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Due to the structural conditions on site and the complex technical requirements, the Tornatzky specialists used R20/17 electric motors from Becker Antriebe to complete the project. These motors additionally enable the flexible and intelligent control of large sunshade systems and can be connected in parallel without the need for cut-off relays. Final positions can be set both electronically and mechanically. The robust and durable motors are quiet and smooth in action. Furthermore, they are gentle to the awnings thanks to the automatic curtain length adjustment and a soft end stop at the top. Possible damage caused by mechanical curtain faults is prevented by the integrated jam detection in UP direction.

Extensive programming skills were required to implement the project. Luckily, Tornatzky is committed to ensuring its fully qualified staff are always kept abreast of new developments and skills. The project additionally demanded close cooperation with the Chocolate Museum's electricians and IT experts, also in terms of scheduling the various trades. Relocating staff and sharing office space and facilities had to be taken into account when planning the entire modernisation programme to allow staff to work as normal without any disruptions. Managing director Eckehard Tornatzky has been working in partnership with Becker-Antriebe as a main supplier since establishing his business in 1993. He has been extremely impressed not just with the quality and technical details of the solutions but also with the professional yet personable way in which projects have been completed together over the years.