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Slovenian tool manufacturer specialized in moulds for plastic injection, die casting and sheet metal forming is looking for reliable subcontractors and suppliers in the toolmaking and mechanical industry.

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRSI20250613025
Term of Validity
13 June 2025 - 13 June 2026
Company's Country
  • Slovenia
Type of partnership
  • Outsourcing agreement
  • Commercial agreement
  • Supplier agreement
Targeted Countries
  • North Macedonia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Romania
  • Serbia
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General information

Short Summary
A Slovenian SME with over 30 years of tradition in high-precision toolmaking is looking for subcontractors and component suppliers within the toolmaking and mechanical industries. They seek partners capable of delivering metal parts, CNC machining services, and technical support for mould production and maintenance.
Full Description
Family-owned Slovenian company with over three decades of experience in the toolmaking sector. Established in 2009 as a continuation of a successful production workshop, the company specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-quality tools for:

a) plastic injection moulding,

b) zamak and aluminum die casting,

c) sheet metal forming with cutting and bending tools.

They also offer services such as component manufacturing for the mechanical industry and reparature welding for tool maintenance.

Their in-house technological capacity is supported by a modern machine park and a qualified, motivated team, enabling flexibility and speed in project execution. The company is currently seeking reliable international partners to expand their network of:

d) suppliers of tool components and high-quality steel,

e) CNC machining subcontractors,

f) companies providing heat treatment or surface treatment services,

g) partners capable of collaborating on complex tooling projects.

The goal is to establish long-term cooperation based on trust, technical compatibility and delivery reliability
Advantages and Innovations
1. In-house design and production with full vertical integration

2. Modern machinery for high-precision metal processing

3. Decades of expertise in multiple mould technologies

4. High flexibility and responsiveness in production cycles

5. Proven experience in European and regional markets**
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
The company is looking for reliable subcontractors and suppliers, including:

1. SMEs specialized in CNC machining, toolmaking, and component production

2. Steel or material suppliers with consistent quality

3. Companies with know-how in surface or thermal treatment processes

4. Tool maintenance or welding specialists

Preferred partners should have experience in mechanical or automotive sectors and be capable of long-term B2B cooperation.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
IPR status
  • Secret know-how

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The partner is expected to act as a reliable subcontractor or supplier to support RUBEL d.o.o. in the manufacturing and maintenance of high-quality moulds. Their main responsibilities may include:

1. Supplying standardized or custom-made components for tools and moulds (e.g. ejector pins, guide bushes, plates, etc.)

2. Providing CNC machining services with precision tolerances for inserts, base plates, or complex tool parts

3. Offering surface treatment services (e.g. nitriding, polishing, coating) or heat treatment processes

4. Assisting in reparature welding, tool repairs and maintenance

5. Participating in joint development of custom tooling solutions based on provided technical documentation

6. Maintaining high quality standards and timely delivery in accordance with agreed technical specifications

7. Preferred partners should demonstrate technical capacity, previous experience in precision toolmaking, and willingness to engage in long-term collaboration.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 50 - 249
  • SME <=10
  • R&D Institution
  • Big company
  • SME 11-49
Type of partnership
  • Outsourcing agreement
  • Commercial agreement
  • Supplier agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 02002009 - Machine Tools
Market keywords
  • 08003001 - Machine tools, other metal working equipment (excl. numeric control)
Targeted countries
  • North Macedonia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Romania
  • Serbia

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