Is a custom-made column always more expensive?

When people talk about custom solutions, many automatically think of higher costs, longer lead times, and greater risk. In practice, that doesn’t have to be the case at all. The right approach depends primarily on the degree of customization required for the project.

Starting with a Standard Solution

For many projects, a completely new development isn’t necessary. That’s why we often start with an existing standard column that has already proven itself in numerous applications. We then modify only the elements that are truly necessary.

This can range from an additional cutout for a specific component to a customized configuration or the integration of additional technology. This results in a solution that perfectly meets the project’s needs, without unnecessary development costs.

By determining in advance which parts can remain standard and which need to be customized, we achieve a good balance between flexibility, cost-efficiency, and lead time. This allows us to build on a proven foundation while ensuring the solution remains tailored to the application. The result is a solution tailored to the application, without reinventing the wheel.

The key lies not in personalizing as much as possible, but in choosing the right level of customization. This allows you to combine the reliability of a proven solution with the flexibility required by a specific application.