IV Techmould invest in two brand new 2K 160T Engel injection molding machines
IV Techmould has just installed two brand new 2K 160T Engel injection molding machines to support increased demands from current customers and to support potential new business. The machines have 160 tonnes of clamping force and Engel's W-version for the injection units to minimize the machine's footprint and increase accessibility around the machine, and also Engel's unique tie rodless technology for maximum flexibility in casting dimensions. They are also equipped with Engels ECODRIVE for excellent energy efficiency and low noise.
CEO Fredrik Carlsson comments on the investment:
“We have been running at a very high level of utilization in our 2K injection molding machines for quite some time, and when some existing customers indicated higher volumes from 2017, we made the decision to purchase two new Engel 2K injection molding machines to increase capacity to meet increased requirements for some of our existing businesses, but also to free up capacity for new 2K injection molding. "IV Techmould has long and extensive experience in 2K injection moulding.
Fredrik Carlsson continues:
"We are investing further in our 2K injection molding capacity by adding two brand new Engel 2K injection molding machines to our already existing 2K injection molding machines, this means that close to 20% of our total machine capacity at IV Techmould is 2K injection molding operations. 2K injection molded parts are a large part of our business and a core competence at IV Techmould. We run 2K injection molded parts for all 3 of our market segments, automotive, industrial and consumer. "
Dominik Kordowiak is appointed Managing Director at IV Frohe Poland. Dominik has been working in the company for more than 15 years and was earlier the Sales & Project Manager.He will start his new position the 1st of September 2021.
Michaela Runeberg is appointed as new Managing Director at IV Frohe Sweden. Michaela has been working in the company for more than 10 years and has been the HR Manager since 2015. Among many things, she has been responsible for environmental questions (both external & internal) as well as change management including implementing lean production methodologies.
Kjell Olav Kleveland will start as CEO of IV Molding on 6 April 2021. Kjell Olav was previously finance manager at IV Molding and will also retain this position after being promoted to CEO.
IV Group has completed the acquisition of the Swedish-based Frohe Group. The company was established in 1991 and is today mainly operating in the Medical- & Industrial sector. The acquisition means IV Group is adding Medical to its portfolio as well as expanding geographically with manufacturing sites added both in Sweden and in Poland.
IV Techmould has extensive experience with Laser Etching. Currently, our main capacity and capabilities are used to laser etch parts to create various backlit effects.
After year-on-year improvements in 2016 and 2017, IV Group can proudly announce that the development continued in 2018. New sales were won, and together with further KPI improvements, IV Group expects to continue the positive development in the coming years.
IV Microplast AS changes name to IV Molding Leksvik AS. The new name is international and better reflects the company's business and operations.
The improvement journey continues at IV Group.
IV Techmould invest in two brand new 2K 160T Engel injection molding machines