Grodzisk Wielkopolski, 17 November 2014 Dear Groclin Staff, Let us

Grodzisk Wielkopolski, 17 November 2014
Dear Groclin Staff,
Let us to present another edition of our newsletter. In this issue, I would like you to present more information
about BU Controls and in this way we will begin our short cycle of characteristics of our business units.
1.
Financial Results
The sales level in the third quarter is in line with our expectations, despite a two-week downtime in all of our
plants in the month of August. Thank you all for your support and contribution to the achieved results. I am
convinced that in the coming months we will maintain this trend with the prospect of further growth. All the time,
however, we need to pay attention to optimizing the level of costs in all of our business units. I would like to ask
you for your support and commitment.
2.
Overview and Challenges
We are facing challenges connected with the VW T6 project, especially in its development phase in order to
introduce the product into mass production. This is the first project of this scale, where Groclin is in charge for the
development and design. The estimated production volume is approx. 600 cars per day, and therefore it requires
that we put enormous attention to make it a success for the Customer and for us.
We have a new order from Terex MHPS GmbH and a perspective on long-term cooperation. Kabel-TechnikPolska will perform deliveries of control cabinets for AGV (Automated Guided Vehicles) - used in sea ports for
container handling. The value of contract amounts to PLN 4,500,000, the company will provide 30 sets (120
cabinets) in the next two years, 2015 and 2016. Congratulations.
Groclin S.A.
Słowiańska 4 | 62-065 Grodzisk WIelkopolski | Poland
tel. +48 61 62 87 100 | fax. +48 61 44 45 757
email: [email protected]
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3.
Organization
WHAT'S NEW IN BU CONTROLS?
NEW CUSTOMERS, NEW DESIGNS, NEW OPPORTUNITIES ...
The Business Unit Controls will implement new project commissioned by new and existing customers:
1)
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2
Name of the project
Customer
Product
Traxx Russia Prototype
AC3
FLC/Bombardier
Bombardier Kassel
Control cabinets
Control cabinets
2)
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2
in the production plant in Drawsko Pomorskie:
The planned start of
production
January 2015
November 2014
The duration of
the contract
2015
2014-2018
in the production plant in Czaplinek
Name of the project
Customer
Product
AC3
SBB
Bombardier Kassel
PCS/Bombardier Gorlitz
Control cabinets
Harnesses
The planned start of
production
December 2014
February 2015
The duration
of the
contract
2014-2018
2015-2020
 Training Project “ The Project Manager Academy”
In October, we launched a series of trainings for the managerial staff of BU Controls and for project
managers in the field of project management.
The project aims at systematizing the knowledge and
Controls.
standardizing the project management processes in BU
On 18 and 19 October, a workshop was held for executives, during which directors of BU Controls
organized their knowledge on project management. In particular, they identified the duties and responsibilities of
persons who supervise projects, the Project Manager, and they learned about best practices.
Groclin S.A.
Słowiańska 4 | 62-065 Grodzisk WIelkopolski | Poland
tel. +48 61 62 87 100 | fax. +48 61 44 45 757
email: [email protected]
VAT No. PL9230026002 | Regon 970679408 | KRS 0000136069
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On 25 and 26 October, the project managers completed the first training cycle of ,, The Project Manager
Academy” during which they familiarized themselves with the basics of project management methodology,
developed a model of the project manager position and an effective project team.
Subsequent stages of the Project Manager Academy will be implemented monthly, in 2-day training sessions till
June 2015, and will cover the following topics:
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Session No. 2 - Defining the project.
Session No. 3 - Creating the project schedule and budget.
Session No. 4 - Managing the project schedule and budget.
Session No. 5 - Changes in the project.
Session No. 6 - Risks and problems in the project.
Session No. 7 - Communication in the project.
Session No. 8 - Quality management in the project.
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The Kaizen minor improvements program
In the production plants in Czaplinek (including the Białogard department) and Drawsko Pomorskie, we have
started a pilot program of minor improvements known as Kaizen.
The assumptions of the Kaizen program - details on the Kaizen boards
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The duration of the pilot project is scheduled for three months, i.e. from 2014-11-01 to 2015-01-31.
 Kaizen is a minor improvement, the implementation of which does not necessarily require the use of
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4.
special tools or specific measurements. When an idea for the improvements appears, the person
carrying out the Kaizen program can already see the problem.
The program applies to all employees of the Company in the above plants.
The program is accounted for jointly for the three plants and is based on a points system.
All proposals are evaluated by the Kaizen committee, which decides if a given proposal is to be
implemented or rejected
The composition of the Kaizen committee shall be constant for all three plants and shall be as
follows:
 Deputy Director Czaplinek Plant;
 Deputy Director Drawsko Pomorskie Plant;
 process engineering manager or a person designated by him;
Information on the proposals posted on the Kaizen boards (production staff) and sent by e-mail
(employees with emails)
After the end of the accounting period, the employees who - in three production plants - have
received the best score will be awarded according to the table of awards, places from I to XV
(highest award is PLN 500 gross, the lowest award - PLN 100 gross)
The award pool is shared by three plants (Białogard, Czaplinek, Drawsko Pomorskie).
Employees
We are pleased to announce that we welcomed Mr. Damian Podłuski as the Deputy Director of the Czaplinek
Plant, Department in Bialogard.
Groclin S.A.
Słowiańska 4 | 62-065 Grodzisk WIelkopolski | Poland
tel. +48 61 62 87 100 | fax. +48 61 44 45 757
email: [email protected]
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His main professional challenge in our Company is to manage the production of control cabinets and cable
harnesses in BU Controls, to implement the production plans focusing on quality, timeliness and efficiency, and
to develop and implement measures to optimize processes and costs in the production area.
On November 4, 2014
Mr.
Wilfried Gerstner and Mr. Michael Glowacki were appointed members of the
Supervisory Board. Welcome.
5. Other issues
In just three weeks, on 6th December, we will have fun together at the Palace in Siemczyno. I thank everyone who
has accepted the invitation. Taking this opportunity that we will be in one place- we will summarize the past year,
we will tell about the future and the challenges that await us, but most of all we will have fun!!! See you there.
André Gerstner
Groclin S.A.
Słowiańska 4 | 62-065 Grodzisk WIelkopolski | Poland
tel. +48 61 62 87 100 | fax. +48 61 44 45 757
email: [email protected]
VAT No. PL9230026002 | Regon 970679408 | KRS 0000136069
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Kapitał zakładowy 11.577.873 PLN – wpłacony