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21-01-2023

Silicone Expo Europe

From 21-23 March, the Silicone Expo Europe will take place in the RAI in Amsterdam. During the trade fair and it’s conferences, companies present their latest developments, techniques and innovations in the field of silicones. ZORGE also participates in this fair. The Silicone Expo is co-located with the Tape & Functional Film (TFF) Expo.

More information can be found on the website of this event. Save the date and visit our stand at number 510.

 

10-01-2023

TPE-metal bonded parts

Our German sister organization Hoffmann GmbH expanded its portfolio in December with an investment in a new and unique production technique: the over-moulding and bonding of tiny and high-precision TPE parts to metal. The multi-component TPE injection moulding technique is a welcome addition to the existing specialities in micro-bonded rubber-metal parts. The machines are specially developed for the serial production of anchor elements in valves, which are applied for the comfort adjustment of a new generation of car seats. The injection moulding process is fully automated, whereby the parts are 100% checked using a vision system. Visit the Hoffmann website for more information. Are you also curious about the possibilities we can offer you in TPE? Please send us your email to info@zorge.com.

 

09-01-2023

Rubber moulded parts made in EU

Have you ever thought of relocating your Asian-sourced rubber moulded parts back to Europe again? New investments in machinery and months of research have proven that we are well capable in supplying you European-quality parts at Asian price levels. 

Are you interested in relocating the supply rubber moulded parts to Europe? We take pleasure in receiving your request to make you a cost-attractive offering! Please send your request to 
info@zorge.com.


 

05-07-2022

Expansion automated vision control Hungary

Recently, Zorge Hungary has put a new and state-of-art automated vision control system into operation. This new system enables checking rubber parts at very high speed and accuracy for the correct dimensions and quality. The system is suitable for various products produced in ZORGE's Hungarian factory. It’s also a welcome addition to the control systems that are already deployed at the sites in the Netherlands and Germany. See also our demo on YouTube.

 

28-10-2021

HOFFMANN part of ZORGE

ZORGE has recently acquired Hoffmann GmbH. This step follows the strategic partnership that both companies entered into in 2016.

Over the past five years, the companies have increasingly collaborated in various areas. After years of preparation, the final step in the transition is now a fact. The transfer of ownership was officially ratified in Kirchheim unter Teck in Germany on September 21th, 2021. Click here for the press release.

 

08-04-2021

10 PPM supplier award PACCAR

For the 13th consecutive year, ZORGE has achieved PACCAR's “10 PPM Supplier Award” for its delivery performance in 2020.

This quality award is awarded annually to a select group of suppliers who meet the highest quality standards. PACCAR is a global market leader in the truck industry that produces trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF Trucks brand names.

 

26-06-2020

Production capacity LSR injection moulding expanded

The machine park of the Dutch production site was expanded this month with a new LSR injection molding machine for the production of silicone parts.

The expansion of the park was accompanied by a number of improvements that were made in the infrastructure and production hall for injection molding in the past year. With this, the company improves its position for further growth in LSR silicone parts for the manufacturing industry.

 

22-01-2020

Updated terms

Our general terms and conditions for sales and delivery have been updated with effect from 1 January 2020. The terms have been updated to the current status and replace the old terms from 2008. We recommend that you review these terms for agreements and orders. The renewed general terms and conditions can be found on our internet site under www.zorge.com/Company/Terms.

 

07-10-2019

Plasma technology for micro-bonded parts

Plasma technology has been introduced at the ZORGE HOFFMANN group this year. The technology is used at the HOFFMANN site in Germany to provide micro-bonded parts or parts from rubber, metal or plastic with highly accurate and high-quality HOFFPLAS coating. These nano-coatings prevent, among other things, unwanted stick-slip and static frication effects of dynamic applications with rubber parts are reduced. Interested? Please inquire about our options.

 

10-04-2019

Rubber production capacity expanded

ZORGE Hungary recently put four new rubber injection moulding machines into operation to meet the growing demand in rubber moulded parts. The new machines have closing forces up to 4500 kN and are equipped with the latest techniques for automated production of rubber moulded parts: core pulling and brushing systems, middle plate exchangers and air pressure systems for better demoulding of products and faster cleaning of the rubber moulds.

 

03-12-2018

Vision control

„Zero-defect” delivery is a popular request from our customers in the heating industry and automotive industry. In order to meet this requirement even better, ZORGE has automated vision control systems on its LSR injection molding processes. Silicone parts can be checked automatically in-line with digital cameras for possible deviations and sorted according to quality. With these new techniques we offer our customers even higher reliability and quality of our products. 

 

28-5-2018

Privacy regulation

In the context of the new privacy legislation (GDPR) that has been introduced, we have renewed our privacy statement. In our privacy statement you can read how we handle your personal information. Do you have questions or comments about this? Mail to privacy@zorge.com.

 

15-6-2017

Technology days at HELLA

In June ZORGE and HOFMANN organized two technology days at the Romanian site of the HELLA Group, a leading manufacturer in the automotive industry of electronics, lighting systems and aftermarket parts. During this technology event, which was enthousiastically attended by approximately 50 HELLA employers from different area’s, information and knowledge was exchanged about elastomers, processing techniques and application area’s.

 

4-14-2017

Standard parts

Our product range has been extended with standardized rubber parts. Next to custom specified rubber parts we now can offer an extensive range of bonded seals, rubber-metal buffers, gamma-rings, V-rings, O-rings and X-rings.

Standard parts are only offered upon enquiry. Please inquire about our possibilities for more information.

 

1-3-2017

10 PPM Supplier achievement

For the 9th consecutive year ZORGE has prolonged its supplier status over 2016 at PACCAR.

PACCAR is a global market leader in the truck industry and manufactures trucks under the brands  Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF Trucks. Each year PACCAR grants the "10 PPM Quality Achievement award" to a select group of suppliers that comply with the 10 PPM standards. One of the criteria amongst these standards require maintaining a non-conforming parts (NCP) rate of less than 10 PPM (parts per million).

 

1-11-2016

Production rubber moulding expanded

Recently ZORGE expanded its production capacity in the Hungarian facility in order to meet the growing demands on rubber parts. A new production hall was taken into operation in October, while the machine capacity was expanded with two injection moulding machines with closing forces of 4000kN. Also investments were made in facilities for assembly of (rubber) parts. With this, the company strengthens its position in the Central European OEM market and continues on its gained experience and knowledge in cold runner technology, mould construction and production automation.

 

1-4-2016

Dutch-German rubber alliance

ZORGE and German-based Hoffmann GmbH, located in Kirchheim unter Teck, have joined forces to form a formidable alliance. These two specialist, family-run businesses – with production facilities in Germany, Hungary and the Netherlands – will now be working together to manufacture precision rubber components. In addition to rubber moulding, HOFFMANN also specialises in the manufacture of high-grade, high-precision, composite rubber-metal and rubber-plastic components. The two companies complement each other perfectly in terms of their markets and production techniques. The strategic alliance was formed in March 2016 and announced at a joint company presentation given by directors Jochen Kugler, Dino Zorge and Dr Andreas Hoffman (from left to right in the photo).

Download the press release announcing our strategic alliance.