MANTRA Open Call · Funded by the European Union · Ongoing

FACTORY CHECK-IN — Lean Smart-Cell Transformation at GL Metal Works

GL Metal Works Ltd, a steel fabrication and erection company in Larnaca, Cyprus, is planning its transition to a lean “smart cell” production model with fibre-laser cutting, AI-based nesting and systematic reuse of steel remnants. Selected as technology provider through the MANTRA/SECPHO matchmaking, Aridex delivers the feasibility, pilot and investment-readiness work that turns the concept into an evidence-based investment decision.

Objectives

Set KPI baselines from twelve months of energy, steel-purchase and offcut data, and validate the Lean Smart Cell concept.

Compare fibre-laser options, run AI-nesting simulations and pilot barcode-based remnant reuse on live projects.

Deliver a Life Cycle Assessment and GHG quantification (ISO 14040 / ISO 14064-1), an investment-readiness dossier and a vendor-neutral digital integration blueprint.

Partners

GL Metal Works Ltd (Larnaca, Cyprus) — beneficiary SME

Aridex Ltd (Nicosia, Cyprus) — technology provider

At a glance

Programme: MANTRA Open Call (Horizon Europe), with coaching from the MANTRA consortium

Aridex role: Technology provider

Duration: August 2026 – January 2027

Grant Agreement No. 101178023

Funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No. 101178023. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA). Neither the European Union nor HADEA can be held responsible for them.