"THE NETWORKED WORLD OF PLASTICS!"
AN INITIATIVE OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BURGENLAND
"THE NETWORKED WORLD OF PLASTICS!"
AN INITIATIVE OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BURGENLAND
"THE NETWORKED WORLD OF PLASTICS!"
AN INITIATIVE OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BURGENLAND
"THE NETWORKED WORLD OF PLASTICS!"
AN INITIATIVE OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BURGENLAND
An Initiative of The Federal Economic Chamber of Burgenland
20 partner companies
2000 employees
Established in 2005
10 focus topics
The companies of the plastic processing industry and the plastic processing trade in Burgenland began joint projects with the aim of finding synergies that benefit businesses individually. These benefits also directly benefit clients, suppliers and partners. The Burgenland Federal Economic Chamber provides this competitively advantageous network platform. Other sectors are invited to imitate.
Knowledge enhancement through exchanges of experiences in management:
Company visits within and outside the network cluster, project presentations by individual companies therefore helping to generate further ideas for the other partner companies, discussions with specialists during network meetings
International research projects within the cluster are conducted and presented by specialists. These research projects are then implemented in partner companies, i.e. The Plastic Cluster of Lower Austria, The Plastic Cluster of Upper Austria.
Competence Map - Competent Partners for Growth Projects:
www.competence-map.eu
Competences of individual companies acquired in the key performance indicators of their core business are depicted and presented on the web platform, “BridgeUp”. This Austria-wide platform makes it possible to reinvigorate different corporate competencies and to develop new business models.
Recycling (as a part of ecological management) is currently being comprehensively worked on with experts from the Montanuniversität Leoben within the cluster. Their goal is to have optimal sustainable and resource-efficient production in the companies. There are current and on-going discussions regarding exemplary processes for recycling waste. Ideally, quality products made from either partial recyclate or pure recyclate with economic and ecological benefits are sought within the cluster. Holistic process thinking is the basis for this. Waste recyclers are project partners. Experts are currently exploring new opportunities for shared recycling activities.
Energy efficient analysis (as a part of ecological management) with the recommendation from experts began being carried out via energy monitoring within the partner companies. This is where energy consumption and energy distribution are recorded and also where energy relevant plants and processes are determined. Energy monitoring allows companies to identify cost-saving measures. The energy efficiency derived from this is the basis for the introduction of an energy management system under the ISO 50001 certification. Furthermore, what are significant are the exchanges of experiences between the companies of the Plastics Cluster Burgenland, Plastics Cluster of Lower Austria and Plastics Cluster of Upper Austria.
A continuous improvement process (CIP) serves as an instrument for the optimisation and standardisation in the companies. At the same time, it also strengthens the self-responsibility of the employees via a structured suggestion system. The goals of this process are to:
• Strengthen the awareness of the continuous improvement process;
• Provide training to CIP managers to increase productivity;
• Reduce costs;
• Improve quality;
• Improve time management;
• And ensure health and safety.
It is worth mentioning that exemplary company visits to external companies and also to member companies illustrated efficient savings measures and the commitment and motivation of the employees.
Exchange of experiences of quality managers: The meetings of quality managers from member companies were started by the need for information on the updates of audits such as ISO 9001: 2015. Experts were invited, innovations were clearly presented, and processes were played through. Experiences of the members with auditors were exchanged, thereby making the process of auditing much easier. At the respective company visits, new and relevant topics often arise for discussion such as: quality management as one of the management systems of management, knowledge management (knowledge as key resource
Future-oriented training topics are developed in a demand-oriented way with the members to benefit employees and help them gain higher qualifications. Joint training and further education within the cluster include innovative topics in the areas of management and leadership training, organisational development such as training as facilitators in the CIP, training as an internal auditor. Training is carried out by the WIFI Burgenland or in joint technical development among others through the TGM Vienna.
Competence management for specialists in the company - this is to counteract a possible shortage of skilled workers. Bringing skilled workers into the company externally is becoming increasingly difficult for companies as a result of demographic trends. As a counter-strategy it is advisable to develop specialists within companies via career planning (an offer for employees) and by managing the competences necessary to reach the goals of the companies. In the first step, competences that are required to reach the business goals in the future are determined. In the second step, measures for competence development of employees are defined and the necessary structures are then set up within the companies.
The world market leader for traffic control systems, automotive suppliers for major car brands and the recycler of PET beverage bottles, the CSR Corporate Social Responsibility pioneer, SMEs score high as niche players and small series manufacturers are among the innovation award winners. These and other top company members of the Plastic Cluster of Burgenland are very diverse. In the following, the individual companies are shown with a link to detailed product information.
Our company, founded in 1980, specialises in the manufacture of high-precision milled and turned parts, also in Plastic injection molding parts. Our customers benefit from our decades of experience and our skilled employees‘ dedication to innovation. Our motto: We work for our customers in a reliable, skilful and passionate way. Our high quality ensures that our customer relationships will last.
