A Success in Action: B100 Back Support at Hodapp GmbH & Co. KG

The growing emphasis on ergonomics and employee health presents manufacturing companies with new challenges while also opening up significant opportunities. Together with Hodapp GmbH & Co. KG, we demonstrate how the strategic use of ergonomic solutions not only reduces physical strain but also sustainably boosts employee motivation.

Hodapp GmbH & Co. KG specializes in the manufacture of custom doors and gates made of steel and stainless steel. Its range of services includes development, technical implementation, manufacturing, and Europe-wide installation—all from a single source. The company employs approximately 250 people across its various locations.

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Since early April, Hodapp GmbH & Co. KG has been using our B100 back support system specifically in several key areas of production. These include sheet metal cutting, edge bending, toolmaking, and the sawmill. It is precisely in these areas that employees are confronted daily with repetitive lifting and holding movements as well as static loads. With the B100, we provide targeted support for these physically demanding tasks.

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An enthusiastic reception and high level of acceptance

The rollout of the B100 at Hodapp went quickly and was consistently positive. From the very beginning, the B100 was very well received by employees. Particularly noteworthy is how quickly the team embraced it: Colleagues enjoy wearing the back support and actively incorporate it into their daily work routines. In addition to providing noticeable relief, the B100 also impresses with its high level of comfort: It can be worn easily under work clothes and does not restrict freedom of movement. Currently, 15 B100 back supports are already in use at Hodapp—a clear sign of confidence in our solution and its added value in an operational setting.

In addition, there is a strong ripple effect within the company: employees from other departments are taking notice of the positive experiences, showing interest, and wanting to try out the B100 or use it on a permanent basis.

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Noticeable relief and increased motivation

A key factor in the success of the B100 is the immediate physical relief and back stabilization it provides. At Hodapp, it was particularly emphasized that the stabilization leads to an immediate improvement in employees’ posture. The back support makes physically demanding tasks noticeably easier to perform.

This reduction in physical strain not only benefits physical health but also has a positive impact on motivation. When employees notice that their work is becoming more ergonomic and less physically taxing, they tackle tasks with more energy and dedication. The combination of improved posture, reduced physical strain, and increased motivation demonstrates the difference that modern ergonomic solutions can make in everyday industrial settings.

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