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Relaunch www.viebahn.com for Viebahn Systemtechnik GmbH

For Viebahn Systemtechnik GmbH, a specialist in transport containers and components for the automotive industry, we are managing the relaunch of their corporate website. The project aims to clearly and user-friendly present Viebahn's broad expertise - from standard products to specialized custom solutions for clients like VW, Mercedes, and Porsche. Based on an existing design, we are implementing the website in Kirby CMS, enabling Viebahn to maintain content independently and expand the site for international markets in the future. An optimized product section and multilingual structure make Viebahn's solutions and competencies optimally visible to existing and potential customers.

Client
Viebahn Systemtechnik GmbH
Year
2024
Klickmeister
Carlos Bystron, Volker Schaefer
Tools
Kirby CMS

Project Overview and Background

Viebahn Systemtechnik specializes in manufacturing and developing special transport containers and components for the automotive industry. Our task at Klickmeister is to present Viebahn's expertise and diverse product portfolio on a modern and user-friendly website. We are adopting existing design and content structures, optimizing them, and implementing them in a functional, easily maintainable CMS. This way, the website will improve Viebahn's customer communication and further strengthen their position as an innovative supplier to the automotive industry.

Technical Implementation and Design Approaches

We are using Kirby CMS for implementation, which enables Viebahn to independently maintain and adjust content. A special focus is on redesigning the product section, which will showcase the highly diversified product lines from standard items to custom-made special solutions. By adapting the information architecture and introducing a flexible content layout, the product section can be scaled further and expanded for new product lines in the future. Additionally, we are implementing a translation plugin that automatically translates content into English and supports future expansion into markets such as France and Spain.

Challenges and Solutions

The project comes with the challenge of having been ongoing for an extended period, as a previous collaboration did not lead to the desired project results. At the same time, Viebahn is keen on implementing specific detailed adjustments. To meet both requirements, we are developing a minimal version (MVP) of the website that enables a quick launch and can be flexibly expanded afterwards. The product section requires a special structure to present Viebahn's innovation-rich custom solutions in a clear and comprehensible way - we solve this through adaptable design and structured information architecture.

Project Duration and Collaboration

We are planning the project duration for approximately 8 to 12 weeks. We begin with an agile weekly format to continuously coordinate backend work and content integration, relaxing the pace after the initial setup. We regularly align progress and further requirements with the contacts at Viebahn to drive the project forward efficiently and goal-oriented.