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ISO 14001 : A new step forward

Following a successful audit in December 2025, REP is now officially ISO 14001 certified. 

This certification is an international benchmark in environmental management and also meets the high expectations of our customers, who are more and more attentive to the environmental commitments of their industrial partners.

This certifies:

Obtaining ISO 14001 certification in a world of ever-growing expectations is a significative achievement especially in the rubber industry.
It shows a clear commitment to structuring, measuring and sustainably improving environmental practices.

👏 Congratulations to all the teams involved in this success!

CSR commitment renewed in January 2026

REP has another great news to share because we have also obtained the official renewal of our CSR commitment following a successful audit from the Union of Metallurgy Industries and Trades (IUMM) in December 2025.

This recognition follows the first level of CSR commitment obtained in 2022, and confirms the progress made in terms of social responsibility, governance and sustainable performance.

These forms of recognition embody an important milestone for REP.
They are the reflection of a true commitment made possible by the daily involvement and the determination of our teams.

A collective pride and an ongoing momentum: keep making progress, innovating and acting sustainably at the core of the industry.

Do you want to learn more about our CSR approach? Click on the themes below to find out more.

We are accelerating our growth in India and the SAARC region through a strengthened partnership with Tung Yu India.

Tung Yu India is a leading and well-established player in the rubber industry. This collaboration enhances REP’s sales network, local presence, and customer support.

A proven partnership

REP and Tung Yu share a long-standing collaboration combining REP’s expertise in rubber injection molding with Tung Yu’s industrial know-how. This partnership has already produced high-performance machine ranges that balance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

With Tung Yu India as our official sales agent, we now benefit from experienced staff and deep market knowledge, allowing customers across the region to benefit from faster and more efficient service.

New OPTIMUM range

The OPTIMUM range, developed jointly by REP and Tung Yu, is a key highlight of this new partnership. The OPTI rubber injection presses are designed to provide the perfect balance of price, performance, and quality, offering reliable, simple, and efficient rubber injection molding solutions.

First joint presentation at IRE 2026

The partnership will be officially introduced at the India Rubber Exhibition (IRE) in Delhi from April 7 to 10, 2026: a Tung Yu compression press and an OPTI300 injection molding machine made in India will be showcased.

With this reinforced presence, we confirm our commitment to provide efficient, reliable, and locally supported rubber injection molding solutions to the Indian market.

Looking for reliable rubber injection molding solutions in India?

Get in touch with our local expert team now.

 Focus on your workshop 

REP: How many REP presses do you have in your plant?

Wayne Rubber: We currently have two REP injection molding presses, installed in our brand-new factory recently opened in Wixom:

These machines are extremely accurate, offering perfect repeatability and optimal flexibility.

REP: How did the installation and integration process for your new presses go?

Wayne Rubber: Everything went smoothly. From delivery to start-up, REP’s technical staff demonstrated great professionalism.

The training sessions were extremely thorough, helping our operators and engineers quickly gain confidence in :

• machine setup
• maintenance
• and process optimization.

REP: Which technical or ergonomic aspects do you particularly appreciate?

Wayne Rubber: Our teams appreciate that REP presses are designed with the operator in mind, in order to minimize downtime and simplify setup.

Three notable points:

• The simple and user-friendly control interface
• Consistent temperature and pressure regulation
• Ergonomic access to all machine components

Data tracking and automation features contribute to process traceability, which is a key priority for us.

 Focus on your production 

REP: Have you ever encountered the machine's capacity limitations?

Wayne Rubber: Not at all. We have processed a wide variety of materials, including EPDM, NBR, SBR and special elastomers, with excellent results.
REP machines maintain stable temperatures and injection pressures, enabling clean and uniform parts.

REP:  What is the advantage in terms of productivity?

Wayne Rubber: The REP machines have been a game changer in productivity! Their fast cycles and controlled energy consumption, have enabled us to maintain high efficiency without sacrificing quality. Repeatability between cycles minimizes scrap and rework, allowing us to focus on throughput and reliability.

