Smart Molding International 1-2026

10 smart_molding interna onal 1/2026 newsfeed Oerlikon HRSflow opens a new highly efficient production plant … Designed to expand manufacturing capacity and optimize production processes, the new plant enhances operational flexibility and enables Oerlikon HRSflow to deliver faster, more efficient and higher-quality solutions across its entire product range. Primarily dedicated to advanced machining and lathing operations, the facility’s opening also led to a reorganization of the company ’s other manufacturing buildings in Italy. Production activities were consolidated by process and product - for example, with a dedicated area now focused exclusively on multi-cavity solutions - streamlining workflows and improving overall efficiency. Covering a total area of 2,000 square meters, the new building has been designed according to LeanManufacturing principles to boost productivity, minimize waste and better meet customer demand. Significant investments have also been made in automation, ensuring maximum use of production capacity while maintaining the highest standards of quality and flexibility required by the injection molding industry. As a result, Oerlikon HRSflow can now more rapidly meet the diverse configuration requirements of its customers. In line with Oerlikon HRSflow’s commitment to sustainability, the new facility is equipped with a photovoltaic system. Combined with the solar panels already installed on the roofs of other production buildings and in the parking area, renewable energy now accounts for approximately 20% of the company’s total electricity consumption. Additionally, next-generation electric vehicle charging stations have been installed to support sustainable mobility for employees and visitors. … and opens а new service plant for prompt customer support Covering an area of 1,200 square meters, the new service facility is equipped with advanced machinery and a highly specialized team. It enhances Oe r l i kon HRS f l ow ’s ope rat i ona l flexibility, enabling the company to deliver fast, efficient and high-quality assistance for all hot runner systems. The plant includes a fully equipped wo r k s hop fo r r e s t o ra t i on and maintenance, two CNC lathes, advanced quality-control instruments and a dedicated packaging workstation. A vertical automated warehouse further optimizes logistics, streamlining operations and improving turnaround times. The service team in Italy consists of more than 30 professionals and includes CNC lathe operators, packaging and warehouse specialists, planners, Sales Support Engineers, workshop technicians and injection moulding process experts. Guided by a continuous improvement approach, the service team works closely with the Application engineering and R&D department, collecting and analysing data to prevent recurring issues and optimize hot runner system performance. “In a challenging market context, where service resources are often streamlined to optimize costs, our company has taken a different approach by reinforcing its capability to deliver exceptional customer support through the establishment of a dedicated unit - said Marco Polesello, Customer Service Director at Oerlikon HRSflow. “We believe that our distinctive strength lies in our unwavering commitment to customer service as the most effective means to meet our clients’ needs.” This new facility marks another important step in Oerlikon HRSflow’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovation, reliability and customer- focused excellence across the global injection molding industry. Oerlikon HRS ow www.hrs ow.com The service team Oerlikon HRSflow in Italy consists of more than 30 professionals. (Pictures: Oerlikon HRSflow)