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Eurotec is in the process of doubling its production capacity to ensure it could continue to meet the needs of its customers – with the new machine park due to be operational in the second half of 2022.

Due to the ongoing problems in the supply chain, such as sea freight, anti-dumping, etc, Eurotec decided that expanding its production hall in Hagen, Germany, to 6,000m², as well as investing in modern machinery, was the best solution to ensure it could continue to meet the demands of the market.

“Initially we reacted by trying to relocate our suppliers, however it was clear that this was a move everybody was trying to make – resulting in proposed delivery times of up to 18 months,” explains Lorena Ogoro, PR and marketing at Eurotec GmbH. “A consistent supply therefore became impossible, no matter which country you looked to import from – with even confirmed orders not being delivered or being delayed massively. This led to the German fastener market suffering under a lag of finished goods, as well as raw material shortages.”

The extended machine park will multiply Eurotec’s production capacity and help guarantee a high availability of items to clients. “We see ourselves not as a distributor or manufacturer but as a Full Service Provider. Thanks to our increased production capabilities we no longer have to be concerned with unpredictable shipping times or increasing freight costs, as well as other factors. We have a full supply chain and product development, as well as constant quality control, in our own hands. We can instantly improve products and adapt to problems or customer requirements quickly,” points out Lorena. “Production in Europe is also more sustainable than a production abroad especially when we take into account all the emissions caused by large container ships. Production in-house equals a reduction in CO₂.”

Sustainability is something that Eurotec is focused on, with the company producing items to support ecological friendly, sustainable and affordable living space, as well as being a major player dedicated to fasteners for timber construction. Eurotec also installed a solar systemback in 2012 for the alternative generation of electricity.

“Our aim is to be self-sustaining in supplying and producing the whole range of fasteners we offer with our own staff and machinery by integrating more and more production processes and technologies in-house.”

With its aim of being a Full Service Provider, Eurotec also offers customers an extensive range of services including providing free training, free consultancy services, as well as a free estimation service. The company also offers dedicated software for deck construction, timber engineering, as well as roofing and façade construction. “It’s important that we share our specialist expertise and many years of practical experience with our customers. We do this by offering online and in-house seminars as well as providing in person training on the construction site. We must also ensure we understand the key developments in the industries we are active in,” comments Lorena.

This includes the new developments in the mass timber construction market. “Building with GluLam and CLT as a prefabricated, sustainable and environment friendly construction material has led to several new developments and European Technical Approvals dedicated for this type of construction.”