Participants 2021

R&D Renault Dacia Center in Bucharest, responsible for Global Access Range projets for The RNS Alliance

Hella is one of the largest German industrial companies and an important automotive supplier worldwide. The company develops and manufactures lighting technology and electronics for the automobile industry and has one of the largest aftermarket organizations for vehicle parts, accessories, diagnostics and service in Europe.

TE Connectivity is a world leader in connectivity, which designs and manufactures solutions that connect and protect data and power. The company operates in more than 150 countries in a variety of industries including automotive, data communication systems, consumer electronics, telecommunications, aerospace, defense and marine, medical, energy, and lighting.

Decathlon Romania's production team is operating from Timisoara since 2009. With an annual production in Romania of +1mil bikes, 250K bike storage products, +1mil footwear and 50k life vests with our industrial partners, we are always looking for new new industrial opportunities for our products.

Honeywell Smart Energy - We have been innovating for more than 100 years – and now we’re creating what’s next. We pioneered automation control so we understand complex industrial facilities and how to create high-quality and high-performance chemicals and materials.

Production of electric power and hand / pneumatic / gardening tools, woodworking machines and household equipment. The Romanian plant is one of the largest production sites in the Makita Group. We are in search of European suppliers for direct components purchasing on the top commodities.

Celestica enables the world’s best brands. Through our unrivalled customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in numerous markets to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. A leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services.

Pöppelmann KAPSTO® Plastic protective caps and plugs for every application. Our KAPSTO® protective caps and plugs ensure optimum protection during production, storage and transport. Every protection element of our KAPSTO® standard program with over 3,000 versions perfectly protects your application. – All individually tailored according to your requirements. Whether robust, low-abrasion, temperature resistant or sealing – you will find the right protective element here.

Operational Excellence software and consultancy in multinational and Romanian environment is our expertise. Focused project with fast results or systematic approach for a sustainable development are our strategies to respond to our clients requirements. We also provide software solutions, based on OPEX tools and principles, for automatized management and data mining, compliant with Industry 4.0 requirements.

Kvalix Automatika is a competent partner in factory automation. Located in Hungary and Romania, Kvalix Automatika is distributor of sensors and controllers for industrial automation, designs and produces special purpose inspection and assembly machines, and performs precise and quality machining of custom and small series metal and plastic parts. Kvalix is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified.

As world market leader for gas springs, dampers and electromechanical drives we have been proving our competence in kinematics and supplied our customers around the world. The automotive sector is the largest segment of Stabilus, but the industrial sector is also important (aerospace,mechanical engineering, medical and commercial vehicle , furniture).Open dialog with all our partners is important to the Stabilus purchasing department.

Eltex is a company that offers innovative integrated waste management services for the industrial sector. We adapt to your needs by integrating operations related to waste from A to Z, we offer support for collection on production lines, compaction, treatment, logistics and recycling services or waste disposal. The aim we pursue is to create an environment in which the recycling and recovery of waste is made transparent through a process perfectly integrated into the manufacturing flow.

With over 300 customers, from small to very large companies, automotive (T1, T2 or T3 suppliers) and other industries,we are a recognized experienced Consulting and Training services provider. Recently we added Digitalisation products for: layout simulation, quality , maintenance and HR, poka yoke system based on Augmented Reality. Over 40 consulting projects- capacity increase, Lean, quality improvements were successfully deployed in Europe, mostly at T1 and T2 suppliers. Over 12000 attendees were certified at our training sessions(quality, Problem Solving, Lean, time study, Six Sigma, MS Office) With over 50 full time and part-time employees, we are one of the largest Romanian company delivering consulting and training for process improvement . More details on our site : https://www.effectiveflux.com/en/

SiMART is the only Altair Engineering (www.altair.com) authorized reseller Romania. We distribute, the entire Altair software suite for which we offer technical support, trainings and engineering consultancy. Altair is one of the global leading technology companies in engineering simulation software (CAE), data analytics and high performance computing (HPC).

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Our innovative engineered solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a leading global supplier of polymer-based critical sealing solutions deployed in demanding general industry, light vehicle and aerospace environments

E-Cablaje is one of the main Romanian producers of electrical cables, control cables, brake and clutch, for motor vehicle, cords and leads, insulated, electric, with moulded-on plugs, cable assemblies, wiring harnesses/looms and cable connector assemblies.

SRO Industry is a supplier for cable management systems, wires & connectors, protection & fixing systems, and other dedicated products for cable assembly and harnesses. Our story began in 2011 by obtaining the first partnership contract with Schlemmer Romania for the development of the cable glands and wire protection systems market to promote this product solution in all fields of application of the industry. Our company is official distribution partner for Romania and Eastern Europe countries for several manufacturer of cable management systems as: PANDUIT, DELFINGEN, ANAMET, SIB, GREMCO and INTERFLEX. Target markets are: automotive, robotics, food and beverage, machinery and equipment manufacturing industry, naval equipment, the wagon and locomotive manufacturing industry, the oil and gas extraction industry.

