We are pleased to announce that Apena-Remont joined our service network in 2020!
Our network is expanding with a new service and spare parts agent in Poland
Poland is a strong and important market for REP.
The company APENA-REMONT was founded more than 22 years ago and is located in Bielsko-Biala. They are specialized in repairs and maintenance of machines and industrial equipment.
It is very important to offer a local service organization to our customers to reduce response and travelling times, especially during the COVID19 pandemic, when travelling between countries is much more difficult.
Maintaining and developing local representation and expertise has always been part of REP's policy and we will continue our efforts to expand our network and ensure a top class service everywhere.
Welcome to Apena-Remont Sp. z o.o. !
A few words from Thorsten JUST, REP Deutschland
" To take over the service for REP in Poland, APENA-Remont's technicians have been trained since the beginning of 2020 and finished their final training in July in Germany.
Apena-Remont is now operational and will officially start their service by the 1st of August.
From now on Apena Remont will work hand in hand together with REP Germany, who is covering the sales side for Poland.
Welcome on board Apena-Remont. We are looking forward to working together in Poland to keep "rubber in motion" !
OPEN House/Tech Day in Kodak TN on August 23rd 2019 from 2 pm to 7 pm
We would be pleased to have you attend and celebrate this newest milestone in the REP family of affiliates!
Expect running demonstrations of equipment, technical talks and an opportunity to view our new facility, latest press offerings and speak with clients and partners alike in an atmosphere of growth and partnership.
We are located at 310 Katom Drive, Kodak Tennessee 37764.
A few words from Jim Wirtz, our new North-American President:
" We have finalized the move to our new North American Headquarters in Kodak TN. This move has been in an effort to serve our customer base from a more strategically located ‘center’ of the industry and as emerging markets gravitate to a more southerly locale. This places REP Corporation into a further leadership role in remaining responsive, agile and accessible.
Our ability to deliver parts, service and operate all of our administrative functions and keep an operational Sales Showroom will ensure REP stays in the forefront of our new and existing clients planning."
USA : Change in the Governance of Rep Corporation
Jim Wirtz has been named president of our US subsidiary.
REP Corp. is a longtime leader in rubber molding presses and related equipment for the North American market.
New President and New Head Office
He succeeds Tim Graham who has decided to take a reduced role at the company. Jim Wirtz will be responsible for the direction of Rep Corp. He will be based at the new head office in Kodak, near Knoxville, Tenn.
A Lifetime of Experience in the Rubber Molding Industry
Jim learned the business from all aspects of mold design and contract production at Wirtz Manufacturing (Michigan), the family-owned company.
"My entire working life has been centered around the rubber injection and extrusion business. It is an honor to lead REP Corporation and be a part of the REP International global network, staying in the industry where my grandfather, father and I have all spent our careers. It’s where I belong.”
A few words from our new North-American President:
ROMANIA: Brasov, home to our new agent
Plastics Bavaria SRL joined REP international’s sales network in March 2019
Plastics Bavaria is a medium-sized company founded in 2003. It is renowned for its comprehensive expertise in the field of injection molding.
Joint Interview of the New Partners
" When looking at the premium brands Plastics Bavaria is representing in it’s already 16 year-long activity in Romania, it was only natural to turn to REP as it is the world leader in rubber injection. REP fits perfectly along international brand names like KraussMaffei, Motan Colortronic or Regloplas. Our customers are the winners of this joint effort because they have now access to world class rubber processing equipment, service and services from one supplier, all at very competitive prices."
Radu Mares, C.E.O. (Plastics Bavaria)
Stewart Knight, Sales Manager (REP international):
"The commercial success of REP in Romania in recent years brought the necessity of having a local partner to communicate directly with our new customers. PLASTICS BAVARIA and REP share the same thirst for EXCELLENCE so when the opportunity arose, the companies came together naturally. The speed at which this partnership is developing is due not only to technical respect and competences, but also to the people involved, working as a team."”
INDIA: New Vice President of Sales & Operational Marketing
Mr. Ashok H.S. has recently joined REP Machines India Private Limited in Bangalore as VP of Sales.
He will be in charge of the management of REP India.
