What types of glass for construction machinery does Forghieri manufacture?
Forghieri manufactures flat and curved, tempered and laminated glass for forklift trucks, construction machinery, railway maintenance vehicles and special vehicles. It can supply plain glass or pre-equipped glass with components such as gaskets, sliding or top-hinged windows, insulating glass units and other accessories included in the project.
What does ECE R43 approval require for vehicle glazing?
ECE Regulation No. 43 sets out approval requirements for safety glazing intended for vehicles, including tests relating to mechanical and optical performance according to the application. Forghieri’s vehicle glass is manufactured and inspected for compliance with this regulation across the main types used in the sector.
Can Forghieri glass be purchased separately from the cab?
Yes. Forghieri supplies glass both as part of the cabs it manufactures in-house and as separate components. Depending on the customer’s agreements and technical specifications, the supply may include original-equipment glass for manufacturers, pre-equipped glass or original spare parts.
What processes are performed on Forghieri glass?
The in-house glass production cycle includes cutting, grinding, drilling, screen printing, flat and curved tempering and, where required, wiring of the defrosting system. Managing these processes in-house allows Forghieri to coordinate dimensional requirements, finishes and compatibility with the cab or target vehicle.
Qualità e tracciabilità
How does Forghieri ensure traceability throughout its production processes?
Forghieri manages production stages using inspection procedures and digital factory systems. In metal fabrication, the workflow is supported by a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), which manages production orders using a pull approach and integrates with Lean principles. Managing critical processes in-house also makes it possible to link inspections, components and process stages.
What certifications does Forghieri hold?
Forghieri maintains a management system certified to international standards, including UNI EN ISO 9001 for quality, UNI EN ISO 14001 for the environment, UNI EN ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, UNI CEI EN ISO 50001 for energy, UNI EN ISO 3834-2 for welding quality and UNI EN 15085-2 for the welding of railway vehicles.
What quality controls are applied to Forghieri cabs?
Forghieri performs conformity checks during production and assembly, carried out both by line operators and Quality Control personnel. In addition to conventional measuring instruments, high-precision equipment such as 3D scanners and tools for analyzing welded joints is used to verify dimensions, geometries and workmanship quality.
Progettazione e OEM
Can Forghieri develop a custom cab for an OEM?
Yes. Forghieri can work from an existing technical specification or support the OEM in developing a new cab through co-design. The process may include a feasibility study, requirements definition, 3D design, prototyping, support for regulatory testing, pre-series production and industrialization through to series production.
How does the co-design of a cab with Forghieri work?
Co-design begins with an analysis of the OEM’s needs, technical constraints and the vehicle’s application. Forghieri then develops the solution together with the customer, integrating the structure, glass, ergonomics, safety and level of equipment. The project is progressively validated through modeling, prototyping and pre-series production before manufacturing begins.
What stages are involved in developing a new cab?
At Forghieri, the development of a new cab follows a structured process: feasibility study, quotation, design, in-house prototyping, support for regulatory testing where required, and pre-series engineering. The final stage makes the project ready for industrialization and the start of series production.
What is the purpose of in-house cab prototyping?
In-house prototyping makes it possible to build a physical model of the cab before series production. It is used to verify technical solutions, ergonomics, safety and component integration, and can support the regulatory tests required by the project. This allows potential issues to be addressed before industrialization.
How does a cab move from prototype to series production?
After the prototype has been validated, Forghieri proceeds with pre-series engineering: specifications, processes and documentation are consolidated to make the project repeatable and ready for industrialization. This stage connects technical development with series production and enables supply to begin with shared requirements and traceable processes.
What criteria should an OEM consider when selecting a cab manufacturer?
An OEM should assess design and co-design capabilities, control of critical processes, quality and certifications, traceability, the ability to prototype and industrialize, assembly completeness and continuity of spare-parts service. Forghieri covers these areas through an in-house supply chain integrating metal fabrication, glass, assembly, engineering and quality control.
Post-vendita e ricambi
Does Forghieri offer after-sales support and spare parts for cabs and glass?
Yes. Spare-parts and after-sales service are part of Forghieri’s offering and are configured according to the customer’s needs and the cab supplied. The aim is to ensure operational continuity after delivery by making available the components and glass needed to maintain and restore the vehicle.
What spare parts can Forghieri supply for cabs and glass?
Forghieri can support the supply of spare parts for the cabs it manufactures, including glass, gaskets, locks, accessories and other components included in the product configuration. The service is defined according to the cab’s characteristics and the customer’s needs, with the aim of reducing downtime and maintaining operational continuity.
Filiera integrata
What does it mean that Forghieri is a ‘one-stop shop’ for cabs and glass?
