtime, no stress. The robot just runs."
– Operations Manager, Schlegel Lackierwerke AG
Conclusion: Cleanliness as a service
With the Robonnement robot, Schlegel Lackierwerke has permanently solved its flooring problem. Employees no longer have to clean after work. The air is better. Costs are lower. And the shop is ready for new jobs every morning – no excuses, no compromises.