Contact:
Distribution: Benjamin Schuchlenz, b.schuchlenz@hoeschgmbh.at, +43/676/844 811-300
Production: Christian Kropf, c.kropf@hoeschgmbh.at, +43/676/844 811-400
From the first idea to the final product - we are happy to support you in every phase of your project in a professional way. We can save you a lot of time as we have everything you need to be faster in house! 3D-CAD, CAM, toolmaking, robot manufacturing, 5axis and HSC machining, as well as chip recognition of workpieces which is standard for us. We sample all injection molding tools according to automotive standard on one of our machines in house, Measuring, reverse engineering, injection molding (35t-300t). Well-known international customers in different fields trust to our knowhow and adherence to schedules.
we develop, we shape and we produce your vision
joy and fun at work is our spirit
Austrotherm is an Austrian family-owned enterprise and specialist for premium quality and future-oriented thermal-insulating and construction products. As in many areas the only Austrian producer of insulating materials, facade elements and interior-sanitary-construction products (panels) Austrotherm stands for perfect quality, optimal service as well as for energy- and environmental friendly solutions.
EM ist ein Familienbetrieb in dritter Generation und produziert sowohl reine Gummi- und Kunststoffformartikel, als auch Verbundteile mit Metall oder Kunststoff.
EM bietet eine Gesamtlösung von der Skizze bis hin zum Fertigteil - Alles aus einer Hand. Angefangen von der eigenen Mischerei, Konstruktion über Werkzeugbau und Produktion bieten wir das gesamte Spektrum an, um unsere Kunden bestmöglich und in kurzer Zeit zufrieden zu stellen.
Beratung:
Wir beraten unsere Kunden bei der Entwicklung von Neuteilen und entscheiden zusammen den Einsatz der unterschiedlichen Materialien. Wir planen, designen, bauen Prototypen und unterstützen bei der Serienfertigung der Produkte.
Vertrieb:
Aufgrund unserer guten Kontakte in den verschiedensten Bereichen können wir Produkte aus unterschiedlichen Materialien anbieten. Seien es Kunststoffplatten, Spritzguss- oder Extrusionsteile, aber auch Stahlbauprodukte wie Stahlgussplatten.
Produktion:
Stetige Entwicklungen haben es zur Notwendigkeit gemacht, eine eigene Produktion für unterschiedliche Produkte aufzubauen. Zusätzlich stellt die FT-TEC unseren Kunden auch Formen im Elastomerbereich zur Verfügung.
Vertretung:
Um unseren Kunden ein breites Portfolio an Produkten anbieten zu können, haben wir die Vertretung von namhaften Unternehmen für Österreich und Europa übernommen.
HELLA is a global, family-owned company listed on the stock exchange that employs some 36,000 members of staff at over 125 locations in some 35 countries. The HELLA Group develops and manufactures lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry, and also has one of the largest trade organizations for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis and services within Europe. HELLA Fahrzeugteile Austria GmbH has the global responsibility inside the HELLA Group for development, manufacturing and sales of products for international original equipment manufacturers in the Off-Highway segment. Among these are agricultural and construction machinery, mining vehicles, motorcycles and snowmobiles as well as ships and boats. The product portfolio comprises mainly work lamps and headlamps as well as lights on the basis of modern LED technology. Production occurs on site in Grosspetersdorf. Additional marketing, sales and development functions are situated in Vienna.
HT Electronic Systems versteht sich als verlässlicher Partner für Kunden aus der Gesundheits-, Elektronik- und Automobilzulieferindustrie für die Herstellung von Präzisionskunststoff- und Kunststoff-Metall-Verbund-Bauteilen.
Usage of the materials The automotive and aerospace industries, the mechanical engineering, the electrical engineering / electronics and many other technical industries require high-tech materials. All these branches benefit from developments in materials science as providing them with specific "tailor-made" solutions for their applications. For the graduates of materials technology a wide range of occupations and jobs are opened with many operational possibilities. Metallurgical materials technology in Eisenstadt is unique in Austria.
Isosport is the world market leader in the field of plastic composite materials for the ski and snowboard industry and reliable quality supplier of high performance films, sandwich panels, fiber composites, and tennis strings. Our subsidiary ISOKON in Slovenia is specialized in the production of extruded and pressed thermoplastic materials for various industries, such as the food industry, automotive industry and mechanical engineering.
Our focus is on innovative solutions tailored to the individual needs of our customers. Based on quality, service and innovation we have established ourselves as valuable partner in development and as strategic supplier. Our 400 skilled employees bring their wealth of experience gained in the ski industry to exceed customer expectations and to develop new markets.
Technische Formteile, Gummi-Metallverbindungen, Verbundteile und Membrane aller Art
aus allen Elastomeren, Kautschuken und Kunststoffen. Vom Prototyp, über Vorproduktionen bis zu Serienproduktionen für die gesamte Industrie seit 1929 im Dienste der Wirtschaft.