Operator feedback has been extremely positive : setup and operation are intuitive, which helps us maintain our productivity even when we are training new staff!

 Focus on your finished product 

REP: In your opinion, what defines a high-quality piece?

Wayne Rubber: For us, a high-quality part is one that retains its dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and performance consistency across large production runs.
We define quality not only by meeting specifications, but by producing parts that perform reliably in the field over time.

REP: How do your part and services stand out from the competition?

Wayne Rubber: We differentiate ourselves through a combination of :

• Engineering support,
• Expertise in materials and mixing,
• Constant collaboration with our customers.

We don’t just mold parts - We work closely with our customers to optimize materials, design, and processing, ensuring that the final product delivers optimal performance for its intended use.

REP: Is the optimization of the waste rate and material scrap a concern for you? How does your product answer these issues?

Wayne Rubber: Yes, waste reduction is a major focus. The consistency and repeatability of REP presses have allowed us to reduce start-up scrap and optimize material usage.
This aligns with both our environmental goals and our customers’ cost expectations.

 REP & you 

REP: What made you come to REP more than to any other company?

Wayne Rubber: it's REP's reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and customer service. We evaluated several other press manufacturers, but the technical capabilities, robust press design, and proven experience record of the company in the field made REP the obvious choice!

Engineering excellence

Reliability

Customer service

REP: What were your main constraints, and are you satisfied with the results?

Wayne Rubber: Our main constraints were footprint and flexibility. We needed machines that were compatible with a wide range of mold sizes and capable of processing all kinds of materials within a compact layout.

REP presses have exceeded our expectations in both respects. We're extremely satisfied with their performance and the support we've received.

Our experience has been overwhelmingly positive! The machines have delivered on all their promises, and our partnership with the REP team has proven to be very collaborative and supportive. It's a relationship based on mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence.

 Your future projects 

REP: What are your future goals and challenges to complete?

Wayne Rubber: The next step for Wayne Rubber is to develop our in-house molding capabilities and continuing to grow our customer base in high-specification markets such as automotive and industrial OEMs.

We are also investing in testing and R&D capabilities to better meet our customers' needs. As we grow, REP equipment will continue to play a central role in our production strategy.

 

Interviewee

Mr. Gage FRYZ

Founder of Wayne Rubber

waynerubber.com

Wayne Rubber recommends REP's machines, teams, and services with an excellent rating of:

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A high traffic

K2025 attracted 3,257 exhibitors from 66 countries and 175,000 visitors from 160 nations.
Despite lower attendance levels coming from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, K2025 has been a real success.

Our stand received almost 500 visitors working for 300 different companies.
There was a real interest in our new products and technologies. We even made several sales directly at the stand, especially the OPTI250 which attested the relevance of our new offering.

Our new products in the spotlight: ULTRA300 and OPTI250

This event was an opportunity for our company to reveal for the very first time to the world two new presses:

ULTRA300 - Premium performance

Highest precision in every injection

Our ULTRA300 flagship model of the G11 range, demonstrated its power and precision. We highlighted:

OPTI250 - Affordable efficiency

Ready to inject

The first model of the Optimum range, the OPTI250 seduced many customers for its simplicity and reliability.
It particularly drew visitors’ attention and had been sold out during the event. We demonstrated that:

Our HSR area: recycling and creating value

We have also insisted on our HSR (High Shear Regeneration) technology.
This innovation upcycles vulcanized rubber waste and reemploys it to produce rubber without compromising the quality of it.

We dedicated a space within our stand where our visitors could:

Many constructive interactions and exchanges took place in this space, which shows the growing interest in more sustainable solutions.

Our services and demonstrations

We also presented REP services, such as:

It was possible for our visitors to attend live machine demonstrations and discover our presses. EPG electric horizontal presses, our compression and Rotocure solutions, and to talk about those machines directly with our experts.

We would like to extend our warmest thanks to all our visitors, customers and partners for their presence and their interactions. 

We look forward to seeing you at K2028, from October 18 to 25 2028 in Düsseldorf!