Backed by the local team and the French sales area manager, he strives for enhanced business and intensified customer care to increase our presence on the Indian market.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet our new team member during the K exhibition in Düsseldorf (Germany), from October 16th to 23rd!
A few words from Ashok
"After 19 years’ experience in the field of Indian and European machine engineering, manufacturing and sales, I am glad to be a part of REP International family, since REP is a special organization, providing innovative solutions. REP works in partnership with the customers and REP focuses on customer satisfaction and quality“.
Ashok followed a technical training course at our headquarters in France during several weeks.
The New Generation of Multi-Station Injection Moulding Presses is available
Much awaited, the first CMX machine was already shipped to a North American Customer
Why is it Called CMX?
CMX replaces the former CMS machine (Compact-Multi-Station)
where X stands for 10 in Roman numerals (because of G10!) and mirrors the cross-shaped machine design with its 4 work stations.
The Utmost Solution by REP with Optimized Efficiency
The CMX is intended for highly profitable large-scale rubber part productions. It integrates the automation technology of the latest generation 10 including all 4.0 functions for increased profitability and production management.
The multi-station design allows simultaneously combining the injection, curing and demoulding processes, thus leading to a 90% increase in productivity when compared to a single station press and a 68% increase in productivity compared with a press equipped with a double plate stripping kit.
The reduced number of mould cavities makes automation easier, reduces tooling costs and helps better controlling the injection and curing settings.
A Highly Flexible System
- Injection of different shot capacities on each of the 4 moulds,
- Use of different moulds,
- Operation with 1, 2 or 3 moulds.
- Particularly fast mould change (10 minutes for all 4 moulding tools)
More info on the CMX dedicated page
Expert Guidance
Our Process and Application Engineers are ready to perform a comparative study to show you to what extent the CMX can help you achieve enhanced production output and improve your process efficiency
Please feel free and contact us for any need you might have
Download the CMX flyer:
Behind REP's rubber injection moulding machines there are above all women and men ...
A "Big Family"
REP international counts around 170 employees in France.
Many of these employees spent their entire professional carrier at REP. This loyalty is linked to the diversity of the jobs offered by REP, but also to the fact that they simply feel good with REP, just like a "big family".
Staff Rejuvenation
To perpetuate the technical know-how and expertise of the company, CEO Bruno TABAR and his managing teams have chosen to trust and promote young people by implementing the policy of tutoring and internship.
Apprenticeship and Internship
With this in mind, REP often employs recent graduates and/or fosters on-the-job training contracts. These young people benefit from the experience and know-how of their seniors who coach them throughout their educational development in the field until they are able to stand on their own feet.
This philosophy is meant to
- keep REP's knowledge alive,
- enhance it,
- refresh it thanks to the newcomers,
as the technologies and processes, approaches, languages, etc... are continuously changing to cope with the fast-growing requirements of the international markets.
A Win-Win Relationship
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For the company it is a pool of young talents to train "on-the-job"
- For the young people it is the opportunity to gain initial work experience in a medium-sized company, worldwide leader in its field.
Team spirit
As a market leader, REP is used to pave the way and attaches great importance to knowledge sharing and intergenerational links.
REP capitalizes on team spirit, which could be qualified in a few words:
« Working together for the success of all »
REP is awarded the Trophy of Patronage as a Donor
REP international was awarded the trophy of Patronage as a Donor on November 7th during the event organised by the Rubber Foundation in Paris under the auspices of its President, Mr. Jacques MAIGNÉ (C.E.O. of Hutchinson Group).
The opportunity to recall the prestigious past of our company and its founder, the invention by REP of the rubber injection process in the early sixties and our continuous commitment dedicated to research and development with professionals in the field of rubber injection.
The Rubber Foundation (FDCA) constitutes side by side with the National Union of Rubber and Polymers (SNCP), the National Training & Education Institute in Rubber Technology (IFOCA) and the French Rubber and Plastics Research and Testing Laboratory (LRCCP) the fourth pillar in development of the French Rubber and Polymer Centre (CFCP).
The Rubber Foundation was implemented on June 12, 2014 after an agreement signed between its member-founders and the Foundation of France and is acknowledged as a public interest foundation.
Yves POPPÉ, representative of REP Company, receives the Donor Recognition Trophy :
