In 2025, CeMAT ASIA once again stands at the center of global logistics innovation.
But this year, it holds special meaning for Modula — for the first time, the world-renowned Modula Flexibox high-speed picking system makes its debut in East China, right here in Shanghai.

To mark this milestone, Mr. Franco Stefani, the founder of Modula, traveled to China in person — to meet customers, experience the market firsthand, and witness how innovation connects with real demand.

“Innovation doesn’t belong to the laboratory — it belongs to the real market.”

— Franco Stefani

Flexibox: The New Generation of High-Speed Bin Storage Systems

More than just a product, Flexibox represents Modula’s bold step into a new era of high-frequency, high-speed picking.

Developed by Modula’s R&D team in Italy in collaboration with global customers, Flexibox was designed with one clear goal — to overcome the challenge of efficiency in high-frequency picking operations.

At the CeMAT ASIA 2025 booth, the Modula team presented a live demonstration of the Flexibox & Put-Wall system, showcasing its performance and potential across diverse picking scenarios.

To help visitors gain deeper insights, Tina Zhang, Modula’s Regional Sales Manager, hosted a live product session, introducing the key technologies, application cases, and how Flexibox helps companies elevate warehouse and logistics efficiency.

Viewers also had the chance to interact live, ask questions, and receive scenario-specific advice.

We warmly invite all visitors to experience Flexibox at the Modula booth and engage with our team to discover how Modula’s vertical storage solutions can optimize your workflow and warehouse management.

From Italy to Suzhou: Stefani Returns Once Again

In a time of global industrial transformation, Stefani’s visit to Suzhou carried clear purposes — to reaffirm product delivery capability, supply chain reliability, and long-term development foundations.

“This is not just a market — it’s part of our global strategy.”

— Franco Stefani

1.Inside Suzhou Factory: Manufacturing Strength Defines Brand Power

Upon arriving at the factory, Stefani headed straight to the production floor.
He examined sheet-metal precision, assembly processes, testing and quality control systems, and exchanged insights with frontline engineers. What he observed went beyond data — he sought the logic of quality behind every product.

An engineer at heart, Stefani is known for his relentless pursuit of perfection —
from metal finishing to assembly accuracy and coating uniformity — he expects to see the rigor of “Italian manufacturing standards” reflected in Modula China.

“A brand isn’t spoken into existence — it’s built through manufacturing.”

Over the years, the Suzhou factory has continued to expand and upgrade, becoming Modula’s Smart Manufacturing Hub in the Asia-Pacific region, complementing the facilities in Italy and the U.S. to ensure efficient, stable, and timely global deliveries.

2.Exploring the Supply Chain: Understanding True Chinese Manufacturing Power

Beyond factory walls, Stefani personally visited local suppliers, reviewing production capability, quality systems, reliability, and management practices.

He emphasized that a trusted brand depends on a trusted supply chain — one built on partnership, not transactions.

“We’re not here for short-term sourcing. We’re here to build long-term supply chain partnerships.”

This approach reflects Modula’s commitment to strengthening its localized supply chain in China — enabling faster delivery, greater stability, and more transparent costs.

3.People and Culture: Respecting Every Creator

Beyond technology and production, Stefani values people most.

“Engineering may be mechanical, but the people behind it bring warmth.”

In Suzhou, he met face-to-face with employees across departments — from R&D and production to service and management — emphasizing that a great team is not driven by process, but by shared values.

✳Empowering Women — A Core Strength of Modula

During his visit, Stefani took a group photo with Modula China’s female employees, expressing gratitude for their contributions.

“Great manufacturing isn’t a contest of strength, but a collaboration of intelligence.
The presence of women makes our teams whole.”

Today, over one-third of Modula China’s team are women, contributing across sales, supply chain, marketing, finance, HR, and customer service — forming a vital force behind Modula’s stable and customer-focused growth.

A Visit That Marks a New Beginning

Stefani’s latest visit to China was more than symbolic —
it was a strategic action aimed at the future: from new product launches to local manufacturing, supply chain reinforcement, and service upgrades.

It wasn’t just about witnessing progress — it was about driving it.

Modula continues to define its next chapter in China — through innovation, precision, and people.

CeMAT ASIA 2025 · See You in Shanghai

Date: October 28–31, 2025
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center · Hall W1, Booth D2-1
Highlight: Flexibox — The East China Debut