R-Group – Thread Opening As The Key To Efficiency And Growth
R-Group with its global brand of RSTEEL® provides high-quality steel solutions for safe, reliable and enduring structures, throughout the world. The company manufactures high-quality metal components, as well as precast accessories and concrete connections for the construction sector. R-Group’s solutions have inspired the confidence of its clients and have helped it build a niche in precast and cast-in-situ construction industry.
In 2017, R-Group began collaborating with Aurajoki with the goal of finding a reliable and high-quality partner for the hot-dip galvanizing of base bolts. A suitable supplier was sought extensively in Finland and the Baltic region, but Aurajoki stood out above the rest.
“We chose Aurajoki because they were able to offer uncompromising quality, fast production times, and competitive pricing. The balance of these three factors was – and still is – crucial for us,” says Aleksei Zlobin, Supply Chain Manager at R-Group.
Over the years, the partnership has grown, and today Aurajoki’s services play a key role in R-Group’s business. Hot-dip galvanized base bolts form a significant part of R-Group’s product portfolio, and with Aurajoki’s help, the company can offer both galvanized and uncoated options to its customers – without compromising on quality.
“Our partnership can be summed up very briefly: We can rely on the fact that the job will get done,” Zlobin continues.
Efficiency and Multiplied Growth Through Thread Opening
One of the cornerstones of the collaboration is that both hot-dip galvanizing and threading are handled at Aurajoki’s facilities.
“Combining these processes under one roof has been a huge advantage for us. It speeds up deliveries and ensures quality. As a result, we have been able to increase sales of the base bolt group by up to 25 times in eight years. The production of hot-dip galvanized bolts with the help of Aurajoki was an essential part of this success,” Zlobin explains.
Towards a Sustainable Future
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the construction industry – and R-Group’s daily operations. Aurajoki’s commitment to sustainable production supports R-Group’s values and goals.
“Sustainability is playing an ever more important role, and it is definitely an essential part of our business going forward,” Zlobin says.
The collaboration with Aurajoki is more than just a service relationship for R-Group – it is a partnership that enables the building of growth, development, and competitiveness for many years to come.
