At efa, we are committed to a more sustainable future.
Recycling isn’t just about sorting: it’s about preserving resources, limiting pollution and giving waste a second life.

Electronic equipment can contain precious materials such as copper, gold, palladium and certain rare earths. Extracting these resources from nature requires costly and polluting mining.
By recycling WEEE, we can recover some of these metals and reduce our dependence on virgin resources. This is an essential lever for a more sustainable and resilient industry.
WEEE can also contain toxic substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, brominated flame retardants, etc. If disposed of carelessly, these components can contaminate soil, air and groundwater.

Supervised recycling helps to neutralise health and environmental risks.

In Europe, the WEEE Directive requires companies to collect, sort and treat their electronic waste. Failure to recycle could result in penalties, but it could also damage a company’s image.
Complying with regulations means protecting your business while affirming your CSR commitments.

Every industrial company has a role to play in sustainable development. Recycling waste means entering a virtuous circle: produce → consume → recycle → reuse.
By recovering WEEE, we are actively participating in a circular economy that is less wasteful, more ethical and more forward-looking.

Here’s how efa recycles 10 types of waste every day:

Empty aerosols
Recycling prevents the release of toxic residues and allows metals to be recovered.

Copper
It is a rare and precious resource. Recycling it saves raw materials.

Scrap metal
Recycled scrap metal is used to manufacture new metal objects, reducing the environmental impact.

Soiled empty packaging
By recycling it, we prevent it from being landfilled or incinerated (even if it can be recovered in cement works or used to heat private homes).

Batteries
They are full of heavy metals and recycling them avoids soil and water pollution.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
This waste hides precious and often rare materials that can be recycled.

Neon lights
They contain mercury, which is why proper treatment protects health and the environment.

Ink cartridges
Contain plastic, metals and polluting inks. They can be cleaned, recharged or dismantled for recycling.

Yellow bins (paper/cardboard)
Recycling these materials saves wood and energy.

Black bins (all waste)
Even here, some recyclable materials can still be extracted and recycled by sorting.

At efa, we implement practical solutions to effectively collect, sort and recycle the waste generated by our activities. Every action counts.

Our solutions in the spotlight

Teleoperation
With teleoperation, you can now control your machines remotely, safely and without compromising on precision. Our teleoperation solutions enable you to control your machines with joysticks, pedals, radio controls or other devices adapted to your needs. This solution enables you to work in hazardous environments while protecting your operators.

Detection for mobile machines
Safety on construction sites is a major concern. That’s why we offer advanced detection solutions for your mobile machinery. Thanks to our radars, LiDars and cameras incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), we offer systems capable of detecting and identifying pedestrians and obstacles in real time, reducing the risk of accidents and improving the safety of your operations.

Pressfit technology for electronic boards
Discover our pressfit technology, which guarantees a reliable and robust connection for electronic boards. This technology reduces the risk of failure, while facilitating system assembly and maintenance.

Why did visitors come to our booth at Bauma 2025?

Why choose RINCON Power contactors via efa for the electrification of your machines?

In the age of increasing electrification, high-performance equipment is essential to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical, industrial and heavy machinery. Among the critical components of any electrical system, contactors play a crucial role, especially in demanding environments. The RINCON Power brand is renowned for its high-quality contactors, designed to meet the needs of intensive and industrial applications. In partnership with efa, a specialized distributor and integrator, you benefit from local expertise and customized support to ensure the success of your electrification projects.

In this article, we’ll explore why RINCON contactors, distributed by efa, are a first-rate choice for your electrification needs.

The reliability of Rincon contactors

RINCON contactors are renowned for their reliability and longevity. Designed to withstand harsh environments, these components deliver optimum performance even under extreme conditions.

Specific advantages include:

• Robustness: adapted to industrial environments, these contactors withstand high loads and intensive operating cycles.
• Thermal and mechanical resistance: the materials used in RINCON contactors guarantee resistance to high temperatures, vibration and shock.
• Low maintenance: their design ensures long service life, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
  efa expertise and support

efa expertise and support

efa is not just a distributor of components; it’s a technical partner. Specializing in electrification solutions, efa supports its customers at every stage of the project, from component selection to design, integration and final installation.

Thanks to efa’s expertise, you benefit from :

• Support from our Design Office, specialized in powertrain and programming.
• Personalized advice in selecting the RINCON contactor model best suited to your application.
• Technical support for installation and maintenance of your components.

Working with efa saves time and reduces risk, thanks to the expertise of professionals trained in the latest electrification technologies.

High-quality technical features

RINCON contactors are designed to meet the specific needs of industrial sectors, with high-quality technical features:

• Wide current and voltage range: RINCON contactors support a wide current range, meeting the needs of low-, medium- and high-voltage applications.
• Corrosion-resistant materials: their construction guarantees reliability even in corrosive environments, which is particularly useful for marine applications or harsh industrial environments.
• Compactness and easy integration: thanks to their compact design, they integrate easily into complex configurations, optimizing space and safety in electrical cabinets.

