Fatra, a.s. ranks among the world’s most significant plastic processing companies. In 2016, Fatra’s turnover was almost CZK 3.70 bill. with more than 75% of its production headed for international markets.

Fatra has recently taken delivery of five Negri Bossi Vector machines installed in their Czech Republic production plants in Napajedla and Chropyně, where they employ more than 1100 staff. Fatra, a.s. manufactures high quality components and specialised customer-tailored solutions, that includes not only production but also development activities and consultation. Fatra a.s. supplies products to over 50 countries worldwide. Materials processed include PVC-P, PVC-U, LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, EVA, PP, PET, and ABS. The company provides a wide range of services to its customers including their research laboratories, testing facilities, preparation of samples, advice on materials and technical consultation. The manufacturing is supported by established quality management and ecology systems ČSN ISO 9001 and ČSN ISO 14001. Fatra, a.s. has vindicated its certificates “Responsible Care” and “Safe Company” over several years.

Fatra is an integral part of the worldwide plastic processing industry, supplying injection moldings to international companies such as Ikea. The company’s success as a first-class supplier is based on customer care focussing on production accuracy, on time delivery and supply reliability.

Negri Bossi’s scope of supply includes both machine and complete automation systems. This enables Fatra to efficiently supply a final verified product. Whilst all the Negri Bossi machines maintain very high accuracy levels, the robot monitors the component weight with any parts out of tolerance being rejected into a dedicated container. After weight checking, a label dispenser adds a bar code label that the system verifies with an optical reader to validate position and readability. The products are stacked on a conveyor belt before moving to the warehouse.    

Mrs. Jitka Svobodova (Project Manager) of Fatra says: “At Fatra our focus is always on delivering a very reliable service to our customers. Negri Bossi help us achieve this and we see them more as a Partner than a supplier”.

The recent investment included new Negri Bossi 1100 tonne machines to manufacture a completely new product.

The 650 and 1100 tonne machines were all equipped with Negri Bossi beam robots and automation, which included scales, a labelling system, a conveyor belt and guarding.

As part of a continued investment in North America, Negri Bossi are building a new 36,000 sq.ft facility located in Plymouth Twp., Michigan. Building work commenced in June of this year with completion and move in anticipated for January 2018.

The new facility will comprise:

• Extensive demonstration and training area with 5 connected machines up to 2000 ton
• Large warehouse for stock machines, robots and spare parts
• 50 ton combined lifting capacity
• 50 seat classroom with latest Audio-video technologies
• Centralized chilling and Centralized material handling

Injection molding machines will be adapted on-site to customer specification, improving delivery times and providing more flexibility. The large demo and tool trial facility is being designed to provide an excellent customer experience and an increased level of spare parts storage will further improve response times.

Enhanced training facilities were a large consideration in the building design. Collaboration with local Votech (technical school) will allow technical training to be provided on demo machines and in the classrooms. A local university will also use the classrooms and machinery for laboratory work. Third party process training seminars are planned and annual mini-exhibitions will feature complementary equipment suppliers.

Sytrama robots (sister company of Negri Bossi) will be sub-assembled in the new facility, utilizing US sourced components. This initiative will improve service response and delivery times to the market.

This investment signifies Negri Bossi’s commitment to the North American molding industry.

Contact information:

US & CA – UNITED STATES & CANADA
NEGRI BOSSI NORTH AMERICA
311 Carroll Drive, Bldg. 100
New Castle, DE 19720
Tel: +1 302 328-8020
Fax: +1 302 328-8036
E-Mail: info@negribossi.us