In the fast-evolving world of road transport, safety is not just a priority—it is an absolute necessity. At SIRIT Poland, we understand that even the smallest mistake on the road can have catastrophic consequences, not only for truck drivers but also for other road users. That’s why, as a leader in the production of high-quality pneumatic brake fittings, we continuously promote and educate the industry about transport safety. In this article, we will discuss the role of the latest technologies and innovative engineering solutions.

The key role of pneumatic brake fittings in ensuring safety

For large vehicles such as trucks, the braking system is one of the most critical components for ensuring the safety of drivers, passengers, and other road users. Pneumatic brakes, which use compressed air to apply pressure to brake components, are widely used in heavy-duty vehicles due to their reliability and high braking power.

SIRIT stands for modern pneumatic brake fittings known for their durability and reliability, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the braking system in every truck on the road. Our products are precisely designed to prevent leaks and maintain optimal air pressure throughout the braking system, making it responsive and dependable under all conditions.

As the transport industry evolves, so do the technologies that enhance vehicle safety. The growing importance of advanced sensors, AI-driven diagnostics, and automatic braking systems has made pneumatic brake fittings even more crucial in maintaining the reliability of braking mechanisms. A well-maintained braking system, enhanced with cutting-edge technologies, plays a key role in reducing human errors and preventing accidents.

How AI and smart technologies improve truck safety

Modern advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies are revolutionizing road transport safety. AI helps monitor vehicle systems in real-time, from brake performance to tire pressure, alerting drivers and fleet managers to potential issues before they become safety hazards.

For instance, AI-powered collision detection systems can identify obstacles or other vehicles in a truck’s path and automatically engage the brakes if the driver fails to react in time. Additionally, features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and driver fatigue monitoring contribute to safer road conditions.

Our commitment to continuous development and safety innovation

As a company deeply committed to safety, SIRIT continuously improves the quality and reliability of its pneumatic brake fittings. Our components undergo rigorous quality testing to meet industry standards, ensuring that every truck using our products benefits from enhanced safety.

We are also dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility. By optimizing brake system efficiency, we help reduce fuel consumption and lower CO₂ emissions, contributing to a greener and safer future for the transport industry.

Industry collaboration for a safer future

The road to improved safety in transport is a path of collaboration. SIRIT works closely with partners and manufacturers of complementary products, such as air brake tubing, critical safety devices and markings and other brake system components. Together, we can make progress in reducing accidents, improving driver well-being, and ensuring safer roads for everyone.Safety is not just about regulatory compliance—it’s about setting new standards of excellence. As part of this ongoing commitment, we continue to develop new solutions, test innovations, and refine our products, ensuring that every truck equipped with our fittings is ready to operate safely, even in the most demanding road conditions.

This is what you need to be successful in sport. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that this year we continue the sponsorship support for the young motocross rider Pietro Salina, who in 2022 takes part in the Italian and Swiss championships and some European competitions.

Pietro got on his first bike at the age of 5 and has not been dismounted since then. At the age of 15, he started competing in regional competitions, and in the following years in the Italian and European championships.

Sports passion means discipline, consistency and many sacrifices, and even physical pain, because our player has three broken vertebrae in his account last year and a demanding time to recover.

You can watch Pietro’s struggles live during the competition or follow his Instagram, which we encourage you to do. We are glad that our logo can accompany the realization of such passion.

• no production downtime,
• no sudden deliveries and unplanned transport costs,
• no delays in the delivery of the finished product, no exposure to contractual penalties,
  Most importantly – peace of mind and no stress for the purchasing department.
  

SIRIT Poland, by offering the safety stock service, engages its team:
– by increasing the warehouse
– by monitoring purchases and the customer’s warehouse,

We take over responsibility by guaranteeing the continuity of supplies without involving the client’s resources.

2021 was a unique time for the truck, trailer and bus sector. For SIRIT Poland, as a supplier of air brake fittings for pneumatic systems, the indicators for semi-trailers are the area of the greatest interest and the increase by 94.9% concerns us directly.

– Of course, this is a number that has a positive impact on turnover, but it makes us reflect on how we, as suppliers, must be prepared for such a high demand. The most important requirement is to fulfill orders without negative impact on the final customer, without production downtime and with optimal delivery times. SIRIT Poland has been investing in human resources and infrastructure for years to be able to guarantee: service, quality and efficiency, also in situations beyond the standard market trend. Our system monitors the procedures and consumption statistics on a daily basis. In principle, customers can “forget” about component orders, and we are ready for peak demand. – comments Fabrizio Cottura, CEO of SIRIT Poland.

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KANBAN methodology
Original system, based on the KANBAN methodology, combines work optimization with warehouse management. Constant warehouse monitoring and maintaining the adequate stock level enables placing orders which match a real demand. Thanks to a pre-set minimum and maximum limit for each product stored in the warehouse, deliveries are executed based on automatically generated orders. Regular analysis and corrections keep the warehouse stock at the optimal level.

