Transforming our foundry to become Sweden’s most efficient standalone foundry

Our mission is to make our foundry in Ljungby the most efficient and well-functioning standalone foundry in Sweden with world-class competitiveness. Our COO Emma Sundqvist shares insights into this journey, detailing efforts such as relocating parts of the production process, automating operations, and improving the working environment and air quality.

A clear focus: efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability

Our primary focus has been ensuring that investments improve overall efficiency and flexibility, with sustainability as our guiding priority. All efforts have aimed at creating a working environment capable of attracting top talent. Once approved by the owners, the project quickly advanced. We’ve managed the project entirely in-house, collaborating closely with selected entrepreneurs who align with our ambitions to elevate our operational capabilities.

At the Ljungby site, we are in the midst of an ongoing strategic initiative, successfully progressing through multiple phases. This effort consistently addresses our foundational criteria—sustainability, efficiency, and a superior working environment. We’ve significantly improved our facility layout and process flow, introducing new machinery to increase production volumes in line with Combi Wear Parts’ strategic objectives for future market demand.

Investing in the working environment and air quality

We’ve significantly upgraded the working environment by enclosing production processes to manage emissions and dust efficiently at the source. Over 5 MSEK has been invested in advanced ventilation systems. Additionally, we’ve fully transitioned from fluorescent lamps to 100% LED lighting, which has had a positive impact on both sustainability and working conditions. An automated moulding machine cell with robotic material handling has also been introduced, enhancing operational efficiency and improving employee ergonomics. The new equipment not only simplifies physical tasks but also encourages employees to develop expertise in automation.

The result is a cleaner, healthier working environment with streamlined processes, significantly improved air quality, and better lighting—contributing to an overall positive atmosphere within the foundry. Employees report increased satisfaction, motivation, and efficiency since these changes were implemented.

Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Employees recognize these improvements as investments in their well-being and professional development, not solely as measures to boost production capacity or efficiency.

Looking ahead, we continue focusing on enhancing digitalization and further embedding sustainability into all operations. Exciting projects are underway, and we look forward to sharing more detailed updates as these initiatives progress.