Neuer Head of Operations bei RICO
Dr. DI Thomas Pfatschbacher ist seit 1. November 2022 neuer Head of Operations und Teil der Geschäftsführung der RICO Elastomere Projecting GmbH in Thalheim bei Wels.
News and events
News from RICO and the RICO GROUP
Press releases, events and trade fairs where you can get to know us.
RICO keeps growing and creates 100 new jobs
RICO is investing in the Thalheim site and is expanding on a large scale directly next to its headquarters in the Thalbach industrial park. The groundbreaking ceremony for the first construction phase took place on June 15, 2022, and a construction period of approximately 15 months is expected so that the new building can be occupied in 2023.
RICO honored with JULIUS award
An initiative of the Upper Austrian Wirtschaftsbund: RICO Elastomere Projecting GmbH was selected as an Upper Austrian quality company and presented with the JULIUS award on March 30, 2022.
Electric rotor handling
Electric or servo-handling is top of the range when it comes to handling systems. It is mainly used with delicate components that require a high degree of process stability. RICO’s electric handling systems are geared towards the specific mold used, meaning they are perfectly adapted to the customer’s mold.
160-cavity valve gate nozzle
When it comes to injection molding of silicone parts, a distinction is usually made between direct and indirect injection. RICO uses the direct method to manufacture silicone parts wherever possible. The company uses molds with up to 256 cavities in open systems and up to 160 cavities with a valve gate nozzle system.
Green power refueling at the company parking lot
In the parking lot of RICO electric vehicles can be refueled quickly and easily at the new charging station.
New videos: Silicone injection molding
Single- and multi-component injection molding with silicone - now as a video.
Silicone+Silicone combinations
Sophisticated parts handling in multi-component injection molding with two silicones.
Positive Business Performance 2020
RICO reports positive results in year shaped by coronavirus.
Press release: Unmanned night time production
Unmanned night time production - Austrian injection-molding company automates processes.
Press release: Integrating production and laboratory data
Digitalization extends beyond production at RICO.
Press release: Digital first – at RICO, simulations are the first step
Mechanical twin shows what digital processes have achieved.
Press release: 2K membrane for customer iuvas
Reliable production process for 2K membrane with 0.1mm thickness and 1-Shore silicone.
MAM supplier of the year
RICO picks up award from baby-product manufacturer MAM.
Company growth 2019
Mold manufacturer and silicone injection molding specialist RICO continues to grow – in 2019 the company posted record revenue of around EUR 40m, a year-on-year increase of 15%.
Wels Business Run
RICO employees have been taking part in the Wels Business Run for many years. And this time around, RICO was also one of the sponsors of this fantastic event.
Donation to Kumplgut/Austria
RICO employees have again made donations and RICO has doubled the amount raised. And put a smile on everyone’s face at the Kumplgut facility for seriously ill children.
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