THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE MOVER
Each year, we transport over
7 000 000 cars without spending a penny on gas.
Nina Thelin, Vice President Famek AB
“A new powerful generation displaying the same commitment” - Our aim is to continue making the world’s best vehicle mover. Famek is a Swedish company specializing in developing customized equipment for safe, environmentally friendly and ergonomic transport of motor vehicles. After 20 years in the industry, Famek is a world leader in its chosen field. Stringo movers are famous for their operational reliability and high quality, and are used today in more than 35 countries worldwide. Aided by close customer cooperation, we at Famek work continuously to renew and improve all phases of our manufacturing process, from the initial design and the raw materials to production and final assembly. No part is too small, as all parts combine to form a totality that expresses peerless quality and efficiency. Famek is an OEM company. For our customers that means faster handling times from initial contact to completed prototype. The resulting vehicle mover is produced within a minimum time while offering extensive options for flexible and customized design. Stringo offers a unique opportunity to ensure the quality of all aspects of moving motor vehicles. Our customers are our most important resource, so they should not be satisfied with anything less than the best.
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MORE THAN
20 YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
For over 20 years, we have been focusing on a single goal:
– To move cars efficiently, simply and safely. Irrespective of where Stringo applies its force, it is a superior tool for moving cars efficiently, safely and simply anywhere in the world. When Stringo does its job, you soon understand why it is a world leader in its class. Its specially adapted design simplifies and transforms a heavy and demanding job into a rewarding experience. Some of the sectors where Stringo has been shown to be an invaluable tool for moving vehicles are listed below.
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Laboratories of automotive manufacturers Cars often have to be kept in emissions laboratories at a constant temperature for at least 12 hours prior to a test. The engine must not be started until the car is subsequently positioned in the test cell. The car is secured in a brake test-bed called a dynamometer. The driving wheels are loaded at the same time as emissions, wear, fuel consumption, heat and so on are measured. When the car has been loaded and tested it has to be moved out of the test cell and it is once again important that the engine is not started. In some cases the engine also has to be stripped down for measuring. Stringo is used to transport the car to and from the dynamometer. New components and ideas are tested in research and development departments. In most cases cars may not be started and driven inside these departments, and there is consequently a major need for vehicle movers.
Paint shops Stringo can easily move newly painted or masked cars without touching the bodywork and risking damage to the new paintwork. The car can then be allowed to dry at a separate site, thus making the workshop process considerably more efficient.
Crash test To ensure that car travel is as safe as possible, cars are crash-tested before being sold. They are often badly damaged in this phase of the production process and cannot leave the test site on their own. Stringo includes a model developed specifically to transport collisiondamaged cars.
Car museums A museum displays valuable and sometimes highly fragile objects. At a car museum, Stringo’s job is to transport very heavy and exclusive objects without risking damage. Thanks to its unique design, Stringo can transport cars with absolute safety.
Design studios
Garage / workshops
When new models of cars are developed, they are often initially made of clay, a method that may sound rather lightweight but is in fact just the opposite. A model can weigh up to 5 tons and is both expensive to make and vulnerable to damage.
Stringo’s primary task is to move cars. They are taken easily and quickly from their parking place to the workshop for repair and servicing. A comfortable working environment with reduced emissions is an added bonus. Staff also avoid injury to their backs, necks and arms when Stringo does all the hard work.
The clay model is built on a frame with rigid wheels, which makes the prototype particularly difficult to handle. Stringo is used to move these models smoothly and simply without risking damage.
Production lines / end-of-line A newly manufactured car may not always start at the end of the production line. It must then be quickly removed for subsequent handling. Stringo ensures smooth transport and allows factory production to continue without any delays.
Police Stringo is used by the police in many applications, from storing confiscated vehicles to moving and storing vehicles for evidence or crime cars, handling forensic vehicles prior to testing etc. Stringo is an invaluable tool in the forensic area, as it prevents the risk of cross-contamination of DNA, disturbance and contamination of fingerprints or other evidence in, on or within the vehicle.
