Shipping container with personnel door

What did we do in this case?:

Our family business, Mechanic International, located in the Mollem industrial zone, is in the spotlight. In collaboration with Ugani Prosthetics, we have developed innovative shipping containers that serve as ready-to-use workshops for prosthetics. This project was featured in the Pajottenland newspaper on October 10, 2023.

Global Impact from Mollem: 

An estimated 40 million people in developing countries need a prosthesis. Currently, only 5 to 15 percent receive the necessary help. To create impact on a large scale, Mechanic International has equipped three specialized 20 FT shipping containers that are directly deployable in Africa

The Carebox, Techbox, and Workbox: Three unique 20 FT units, each with its own function for prosthesis production.

Fully Autonomous: The containers are equipped with solar panels and air conditioning to function autonomously.

Plug & Play Mobility: Thanks to their compact size (approx. 6 meters long), the units are easy to transport to locations such as Kinshasa.

Technological Collaboration: Sponsored by Finexpo, the project utilizes Ugani’s 3D technology. Mechanic International handles the delivery and technical interior fitting. These units enable the production of 1,500 prostheses annually.

"We want to create impact on a large scale by rapidly developing local production capabilities", says the Mechanic International team.