Rompa opens first production site in Germany next to Britax Römer

Connecting tunnel with a train
The main reason for Rompa to invest in a production site in Germany has to do with reducing transport costs. Patrick: “We manufacture relatively large plastic components for Britax Römer, like the “shell” of a child’s seat. At the moment, we make these products in the Czech Republic and then transport them to Leipheim in Germany. Our new production site will make delivering the products both faster and cheaper. We will build a short connecting tunnel between both production sites. The products are transported via a special train that runs through this tunnel.”

Just in sequence
Rompa will utilise the logistical method known as “just in sequence” at its new production site. Patrick explains what this means: “We deliver the products at the exact right time and in the right order, so they can move straight to Britax Römer’s assembly line. This requires strict planning and close logistical collaboration. Coordinating this process is entirely in the hands of our logistical experts in the Czech Republic. The new site in Germany will make use of Rompa CZ’s specialist expertise in other ways as well.” The new factory will adopt the lean method. “We will focus solely on production here. Supporting services, such as order entry, billing and purchasing raw materials, will be handled from the Czech Republic as much as possible.”