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Straubenhardt, September 17, 2019 - POLYRACK TECH-GROUP, an internationally active family business and provider of high-quality system solutions, acquired Metalle in Form Geräteteile GmbH, Karlsruhe, by way of a share deal on September 12, 2019.

With around 30 employees, Metalle in Form covers a range of services including design support, sheet metal processing, device assembly and contract manufacturing of individual parts or drawing parts, assemblies and functional units for sophisticated device construction. "Metalle in Form's portfolio is a perfect fit for the POLYRACK Group. By taking over their know-how and CNC machinery, we can expand our capacities at short notice, further shorten response times and implement projects even faster," explains Andreas Rapp, CEO and owner of POLYRACK TECH-GROUP.

"All jobs will be retained on site. In future, we will not only be a reliable partner for the employees, but also for the customers of Metalle in Form - as the customers and employees of POLYRACK know," adds Horst Rapp, CEO, owner and company founder of POLYRACK TECH-GROUP.

Metalle in Form Geräteteile GmbH will retain its current structure and will continue to operate under the same name and company name as a subsidiary of POLYRACK Electronic-Aufbausysteme GmbH. The group of companies also includes RAPP Kunststofftechnik GmbH and RAPP Oberflächenbearbeitung GmbH as well as subsidiaries in Switzerland, Belgium, America and China.

Andreas Rapp, CEO and owner of POLYRACK TECH-GROUP, and Uwe Günthner, Technical Managing Director of POLYRACK TECH-GROUP, will take over the management of Metalle in Form.

A decisive factor for the takeover was also the spatial proximity of Metalle in Form in Karlsruhe and the POLYRACK Group's production site in Ettlingen (near Karlsruhe). Here, POLYRACK is currently expanding manufacturing by approx. 1,500m2 of production space. The aim is to centralize and expand the mechanical production in order to further homogenize the processes and to offer customers a technologically high level also in the future.

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Straubenhardt, September 17, 2019 - POLYRACK TECH-GROUP, an internationally active family business and provider of high-quality system solutions, acquired Metalle in Form Geräteteile GmbH, Karlsruhe, by way of a share deal on September 12, 2019.

With around 30 employees, Metalle in Form covers a range of services including design support, sheet metal processing, device assembly and contract manufacturing of individual parts or drawing parts, assemblies and functional units for sophisticated device construction. "Metalle in Form's portfolio is a perfect fit for the POLYRACK Group. By taking over their know-how and CNC machinery, we can expand our capacities at short notice, further shorten response times and implement projects even faster," explains Andreas Rapp, CEO and owner of POLYRACK TECH-GROUP.

"All jobs will be retained on site. In future, we will not only be a reliable partner for the employees, but also for the customers of Metalle in Form - as the customers and employees of POLYRACK know," adds Horst Rapp, CEO, owner and company founder of POLYRACK TECH-GROUP.

Metalle in Form Geräteteile GmbH will retain its current structure and will continue to operate under the same name and company name as a subsidiary of POLYRACK Electronic-Aufbausysteme GmbH. The group of companies also includes RAPP Kunststofftechnik GmbH and RAPP Oberflächenbearbeitung GmbH as well as subsidiaries in Switzerland, Belgium, America and China.

Andreas Rapp, CEO and owner of POLYRACK TECH-GROUP, and Uwe Günthner, Technical Managing Director of POLYRACK TECH-GROUP, will take over the management of Metalle in Form.

A decisive factor for the takeover was also the spatial proximity of Metalle in Form in Karlsruhe and the POLYRACK Group's production site in Ettlingen (near Karlsruhe). Here, POLYRACK is currently expanding manufacturing by approx. 1,500m2 of production space. The aim is to centralize and expand the mechanical production in order to further homogenize the processes and to offer customers a technologically high level also in the future.

You can view the press release as PDF here!

On Tuesday the 03.09.2019 was it so far. The apprentices' excursion to the Grünhütte and along the treetop path was just around the corner. With the goal of reaching the 5km away Grünhütte, we left Tuesday morning. The wonderful nature brought us joy, motivation as well as a calm atmosphere. Besides the beautiful weather, we also had the opportunity to get to know each other better. After we finished half of the hike, we could almost smell the pancakes.

Finally arrived, we made ourselves comfortable on the terrace of the green hut and enjoyed the sun's rays. Then we ate the famous blueberry pancakes. In the meantime we could get to know our instructors and colleagues better. After we had strengthened ourselves, we started the way back. Our next destination was the tree top walk.

Due to our full stomachs, we took several breaks and were able to better enjoy nature. Thus, we additionally gained the opportunity to exchange our personal interests, which contributed to a good climate.

To get to the final destination, we had to conquer an adventurous path with plenty of obstacles and an exciting course. Once we reached the top, we could enjoy the beautiful view over Bad Wildbad and the Black Forest. As a reward, we were finally allowed to slide down the 32m high slide. Towards afternoon, we happily made our way back to the company.

With a welcome day 7 young people started their professional life on 02.09.2019.

In addition to two construction mechanics, a cutting machine operator, a technical product designer and two industrial clerks, this year we also welcome an IT specialist for system integration.

We are also pleased to welcome a dual university student for the Business Administration-Industry course at the beginning of October.

Currently, 32 trainees are employed at POLYRACK TECH-GROUP . The management, HR management and trainers warmly welcomed the new trainees and wished them a successful start to their careers. The trainers will do their best to ensure that the young people quickly find their feet in their respective areas of work and network well with the other trainees, employees and colleagues.

We attach great importance to training our own skilled workers. In a company with a family atmosphere, our trainees learn everything they need for their future careers.

