Experts in locking systems RST Roztocze

RAFO AB

We have been a Nolato supplier of Arburg machines since the 70’s.

Freeformer is a new product from Arburg/RAFO AB.

Our unique freeformer produces fully functional plastic parts using the new additive manufacturing technique – ARBURG Plastic Freeforming (AKF) – from 3D CAD files, from standard granulates and without a mould. It therefore offers boundless freedom for the efficient production of individual parts and small-volume batches.

From additive manufacturing to injection moulding

Thanks to the expansion of the product portfolio to include the freeformer, ARBURG is now the only manufacturer to cover the entire spectrum from additive manufacturing to injection moulding – from one-off parts to mass produced items. ers. Since the company works exclusively with medical technology and pharmaceuticals customers, it has a real understanding of the unique requirements and circumstances which this type of production entails.

It can offer various types of hygiene room and clean room, and the entire process is custom-designed, with production being carried out in the most suitable location in terms of technology, logistics and operational phase. Delegating wherever possible and using dedicated teams for customers’ production provide a fast flow of information.

The close links between the development process and the production phase ensure excellent conditions for efficient production which is profitable for all those involved.

“We work in close partnership together with our clients to deliver new technologies and systems and therefore are able to provide optimal solutions,” said Nolato Medical President Christer Wahlquist. “We do all the development and manufacturing in-house, which means that we can be not only innovative, but can guarantee consistent quality in all that we accomplish.

“We plan to continue to grow both organically and through acquisition. In 2012 we acquired a leading UK company: Cope Allman Jaycare, which specialises in pharmaceutical packaging and has sales of more than SEK270 million. This acquisition gave us a local presence in the UK, which is an important part of the global pharmaceutical industry and in addition, opened the door to a large number of leading international pharmaceutical companies”

Expanding global reach

Nolato Medical continues to invest in its manufacturing capabilities worldwide and is constantly looking for new plant and production sites that are located close to its growing portfolio of international clients. In Hungary for example, the plant has been extended to meet the growing demand for medical devices; this followed a major investment in Romania which is designed to support its customers with products in that region.

In 2013 Nolato Medical expanded its Chinese production facility with an additional 2,200 square metres, of which around 800 square metres was clean room of the highest standard in accordance with ISO 146441:1999, class 8.

“China is the fastest growing market for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, which means that more and more of our customers are discussing expanded production in China for the Asian market,” said Christer Wahlquist at the time. “The expansion, which will accommodate around 30 injection moulding

machines, is being made to allow us to stay one step ahead of our customers and secure resources for future growth in China.

“Our philosophy is to be a close, longterm and reliable partner who can offer our customers global development and production facilities. The new facility will satisfy even the most demanding requirements of our customers.”

Nolato Medical has been active in China since 2008. Overall, Nolato Medical today has around 25,000 square metres of clean room capacity in a range of classes at nine facilities in Asia, Europe and North America. Swedish heritage

“What sets us apart from our competitors is our Swedish heritage – of developing ingenious solutions based on quality and attention to industrial design detail, as well as a commitment to deliver when we say we will” said Crister Wahlquist.

“We create true partnerships through honesty and a straightforward dialogue with our customers. By keeping our customers informed of the progress throughout the development and production process, they can plan capacities and sales efforts accordingly. This has now led us to increase our efforts in customer development projects to meet requests to provide simple solutions to some complex projects”. n

EXPERTS IN LOCKING SYSTEMS

RST Roztocze, a company from Tomaszow Lubelski in Poland, is the biggest manufacturer of industrial locking systems in Poland and one of the leading producers of its kind in Europe. Its products are used in the power industry, telecommunications, air conditioning, ventilation, and in the automotive industry.

RST Roztocze is a leading member of the business group owned by Mr. Roman Rak. The group also consists of WSK Tomaszow Lubelski, a company, which is well recognized as an experienced manufacturer of components for the aerospace industry, and ZWG Lubaczow - the fancy metal goods producer. Mr. Rak is the sole owner of RST Roztocze and WSK Tomaszow Lubelski, whereas he is a major shareholder in ZWG Lubaczow. The whole group employs more than 600 people.

The group’s history goes back as far as 1991. “The early 1990s were difficult times for Polish industry. The political and economy transformation was going on and stateowned companies fell one after the other. So, I decided that the best I could do in this situation was to establish my own business. I started production in a small garage, with a second-hand lathe and milling machines; however, the company soon developed beyond my imagination”, recalls Mr. Rak. “Poland’s accession to the European Union in 2004 was a turning point for RST Roztocze. Finally, we had a chance to see up close how the European economy is organized; we obtained access to modern technology and know-how, we could participate in the EU’s trade. Five years ago I purchased WSK Tomaszow Lubelski, company I had known personally very well from the past, since I was employed there as an engineer in the 1980s. Finally, I became a shareholder of ZWG Lubaczow, which is a company with great traditions in galvanizing.”