A special K2025 edition dedicated to innovation and performance

On the occasion of the K2025 trade fair, REP unveils a new edition of its REP News magazine — a showcase of innovations, services, and technologies that you will find on stand D28 (Hall 16).

In this issue:

Discover the full edition

Dive into this new edition of REP News and explore all REP innovations presented at the show.
Browse the magazine online today and experience REP as if you were at the stand!

For the best reading experience, our magazine is available in 5 languages!

Follow K2025 news live from the stand!

Innovation and Performance Await!

REP invites you to K2025 and Rubber Tech China to discover our latest industrial innovations and solutions. 

This Media Kit provides an exclusive preview of the highlights and technologies you will be able to explore at our booths. 

New Ranges of Injection Presses

HSR Technology

Discover our innovative vulcanized rubber regeneration solution, allowing you to recycle your internal waste without chemicals, while reducing costs and your carbon footprint.

Don’t Miss Out

Visit us at Hall 16 – Stand D28 in Düsseldorf and Stand N1 A245 in Shanghai to explore our solutions, meet our experts, and see how REP supports your production projects toward greater performance, sustainability, and innovation.

 Focus on the workshop 

REP: How many REP presses do you have in your plant? What are the presses in question?

Walter PATRINI: In 1996, we acquired our first REP press, a V57.
Since then, our platform has welcomed various generations of machines, from G7 to G9.

Today, we have a total of 7 presses of 160t, 250t or 400t.

REP: Why this choice of models precisely? What is the main advantage we can attribute to them?

Walter PATRINI: For us, the choice was based on a key technical aspect: injection volume capacity.
It was one of the main features that guided our selection.

Indeed, we now have 4 different injection unit models, giving us great flexibility ranging from 1,000 cc to 11,000 cc of injected compound.

REP: What technical or ergonomic aspects do you particularly appreciate?

Walter PATRINI: For us, the real advantage of these machines is:

This contributes to greater team autonomy and a reduction in production shutdowns due to operating problems.

 Focus on the production 

REP: What aspects do you consider essential to maintaining optimized production? 

Walter PATRINI: We would say that the productivity of our machines depends above all on rigorous maintenance. We have set up a weekly maintenance routine with preventive actions that enable us to avoid breakdowns and unplanned shutdowns.

Our operators are regularly trained in-house to ensure proper use of the presses. This discipline ensures stable, long-lasting production. 

Our machines are also all connected, enabling us to monitor workshop data in real time, helping us to anticipate drifts and reinforce our predictive maintenance approach. 

 Focus on the finished product 

"With our current equipment and operating methods, we succeed in meeting 3 major objectives for the parts we produce: long-term reliability, low material waste and assured quality."

 REP & you 

REP: How long have you been a REP Customer?

Walter PATRINI: We're long-standing customers, with our first press acquired over 20 years ago!

REP: What made you come to REP more than to any other company?

Walter PATRINI: REP was recommended to us by one of our customers, and we have continued to work together ever since, because we believe that REP presses represent:

 Future projects 

REP : What are your future goals and challenges to complete?

Walter PATRINI: Our main objective today is to survive the unfair competition we face, by activating management and industrial improvement processes, and relying on suppliers and tools we trust.

"Maintaining exemplary quality through control is a daily objective for us."

Interviewee

Mr Walter PATRINI

General Manager

Patrini Giacomo Srl

Patrini Giacomo recommends REP's services, with a score of:

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Did you know that REP manufactures presses dedicated to the molding of progressive cavity pump stators?

High-tech parts

Used in a wide range of sectors, from construction to the chemical and oil industries, not forgetting pharmaceuticals and the food industry, these highly technical parts require a machine that combines precision and power! 

H-stator Generation

With our 𝗛-𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 machine and its unique design, the footprint is reduced and unequalled for optimized productivity and great modularity when it comes to injection volume.

Its modern, flexible design offers great versatility and adaptability to different stator sizes, diameters and geometries. 

For further information, please refer to the article dealing with the H-stator machine in the section dedicated to special presses (Menu Products/Machines/G10 Performance Range/Custom-built presses). 

Together, we can define the solution best suited to your needs and challenges!