Rollco
Energy-efficient solutions for automated processes
Rollco is part of the Automation Business Area and specialises in linear motion products and automation solutions. Managing Director, Johan Brinck, tells us about the company’s technical solutions and its focus on streamlining both customers’ processes and Rollco’s own production methods.
What does your company offer?
“We mainly develop and construct efficient customised linear motion solutions. We always start with the customer’s needs and then adapt products and solutions accordingly. Today, we purchase a large share of the products from suppliers, although we are continuously moving towards products manufactured in-house while also continuing to develop specific customised solutions. Ultimately it is a matter of helping our customers create sustainable and energy-efficient technical solutions.”
Can you mention some examples of energy-efficient customer solutions?
“Instead of energy-consuming pneumatic components, we offer electrical solutions. From both an economic and energy saving perspective, it is significantly more efficient to use electric actuators offering 80 percent efficiency, compared with pneumatic cylinders at 10 percent. Our rails are another example and have a very low rolling resistance. This makes it very easy to move things back and forth on the rails, meaning that less power is needed to drive the rails. In other words – less energy is expended and the customer can reduce its costs.”
What are the most common demands from customers today?
“Our principal customers are mechanical engineers in the Nordic region designing various types of special machines for production lines. Many of them demand smart solutions reducing their carbon intensity. Naturally, the customer-specific technical solution and price are key parameters, although the aspect of sustainability is gaining ever-increasing importance. In addition to energy efficiency, it is a matter of meeting the customer’s Code of Conduct, for example.”
Which predominant megatrend impacts Rollco’s business?
“Although many people are talking about Industry 4.0, I prefer to call it the automation of production flows. This is by far the greatest driving force in our niche and Rollco is definitely part of the automation wave sweeping the world.”
What is the next step for Rollco?
“We will continue to develop and deliver energy-efficient technical solutions contributing to our customers’ transition and development. According to our internal framework, about 80 percent of our business contribute to sustainable development and I am confident that we will achieve the goal of 100 percent within the next few years.”
Johan Brinck, Managing Director, Rollco