TPT March 2008

I ndustry N ews

Equipment investment for IGM Trade

Sikora profits from long- standing ISO 9001 certification Just as the ISO 9001 accreditation reaches its 20 th anniversary in 2008, the German company Sikora has celebrated 14 years of ISO certification. A worldwide manufacturer of measuring and control devices for the wire, cable and hose markets, Sikora continually aims to satisfy the international industry requirement for first-rate quality management systems. Since 1993, Sikora has been certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and practices outstanding quality management. The company management is committed to the principles of the program and the primary responsibility for daily oversight belongs to the quality control manager, Mr Ulrich Gwinner. For 14 years, Mr Gwinner has controlled and managed the quality system – with notable success. “With the improvement of our operational sequences we meet legal demands and simultaneously aim at a systematic increase of customer satisfaction,” says Mr Gwinner. Mr Gwinner continuously analyzes the business processes in the different departments of the company in cooperation with the company management and employees. Through the use of statistical analysis and operational measurements, the potential sources of defects can be identified. With the ISO 9001 certification Sikora confirms to its customers that workflow is subject to clear rules and is constantly monitored. For the continuous improvement of quality, internal and external employee training is provided numerous times during the year. Of great importance is the company’s cooperation activity with machine manufacturers and customers in the various markets to address worldwide performance requirements. To achieve these aims, the company has undertaken long lasting investment in recent years, with effective delivery and proven quality. With more than 150 employees worldwide, Sikora generated a consolidated turnover of €27mn in 2007.

IGM Trade, Macedonia, has recently announced investment in equipment including an additional five lines for pipe and profiles, two slitting lines, a pipe production line (630mm), a galvanizing plant, two cold rolling and slitting lines, and a line for pressure testing and plain ends. Established in 1992, the company is a quality manufacturer of steel products with an annual production of 120,000t. IGM Trade undertakes continual machinery investment.

IGM Trade produces cold formed hollow section and profiles, and undertakes cutting of steel sheets and strips from hot and cold rolled coils. With ISO 9001 certification, 90 per cent of the company’s products are exported to the EU and Balkans.

IGM Trade – Macedonia Fax : +411 540 418 317 Website : www.igmtrade.com

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