On October 26th was organised in A Raymond show-room of Technisud a full Innovation Day.
This day was dedicated to show to A Raymond France people the strong position of the company on the new cars just launched end of 2007. Five new cars were presented : Logan break, new Laguna and new Twingo for Renault - 308 and new C4 Picasso for PSA.
The workers had the opportunity to sit in each car, to check all the A Raymond products, plastic, metal, assemblies and quick connectors which have been developed for these new models.
The R&D people were also there to present the new patented parts explaining to their colleagues the usage of each product. New processes of moulding, stamping and bending were also presented by their inventors.
Two diversification fields were presented through specific platforms :
- Housing Industry Fasteners on 190 square feet with new concept of ArchitecturalBUS presented by M. Baal, architect inventor. This modular concept allows adapting the size and the usage of each room and it has got a great success.
- Housing Industry with all products of our Joint-Venture Raywal adding
A Raymond and Walraven innovative products for plumbers, electricians and sanitary workers.
- Animal Health and Traceability :The new company ARaymondlife was presenting on living ducks and sheeps all innovative products initiated for this new branch of A Raymond.
This day was a great success honoured by the visit of Michel Destot, Mayor of Grenoble city, Mrs Kamowsky, Mayor of St Egrève city, always aware of what happen at A Raymond which employs 720 people locally.
Once again, A Raymond Company shows that innovation in products and process is the key factor to stay on his automotive market but also to become a new player in other fields.