Panduit was started by a spark of innovation that changed the way people thought about cable management. In 1955 we launched our first product, Panduct Wiring Duct, an invention that organized control panel wiring and allowed new wires to be added quickly, neatly and safely. That game-changing product is still in use today – and remains an example of the “always innovating” spirit that drives Panduit’s culture. We started out with wiring duct in control panels and through our passion for creating and improving products we have expanded to become a leading global provider of electrical and network infrastructure products.  Our products and solutions: - Keep workers safe on industrial job sites - Ensure the physical infrastructure that keeps us connected in an "always on lifestyle" - Reliably connect plant floors to ensure continuous production. - Provide high-speed connectivity for critical business applications - Protect valuable data assets   We are shaping wiring and connectivity best practices across a wide range of global sectors, including: Enterprise – Office Systems OEM – Trucking Data Centers – Financial and Technology Services Industrial Networks – Manufacturing IC/MRO – Harsh and Heavy-Duty environments (like Oil & Gas and Power Gen)

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver innovative interconnect and electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including industrial, data communications, consumer electronics, automotive and medical. For more information, please visit www.molex.com.

Electrical heating company

We are national suppliers of professional products and complete cleaning solutions for professional and domestic customers. In our portfolio we have over 1500 cleaning products, household products, paper, dispensers, disposable products and packaging.

We advise and support companies throughout all of the stages of their commercial and industrial processes in Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Serbia, both in their research projects of distributor, investment, production, recruitment, subcontracting, sourcing, purchasing, setting up, European financing and in missions of Transition Management. Est Strategies also collaborates with institutions such as Bretagne Commerce International, an association made up of private businesses located in Western France but also the FIM (The Federation of Mechanical Industries in France and Belgium) one of the most important professional federation in France. We also work along the CCIs (Chamber of Commerce and Industries) but also with the biggest international business support companies, BNP Paribas Fortis for trading and Romania Osci as their Delegate.

Woco Group is a company specialized in various polymeric components. The company focusses its automotive activities on the core product areas of powertrain and elastomer technology. Powertrain products improve acoustic comfort and help to reduce fuel consumption. With elastomer technology products, vibrations can be isolated, drive and chassis systems sealed and driving comfort improved. Concerning its non-automotive activities, Woco concentrates on anti-vibration systems for rail technology and industrial applications, as well as on functional solutions for measurement, control and piping systems. The usage of Woco products helps in reducing the burden on the environment due to a lowering of emissions, immissions and noise.

Present in Romania since 1994, Gebrüder Weiss is based on a national infrastructure of logistics hubs located in Bucharest, Arad, Sibiu, Cluj, Bacau, Brasov, Constanta and Craiova. The company offers intelligent logistics solutions for its customers and provides flexible distribution services through road, rail, air and sea transport.   Since 2018, the company has also launched in Romania a home delivery service, focused on cargo orders - Home Delivery, and in 2020 it has opened a logistics hub dedicated to this service, from where cross-docking operations are managed, the terminal serving the entire country.   As part of the digital strategy, Gebrüder Weiss launched the ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) platform in early 2020, through which the company's customers can track the online shipping process, including the estimated time of arrival of orders. Gebrüder Weiss offers this digital service for groupage freight transport for all places where the company makes the final delivery.   With the launch of myGW, the customer portal, in Romania and the integration of ETA into the portal, the company's customers have access to all the relevant information from a single account, anytime and anywhere (status, relevant documents, stocks, orders etc.).

Inteliform, producer of automation equipment, molds, stamps, machined spare parts, for automotive, furniture, agricultural, medical and electronics industry. 61 CNC and classical machines: 5 axes, 3 axes milling; 5 turning; 8 erosion, 2 high-speed millings, 6 grinding. 85 employees, located in Timisoara.

We are a Romanian company founded in 2017 built around a small team of engineers involved in projects mainly from the Automotive industry. We offer Engineering services and also IoT Solutions and digitalization support. Given the fast-paced business environment, today we partner with DELTATEL, an important Romanian company to offer top solutions, services, and products to companies and organizations across the world, helping them throughout their Digital Transformation journey. We want to grow and expand our projects also to other industries both local and international.