One of the factors behind RST Roztocze’s continued success has been its long-term partnerships with suppliers such as Alinox, Aliplast, Dematec and Frech Polska. Maintaining relationships with reliable suppliers allows it to translate this same high level of service to its customers.

Jewel in the crown

RST Roztocze focuses on the production of locks, hinges, clamps, locking systems and accessories for electrical switchgear equipment. It specializes in such technological processes as: ZAMAK die-casting on hot chamber machines, plastic materials processing and machine cutting on high technology CNC machines, laser cutting, press brakes, welding and powder painting. “We have hit the market niche with these products. We are Poland’s only company of this kind. Our product range is very wide and includes about 5 000 items - from simple to very complex locks, for example electronic locks. I dare to say we are among the world leaders of the industry”, says Mr. Rak.

The company’s machine park includes 100 CNC machines of the latest technology. Moreover, it has a tooling department with a technical office, which creates moulds for die-casting, plastic materials, tools for metal pressing etc. Strong R&D team with many engineers and tool dept. is a big advantage, because we can design and produce tools internally and then we can manufacture our products starting from an idea to final item.

Direct exports make up 25-30 per cent of the company’s total sales and its products are sold to more than 30 countries in Europe. When indirect export is added it adds up to 90 per cent.

Between 2003 and 2014 the company’s production and sales grew 10 times, while the number of employees increased from 70 people to 350 and the average wage tripled. Growth in 2013 is estimated as +15 per cent. In the first quarter of 2014 it amounted to +25 per cent.

RST Roztocze clients are about 1 300 companies including such names as General Electric, Bombardier, PESA Bydgoszcz Holding SA. (a Polish company, which deals with rail rolling stock construction), Solaris Bus & Coach (a Polish company which is a major European producer of buses and low-floor trams) and Grupa Apa-

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Alinox

Alinox is a company that belongs to the Scope Metals Group. As an international distributor, it supplies the market with materials made of aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, copper, bronze, brass, lead and titanium. All alloys are available in both commercial and air industry or army quality. The company also supplies the market with complete fire protection systems, which include sprinklers, valves, pipes, elbows and more. Concerned about the quality of its services and materials Alinox has implemented the ISO9001: 2011 and the AS 9120 systems, and received a concession of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration for the production and sale of products for military and police use.

Thanks to its flexible purchase system and the use of specialized equipment, Alinox is able to respond to the customer’s individual needs. It offers a range of additional services, such as cutting material to the given length and delivers materials in custom sizes by Polish, European and Russian standards. A wide generic and quantitative range of materials ensures the Alinox customers to implement large projects. RST Roztocze, which is one of such clients, has cooperated with Alinox from 2008. During this time Alinox has become the RST Roztocze main supplier of such materials as acid resistant steel and aluminum. FRECH Polska Sp. z o.o. is proud to offer you a unique and complete product range.

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tor (which focuses its activity in two segments of the electromechanical industry: metering and switchgears).

Aviation business

WSK Tomaszow Lubelski was founded in 1969 as an integral part of WSK-Swidnik, the well-known producer of helicopters and motorcycles. In 1992 the company was transformed into “WSK-Tomaszów Lubelski” Ltd. and since then it has operated as an independent company. Mr. Rak became its sole owner in 2009.

Now the company is an approved and certified manufacturer of precise and complex components mainly for the aerospace and aviation industry, with a range more than 4500 parts. WSK TL also manufactures products for the machine, food and automotive industries. It uses modern CNC machines, tools and technologies and offers a wide range of accurate standardized technological equipment.

“Highly qualified personnel with extensive experience and a continually upgraded technology park (CNC machines) make us a valuable supplier for many well-known worldwide companies in the country and abroad. We cooperate with such companies as: PZL-ŚWIDNIK S.A. – part of AgustaWestland / Finmeccanica Company (leading producer of helicopters and components for such aerospace companies as: AGUSTA WESTLAND, CESSNA, BELL, AIRBUS, GKN, EUROCOPTER/Airbus Group), WSKRZESZÓW S.A. – part of UTC corporation – Pratt & Whitney (manufacturer of aircraft engines and transmissions), PZL MIELEC – part of Sikorsky / UTC corporation (aircraft and helicopters manufacturer), EADS PZL WARSZAWA OKĘCIE – part of Airbus Group (aircraft manufacturer) etc. Direct export is about 25 per cent of the company’s total sales, but if the indirect foreign sales (via other companies operating in Poland) are taken into consideration the exports’ share grows to 95 per cent”, says Mr. Rak.

Expert on metal goods

ZWG Lubaczow, the third part of Mr. Rak’s group, is a company focused on the production of various fancy metal goods. It makes metal zippers with different chain widths, fittings, wire products (frames, D-rings, hooks for hangers), metal buttons, and minor zinc elements pressure-cast.

The company provides such services as protective and decorative galvanic coating (nickel, copper, zinc and oxidative in a wide range of colours for steel and brass. It also offers tool services and high pressure casting on its machines. n

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