An ever-evolving
story
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NEM is established
Initially, the company focuses on:
- Developing servo actuators for retrofitting directional valves
- Designing and developing compact directional valves
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Launch of 2 new product lines
- Parts-in-body
- SAE cavity cartridge valves
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Transfer to current location
- 6,000 sqm surface
- New production layout
- Investments in new technologies
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Turning department
Insourcing of turning process
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Expansion of Directional Control Valve (DCV) Range
- NVE serie
- 6-way/3-positions cartridge directional valve
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Grinding department
Installation of 2 fully automatic grinding machines, assisted by cobots
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High-Automation CNC robot cell
Installation of a new fully automated high capacity machining centre for high running parts-in-body manifolds
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NEM is acquired by SUN Hydraulics
NEM is acquired by SUN Hydraulics and becomes part of Helios Technologies group
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SUN Cartridge valves assembly line
Installation of a complete assembly line and end-of-line test for SUN cartridges
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Lapping process machine
Installation of a new fully automated lapping machine for the internal diameter of valve sleeves
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Nem Metrology Room
- Creation of a confined temperature controlled room for quality testing
- Installation of a new 3D measuring machine
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Factory re-layout
NEM becomes the centre of excellence for SUN and Common cavity cartridges, parts-in-body and directional control valve in the EMEA Region, focusing on manifold CNC machining, and valve assembly and end-of-line testing
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We listen, we perform