Compliance with international standards and certifications

Regulated industries require certified components to ensure the safety of users and equipment. RINCON contactors comply with international standards (ISO, IEC), guaranteeing a level of quality and safety that meets the requirements of industrial and commercial projects.
By opting for RINCON contactors distributed by efa, companies can ensure their compliance with current standards.

Thanks to efa’s expertise, you benefit from personalized support for the integration of high-quality components, adapted to the most stringent requirements of industrial environments.

Whether you work in the industrial, agricultural or logistics sectors, the RINCON contactor solutions distributed by efa enable you to achieve optimum electrification in compliance with safety standards.

To discover the complete range and discuss your electrification projects, contact us or visit our page: Contactors and power relays

Remote operation, or telemanipulation, consists of controlling machines remotely using interfaces such as screens or specific controls. This technology is developing rapidly in a variety of sectors, including industry, logistics, public works and the environment, offering numerous advantages in terms of safety, productivity and efficiency:

Enhanced safety: One of the major benefits of teleoperation is improved operator safety. In hazardous environments such as toxic zones, sites at risk of explosion or contaminated sites, operators are far from sources of danger, reducing the risk of accidents. What’s more, it enables work to be carried out in inaccessible areas, such as underwater sites, radioactive zones or extreme environments.

Improved productivity: By enabling machines to operate continuously without human physical constraints, teleoperation speeds up operations. It eliminates the downtime associated with difficult working conditions for operators, resulting in increased productivity.

Cost optimisation: Teleoperation also reduces the costs associated with worker health and safety. Fewer staff are exposed to risks, which reduces the cost of protective equipment and training. In addition, operator travel is reduced, cutting transport costs.

Operational flexibility: With teleoperation, an operator can manage several sites remotely from a single control station, offering unprecedented flexibility. In the event of an emergency, machines can be quickly activated without a team having to travel to the site.

Greater precision: Thanks to on-board technologies such as sensors and decision-support tools, remotely-operated machines can carry out operations with great precision, whether in logistics for sorting or handling heavy loads, or in public works for tasks such as earthmoving.

Reduced Environmental Impact: By reducing the number of journeys required of operators, teleoperation helps to reduce CO₂ emissions. In environmental terms, it enables work to be carried out in sensitive areas while minimising human disturbance.

Technological Development and Innovation: Teleoperation paves the way for robotisation and the complete automation of processes. It is fully integrated into Industry 4.0, where connectivity and advanced technologies, such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence, play a key role in innovation.

The Autec KWS System: An Innovative Solution from efa

One of the most advanced examples of this technology is the KWS system from Autec, distributed by efa. This radio control system for industrial machines and cranes is designed for demanding environments. It enables safe and precise remote operation thanks to its robustness and intuitive interface. The KWS also guarantees a long range, enabling operators to work remotely in complete safety, while optimising productivity and reducing the costs associated with manual operations.

Remote operation, with solutions like Autec’s KWS, is transforming the industrial, logistics and public works sectors. It combines safety, productivity and innovation while reducing the environmental footprint and operational costs. Companies adopting these technologies are ensuring they stay one step ahead in an increasingly automated world.

Visit our dedicated page: KWS Modular AUTEC Radio Kit – efa official AUTEC reseller (efa-controls.com)

Efa offers a range of controls to suit your project. Our team of experts will work with you to design a customised solution.

For more information, contact us: sales@efa-france.com or visit our website: Teleoperation – efa Controls (efa-controls.com)

In the design and production of Power Distribution Units (PDUs) for off-road vehicles, the challenges of shock and vibration are inescapable:

Challenges and constraints :

Component protection: PDUs are often subjected to harsh environments where shock and vibration can damage internal components, compromising the reliability and durability of the equipment.

Electrical safety: Shock and vibration can affect the connection of electrical cables and terminals, leading to the risk of short circuits or broken connections, which can endanger the safety of operators and equipment.

Compliance standards: Electrical safety standards and regulations impose strict requirements in terms of shock and vibration resistance. So care must be taken to meet rigorous standards to ensure compliance.

Our solutions:

Rugged design: We design our PDUs with particular attention to robustness, using high-quality materials and reinforced structures according to customer requirements.

Qualification tests: We subject our PDUs to rigorous qualification tests, simulating real-life conditions of use to ensure their resistance to shock and vibration.

Torque tightening of components: We use torque tightening techniques to securely fix the internal components of our PDUs. Each tightening is recorded and referenced in our quality system to ensure traceability.

To find out more about our PDU solutions and electrification capabilities, please contact us.