Welcome to Benjamin PAGANELLI, new Director of our Italian subsidiary
A half-century of existence
50 years ago, REP began building its international network with the creation of a subsidiary in Italy: REP Italiana. This entity is now one of the major pillars of the REP group.
We are proud to celebrate its 50 years of activity and its strong growth!
The subsidiary provides sales and after-sales service in Italy, Greece and Switzerland (italian speaking) in connection with our other subsidiary RPM.
A new management
To accompany and guide REP Italiana's team, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Benjamin Paganelli.
He holds the position of Director of Operations and Commercial Director since the beginning of 2023.
Let's welcome him onboard! No doubt he will be able to assist and accompany all our customers!
A dynamic staff
In order to ensure a team dynamic and ever-greater responsiveness, Mr. Gianpiero Roscio remains in charge of the subsidiary's After-Sales Service Department.
A growing Italian market
With the arrival of RPM in the group, specialist of the electrical horizontal press, the Italian market represents more than ever an important sector with a strong potential.
You will have the opportunity to meet the subsidiary's team throughout the year and at the future MILAN PLAST fair, which will be held from September 5 to 8, 2023 in Milan, Italy. We will showcase our latest products and solutions on an even bigger stand than in previous editions.
Meet us and our machines in the RUBBER area dedicated to the entire rubber chain!
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Positive Outcome of the Trade Show K2022
REP and the organizers are satisfied. The visitors were interested in the diversity of the products and projects of REP!
The largest plastics and rubber industry companies were present in October for the “K Show”, holding once every three years in Düsseldorf.
All in all, 4 machines were showcased at REP’s booth where an international team awaited visitors from all over the world.
It was an opportunity for them to discover and rediscover among others:
- Our exclusive solutions to meet the most demanding needs with the G10 Extended W510 automated press and an example of application in the medical industry.
- Our ability to meet energy saving needs with our new line of compact, electric EPG horizontal presses.
- Our devulcanization technology to recycle production waste.
- The fully electric compression press from Tung Yu.
- Ergonomic peripherals and our new developments with our new silicone stuffer, the HAHN insert feeder and a G10 Core injection press.
- The importance of connectivity for a more competitive industry with our pack of 14 smart modules: REP Pack 4.0.
K2022 in a few figures
More than 176, 000 attendees from 157 different countries and 3037 exhibitors over 175, 000 sqm.
REP on the "K"
- Our booth B57 Hall 14 covers more than 280 sqm!
- 4 machines showcased with 2 of them molding real parts.
- About 40 REP collaborators of 20 nationalities took turns welcoming the visitors on the stand!
- 5 permanently assigned technicians during 3 weeks (before, during and after the show).
- Visitors, collaborators, providers and clients coming from all over the world!
Meet us at the next edition in Düsseldorf from 8 to 15 October 2025!
REP Group now counts eight subsidiaries!
Acquisition of a Company recognized for its Know-How
Who?
The company RPM Srl., located in Paderno Franciacorta, in the Italian province of Brescia, and specialized in horizontal presses
When?
Starting from May 1st, 2022
How ?
The founding directors of RPM, Gianfranco and Marco Inverardi, will remain shareholders and at the head of RPM.
The center of competency for the horizontal machines business will remain in Italy.
Mr Bruno TABAR surrounded by the founding directors of RPM, Gianfranco and Marco INVERARDI
Extension of our Machine Range
The integration of RPM into the REP group adds an innovating range of horizontal hydroelectric machines.
These particularly compact machines have already proven their value on the highly competitive Italian market.
Thanks to RPM, we consolidate our market position in the field of horizontal machines.
The range now consists of:
- rubber compression molding presses
- composite molding presses
- vertical injection molding presses and horizontal injection molding machines for rubber, liquid silicone and TPV
- machines for the devulcanization of rubber waste.
Expansion of REP's Network
RPM joins our network of 8 subsidiaries and about thirty sales and aftersales agents.
REP thus holds its solid presence throughout the world.
Having local experts all around the world means:
- greater responsiveness
- simplified exchanges
- quality support
- on-site service
Getting to the contact data of RPM
New Team at the Head of the Market Development Division
With the mission to pool the group's know-how for improved customer satisfaction
Thorsten JUST, Managing Director of our subsidiary REP Deutschland since 2018, takes over the management of the Market Development Division, including all sales and marketing actions worldwide.
He succeeds Mr. Stéphane Demin and becomes the Global Sales and Marketing Director of the REP Group.
A few words from Thorsten JUST :
"I am very proud to take over more responsibility within the REP Group, known as one of the leading manufacturers of rubber injection machines, and to drive an experienced team who is focused on and dedicated to customer satisfaction!”
To support Mr. Thorsten Just in the Sales Management, we are pleased to announce the arrival of Mr. Gérald Serero as Deputy Sales Director.
He is also the Export Area Manager for the sales area of the Iberian Peninsula.
A few words from Gérald SERERO :
"Happy to join a team of experts in elastomer injection molding, focused on bringing REP know-how to support customers with their molding application challenges."
We wish both of them success and fulfillment in their new positions!
You will have the opportunity to meet our entire team very soon on fairs and shows or online while attending one of our webinars!
