Insight

ARMA has made some significant investments in its machinery and capabilities in order to make its operations simpler and more effective. 

For instance, the Turkish manufacturer has invested in six new eccentric presses from 25 tonnes – 60 tonnes, two automatic forming machines with servo feeder, die sinking EDM, quick drilling EDM, CNC vertical machining centre, NC milling machine and a universal lathe, all of which have enabled ARMA Fixing Systems to develop its production line and tooling department. The company is also making new investments in an ERP system, which will further streamline its processes and ensure it can provide a better service to its customers.

“Through the new investments and existing machinery we now have the ability to manufacture metal parts from 0.1mm thickness up to 3mm thickness, with processes such as metal stamping, automatic metal forming, automatic threading, welding, and assembly processes, all carried out on our own production lines,” explains ARMA. “We also have our own tooling department, which means we can produce moulds, apparatus, gauges and machines in-house according to project specifications.”

ARMA also has the experience and knowledge to provide production and designing support to customers. “We have 42 years’ experience of being a fastener business and can manufacture a variety of products, including DIN 3016 and DIN 3017 hose and pipe clamps, locking type pre-positioned clamps, ear clamps, metal clips, cage nuts, metal fasteners, metal stamping parts, metal brackets, plastic fasteners and plastic products,” points out ARMA. “Thanks to our flexible production and planning; very fast sampling process; high-level of automation; and geographic location; we are very competitive within the market.”

Over the last two years ARMA has also seen further interest from customers within Europe – who are wanting to reduce their reliance on Asian suppliers. “After all the issues regarding Covid-19, availability, and freight, we are seeing a lot of European fastener distributors wanting to establish a producer closer to them,” points out ARMA. “We are here to help them and can also work with them on new products or new potential markets.”

A prime example of this is ARMA currently working with several automotive OEMs on designing and developing new parts for the EV sector. “We are increasing the budget for our R&D department to help it carry out further studies on electrification, mobility and green energy systems.”

ARMA concludes: “Going forward, we will also continue investing in new equipment and plan to introduce two new automatic clamp manufacturing machines, built in-house, by next year. Plus, we will enlarge our logistics capacity by adding an additional 1,000m² to our warehouse. These investments will help us continue to support our customers with the products and services they need.”