At the location Oberpullendorf the company mainly develops and produces plastic parts and tools (mould construction) as well as test equipment and is responsible for the transactions of the European Wire Harness Systems within the Group.
Contact:
Daniela Kölbl-Reumann
Secretariat of the management
In 1976, Peter Röhrig of Vienna had the idea to, for the first time, combine outstanding design with optimal functionality and medical safety for baby products. The trained plastics engineer, together with a team of scientists, doctors and designers from the Vienna University of Applied Arts developed the first MAM soother that set the example for both appearance and function. Today, more than 80 million MAM products are sold annually in 60 countries on five continents. In the soother segment, MAM is the market leader in Austria as well as in many other countries (USA, UK, Sweden etc.). 1997 the R&D department of MAM, the Bamed Babyartikel GmbH was founded in Siegendorf in Burgenland and today 28 people are developing innovative babyproducts for the global market. More than 900 employees around the world contribute daily to this success.
Contact:
Dipl.-Ing Norbert Polatschek, Norbert.Polatschek@mambaby.com, Tel.: +43 1 49 141 - 750
Harald Schermann, Harald.Schermann@mambaby.com, Tel.: +43 1 49 141 – 739
At PET to PET Recycling GmbH used PET bottles that have been collected are converted into raw material for the production of new PET bottles. In this way, the international flagship company contributes to ensure that PET bottles are recycled in a resource-efficient manner within a closed-loop system and, since commissioning the recycling plant in 2007, has already been able to make a significant contribution to the circular economy in Austria. On average, around 930 million PET bottles per year are moving through the recycling loop, which means that each year around 23,000 tonnes of PET material can be returned to the sustainable resource cycle. Highest quality, sustainable investment and ongoing process optimization are characteristics of the plant, which is jointly operated by leading companies in the Austrian beverage industry.
Wir bieten Formenbau und Spritzgusswerkzeuge und liefern von Österreich aus nach Deutschland und in die ganze Welt.
Unsere Formen prägen die Zukunft.
• Unterstützung bei Produktentwicklung / Machbarkeitsanalysen
• 3D-Konstruktion und Moldflow-Analysen
• Spritzguß-Werkzeuge bis zu 15 Tonnen Gesamtgewicht
• "Werkzeugdoktor" - Reparatur und Sanierung von Spritzguß-Werkzeugen
• Werkzeugbemusterung bis 10 kg Schussgewicht
• Klein- und Sonderserien
HWB: Einstieg in „Industrie 4.0“
Das Vorhaben umfasst die Anschaffung von 2 Fräs-Bearbeitungszentren, die Modernisierung und Erweiterung der EDV-Systeme (CAD/CAM/CAE/Prozessoptimierung) und der An-kauf von diversem Zubehör.
Profitieren Sie von:
• 40 Jahre Erfahrung im Werkzeug- und Formenbau
• 30 engagierte Facharbeiter und Techniker
• Erstbemusterung im Hause bis max. 1250 to Schließkraft
Extensive experience in all fields of waste management and treatment technologies – from planning to operation – as well as in the organisation of projects and in business management, esp. in
- Waste collection and logistics
- Splitting and composting technologies
- Energy recovery/waste incineration/waste to energy
- Decontamination and remediation
- Recovery of metals, plastics, recyclables
Contact: Dipl.-Ing. Helmut Krug, managing partner
For more information, see www.tvs-wippel.at
From the machined seal to the Worldwide Sealing System
Seal Maker is a global manufacturer of high-quality semi-finished products, CNC lathes and seals that are used in all industrial sectors.
The company is on a continuous expansion course since its founding in 1997, and now the network of satisfied customers comprises partners in more than 65 countries on all continents. Besides the guaranteed quality of the manufactured products, Seal Maker’s particular great strengths lie in service, flexibility in manufacturing customized products, reduced processing times and reliability in processing orders.
Due to facilities in Singapore and Shanghai Seal Maker is also a reliable partner in international business.
SWARCO FUTURIT is one of the world’s leading producers of LED-based signalling and lighting technology. Traffic lights, variable message signs and street lights form the portfolio of energy-efficient, sustainable, long-life products for road safety and traffic control. System integrators and traffic authorities in more than 70 countries trust SWARCO FUTURIT’s outstanding quality made in Austria in production, service and personal consultancy. The award-winning company works with quality and environmental management systems according to EN ISO 9001 and EN ISO 14001. SWARCO FUTURIT is one of the key companies of the international traffic technology corporation SWARCO of Austrian entrepreneur Manfred Swarovski.
For more information, see www.wfk.at
Mag. Ewald Hombauer
Economic Chamber of Burgenland
Robert-Graf-Platz 1
7000 Eisenstadt
Tel.: +43 5 90907 3210
Fax: +43 5 90907 3715
E-Mail: ewald.hombauer@wkbgld.at
Website: wko.at/bgld
Dr. Silvie Leeb
Coop Consulting
Tel.: +43 664 3256210
E-Mail: s.leeb@coop-consulting.net
Internet: www.coop-consulting.net
