Manufacturing Today Issue - 220 January 2024 | Page 87

RED - the engines are dead
_________________________________________________________________________ Ryobi Aluminium Casting ( UK )
Stepping away from the technical side of the business , the conversation then turns towards its people . Marco ’ s perspective on the company culture is that the business values respect , trust and integrity . “ Whilst Ryobi Limited is a company operating on a global scale , we never really stopped being
a family-owned and run company . Loyalty is crucial to us and accordingly , at least as far as I ’ m concerned , we also get that back from our employees . No doubt the labor market is more challenging , but I am very happy that the group of employees , celebrating a work anniversary this year , have more than 500 years combined of Ryobi experience – no doubt a rather rare achievement these days .”
Looking ahead
Marco goes on to share insights into the company ’ s plans , revealing a strategic outlook based on stability , growth , and a commitment to social responsibility . When questioned about the possibility of expanding the operational footprint , Marco says : “ Not at the moment . We have heavily invested in the last ten years and currently focus on maintaining and sustaining the current operations . Having said that , I would not rule out a change of plan in case of an interesting opportunity coming along .”
This approach towards consolidation highlights Ryobi ’ s dedication to the foundation it has meticulously built over the last decade . Marco ’ s openness to opportunities , however , opens space for potential shifts in the future . Looking ahead to 2024 , Marco offers a candid reflection on the challenges faced in recent years , from a global pandemic to a supply chain crisis and geopolitical upheavals . “ After a global pandemic , a global supply chain crisis , a war in Europe resulting in the energy price crisis , I really hope for a year with fewer challenges .” The latter part of 2023 , however ,
AMBER - all about to change

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