Customised high quality solutions

Poland’s Teknosystem is a medium-sized enterprise which, since 1990, has been involved in the production and delivery of custom-made electromechanical systems, cable harnesses and fibre optic products. This contract manufacturing company, part of the Swedish Teknoprod AB Group, works with customers across many different markets, with a strong focus on Scandinavia. Piotr Sadowski reports.

With its headquarters and production facilities in Warsaw, Teknosystem employs between 130 and 170 staff, depending on prevailing demand and contracts. With an annual turnover of around €15 million, the company provides manufacturing services to OEM and EMS clients operating mostly on the Scandinavian industrial market. “We are considered to be a very specialised producer as we work directly with clients to deliver tailor-made solutions,” says Radosław Krawczak, managing director at Teknosystem. “Custom-made products are delivered to internationally known corporations, as well as to family-owned compa-

nies. Teknosystem is very much focused on Scandinavia, due to our link with the parent company, and Sweden is certainly one of our key export markets. However, we also serve customers in Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Portugal, and the region of western Europe is generally the most important area of our activities.”

Customised high-quality products

Teknosystem is aiming to continuously increase its independent sales, which currently constitute 40 per cent of the overall sales activity; 60 per cent of sales are carried out through the parent company. It has a current annual output averaging at 1.9 million items of products. Extensive manufacturing know-how in short series and highly specialised products, supported by international standards IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610, along with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and UL file E334895, guarantee outstanding product quality, on-time delivery and environmentally friendly processes.

“Our cable harnesses, complete electromechanical systems and niche fibre optic cable assemblies are custom made and delivered to clients in industrial automation, transportation, renewable energy, telecommunication and high definition broadcasting [HD TV],” explains Mr Krawczak. “We also work with producers of medical equipment and we are very proud to be the supplier to the European factory of Canon. By providing contract manufacturing services to clients in the different industrial sectors we are able to offer excellent flexibility, cost effectiveness, accuracy and technological innovation.”

Investing in production capacity

In its drive to further strengthen the level of its own, independent sales, Teknosystem has committed significant amounts of funding to expanding its current production facilities. “Currently the company has 5000m2 of production and office space in Warsaw, but this will be significantly increased,” adds Teknosystem’s managing director. “The factory is currently being expanded and will gain a brand new manufacturing hall with additional

production space of 1500m2. Of course, we do not only invest in modern manufacturing technologies and state-of-the-art equipment; we also focus on further expanding the knowledge and expertise of our staff.”

Higher output will certainly enable Teknosystem to continue strengthening its presence in EU markets. The company is particularly looking to strengthen its presence in Germany and the Benelux countries, where demand for competitively priced tailored solutions is very strong and promising for Teknosystem. “Our advantage is that there are no tasks too difficult for us,” states Mr Krawczak. “We work closely with clients to manage new projects from conception until final completion, cooperating with customers’ designers and engineers, suggesting alternative solutions that usually lead toward product optimisation and additional savings, and last but not least, actively participating in sample production. Every future specification change in any client’s documentation is fully recorded and its implementation is supervised by engineers from Teknosystem’s technical department.”

Environmentally friendly operations

Teknosystem’s management and personnel is highly conscious of the environment and its own potential impact on it. The ISO 14001 environmental management system supports the company’s efforts to eliminate virtually completely any negative production impact on the environment. This is achieved by lowering production waste to a minimum acceptable level, cutting down atmosphere and underground water reservoir pollution, lowering energy and material consumption, as well as using only environmentally friendly components. Along with its clients and suppliers, Teknosystem works together to preserve the environment for the benefit of future generations.

Going forward

In its strategy for further growth, supported by expanding its manufacturing capabilities, Teknosystem is first and foremost focusing on organic development as an independent business unit. “A very important priority for the coming years will be to ensure very high visibility of the company across the European market,” says Mr Krawczak. “Our products are really of the highest quality and come at very competitive prices, but we need to reach the awareness of customers that Teknosystem is a reliable business partner, capable of successfully completeting any type of contract. This goal will be one that continues to drive our business for many years to come.” n

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