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Litnaglis has recently undertaken an investment drive in order to further improve key areas within its production department, including a new manufacturing facility, the introduction of numerous machines and production lines, as well as a new warehouse for its wire coils. 

Based in Plungė, Lithuania, Litnaglis has established itself as a professional manufacturer of EPAL and construction steel nails in various lengths, diameters and head styles. The company’s diverse product range caters to the construction, packaging and pallet manufacturing industries, and includes EPAL nails, common nails, duplex nails, wire collated, plastic collated coil nails, as well as plastic and paper strip nails. These products are available in various shanks, heads, nail point types and coatings – providing customers with ample choices to suit their specific needs.

In order to continue producing the highest quality nails, Litnaglis started an investment strategy in 2020, which has seen it make significant improvements to its capabilities. Firstly, the company expanded its machinery assortment by acquiring 11 plastic strip nail machines, 5 wire nail manufacturing machines, as well as adding another wire drawing line to the existing two lines already in place. Furthermore, the company has invested in a new packaging machine, which enables accurate and efficient packing of nails for customers; a nail quality testing machine that utilises high-tech lasers and enables Litnaglis to separate defective nails from good nails; and a new nail welding machine, which is capable of welding hot dip galvanised nails into coils. In line with the machinery expansion, the business has constructed a new manufacturing facility and is currently working on a storage warehouse specifically designed to protect wire rod from environmental factors.

“Over the past three years, we have made substantial investments in nail machinery and product quality management,” states Martynas Vauras, marketing manager at Litnaglis. “We recognised an opportunity to scale our business and we have embraced the challenge with meticulous planning and strategic thinking. Despite the hurdles we faced, we have been able to successfully increase our production from 2,800 tonnes to 4,500 tonnes per month within a two year period. We are especially proud of this achievement given the scarcity of specialists and skilled operators in the nail manufacturing sector.”

To address this issue, Litnaglis has also established a comprehensive training centre for new employees, ensuring they have received three months of training before independently working on machinery. As the production volume has grown, the business has also bolstered its team of quality managers to ensure complete oversight of the production processes and to guarantee impeccable product quality. 

“The primary advantages for our customers of these investments is they know they will be receiving 100% quality products at shorter lead times,” highlights Martynas. “In the fastener business, innovation is paramount for sustained success. Constantly upgrading equipment and providing continuous training to workers enables us to work in the most efficient way possible. As a business we regularly analyse processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to save time – because, as cliché as it may sound, time truly equals money.”       

Martynas continues: “At Litnaglis, we offer decades of experience in the fastener industry and take pride in providing valuable advice, especially to those in pallet or packaging manufacturing businesses – helping them with equipment related challenges and choosing the most suitable products for their projects. Our team of talented customer service professionals possess strong problem solving skills and can assist clients with any issues they may encounter throughout the process. Additionally, our competent sales team and sophisticated logistics network enable us to deliver goods globally within a 2 – 3 week timeframe. When purchasing nails from Litnaglis, our clients can rest assured that they will receive top quality products. We never compromise on the manufacturing process or the high-quality raw materials – as we source them from trusted suppliers. We maintain close partnerships with companies providing us with the best components necessary to uphold our stringent quality standards.”