Tuesday, 04 May 2010 08:36
Groupe Plastivaloire Eastern Europe
PRESIDENT: Andrzej Bilip
OPERATIONS: Plastic Injection
ESTABLISHED: 1996
EMPLOYEES: 1000
REVENUE: 100 M €
www.plastivaloire.com
The French industrial group PVL (Plastivaloire) owns twenty plastic processing plants in the world, three of which are located in Poland. Using the injection moulding method, the company is a Polish leader in the production of plastic components for a variety of industries, especially the TV, Automotive, Domestic Appliances and Electric sectors. As a high-tech enterprise as well as reliable business partner, PVL can boast a cooperation with world-class concerns, such as PHILIPS, LG, SONY, VALEO. Written by Anna Chudzik
Three sisters
There are three sister factories in Poland which operate within PVL Group. Their history dates back to 1996, when Plastivaloire Group decided to build a factory in Kwidzyń and launched the production of the components for TV sets. Thanks to the rapid development Plastivaloire established a new factory, which took place in 1998 in Kętrzyn. The production there was focusing on the domestic appliances and lighting branches. The last factory was opened in 1999 in Gliwice, which was directed towards the automotive and televisions sectors. Since that moment the Group has been investing in infrastructure, technology and human resources, which resulted in the expansion of each factory two times. Today the Kwidzyń FPK, Kętrzyn FPK and Gliwice FPG plants can boast an impressive machine stock, which makes it possible to produce virtually all kinds of injection moulds. FPK in Kwidzyń specializes in the production of components for TV sets and also in the decoration of medium and large components. As for FPK in Kętrzyn, it focuses on the parts used for coffee makers, vacuum cleaners as well as fluorescent and regular lamps, while FPG manufactures car parts (including the front module for FIAT PANDA), TV-set casings and components used in the electric industry.
Not only a supplier
PVL takes pride in its cooperation with prestigious international corporations, which use the company’s products in the manufacture of TV sets, electric and lighting equipment, cars, or computer accessories. Among its customers there are world leaders in the respective fields, such as LG, PHILIPS, SONY, JABIL, TPV, VALEO, GRUPA MAGNA, FAURECIA, BOCH, DAIKIN. Such names are the best confirmation of the popularity of products provided by PVL Group. As the company admits, building customer confidence is a long-term process which consists of various factors. High quality of products, reliability of delivery and technical support are a point of departure for creating an effective supplier-client relationships. The willingness to listen to client’s suggestions proves that customer satisfaction is the utmost goal of the Group. All customers must be treated individually, because each sector they represent is specific and thus governed by its own rules. PVL would like to come up to all clients’ expectations, which necessitates the ability to adjust to their individual needs. Moreover, the Group strives to be perceived not only as an innovative supplier, but also a reliable business partner, which is one of the key points in the company’s mission. That is why, it takes an active part in projects, which are developed and carried out together with customers. To anticipate their needs, the company offers complex solutions, instead of limiting its activity to plastic injection moulding. Moreover, the professional preparation of projects, coupled with their quick implementation, helps the company to maintain the mutually beneficial partnership. The source of the company’s success can be discerned precisely in the devotion and concern for building the positive relations, as it makes customers stay with PVL.
Quality and technology
What sets PVL apart in the market is the high quality of products and cutting-edge technology the company implements in the production process. Quality and durability of are overriding features of the PVL products. They undoubtedly contribute to gaining customer trust and developing a fruitful cooperation with the partners. Plastivaloire is a modern company, which makes use of the latest technological and engineering solutions introduced by world leaders in the field of plastic processing. The Group possesses an extensive stock of machines, thanks to which the company guarantees comprehensive customer service, ranging from injection to the process of assembly and varnishing. The company can boast considerable technical know-how for the production in a variety of technologies, including precise injection moulding or high gloss injection moulding technique, which makes use of steam. Additionally, the company has at its disposal extrusion production lines. As admitted by the corporation, it is proud of its high-gloss TV set and monitor casings, specialized products for the automotive industry and also complex products earmarked for electric and domestic appliances branches, which require complicated process of decoration and assembly.
Potential to fulfil
PVL does not forget about investing into future. One of the strategic goals of the company is to purchase new machines and implement modern technologies, such as the MRP production planning systems, which are used to manage manufacturing processes. Moreover, PVL is striving to create a flat management system, which involves local management of the company, thus increasing its competitiveness. PVL demonstrates its ability to make the most of incoming market opportunities. Within last five years a number of TV sets manufacturers has decided to invest in Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, which created a great potential for development of plastic processing companies like PVL Group. Another sector where delocalization is taking place nowadays is the automotive industry. The R&D department in France is currently working on new technologies to be implemented in Eastern Europe. Another advantage of the Polish companies of PVL Group is their favorable location, which makes it possible to supply clients both from Western Europe and Russia. Owing to the company’s cooperation with forwarding companies, which allows advanced logistics, it can produce goods to all clients regardless of their location. Strategic potential lies also in highly-qualified people working for the company. The employees in sales and customer service departments speak various languages, even the Asian ones. The total number of the staff in Poland amounts to over 1000 people and it is rising. PVL invests in the personnel by organizing numerous trainings so that they would stay with their employer. Ad additional motivation is the amount of earnings, which also translates into a good atmosphere at work.
Achievements
PVL Group is recognized as a reliable supplier with an extensive experience in the market. What also helps to attract client’s attention is the good financial condition of the company, because it means that PVL is willing to take even challenging and capital-intensive projects. The company complies with the ISO 14000 norm, which introduces environment protection procedures. Furthermore, all Polish factories possess ISO 9001:2000 certificates, while FPG was the first of them to implement a quality management system in accordance with Technical Specifications for the automotive industry, which is certified by ISO TS 16949. Among the distinctions it has received, there is the Business Gazelle title, which was given to the company for several times. Moreover, the company was repeatedly rewarded with the Best Supplier and the Qualified Supplier
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