Tech support
Tech competencies along with experience let SIRIT experts verify whether a company may shorten the time of assembly or save resources via using different or fewer fittings. Two days on a production line is enough to find out where to look for savings. One of the leading manufacturers of trailers in Europe saved costs of around 15-20% thanks to using these additional services, shortening the time of assembly, and downsizing in the used fittings (from 100 to 80) and around 10% at the cost of purchase.

Audits and trainings
Cooperation with SIRIT Poland includes audits, guidance, regular staff training and creating documentation. Audit takes place during tech training; a new system is proposed afterwards. Next step is to set up and test a trailer. The whole process is free of charge for the clients and may save between 5-7% of the costs.

Double check certificates and marking
Low quality vehicle marking or brake hoses has a huge impact on safety on the roads. A failure threatens health and lives on the road as well as carries a risk of paying a costy compensation. Each marking tape should be embossed with a safety standard. Unfortunately, often cheap fake tapes are labelled with fake signatures, hard to distinguish for a human eye. In order to verify the authenticity properly, it is necessary to use a special laser device. However, it is an expensive tool and few companies decide to buy it. That is why it is so important to purchase products from a secure provider who can guarantee high and certified quality.

Cooperation with verified and secure companies

One of the products directly impacting the safety of the vehicle on the road are tekalan hoses and fittings. Faulty brake hoses may cause dangerous and costy situations on the road. SIRIT Poland offers products embossed with a code and laser marking, which confirms their authenticity and compliance with tests and standards. The marking also enables detecting provenience of a product. This way, in case of a breakdown, a producer of faulty parts can be held liable. Unverified distributor can never provide such protection.

Choosing a decent partner

In the automotive sector, a provider is a real business partner, who understands clients’ risks and what they need in order to avoid any problems. While choosing a provider, it is worth it to verify whether they have financial liquidity and coverage in the event of a crisis, in order to be able to smoothly cooperate in case of an accident or a breakdown. Do they guarantee verification, consulting or parts exchange? What do their plant, production and quality monitoring look like? At SIRIT Poland it is the safety of products and deliveries which play the key role, along with sharing responsibility for any problems. This way the company is fully transparent and professional.

KANBAN is a methodology used to optimize production processes. It was established in the 1950s in Japan, and then was successfully implemented by the largest industrial concerns and companies from the IT sector. The methodology is based on the meaning of two Japanese words – “kan” and “ban”, which mean “visible” and “sheet of paper”. Together they form an information sign. KANBAN is about visualizing the production process, and its simplest layout is three columns: “to do”, “in progress” and “done”. Individual tasks are placed in the appropriate column depending on the current status.

How does the KANBAN system work at SIRIT Poland?

A system based on the KANBAN methodology has been developed to streamline the company’s operations and effectively manage its own and customers’ inventory. It has been modified and adapted to the activities of SIRIT.

The main goal of the software that the company works with on a daily basis is to save time and constantly provide customers with a fixed amount of stock. By integrating logistics services and operating in the just-in-time delivery system, product management from the entire assortment takes place without the need for team or purchasing department interference.

As a result, the customer ordering specific materials receives the order directly to his warehouse. Such automated activities minimize the loss of time and resources necessary for management, as well as reduce costs and significantly improve the company’s operations. There is no place for outstanding inventory, because orders are fulfilled according to the actual customer needs.

The system, which was created in accordance with the KANBAN idea, works well in cooperation between SIRIT and customers warehouses. “The frequency and number of orders are determined at the service design stage. The client receives free access to the program and a scanner. The ordered goods are stored in two containers – one is in the contractor’s warehouse and the other at our company’s headquarters“- says Grzegorz Sobczyk, Plant Manager of SIRIT Poland. When the first stock runs out and, according to the information from the scanner, the number of products decreases, a full box is sent to the customer and the empty one is taken away at the same time. In this way, the continuity of the order is ensured, delays are avoided and the appropriate amount of goods is secured for a given contractor. All this takes place without the involvement of additional departments, only between warehouses.

The KANBAN system offers a number of facilities for customers, the most important of which are:

• minimizing stocks,
• elimination of stock shortages,
• less space for a warehouse,
• greater control over resources – order in the warehouse,
• no need to manage logistics by the team,
• real-time inventory and statistics tracking.

By introducing the KANBAN system, the operation of the production and logistics process is not only improved, but also the work in the purchasing department is significantly simplified. The main changes after the implementation of the system include:

• minimizing the number of demand analyzes,
• minimizing the number of inquiries,
• no orders,
• no reminders,
• fewer suppliers to manage,
• logistic assistance,
• faster orders,
• personalized packaging,
• monitoring of the entire delivery process,
• reduction of delivery costs.

The use of the KANBAN system is the optimization of warehouse and logistics processes and the minimization of additional costs. Constant monitoring of inventory levels makes it easier to automate and reduce the warehouse space. Knowing these data allow improving manage processes and at the same time minimize waste, unnecessary purchases, unforeseen costs, or avoid possible downtime of the production line.