Straubenhardt, July 11, 2019 - RAPP Kunststofftechnik GmbH, a company of POLYRACK TECH-GROUP, has been successfully certified by BSI Group Deutschland GmbH according to the automotive standard IATF 16949:2016. The company thus achieved the transition from the previous ISO/TS 16949:2009 to the new revision with significantly higher requirements.

From high-precision connector housings to monitor covers and much more: thanks to its broad technological expertise and diverse production options, POLYRACK TECH-GROUP is able to realize solutions for complex tasks in plastic and sheet metal. "The successful IATF audit proves that we accept the challenges of the automotive industry and implement the requirements. This gives our customers the certainty that they will receive the quality and reliability they need from POLYRACK - both in terms of the products and all processes," explain Benjamin Ribic (Quality Manager) and Maximilian Schober (Head of Sales & Marketing). In addition to IATF certification, RAPP Kunststofftechnik GmbH and POLYRACK Electronic-Aufbausysteme GmbH, both POLYRACK TECH-GROUP companies, are also certified to ISO 9001:2008 (quality). Certification in accordance with ISO 9100 (quality management system for suppliers to the aerospace industry) is currently in preparation for the 2020 financial year. The certification process for environmental management in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001 is also currently undergoing re-certification; this is planned for the end of Q4/2019.

POLYRACK Group with double-digit sales growth in 2018 - further investments planned.

Straubenhardt, May 15, 2019 - POLYRACK TECH-GROUP is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. During this time, the group of companies has developed into a globally active family business. The POLYRACK Group also recorded strong sales growth in the 2018 financial year. To this end, the company has greatly expanded its technology areas, and numerous investments are also planned for 2019 and the following years.

Since its foundation in 1979, the POLYRACK Group has developed from a one-man operation into a globally active family business. Over the decades, new technologies, markets and know-how have been added again and again. Thus, POLYRACK has transformed itself from a standard business to a cross-technology system supplier. Today, the portfolio includes engineering with in-depth technological know-how in the fields of mechanics, plastics technology, systems technology and surface technology. This is complemented by a broad standard portfolio and services in the areas of logistics and sourcing.

The POLYRACK Group currently employs over 450 people at several locations in the Straubenhardt and Ettlingen area (Baden-Württemberg) as well as in the USA, China, Switzerland and Belgium.

"I am proud of the fact that, despite our growth, we have remained a family business with clear structures that guides the company's fortunes with moderation and responsibility and will continue to do so in the next generation," explains Horst Rapp, the still active founder and owner of the POLYRACK Group. "As entrepreneurs, we have first and foremost responsibility for our customers and our employees. As the owner family, we also want to assume this responsibility for the next 40 years and be a reliable partner for our business partners and employees."

"Today, the company is very broadly positioned and we are represented in many industries and markets. This gives us stability and our customers the reliability they need," adds managing partner Andreas Rapp. Successful fiscal year 2018 The POLYRACK Group can look back on a successful fiscal year 2018: the company was able to increase its sales by approximately 10% in 2018 and achieved total sales of approximately 70 million euros (non-consolidated). The group of companies was also again able to achieve double-digit percentage growth in incoming orders and order backlog. "Both with existing customers, but above all with new customers and new projects, we were able to sustainably develop the group of companies. Thus, we also expect growth in this order of magnitude in 2019," explains Andreas Rapp.

The main growth sectors are medical technology, measurement and control technology, broadcasting, mechanical and plant engineering, traffic control technology, railroad technology, and aerospace. POLYRACK has also consistently expanded its standard and modified standard business in the areas of 19" and embedded computing in line with market requirements.

Continuing on a growth course with numerous investments

In 2018, POLYRACK modernized and reorganized the ESD area in assembly to better support its customers in in-house engineering in collaboration with customers.

POLYRACK is also planning extensive investments for the next few years, first and foremost the expansion of the plant in Ettlingen, near Karlsruhe. With an extension of around 1300m2, the company is expanding its sheet metal production and logistics here. In addition, the machinery will be successively expanded and renewed until 2020. By 2021, the investment volume of the POLYRACK Group will amount to around five to six million euros, this includes all technology areas: punching and laser technology, bending, welding, milling, the plastics and surface technology, as well as the further expansion of quality assurance and measurement technology.

In systems engineering, POLYRACK has gained extensive project experience and built up detailed know-how, especially in the area of the "Open VPX" standard. "The systems area will play an even more important role in the future, so we will continue to expand it and invest in development and manufacturing know-how," explains Andreas Rapp. "For this year and next, we see a growing number of project implementations, especially in the areas of embedded computing and display technology."

In order to achieve its goals for the next few years, POLYRACK is also increasing its workforce and investing in employee training.

"With these investments, we believe the group is well positioned to realize upcoming customer projects and have room for future growth with our customers," said Andreas Rapp.

Quality in focus

Various companies of the POLYRACK Group have recently successfully passed the re-certification for DIN EN ISO 9001(2015) and IATF. In the course of 2020, the certification according to DIN EN 9100 - Aerospace - should be completed. "With this, we are also demonstrating to this customer base that we can offer top performance in terms of technology and quality," says Andreas Rapp.

Strengthening the internal market and further internationalization

The German market contributed a high proportion of revenue growth in 2018 and continues to offer attractive growth opportunities for the POLYRACK Group. For further growth potential, the international markets remain in focus, first and foremost the European countries as well as the USA and Canada. Currently, the export share of the POLYRACK Group is about 50%. "Our goal is a positive sales development. However, we want to do this with the necessary sense of proportion and entrepreneurial vision," explains Andreas Rapp.