Bruno Tabar, C.E.O. of REP international has been awarded the prestigious rank of Knight in the National Order of Merit.
REP is honored by the distinction granted to its President, Bruno TABAR, who was elevated to the rank of Knight in the National Order of Merit on the proposal of Mr. Bruno LEMAIRE, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery.
Rewarding international economic influence
This distinction has been awarded in recognition of the contribution to France's economic influence abroad for more than 30 years, highlighted by the deployment of our international presence.
French historical know-how as an injection molding machine manufacturer
As a pioneer of innovation in this field in the 1960s, REP has greatly contributed to the development of the elastomer industry and continues to do so.
Thanks to the strength of its global network of subsidiaries and agents, who provides local sales and technical support, REP has supported the industrial development of rubber parts throughout the world.
With more than 12,000 machines installed in 77 countries, everyone who wants to mold elastomer parts based on injection molding can have access to the technology of REP.
This medal to our CEO translates pride and great recognition!
A few words from Mr Bruno Tabar
"This national recognition acknowledges the remarkable way REP has evolved and it rewards and honors all those who contributed to its development on the global market.It encourages further efforts to address the challenges that the new generations are already facing and also provides a touch of sparkle to brighten our sometimes weary daily lives. It further sharpens our ambition to rank among the best and it calls for continuous projects in line with our vision and path for the future."
A reputation worthy of the award
Let's imagine ...
- an American company who wants to produce gas masks
- or an Indonesian company who wants to inject silent blocks
- or even a factory belonging to a large automotive group producing vibration mounts
- a company from the Maghreb wanting to manufacture washing machine door seals
- a rubber seal factory in Romania
- a Spanish component supplier looking for automation solutions
- in Australia, Ethiopia, Sweden, Russia, China, Canada, Germany, India, Mexico etc.
... everyone, everywhere in the world, may benefit from REP's services!
A blue starred ribbon
Blue as the color so typical of REP!
Did you know? The National Order of Merit is:
- the second national Order, designed to honor French citizens in complementarity with the Legion of Honor,
- a reward for outstanding merit acquired in the service of the nation in a civilian or military, public or private capacity,
- a highlight of a French activity participating in national success,
- an encouragement for the country's driving forces.
The Intercontinental Move of a Large Composite Molding Press
Providing guidance in your industrial mobility
We serve our customers throughout the lifetime of a machine thanks to our "REP Services".
We provide sustainable assistance to meet the specific needs of each customer ... even when it comes to an intercontinental move.
An industrial target and a challenge for mobility
In 2013, COURBIS Corporation purchased one of the largest Tung Yu tilting compression molding press.
It was designed for their new production site in China.
This tilting machine, which was initially intended for the molding of site vehicle engine hoods, was a major challenge and still offers us today a new challenge to face.
The story of a journey
This machine was installed and commissioned in Beijing in January 2014. It has traveled across the world and is now in full production in France.
The COURBIS company has decided to move its Chinese plant to Europe.
The machine has traveled almost 10,500 km by getting full teams of engineers and agents on board.
Logistics was ensured despite the sanitary measures.
The compression molding press started producing again in a new building intended for this purpose.
A consistent all-round service
REP was there seven years after the machine was sold.
We assisted COURBIS throughout this comprehensive venture, which was impacted by the sanitary and climatic hazards.
We had to face various structural constraints (roof opening, electrical connection, pit, etc.).
Our support was required from the disassembly to the final commissioning of the machine.
Updating the press and the training of the staff were also part of the revamping package.
The relocation goal is reached
After having spent part of its life on producing site vehicle engine hoods, this well-travelled press, TYC-8x4-A-S-PCD-UP, is now adapted to a completely new market: the manufacture of large-sized parts for the leisure industry and utility vehicles.
A Journey, an Overall Makeover and a New Life!
The move in a few words:
- A journey of more than 10,500 km
- The shipment of a more than 8-meter-high compression molding press (almost 75 tons)
- On-site assistance despite the sanitary measures necessary in a pandemic
- Reactive and full support until the first part was molded (within less than 2 months)
Discover the detailed example of this technically sophisticated press
and the associated customer testimonial.
What about you? What's your project?
Feel free to contact us!
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Rubber Molding Automation!
Content:
- Key points for asking the right questions when considering automated production
- Functions that could be automated directly on injection molding presses
- Examples of complete automated cells.
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Soluciones Automatizadas en la Inyección de Caucho
Programa de la presentación:
- Puntos clave para plantear las preguntas correctas al considerar la producción automatizada.
- Funciones que podrían automatizarse directamente en las prensas de moldeo por inyección.
- Ejemplos de células automatizadas completa
Welcome to REP! Peter WEIHS takes over the After-Sales Service Management of our German subsidiary.
REP international is pleased to introduce Peter Weihs as the new Service Manager of its subsidiary, REP Germany.
Peter WEIHS holds a degree in industrial engineering and has more than 15 years of proven experience with machine manufacturers and companies in the field of automation technology. During this time he also worked on projects in the rubber industry. Some of you may already know him! We are very pleased to have him on board and are looking forward to introducing him to you in person soon.
Peter and the whole team of REP Germany will keep on doing their utmost to support you in the best possible way in all your questions and projects.