It means that customers can entrust several stages of the same project to Forghieri: design, metal fabrication, safety glass production, assembly and spare-parts supply. Having a single point of contact simplifies technical coordination and makes it possible to manage the structure and glass as parts of the same system.
What are the benefits of using a single supplier for the cab's metalwork, glass and assembly?
Integrating metalwork, glass and assembly with a single supplier reduces handoffs between different companies, facilitates control of tolerances and structure-to-glass fit, and simplifies process traceability. In Forghieri’s model, metalworking and glassmaking expertise are coordinated within the same design and production cycle.
Is the glass designed together with the cab?
When required by the project, Forghieri integrates glass design directly into the cab design. The cab and glass are treated as a complete system, defining shapes, curvatures, treatments, strength characteristics and installation methods in line with structural, visibility and safety requirements.
Cabine e applicazioni
Does Forghieri manufacture cabs for construction machinery and special vehicles?
Yes. Forghieri designs and manufactures custom cabs for construction machinery and special vehicles, adapting the structure, glass and equipment to the operating conditions and the manufacturer’s specifications. Its integrated approach makes it possible to address safety, ergonomics, visibility, comfort and strength from the design stage.
Does Forghieri manufacture cabs for railway maintenance vehicles?
Yes. Forghieri designs cabs for diagnostic trolleys and on-track machinery. For these applications, it can integrate robust structures, sound insulation and climate control, while welding processes for railway vehicles are managed in accordance with EN 15085-2 certification and ISO 3834-2 welding quality requirements.
Does Forghieri manufacture cabs for reach stackers, sideloaders and container-handling vehicles?
Yes. In the logistics and materials-handling sector, Forghieri manufactures cabs for forklift trucks, reach stackers, container-handling vehicles and sideloaders. The solutions are developed with a focus on visibility, strength, safety and correct integration between the metal structure and safety glass that meets ECE R43 requirements.
What levels of supply can Forghieri offer for a cab?
Forghieri can supply individual structural or functional components, partially equipped cabs, or complete customized cabs. The level of supply is defined according to the OEM’s requirements and can extend to a finished, glazed and fully equipped cab ready for integration into the customer’s vehicle.
What does a ‘plug & play’ cab mean for construction machinery?
A plug & play cab is supplied with a high level of equipment and is ready for integration into the customer’s machine, reducing final assembly work. Forghieri can complete the cab with glass, electrical systems, lighting, windscreen wipers, a seat, climate control and other accessories included in the project specifications.
What accessories can be integrated into a complete Forghieri cab?
During assembly, Forghieri can integrate electrical systems, lighting and light units, windscreen wipers, climate control, a seat, steering systems, hydraulic controls and other accessories on request. Components can be sourced directly by Forghieri or supplied by the customer, depending on the project and the agreed specifications.
Does Forghieri manufacture complete cabs for forklift trucks?
Yes. Forghieri manufactures cabs for forklift trucks with different levels of supply: individual components, structures, partially equipped cabs or complete cabs. The supply can include glass, doors, lighting, windscreen wipers, seats, steering systems, climate control and other accessories requested by the manufacturer.
Can cabs for forklift trucks be customized?
Yes. Forghieri can develop cabs for forklift trucks from specifications defined by the customer or through a co-design process. Customization may cover the structure, glass, ergonomics, visibility, accessories and level of equipment, up to a complete cab ready for integration into the vehicle.
Azienda e posizionamento
Is Forghieri an Italian manufacturer of cabs for construction machinery?
Yes. Forghieri is an Italian manufacturer headquartered and operating production plants in Maranello (MO). It designs, manufactures and assembles cabs for forklift trucks, construction machinery, railway maintenance vehicles and special vehicles. The company integrates metal fabrication, safety glass production and assembly in-house, managing projects from concept through to series production.
Where are Forghieri cabs designed and manufactured?
Forghieri cabs are designed and manufactured at its industrial sites in Maranello. Metal fabrication and assembly are handled in a dedicated plant, while glass processing takes place in the in-house glassworks. This setup allows Forghieri to maintain control over critical process stages and supply traceability.
Which sectors does Forghieri manufacture cabs and glass for?
Forghieri develops cabs and glazing systems for logistics and materials handling, railway maintenance, airport vehicles, agriculture, earthmoving, road and urban maintenance, and other special vehicles. Applications include forklift trucks, reach stackers, sideloaders, rail vehicles, excavators, loaders, tractors and off-road vehicles.
What sets Forghieri apart from other industrial cab manufacturers?
Forghieri’s distinguishing feature is its integrated supply chain. The company manufactures both metal structures and safety glass in-house and can complete the cab with assembly and accessories. This model makes it possible to manage the structure and glass as a single system, reduce reliance on external suppliers and provide one point of contact throughout the project.