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8. Quality Nothing is left to chance, no detail is too small. We like to impress our customers, so each Stringo delivered meets the most stringent requirements, every time.
7. Customization Heavy, light, cramped or fragile? Irrespective of the type of vehicle or premises, every Stringo solution is adapted to its specific purpose.
1. Simplicity With a nifty maneuver by a single person, Stringo moves cars in a few seconds. It could hardly be simpler.
6. Experience Our many years of experience are reflected in all our activities. After more than 20 years in the industry, we have no rivals when it comes to building vehicle movers.
2. Ergonomics Stringo’s design is specifically adapted to move cars, whereas human bodies are not. We at Famek are happy to contribute to a safer working environment for our customers.
3. Return on Investment
4. Safety
Stringo does the job of four people, an investment that pays for itself after less than a year. It moves cars efficiently and with no risk of damage like nothing else in the industry.
When muscle power does not suffice, it’s time to call in Stringo. Our vehicle mover minimizes the risk of workplace-related accidents, making it indispensable at workplaces where staff safety is paramount.
5. Environment Stringo works quietly, efficiently and powerfully without unnecessarily emitting any hazardous substances. Cars can be moved without their engine running, thus protecting the environment.
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Thanks to its globally unique design, Stringo has an extremely small degree of swing so that large cars can be moved with ease even in restricted spaces. Its turning radius is minimal: calculate the car’s length and add 50 centimeters. Stringo can be used on the car’s rear or front wheels. Loading takes only a few seconds.
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Ergonomics We at Famek ensure a safer working environment for our customers, which naturally makes us both pleased and proud. Our powerful vehicle movers prevent the need to move cars manually; anyone who has ever used a Stringo has no wish to go back to manual moving. Stringo is specially designed to move cars, quite unlike the human body. Every year, people and companies suffer from workplacerelated accidents, in many cases quite unnecessarily. But this scenario can be avoided by using the right work methods and tools. Let your hands rest on the handles of a Stringo, maneuver it easily and give your body a break.
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Return on Investment
With the increasingly rigorous health and safety requirements of modern industry, there is great need for a way to move cars mechanically.
Today, we are sure of one thing, namely that time is money. Ideally, we need the right person at the right place at the right time. Using Stringo’s power brings you one step closer to your business targets and maximizes your efficiency. Stringo is an investment that pays off quickly.
There are many benefits to taking the muscle power out of this job, thus minimizing the risk of injury. Stringo is also equipped with a double safety system that effectively protects both operator and vehicle.
Figure it out yourself Maneuvering cars with sheer muscle power requires up to four people. Stringo needs only a single person to do the job. Stringo can also park cars in a controlled way in really cramped environments so that the premises are utilized efficiently.
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Environment Stringo works powerfully and efficiently without emitting harmful substances. Whenever you use a vehicle mover, the car does not emit any exhaust either. The engine does not need to run when it is being moved, which is especially important in a closed environment. At a time when we are increasingly aware of the air we breathe and the emissions from our machinery, we at Famek are proud of our vehicle movers which run on rechargeable batteries.
After more than 20 years in the industry, we are proud to offer a solid basis of experience and skills. Stringo’s customers can relax: our extensive knowledge ensures that cutting edge expertise is built into every detail. All our staff are specialists in every sector involving the manufacture of car movers. Our long-time customers know that already, and our new ones are often surprised. For us it’s not only a matter of professional pride but also of responsibility for and pleasure in our work. What we deliver has been carefully worked out: we know our business – just like you.
We adapt each machine to satisfy the specific requirements of our customers: no problem is too complex. After many years of development and production, we can offer a series of ready-to-use solutions with a range of optional accessories. We are committed to supplying specially-built vehicle movers to optimize your operations. For us, it’s not enough merely to move cars; we also aim to handle the most complex inquiries and needs. Fussy customers are our best resource, as they provide the fuel to continuously drive Stringo’s development forward.
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Quality Moving cars is heavy work that makes high demands on the equipment designed to do the job. Great precision, high quality and extremely skilled staff combine to create durable and unbeatable results. Our products naturally satisfy all the standards of the industry. Our customers never need question Stringo’s capacity and service life. But they may well be impressed by them.
