Adiator is a technology leader in the development and production of tailor-made electromechanical solutions. Philip Yorke spoke to Rikard Rockhammar, the company’s managing director, about its unique products, its innovative human-interface solutions and itsmove into new market sectors.
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tockholm-based Adiator is part of the well-known Addtech Group of Sweden which comprises of more than 100 specialist engineering companies. As part of the financially strong Addtech Group, Adiator benefits not only from its liquidity but also from its broad engineering expertise, and works within the goals set by its parent company. Adiator is a highly specialised company whose core products include customised push-button solutions, control panels, sensors and human interface components mainly for the automotive and construction industries.
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This innovative company has a business model which optimises manufacturing efficiency and cost-effectiveness through a proven network of production units which are designed to enable it to achieve maximum flexibility. In addition, this gives the company a unique ability to handle relatively small production volumes, which in turn bridges a gap in both of its core markets. Adiator is well respected within the industry and complies with a number of key industrial certifications, such as ISO/TS 16949 (automotive), ISO9001 (management) and ISO14001 (environment) and takes full
responsibility for the entire lifecycle of a product from feasibility and design, through to production, delivery and after-sales service. In line with its customer’s own work parameters, the company subscribes to the latest ‘lean’ production protocols where cost-effectiveness and efficiency enable it to deliver its products on time and within budget.
Better by design Another major advantage that helps to differentiate Adiator from its competitors is the importance that it places on the ability of its innovative design teams, whose main task is
