Description of business and digitisation

KIMAK IS A GLOBAL COMPANY, LEADER IN THE ASSEMBLY OF SHOPPING CENTRES AND SPACES, HOTELS AND CORPORATE BUILDINGS, WITH THE CAPACITY TO DEVELOP INTEGRAL TURNKEY PROJECTS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. WE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND INSTALL SYSTEMS, STRUCTURES, ENCLOSURES, FURNITURE AND SHOP WINDOWS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WITH A PLUS OF QUALITY. WE OFFER A TURNKEY SERVICE, FROM CONCEPTUALISATION, DESIGN, PROTOTYPING, MANUFACTURE, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE. DIGITAL SIGNATURE OF DOCUMENTS VIA “DOCUTEN”, SHARED NETWORK FOLDERS, ERP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, CREATION OF AN EMPLOYEE PORTAL FOR COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENT TRANSFER.THE COMPANY CARRIES OUT AN ANNUAL TRAINING PLAN BASED ON THE TRAINING NEEDS DETECTED IN THE ORGANISATION. THIS PLAN INCLUDES TRAINING IN DIGITAL SKILLS, AS WELL AS AN ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME AIMED AT THE ENTIRE WORKFORCE, WITH COURSES ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS. THE SUBJECT MATTER RANGES FROM JOB-SPECIFIC TECHNICAL TRAINING TO IT TRAINING, LANGUAGES AND TRAINING IN SKILLS SUCH AS: TIME MANAGEMENT, INCIDENT MANAGEMENT, NEGOTIATION, DECISION-MAKING, ETC. THE TRAINING IS MANAGED WITH TRAINING ENTITIES THAT HAVE A MOODLE PLATFORM TO CARRY OUT ONLINE, BLENDED OR DISTANCE TRAINING. ALL THIS TRAINING IS FREE OF CHARGE FOR THE EMPLOYEE AND THE NECESSARY MEANS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THEM TO CARRY IT OUT, AS WELL AS ANY IT ADVICE THEY MAY NEED.

Years in business

30 YEARS

Size of your business

GLOBAL LEADERS WITH MORE THAN 30 YEARS DESIGNING, MANUFACTURING, INSTALLING AND BUILDING SPACES ALL OVER THE WORLD. WITH 12 INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES. 70,000 M2 IN PRODUCTION PLANTS AND THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DATA: WITH A WORKFORCE OF 600 EMPLOYEES AND WORKING FOR SOME 4,000 CUSTOMERS, WITH AN ANNUAL TURNOVER OF €100 MILLION.

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THE COMPANY IS ADVISED BY SPECIALISED CONSULTANTS TO HELP US IDENTIFY THE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE COMPANY'S STRATEGY.

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GRADUALLY TRAIN ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE DIGITALISATION OF PROCESSES, THE USE OF DIGITAL TOOLS SUCH AS E-MAIL, RECORDING PROCESSES ON PCS, HANDLING TABLETS, ONLINE TOOLS, ETC., IN ORDER TO GRADUALLY IMPLEMENT THEM IN THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES.DIFFICULTIES ARE EVIDENT IN SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE COMPANY AS WORKERS WITHOUT ANY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, OLDER WORKERS...

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PROCESS IMPROVEMENT, RECORDING AND MONITORING OF ACTIVITY, PLANNING, ETC.DIGITALISATION WILL HELP IN THE INDUSTRIALISATION 4.0 OF THE ORGANISATION.

Description of business and digitisation

Fields: Aeronautics, Automotive Products: Integral management of turn-key projects, Manufacture of metallic series and composite materials, Machining to drawing, Engineering, robotisation, metrology. We provide internal and specific training to the positions to be developed within the company. Yes, mostly online courses

Years in business

It started in 1995

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54 employees, approx. 20 customers, 4.800.000 € ( 80% aeronautics - 20% automotive)

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In our beginnings in 2000, we did not have much support for digitisation, but internally we have always implemented tools to achieve good levels in this regard, so in 2000 we developed a production control system in real time using barcodes, this led us to a learning process where thanks to funds provided by our regional government and support from specialised companies, we included in our staff computer technicians dedicated to the implementation of the improvement of the digitisation of the company. All this has led to a change in the company's organisational chart based on departmental controls, data collection and analysis collected from a RPS (an ERP solution) and command control APP. We have also generated a knowledge base of everything we implemented.

