RSM Increases Manufacturing Capacity in 2011

After 4 months commissioning RSM has now boosted its Stamping capacity with a new 500 Tonne Progression Line. The Seyi 500 Tonne Press boasts a 3.1 x 1.5 metre bed and coil handling facilities of up to 1250mm wide. The system includes full tool protection, die overloads and load monitoring systems all ideal for complex Automotive Progressive stamping. Wayne Oldfield, Production Engineer at RSM has said "the new press is a great asset to the company and compliments the existing 600 Tonne facility perfectly. Its introduction has boosted capacity by 5,000,000 components per annum."

RSM introduces 4 New Programs for 2011

With volumes now peaking RSM has successfully introduced 4 new programs. Nissan X12C, Citreon B7, Toyota 240A and Ford C344 programs have all been launched within the last 4 months. This was no small task, RSM manufactured in excess of 4 Million Euro's of Press Tools to accommodate the programs.
The Coventry site has also purchased additional Projection and MIG welding capacity to assist the launch, with British Federal Projection welders and new Panasonic Robots being installed.

RSM Komponente doo goes from strength to strength in its second year
RSM's Slovenia venture has really come into its own in 2011.  Specialising in automotive Head Rest stem manufacture, Komponente is now producing 80,000 stems per week for Nissan, Peugeot, Citreon, Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Komponente has been developed to service all aspects of Head Rest and Armrest Manufacture, and its central European location gives it an excellent advantage for supplying automotive companies in Western and Eastern Europe.

Tool Design & Manufacture

After 12 months hard work RSM’s Quality Management System now conforms to the TS 16949 standard, recognized as the highest quality standard in the automotive industry. Commenting on the achievement, Mike Copplestone (RSM Quality Manager), said ‘the process we have been through has resulted in improved management communication, which has led to more effective internal project management and improved customer satisfaction levels. The process is now embedded in the company culture and will be maintained by continuous internal audit and an external audit by Lloyds Register every six months. The most visible result of the process so far is an eight fold reduction in our ppm’s from 1500 to 193’.

Greg Williams (RSM MD) sees the Approval as an important platform for the future of the business and a declaration of intent that RSM intends to become an increasingly influential supplier to the European automotive sector in the years ahead.

RSM wins new Toyota Contract.

Just before Xmas 2006 RSM won the contract for the rear seat bracketry for the new Toyota Avensis, due for launch late 2008. Work is now well underway on the project which involves 23 different components and £700K worth of new tooling.

RSM invests £250K in Business Improvement Training for its staff.

RSM has just completed an ambitious training programme for 80 of its shop floor staff, the main purpose of which was to improve quality performance and reduce waste. The 80 staff were split into 12 teams, and the training delivered in 5 modules, each one lasting 4 hours. The five modules included- Safety & Regulation, Effective Team Working, Workplace Organisation and Tidiness, Problem Solving and Visual Management Systems. The training was delivered by RDI, through the Automotive Academy, and has resulted in an NVQ level 3 qualification for each member of staff who undertook the training.

The programme was completed during work-time in 60 sessions over a 12 week period, which required careful planning so as not to disrupt production. The results have transformed organization and housekeeping on the shop floor and customers who have recently visited the factory have noticed a big difference.