Insight

For the last seven years Top Kraft SK has been on an intensive investment journey of modernising and strengthening its production capacity, which will conclude at the end of 2024 with the completion of a new production facility in Myjava, Slovakia.

Active on the Slovakian market for more than 23 years, Top Kraft is a family owned company specialising in anchoring and fixing technology. Headquartered in Myjava, to the west of Slovakia and close to the Czech Republic border, Top Kraft’s manufacturing is focused on its nylon plastic anchor range, which includes the Nail plug NP – available in diameters 6mm and 8mm and lengths from 35mm – 160mm; façade dowels FI – available in diameter 8mm and 10mm and lengths from 70mm to 50mm; the expansion plug KR – available in diameters from 6mm – 12mm; knotter dowels PX – available in diameters of 6mm – 12mm; as well as the Plug P anchor – available in diameters of 6mm – 14mm. Each product can be used for a variety of different materials including concrete, clay brick, hollow brick, aerated concrete and stone. Top Kraft also specialises in roof telescopes and moulds in diameters 4.8mm, 6.3mm, and 8mm, in lengths from 65mm to 525mm.

“Here in Slovakia and specifically in our region, the production of plastic products has a long-standing tradition,” explains TOP KRAFT. “This is why the decision was made to further strengthen our production capacity through investments in new machinery to modernise and replace old machines; with more economical, responsible, electric or hybrid machines; new moulds for existing products to further enhance quality; as well as the development of new products.”

These new products include façade anchors and new types of frame dowels, offered alongside its plastic anchors range. Top Kraft can also supply universal screws with collar for wood, metal and plastic, large flat head screws, drywall screws, plastic frame fixings, steel dowels, mechanical anchors, injection resins, a complete range of brackets and beams, threaded bar, as well as a host of tool accessories.

Plans to further expand its product portfolio include for a façade anchor range, where Top Kraft has just completed prototype tests and is in the stages of producing a new series of moulds, as well as working on an ETA certification for the product.

“We are very proud of our production capabilities and when combined with our complete production portfolio we are able to meet a wide range of customers’ needs,” points out Top Kraft. “We’re also able to differentiate ourselves from others by having a fixed maximum production capacity and by focusing on the quality of the products, which we think can be lacking in mass production. Production in Europe has clear advantages at this moment in time with all the challenges of the market. We are significantly faster and more flexible and our price is competitive – which is why it’s so important for Top Kraft to continue to invest in our products and services.”  

As part of this service, Top Kraft is able to work closely with its customers to advise and recommend the best technical solution for a project. “We know how important a one-on-one approach to our every customer is. That’s why we go the extra mile for our customers – at no additional cost. We put emphasis on sales and aftersales service and our sales and technical representatives are ready to assist customers 24/7.”

This includes tensile tests with the use of high-quality machines, accompanied with exam protocols and providing tile layouts with a round stamp, through collaboration with a civil engineering expert office, as well as the ability to produce products in private labels, based on the requirements of customers.

“Being able to provide customers with these services is another advantage we have as a smaller, family business. Another is our flexibility and, as customer demands change, Top Kraft must continue to adapt to meet these new requirements. More recently there is now a focus on sustainability – but not just from the environment side, from the social side too,” states the company. 

Top Kraft is able to answer these needs by striving for maximal social responsibility, not only towards customers and employees, but also by providing work positions for people with physical impairments, support for youth sports and committing to smaller charity projects.

“With the last seven years being dedicated to the modernisation and strengthening of our production structure, as we look ahead to the future, we’d like to see new and existing customers continuing to recognise Top Kraft as a great partner for long-term cooperation that is able to provide high-quality, reliable and innovative products for all construction projects.”