Bringing people together on the Red Couch at RAMPF

 As we all know, our company boasts a whole lot of innovative people with interesting hobbies and pastimes. I'm delighted that the second of our internal ‘Red Couch’ events will give us a fascinating insight into two of these passions. Timo Marx will start us off today – he's always keen to gets things rolling,” said Michael Rampf, CEO of RAMPF Holding, greeting the 61 members of staff gathered in the RAMPF canteen at the Grafenberg site.

Microbes don’t stand a chance

Bacteria are everywhere – in the air, in the water and on the ground. To make sure that microbes at least don’t spread in buildings, cleanrooms or cars, RAMPF Giessharze has developed the RAKU-PUR® 32-3276 antibacterial foam gasket, which has been certified to VDI 6022. This new, strong two-component polyurethane system reliably seals air conditioning equipment, fans, filters, lamps and other ventilation systems. RAMPF Giessharze, a manufacturer of casting resins based on polyurethane, epoxy and silicon, will be presenting its portfolio for cleanrooms at the Lounges 2012 cleanroom trade fair in Karlsruhe.

NEW to YouTube: The RAMPF Corporate Sound

NEW to RAMPF: The Power of RAMPF - Corporate Sound of the RAMPF Group.Listen in!

A comfy and stylish red couch stands in the foyer of RAMPF, specialist in the development of reactive resins made of polyurethane, epoxy and silicon and a leading manufacturer of materials for modelling and mould engineering. The red couch at RAMPF symbolises a module within the family-run company’s innovation management strategy. It is an integral part of the company’s “Innovation stars on the red couch” event series, which RAMPF organises for its employees several times a year – unusual for an SME. High-profile figures from the worlds of culture, business, sport and society who have shown courage and been successful in their chosen career are invited to take their place on the red couch. Britta Heidemann, Olympic gold medallist in épée fencing, was one such star from the sporting world. The very first innovation star to sit on the red couch was sound designer Peter Philippe Weiss, who received the red dot design award in 2009 for his outstanding design work. The sound designer’s visit kick-started the development of a musical composition that embodies the RAMPF group. The aim was to discover “the sound of RAMPF” and show that chemistry can make music. The basis for the RAMPF sound was created by the employees. You can listen to the end result on the company’s website and on YouTube.

EPUCRET "Wangener Maschinentage 2012" symposium – everything you need to know about machine beds

On 9-10 May 2012, the spotlight will well and truly be on machine beds at "Wangener Maschinentagen 2012", a two-day symposium organised by EPUCRET Mineralgusstechnik, a leading manufacturer of machine beds made of mineral casting. Top suppliers of machine beds, leading machine manufacturers and research institutions will be on hand to present basic information about machine beds, discuss requirements and offer decision-making aids. By presenting different concepts and materials, EPUCRET General Manager Dr. Utz-Volker Jackisch aims to show that there is no such thing as the one ideal material for machine beds. As well as giving visitors an insight into the basics of the individual machine bed technologies, this technology platform will also highlight innovative approaches to future machine bed solutions. The line-up of speakers includes managing directors from well-known machine manufacturers such as Chiron, EMAG and RASOMA.

RAMPF to exhibit at two Indian trade fairs in 2012

India's demand for plastics will reach an estimated 2.5 million tonnes by 2015. The Indian automotive industry, which is growing year on year, also requires large volumes of strong materials for sealing, casting, bonding and shaping as well as the necessary machine technology. At ELECRAMA 2012 and PlastIndia 2012, two companies from the international RAMPF Group – RAMPF Giessharze and RAMPF Dosiertechnik – will be showcasing their product portfolio of reaction resins and associated machine systems, from liquid and thixotropic sealing foam to electro casting systems.  

RAMPF Group welcomes Britta Heidemann to the “red couch”

Innovation through communication

What is the key to success? How does a sportswoman become champion of Germany and Europe and an Olympic gold medallist in épée fencing in just a few short years? On 7 November 2011, the RAMPF Group, a specialist in the field of casting resins and specialized mechanical engineering, welcomed Britta Heidemann to the “Innovation stars on the red couch” discussion platform. She told staff at this family-run SME about her life as a champion fencer and shared her recipe for success.

Ground-breaking ceremony for the extension of RAMPF

The foundations have been laid for growth at RAMPF Dosiertechnik. Less than a month after the conclusion of the construction contracts between RAMPF and Goldbeck, the ground-breaking ceremony for the extension of RAMPF Dosiertechnik GmbH & Co. KG's plant in Zimmern o.R. took place at 4.30 p.m. on a beautiful, sunny afternoon on 28 September 2011. "It takes courage to expand a plant in times like these, but we, as a medium-sized company, have what it takes. We have every confidence in our employees and in the continued success of our products," explained Matthias Rampf, CEO RAMPF Holding, to the assembled workforce of RAMPF Dosiertechnik and high-ranking guests from the municipality of Zimmern o.R. and district of Rottweil. With 2,200 system solutions on the market worldwide, RAMPF Dosiertechnik is one of the leading manufacturers of low-pressure mixing and dispensing systems for processing one, two, and multi-component reactive resins. Part of the international RAMPF Group since 2003, the ace up the sleeve of RAMPF Dosiertechnik is its broad-ranging product portfolio. This stretches from simple manual systems all the way through to fully automated production plants. RAMPF Dosiertechnik has carved out an outstanding name for itself on an international stage. With a global service network and numerous branches in France, Spain, Eastern Europe, the NAFTA countries, Brazil, China and Korea, the company has a strong international presence.

Three new trainees for RAMPF Giessharze

“We are delighted to once again be sending three new trainees into the profession this year,” said Michael Rampf, CEO of RAMPF Holding, in welcoming the new trainees to Grafenberg. “Our trainees work in very different disciplines, from warehouse logistics to the laboratory,” he added. As at 1 September 2011, RAMPF Giessharze has around 180 employees, 14 of them trainees.

RAMPF Group: “We had a great financial year”

At the RAMPF Group’s annual press conference held at the company headquarters in Grafenberg last week, Michael Rampf, CEO of RAMPF Holding, reflected on the figures for the 2010/2011 financial year, which proved to be the most successful since RAMPF's foundation in 1980. He also touched upon the Group's recent investments, past and future highlights and personnel developments.

RAMPF Giessharze is awarded automotive-specific ISO/TS 16949 quality management certification

RAMPF Giessharze has been awarded automotive-specific ISO/TS 16949 certification for its quality management for series and replacement parts production in the automotive industry. The manufacturer of polyurethane and epoxy resin systems underwent strict testing in line with the stipulated quality management criteria. RAMPF Giessharze, a member of the global RAMPF Group, engaged TÜV-Saarland to put the company through its paces. Over a period of two years, processes were tested to establish whether they comply with both the requirements of ISO/TS 16949 – in other words, relevant customer-specific requirements – and with existing procedural and work instructions. "Following a lot of hard work, we have finally been awarded the long-awaited ISO/TS 16949 certification," said a delighted Ralph Lutz, Head of Quality Management at RAMPF Giessharze.