KFactory is in the first wave of Industry 4.0 specialized suppliers, that innovate the manufacturing industry and optimize a specific core process in all sectors - production line performance management - the most important issue for executives in the manufacturing industry. KFactory integrates new technologies such as IoT and Machine Learning into the manufacturing process, transforming the classic process into a new one, where the industrial equipment, controls, operators and all support teams are actors in a well-orchestrated digital process. The integration of artificial intelligence components in the process is truly revolutionary, KFactory understanding the behaviour of variables that influence performance in relation to the production process. Key features: • It is SaaS (Software as a Service) - without consulting fees, without investments in software analysis and development, OPEX cost model based on subscription; • It has a very short implementation cycle; • Quick adoption by users, easy to use. Benefits of using the KFactory platform: • Increased productivity from the first day of use. Customers who have adopted the use of the KFactory Core platform have reported productivity increases of over 20% in the first months of use; • Reducing operational costs by automating the effort of data collection and reporting; • Full visibility into the process and real-time performance tracking; • Fast ROI thanks to the SaaS model.

Located in the Transylvania region and only 35 km to the well connected city of Cluj-Napoca, Electrolytic Coating has established itself as one of the leading companies for surface treatment in Romania. We're currently supplying high alloy Zn coating (ZnNi) on metal parts, on both technologies, rack and barrel.

SC. BLUNEX GRUP SRL is a company that produces in the Timisoara area various industrial packaging made of expanded polyethylene, expanded polyethylene boards, bubble wrap, antistatic bubble wrap and large polyethylene (bags and rollers) from virgin or recycled granules. In our portfolio of clients we have internationally renowned companies in the field of automotive, electronics but also in other fields of activity. Due tot he diversity of the equipments, we have the capacity of flexibility, diversity and rapid adaptation for product realization. all of these are also awarded to the proactive team focused on product quality and customer needs.

Compa SA is a private Romanian company with more than 130 years of experience in metal processing. We are a strong partner for some of the most important players in the automotive industry and constantly analyzing potential businesses in other areas, as well. By finding integrated solutions for its customers starting from forged parts, high precision machining, heat treatment, surface protection, stamped parts, springs, welding components and up to the final assembly, COMPA strengthens its position as a reliable supplier in Eastern Europe, increasing the added value of its products. Compa offers also design and manufacture of tool shop parts inhouse. With around 2,000 employees we deliver products in more than 23 countries on 4 continents building strong, long term partnerships.

Grimet Construct is a company with Romanian capital, founded in 2006, at the beginning as a manufacturer of light metal components. We are customer-oriented company, for this purpose developing new products and technologies. Today our business is divided into 3 sectors: components obtained by mechanical processing, manually assembled and / or welded subassemblies and special automated equipment and various devices. Owned technologies: - CNC cutting - profiles - CNC milling and lathe - semi-automated and robotic welding - manual and semi-automated assembly - Mechanical design and automation using SolidWorks, Catia, WScad software

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Cicor manufactures highly complex printed circuit boards and hybrid circuits and offers complete outsourcing-services for electronic assembly and plastic injection molding as well as printed electronics.

Synergy is a leading general contracting company, with a wide geographical presence, providing sustainable design and build services. Our capabilities span a large variety of project types .We have successfully completed industrial facilities(automotive factories, ultimate generation bottling plants , food and beverage processing plants, aviation factories), logistic centers, energy projects(thermal power plants, hydro power plants, gas-fired combined cycle power plants, coal power stations, gas desulphurization plant, substations, chemical and petrochemical plants) well as high rise buildings, airports, hotels, retail centers, offices, educational establishments, underground parking and residential complexes. We set ourselves apart from the competition through innovative, unique solutions, combined with our project and engineering know-how. Over the past years, Synergy has been responsible for some of complex construction projects in Romania, Hungary, Turkey, Georgia, Poland and Germany. Synergy is providing jobs for over 2,000 people in 6 countries. The availability of diverse in-house services allows unconstrained coordination of disciplines and provides our clients with economically and promptly executed projects. In 20 years of activity Synergy Group has completed over 100 projects in Romania and abroad. This success is confirmed by our many professional awards, certificates and reference letters.

MARVICON is a forwarding & transport company, which has started up in 2015, at Oradea, following a private Belgian capital investment. It is also part of BE-TRANS Group, which has been established in 1998. We are specialized in sea containers transport, and we do this kind of transport between all major ports in Europe. Aside from container transport, we also have curtain trailers transport, which is used for transport between Romania and Europe. All of our trucks have an on-board computer with satellite monitoring. This allows us to follow each truck at all times. All transport documents are also scanned and linked via barcodes to the relevant trip.

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG is an automotive supplier. The family-owned company has its headquarters in Coburg, Germany. In 2018, the Brose Group developed and produced mechatronic components and systems for vehicle doors, seats and body at 62 locations in 23 countries worldwide. Brose Serbia established in 2021 with 60,000 square meters of space for production, development and administration. Producing Electronics, Cooling fan motors, Electric power Steering and Electric Oil Pump.