Franz Elkuch AG
Synthetics manufacturing plant
(Switzerland)

Injection moulding specialist since 1965
Machines with 25 - 500 tons clamping force (moulds up to 7 tons)
Processing of all thermoplastics
Moulded parts for plastic pipes, cable protection and sewage systems
Technical parts 20 - 3000 gram
Housings for medical equipment and apparatus ( boilers, gas heaters etc.)
Associated toolmaking

We plan, accompany and realise injection moulded products from the very beginning: from design, engineering, toolmaking to series production. As a third-generation family business, we are fully committed to the production of innovative injection moulded parts. We produce customised orders as well as our own product developments.

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Established in 1972, Fratus Srl is specialised in injection moulding and micro-injection moulding of thermoplastic polymers and technopolymers.

Over the years, the company has gained in-depth experience especially in the custom-made sector for lighting industry, combining aesthetics with high technical content and becoming a reliable partner able to meet even the most demanding requirements in terms of tolerances, materials and treatments. Other sectors in which it operates include: electrical, cosmetics, hydraulics, flow control and pneumatics.

Today, in addition to plastic injection moulding, other activities have been added that have enabled the company to offer a complete service, including:

- Mould design and construction
- Assembly and surface treatments

We set standards

Our core competencies:
- Injection molding up to 1200 t
- Extrusion blow 20 to 350 l
- Own design department

Production:

• Injection molding: We manufacture products with a part weight of 1.5 g to 4 kg.
Our production go from 100 to 1200 tons clamping force.
We process thermoplastic materials such as PP, PE, POM, ABS, PC, SAN, PMMA, etc.
All facilities are equipped with the latest handling systems and subsequent storage tapes.

• Extrusion blow molding: We manufacture products with a part weight of 0.25 kg to 18 kg.
Our range of machines ranging from 20 to 90 t Zuhalterkraft.
We process thermoplastic materials such as PP, PE.

Product range:

Fries Rack System
- Washing racks for commercial dishwashers
- Glass racks, dish baskets for storing, transporting and rinsing
And cutlery baskets for kitchens, caterers, catering -Event organizer
- Baskets for cleaning industrial parts manufacturing

More information on: www.fries-rack.com

Technical molded parts
- For various industrial applications such as tanks, road building, construction and civil engineering
- Technical container
- Automotive industry
- Technical plastic products

- Surface design such as screen printing, IML (In Mould Labeling), embossing

Packaging
- Buckets, jerry cans, barrels
- Dangerous goods packaging
- Packaging according to customer specifications

Garden
- Watering Cans (Fries kettle) and garden shade base

We assist you with your specific problem solving with expert advice, a detailed quotation of tools and articles from the development phase, prototyping to series production.

Qualified staff, structured processes and the use of quality management are the building blocks of a consistent quality. In a detailed article clarification with the customer in advance, we pay great attention to keep running costs as low as possible.

Production facility: located in the west of Austria, about 25 km south of Lake Constance, about 1 hour from Zurich, under 2 hours from Munich. Many customers in southern Germany and Switzerland.

As a family-run company in the third generation, we have had more than 65 employees at our location in Blaufelden since our foundation in 1949.

We are proud of our past and motivated to continue to work for our customers as specialists in the production of injection molded parts as well as in tool and mold making.

GDI offers manufacturing services tailored to the specific needs of partners for projects in various industries, ranging from producing a specific injection part to opening a new facility with dedicated teams and machinery.

Our goal in any partnership is to deliver a high quality product at an economical cost in order to enable our partners to become quality and cost competitive in their industry and to develop a strong long term partnership with them.

All GDI business ventures are strictly confidential. GDI Corporation consists of subsidiaries that focus on specific areas.

Service include:
-Manufacturing within a Clean room, Class 8
-Manufacturing of plastic components, Injection Molding
-Manufacturing of plastic bottles, Injection Stretch Blow Molding/ Blow Molding
-Printing on plastic components/bottles
-Blister Packaging of components
-Ultrasonic Welding of plastic components
-Assembly of semi-finished or finished products

GDI has several trucks that deliver partner products in Europe, total of 28 vehicles.

Core values:
Quality: Quality is integrated into our culture and we always aim to exceed partner expectations.
Continuous Development: We invest in the development of our people and organization and strive to keep improving and moving forward.
Loyalty: We view our clients as partners and treat them with respect, fairness, and integrity, expecting the same in return.

Partnering with GDI:
At GDI, we strive to build strong long term relationships with our partners while seeking new business ventures for continuous development and growth. We take on projects from mass production to entrepreneurial startups. We work closely with our partners to ensure that we provide the best product or service, supporting their market growth. All GDI clients will receive the following new project services upon request:

Production Tool Solution & Quotations
Logistical Solutions & Quotations
Product Properties & Design Solutions & Quotations
3D Printed Prototyping in house & QC testing
Graphical Design Solutions & Quotations
Product Packaging Solutions & Quotations

GDI wide networking allows us to partner with a wide range of companies both nationally and internationally to execute customer-specific project requirements.
Complying with international regulations and standards for each desired product.
Complying with ISO11607 1, ISO11607 2, NF EN868 5, ISO11737 3, ISO14644, ISO14971 and others upon request.
Full Confidentiality with all our business partners.

Working with a variety of polymer types such as TPE, Silicone, Bio Material, and others.
Full traceability with details for each production phase.
Certified ISO 13485 Medical devices Quality management systems Requirements for regulatory purposes.
Certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems Requirements.
Certified Smeta 2 Pillar and SQP.
100% Made in Europe.

Gerhard Kurz
Plastic injection molding
Dr.-Muschak-Strasse 18
87600 Kaufbeuren

Geschwentner Molds & Parts is your contact for high-quality mold construction and a specialist for first-class injection molds and innovative plastic components.
Prototypes, small series or series, we have the right solution.