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The beginnings of a company are always complicated, in the first place is to know how to place yourself in the industrial fabric looking for a sector in which you dominate and can be competitive, all this is modified by the different crises that arise in the life of the company and at that time it is essential to have a staff very involved with the project and have working tools that allow great flexibility when addressing new projects or focus on other sectors of the industry. There are always new difficulties which you have to overcome with different tools than those used in the initial phase.

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The opportunities of digital learning are immense, as this process is the basis of having a high level of digitalisation in companies, as well as bringing great benefits in new situations, as has happened with COVID-19 where this digital learning has contributed to the continuation of education and preservation of jobs. We will be a fully connected company, both with customers, suppliers, employees and the manufacturing machines themselves, where we can have any type of data instantly, situation analysis, delivery schedules, etc... In other words, a whole company on a mobile phone that you can manage and analyse from anywhere in the world.

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Metalworking is at the heart of the Hittech Group but in the meantime, we have developed into a high-tech company with strong development capabilities, extensive technological and material knowledge and advanced project management. Our strength is our continuous urge for improvement. Hittech Group is a developer and supplier of systems, modules, parts and materials for the technological applications of our customers: OEMs in high-value sectors. We are determined to support these customers in managing the product life cycle. We are, originally, a European company but Hittech has been active in Asia for more than a decade. In order to meet the demand of our customers, we are committed to further expanding our global activities. All Hittech companies consciously choose a limited number of core competences in which we want to be the best in class.

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Services: Turning, milling, drilling, lasering, assembly, repairing

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Services in industrial automation

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Von Gahlen is a state-of-the-art manufacturer of shielding solutions for nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy. They offer standard and custom-built hot cells along with a wide range of auxiliary equipment for hot labs. They also provide radiation-safe radiopharmaceutical packaging and radiation-resistant third party lead components to be used into machines that require shielding. They match the client’s wishes with comprehensive solutions that ensure safety, quality and reliability. These characteristics are intrinsic to all Von Gahlen products, but they can also be seen as needs that are independent from the product; the company believes that these needs should guide their relationship with their customer. Safety, quality and reliability may be less tangible in this context, but at least equally important. Von Gahlen understands this better than any other company in the sector. They aim to fulfill these needs through a professional, cooperative approach.

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Van Raam is a manufacturer of special needs bicycles for people with a disability. The unique Van Raam pedal support is possible on most of these special needs bicycles. Van Raam bicycles travel the world, with a focus on almost all European countries and North America. Van Raam has been producing bicycles for almost 110 years, and for more than 35 years with a focus on special needs bikes. Nothing is produced in stock, each bike is manufactured individually. In our modern company we have an innovative company policy and use innovative and modern techniques. Quality and sustainability are of fundamental importance to Van Raam, which is why we follow the circular and sustainability policy at Van Raam. In addition, Van Raam is considered a role model company for the Smart Industry, Smart Working and working with companies in the region, as well as the connections that Van Raam makes with training from LBO to university level. In addition to the number of innovation awards, there have been numerous awards in all these areas. Van Raam's culture is characterised by openness, hospitality and informality.

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Van Raam has been producing bicycles for almost 110 years, and for more than 35 years with a focus on special needs bikes.

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Grunewald manufactures production equipment and automation solutions, initial samples and small series at 3 locations in Germany for general mechanical engineering, the automotive and aviation industries. We also offer engineering solutions in the areas of finite element simulation and casting development. Grunewald is headquartered in Bocholt.

Years in business

For 59 years, founded in 1963

Size of your business

Medium-sized companie Approx. 200 employees spread over several locations 20 million annual turnover

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