Mechanical engineering

The company has a long tradition, and during its presence on the market it has undergone numerous organizational changes. Its long-term experience, broad range of production facilities and services, modern CNC machinery, and modern welding equipment (enabling it to weld highly complex and sophisticated structures) make the company an attractive partner for business.

Main products: technological complexes and welded assemblies, CNC machining, steel structures, welded pieces and hot rolling cylinders, turnkey industrial and civil engineering structures, road building and repairs

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Shimano is a leading global producer of cycle components, fishing equipment and other sports equipment. The company currently employs almost 13 000 people in over 20 different countries. It was founded in 2001, and in 2003 it completed work on the second phase of its factory, enabling it to expand its portfolio to include a range of other processes including machining, thermal treatment and cold forging.

Main products: cycle gearbox systems

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With over 70 years of tradition, OSTROJ produces mining machinery and equipment for all types of underground mines. The company’s portfolio includes a range of mechanical engineering products – welded assemblies, forgings for the automotive industry, hydraulic equipment and surface treatments. OSTROJ holds a number of prestigious awards, including the Regional Governor’s Award for Social Responsibility 2013, Employer of the Year 2013 (from the Employers’ Club) and Most Stable Czech Company 2016 (Bisnode and CZECH TOP 100). OSTROJ is a pioneer in cooperation between employers and schools, helping to popularize technical studies in the Region.

Main products: mining machinery, hydraulic equipment etc.

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Gates Hydraulics is part of the international Gates Corporation, founded in 1911. The corporation – based in Denver, USA – has production plants and sales teams in all major automotive and industrial machinery markets ranging across Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and South America. The company has been operating in the Moravian-Silesian Region since 2005, when it rented a factory hall at the Nové Pole industrial zone from the City of Karviná.

Main products: drive belts, hydraulic systems, metal components for hydraulic hoses

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FERRIT is a privately-owned Czech company operating all over the world. Founded in 1993 as a trading company, it later shifted its focus to manufacturing, with a portfolio driven by its own in-house research & development. The company’s main product is a suspended transport system which has won it a leading position on global markets.

Main products: machines with wheeled and track chassis, monitoring and communication systems, rail transport systems, mine rescue equipment, suspended transportation systems

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