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Tomas Höglund
Construction & Design, Famek HQ [Sweden] The ultimate high point of my work as an engineering designer at Famek is when a uniquely customized model has been designed, built, packaged and is ready for delivery. Sending off a new vehicle mover that I know is perfectly designed according to customer requirements makes my job the most exciting in the world.
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Customers want fast deliveries, so schedules are often tight. Producing drawings for all parts which will then be laser-cut, bent and welded makes great demands on myself and my colleagues. When we develop new models, we don’t merely consider the requirements on the vehicle mover’s function and durability; it must also be built to be serviced as simply as possible. We dimension it for the long and trouble-free use of parts which we know receive a lot of wear and tear. Simple solutions and proven components ensure optimal conditions for servicing the mover. This keeps costs low for our customers . It is enormously satisfying to be involved in the creative process that my work at Famek entails. With enthusiasm, experience and good cooperation with our customers, I look forward to continue producing the world’s best vehicle movers.
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A vehicle mover loaded with options and advantages
Are you one of those who needs a little bit of extra attention?
Famek is the only company in the world that specializes in manufacturing vehicle movers. What is a sideline for other companies, is something we do every day, all the time.
Together with our customers, we create new solutions. Your demand for exclusive and specially adapted solutions becomes a new challenge to us. Lucky for you that we have created innovations many times before.
Our skills, knowledge and experience are combined to create the world’s best tool for moving vehicles. After 20 years in the industry and a continuous focus on our customers’ needs, we have developed skills that have no equal anywhere. Stringo’s extensive range of products, as well as the close-to-customer cooperation that promotes continuous development makes us world leaders on the market. Just like our customers, we feel good at the top and appreciate the work that is required to stay there. Thanks to our product development and a continuous presence on the market, we aim to help our customers reach their goal. Moving cars in an unrivaled way is easy with our help.
To meet customers’ needs for specific movers, we have adapted a number of our products. The range includes equipment for facilitating the transport of various types of trucks, trailers and mobile homes. These transporters are fully adapted to our customer’s requirements and have consequently been built in a large number of versions with various types of couplings. We supply the vehicle movers that our customers need, either from our existing range or as completely new designs and solutions.
I look forward to continue producing the world’s best vehicle movers. TOMAS HÖGLUND Construction & Design, Famek HQ [Sweden]
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Stringo, A partner with worldwide service & maintenance Famek is a global company with representatives throughout the world: they are on hand irrespective of where you are located. That means reliable and efficient handling of product queries for our customers, whether they concern the manufacturing process or optional spares and other services. A major reason for Stringo’s success and ongoing progress is our close cooperation with our customers, which does not stop merely because the vehicle mover has been delivered, as we are close at hand if you need us.
R&D An important part of our activities is our aim to continuously improve, optimize and develop our products. We are never satisfied and never relax: new inquiries and applications for Stringo crop up all the time. Ideas often come from our customers, and we improve and enhance our range by listening to the needs of the market. Like the wheels of production, our curiosity never ceases; we always set our sights on the future and consequently ensure that our customers’ needs are met in an optimal way.
Thanks to a unique workforce accommodated under the same roof, we can utilize their expertise and experience at all levels. We consequently offer short delivery times from initial idea to completed product. We manufacture prototypes in-house and our production staff adds their expertise in the development phase. We are never satisfied until we have devised optimal solutions for our customers so that we can continue to offer the best vehicle movers on the market.
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Contact
Find your local dealer by visiting our website www.stringo.se Famek AB [HQ Sweden] Strandvägen 67 870 52 Nyland Phone: Fax: E-mail:
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THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE MOVER Famek is a Swedish company specializing in developing customized equipment for safe, environmentally friendly and ergonomic transport of motor vehicles. After 20 years in the industry, Famek is a world leader in its chosen field. Stringo movers are famous for their operational reliability and high quality, and are used today in more than 35 countries worldwide.
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STRINGO.SE STRINGO速 is a registered trademark of FAMEK AB. All rights reserved. MADE IN SWEDEN