Customer stories

Abipa International, a prominent player in precision mechanics subcontracting for the aeronautics industry, emerged in 2021 through the merger of the Franco-Moroccan group ARM and Abipa Canada. 

The AFF family group is a French manufacturer of fastening elements for the automotive and industrial sectors.

Agrimer is a prominent Breton industrial firm specialising in the harvest, processing and utilisation of marine resources, including algae sourced directly from local coastlines. 

Axyal are a prominent company specialising in the transformation of technical plastics and composites for the aerospace.

Baléa specialises in logistics solutions for order preparation, catering to customers in cosmetics, pharmacy, logistics specialists, SMEs and ecommerce.

Bouhyer Group, with two foundries in Loire Atlantique and the Ardennes, is Europe's top counterweight producer, specialising in GL cast iron counterweights from 500 kg to 25 tonnes. 

Cygnus Instruments, based in Dorchester, Dorset, manufactures ultrasonic thickness gauges. The company had implemented an MRP system in 2011, however through a process mapping exercise they realised that it was hampering business growth.

The now 100-year history of Anton Debatin GmbH began in 1923. Originally specialising in processing paper, the company switched to plastic film processing in the 1950s and has already achieved incredible milestones in this field.

With almost a century of operations in bar turning, Décolletage du Berry specialises in precision metal bar machining and caters to diverse sectors, including aeronautics, medical, defence and materials handling. 

Established in the 1940s, DMG has honed its expertise in a diverse array of precision manufacturing processes. From press cutting and laser cutting to stamping and crimping, the business has mastered a comprehensive spectrum of techniques.

Deftrans, a family-owned business, crafts premium bathroom furniture. Established more than 25 years ago, Deftrans now employs 600+ skilled professionals, adhering to top European standards and producing hundreds of pieces of furniture every month for countries across the globe. 

EFAJE, the association for family support and day care for children, collaborates with Gros-de-Vaud municipalities to enhance and manage day care services. Its structure includes a general administration and three service departments, providing care for over 2,300 children across 31 member municipalities.

Founded in 1980, Ekeby Möbler has grown into one of Sweden's largest independent furniture and interior design stores. They are a well-known and passionately driven business, with over 40 years in the industry and a strong team of 50 experts.

Frédérique Constant, situated in Geneva, Switzerland, was established in 1988 by founders Aletta and Peter Stas. Their mission was to make Swiss watches of exceptional quality accessible to a broader audience by providing them at an affordable price, thereby promoting the accessibility of luxury Swiss watchmaking.

H+ fluid combines the best quality and reliability; many years of experience in the production of valves, with the speed, adaptability and customer orientation of an experienced mechanical engineering company.

Heatsense Cables manufactures high-performance cables and wires used in extreme environments. The company had seen significant growth, doubling within a couple of years, but knew that they needed to change internal procedures.

Heimgartner Fahnen AG is a Swiss manufacturer of flags, banners, masts and accessories. With quality a priority for the company, care and creativity are part of their philosophy.

Founded in 1962 by Boo Boxe, Imazo started by exporting exotic animals and birds. They have since expanded to offer a wide range of pet store necessities, including live animals, aquarium fish, and accessories, primarily distributed throughout Scandinavia.

Inoplas Technology Ltd, situated in Wimborne, Dorset, specialises in delivering plastic injection moulding and overmoulding manufacturing services. Having relied on a DOS-based ERP system since the 1990s, the company recognised the need for a transformative overhaul in their technological infrastructure.

As a furniture designer and manufacturer dating back to 1977, Larbaletier is rooted in material craftsmanship, particularly with aluminum. Their adeptness with an ever-evolving industrial setup enables them to provide an extensive array of products crafted, designed, and produced in France. 

Lideco is a leading tool components provider for the sheet metal forming industry in Sweden. Their commitment to modernisation, ecommerce integration and customer-focused solutions has earned them recognition as one of Volvo's top suppliers.

New research from European software provider Forterro has found that skills shortages and sluggish digital transformation are putting the UK’s industrial midmarket at risk of falling behind its European peers.

Forterro’s Carrie Tallett explores how Europe’s industrial midmarket can prepare for the EU’s upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements - a shift set to redefine transparency, traceability and sustainability across supply chains.

In an in-depth article by The Manufacturer, discover how Forterro's Orderwise played a major role in cutting through operational challenges to transform Leon Paul’s warehouse, stock control and order fulfilment operations.