In June 2025, a municipal government in Barcelona contacted Abei with an urgent request: they needed 10,000 80L public trash bins within 10 days to support a major international cultural festival expected to attract 2 million visitors. The city&rsquo...
In June 2025, a municipal government in Barcelona contacted Abei with an urgent request: they needed 10,000 80L public trash bins within 10 days to support a major international cultural festival expected to attract 2 million visitors. The city’s original supplier had failed to fulfill the order due to a factory strike, putting the event’s waste management plan at risk and threatening to damage the city’s reputation as a tourist destination.
Abei’s project team mobilized within 2 hours, forming a cross-functional task force to prioritize the order. The production department reallocated 30% of its manufacturing capacity, implementing a 24/7 shift schedule with 4 rotating teams to accelerate production. The engineering team optimized the injection molding process, reducing cycle time by 22% while maintaining EN 840 certification standards for durability and safety. The quality control team conducted real-time inspections at every stage, ensuring each bin met the city’s strict requirements for fire resistance and graffiti resistance.
To meet the 10-day deadline, the logistics department secured a dedicated charter vessel, reducing shipping time from 18 days to 7 days. Abei also provided the city with daily progress reports and a dedicated account manager to coordinate delivery and installation. The full order was delivered 1 day ahead of schedule, allowing the city to deploy bins across festival venues, public transport hubs, and pedestrian streets. During the 7-day event, the bins performed flawlessly, with zero failures or overflow issues, and the city received positive feedback from visitors and local businesses.
The city’s sanitation director commented, “Abei’s ability to deliver a large-scale order under extreme pressure was instrumental in the success of our festival. Their professionalism, speed, and commitment to quality have set a new standard for our supplier partnerships. We’ve since awarded Abei a 3-year framework contract for all our public waste bin needs.” This success has also strengthened Abei’s position in the European municipal market, with inquiries from four other cities seeking reliable emergency supply solutions.
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