Members of the Latvian Ergonomics Society learn about ergonomic solutions at the Bucher Municipal engineering company

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Members of the Latvian Ergonomics Society (LES) visited SIA Bucher Municipal, a subsidiary of the Swiss group Bucher Industries in Ventspils on 27th of August, 2025. The company manufactures municipal vehicles in a full-cycle production process and employs more than 350 people.

During the visit, plant manager Mikus Brakanskis introduced the manufacturing and its recent expansion. Continuous improvement specialist Ieva Māliņa introduced the internal inspection system and ergonomic improvements developed by the employees of the manufacturing plant. HR Director Zane Eglīte explained about employee profiles and the company’s efforts to promote worker`s well-being.

During the exchange visit, led by manufacturing engineering manager Valdis Brutāns, LES members learned about all stages of the municipal vehicle manufacturing operations, with a particular focus on ergonomic solutions. The association members highly appreciated the ergonomic solutions created by the company’s employees, as well as the layout of materials, the automated shelving system, the “train” for transporting raw materials, the information boards and outdoor solutions for promoting employee well-being.

LES would like to express gratitude to the Bucher Municipal team for their warm welcome and informative visit.

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