Manufacturing Today Issue - 236 May 2025 | Page 194

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network, standing out as one of the few manufacturers remaining committed to this model.“ We direct all customer enquiries through our partner network of over 3500 distributors, which we’ ve built over the last 17 years,” Frankie says.“ Our products are not only advanced, but they are also incredibly easy to install, operate, and maintain. Wherever the location, our units are designed for quick, hassle-free installation, making them the perfect option for any environment.”
However, Rolec’ s commitment extends beyond hardware and installation.“ We provide dedicated on-site support and installer assistance through our UK-based technical support team and nationally located engineers,” he adds.“ Our friendly and reliable staff are always on hand to ensure a seamless experience from initial enquiry through to installation, project handover and aftercare.”
For many manufacturers, every journey begins with extensive research and development( R & D), and Rolec is no
exception.“ Each product we create is a result of extensive activity at our center in Nottingham, England,” Frankie confirms.“ Every product undergoes rigorous CAD to ensure it’ s not only efficient but also exceptionally durable, and this dedication is what sets us apart. An example of this commitment to innovation proved fruitful in 2022, as we had been looking for a dedicated R & D site before the UK Government later announced the‘ Smart Charge Point’ regulations, which brought a host of challenges to the industry. The work we’ d been carrying out behind the scenes gave us a head start, and our in-house R & D team quickly designed an EV controller and smart communications module.”
In 2023, Rolec partnered with Monta to deliver 20,000 connected EV chargepoints across the UK. By integrating Monta’ s software with Rolec’ s hardware, the system
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