Even in a time marked by economic downturn and global uncertainty, investing in growth remains essential, says Swedish company Kockums Maskin, which has just made a ten million SEK investment in new machinery for the cast iron machining factory in Kallinge, Sweden. The investment underlines the company’s strong belief in the future and long term competitiveness and supports an increasing customer demand for capacity.
An increasing customer need for high capacity, quality and more sustainable solutions are the main reasons for the ten million SEK investment in new machinery for the cast iron supplier Kockums Maskin in Kallinge, Sweden.
“We are modernising our machinery to meet customer demands and capacity needs while enhancing our production processes. This is also a strategic investment to strengthen our market position and competitiveness,” explains Johan Brengesjö, managing director of Kockums Maskin.
The green transition is driving an increased demand for more sustainable cast iron solutions for new types of applications such as the electrification of the automotive industry and the shift to alternative fuels.
“By investing strategically now, we are better equipped to meet future demands and position ourselves to seize opportunities when the economic market situation looks even better. It’s all about building long term competitiveness and taking long term responsibility for the company,” Brengesjö explains.
The company is investing in three MAZAK 6800 horizontal multi tasking machines. Equipped with automatic tool changers, high performance spindles, and CNC control systems, these machines enable efficient processing of complex components and enhance the ability to meet customer demands. Two of the machines are sourced from the mother company BIRN in Holstebro, Denmark, which is also a part of BIRN Group, one of the largest foundry groups in Northern Europe.
“By reusing existing resources within the group, we not only reduce our environmental impact but also the financial burden in terms of depreciation,” Brengesjö enthuses.
The new machinery has recently been installed and is now up and running.