Custom-made electronics from E.D.&A. have been a key asset to DiBO for 30 years now
Family businesses DiBO and E.D.&A. have been working together since 1987 to create the electronics for DiBO’s car washes and high pressure washers. They are now working together on a 4th generation of electronic controllers.
Like E.D.&A., it is a Belgian company with a strong focus on innovation and quality.
Cashless carwash
Together with E.D.&A., DiBO has developed an innovative control panel with burglar-resistant and touch-sensitive glass (capacitive buttons) for their self-service carwash systems. Customers can make cashless and contactless payments. The system is unique in Belgium. The customer pays using an app, via an nfc (Near Field Communication) enabled payment card or with a pre-charged card.
Electronics provides also this time communication and control
As in the previous 30 years, the electronics supplied by E.D.&A. are responsible for providing the necessary communication and control of the carwash installation. The electronic controller behind the new glass panel lets the user interact with the system (using displays and capacitive buttons). This controller communicates with the cashless payment system behind the operating panel. All operating panels are then linked to the central carwash controls through a bus system, which is also supplied by E.D.&A.
Short lines of communication offer nothing but advantages
“Quality is DiBO’s top priority,” says Eric Spoormans (R&D Engineer at DiBO). He adds: “DiBO constantly endeavours to innovate and we expect our suppliers to do the same. Our products are near and dear to our customers and their end users, and to make this happen you need suppliers who actively cooperate and contribute ideas so that we can deliver that added value. We see nothing but advantages in working directly with a developer such as E.D.&A. Quick responses and immediate communication with people with the right technical knowledge save time and money, which is very important when working with these very high-tech materials.”
Custom-made products and compatibility strengthen the relationship
“From day one, E.D.&A. has provided us with custom-made electronics. The controller is perfectly tailored, just what you need. It is a real advantage when you deal with large quantities like we do. In addition, the systems have remained compatible over the years and are still to this day fully compatible. This gives you a great deal of freedom, continuity and flexibility as a machine constructor,” Eric Spoormans says.
Shared vision of the future
It is also rather striking that both companies place much importance on in-house and Belgium-based development and production. Better products can only become a reality thanks to cooperation among the different departments in a company. A focus on quality can only be guaranteed if you yourself have full control. Innovative ideas are moving faster and effective communication on site from production staff to developers - and vice versa - is an enormous added value.
“We have already been working with E.D.&A. for 30 years and we look forward to continuing to do so in the future.”
Eric Spoormans - R&D at DiBO
