For more than 25 years, Eurofit Group has operated at the center of the European automotive supply chain. As a tier-one supplier, the company specializes in tyre-wheel assemblies (TWA). That means matching the correct tyre to the correct rim and delivering fully assembled units directly to OEM production lines across Europe.
With approximately 25 million wheels assembled annually, Eurofit functions in one of the most demanding manufacturing environments. In just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing, production continuity is not a performance metric; it is a necessity.
Even minor disruptions can have immediate consequences across the production ecosystem.
Increasing complexity in wheel assembly
The automotive industry has evolved dramatically over the past two decades. Previously, wheel configurations were largely standardized, but modern vehicle manufacturing now demands much more customization.
Today, almost every wheel assembly is unique. Rim designs, tyre specifications, and vehicle-specific configurations continue to vary. In many plants, teams make final production decisions within 30 to 60 minutes of assembly.
For Eurofit, the physical mounting process, completed in just 20 to 30 seconds per unit, is no longer the primary operational challenge. The real complexity lies in sequencing accuracy, logistics precision, and maintaining uninterrupted production.
A delay or mismatch does not affect Eurofit's output alone. It can stop an entire OEM production line.
Why centralization was not an option
Eurofit operates a network of agile manufacturing plants strategically positioned near automotive factories. Many facilities sit directly adjacent to OEM production sites, sometimes in the same building.
This distributed model is essential for JIT and just-in-sequence (JIS) delivery but introduces unique IT challenges. Plants often operate in industrial or rural areas where connectivity can be inconsistent, while still requiring close integration with OEM systems.
Eurofit evaluated centralizing infrastructure into a single large data center. However, the operational risk was too high. A centralized failure could disrupt every plant simultaneously.
Instead, Eurofit prioritized local independence, ensuring each facility could operate independently while maintaining a consistent IT architecture across the network.
Simplifying infrastructure to support lean IT
Traditional three-tier infrastructure models introduced unnecessary complexity and operational overhead. Managing separate compute, storage, and networking layers conflicted with Eurofit's lean IT strategy.
To support its distributed manufacturing environment, Eurofit standardized on hyperconverged infrastructure powered by Nutanix. Across multiple clusters, the platform now supports critical workloads, including ERP systems, sequencing applications, plant administration, and customer communications.
Rather than functioning as a conventional IT system, the infrastructure became a production-critical component.
Operating with near-zero downtime
In automotive manufacturing environments, production schedules dictate operational realities. Downtime is not something Eurofit can plan or introduce.
Nathan Gevers, Group IT Manager at Eurofit, explains,
If the customer produces, we product.
Eurofit typically operates with only two maintenance windows per year, often overlapping with OEM production schedules. Infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle operations must therefore occur without disrupting production.
Standardization and scalability across plants
Standardization became a defining principle of Eurofit's IT strategy.
Nathan elaborates,
We build every new plant on a consistent architectural baseline, which ensures predictable performance and simplifies operations.
Eurofit completes cluster deployments and core configurations in just a few weeks. This way of working supports Eurofit's need for agility and rapid expansion. And each year, the team refines infrastructure standards to optimize efficiency across the plant network further.
Collaborating with Agisko
Eurofit began its infrastructure modernization journey in 2018 and 2019, steadily building internal expertise. To reinforce architectural best practices and validate design decisions, the company later brought on Agisko.
Focus areas include infrastructure validation, hardware standardization, alignment with best practices, and knowledge exchange.
Over time, this collaboration evolved into a trusted relationship supporting Eurofit's lean IT and resilience objectives. Rather than acting as an external supplier, Agisko functions as a strategic technology partner.
A foundation for future innovation
With a simplified and resilient infrastructure in place, Eurofit continues to strengthen its IT environment. In addition to supporting core production systems, the company is exploring technologies such as containerization, increased automation, and hybrid cloud solutions.
This stable foundation helps Eurofit's IT teams spend less time managing infrastructure and more time improving business operations.