The Production Department
Technological innovation and continuous improvement in service of quality
The production department consists of 29 people. Production represents a strategic area for Rifra, driven by a culture of continuous improvement and technological innovation. Over the years, the company has invested in modernizing its facilities and introducing advanced production management systems, with the goal of increasing efficiency, quality, and safety throughout the entire process. Production mix scheduling is performed using dedicated software that defines the optimal sequence of orders, ensuring compliance with delivery dates while accounting for the various setup variables required by each product.
The production department consists of 29 people. Production represents a strategic area for Rifra, driven by a culture of continuous improvement and technological innovation. Over the years, the company has invested in modernizing its facilities and introducing advanced production management systems, with the goal of increasing efficiency, quality, and safety throughout the entire process. Production mix scheduling is performed using dedicated software that defines the optimal sequence of orders, ensuring compliance with delivery dates while accounting for the various setup variables required by each product.
How We Produce
Controlled processes, advanced automation, and maximum flexibility to meet every market requirement
Management and Monitoring
For each work order, all parameters necessary for recipe management and monitoring are recorded, with systematic checks performed by specialized personnel. The new warehouse has enabled the introduction of a digitalized location system for raw materials and finished products, which speeds up internal and external handling operations.
Automation and Safety
Automatic bagging systems, storage silos with pneumatic transport directly to production lines, and automatic manipulators designed to reduce physical strain have been implemented, improving work quality and operational continuity.
Production Flexibility
Production lines are configured to ensure maximum flexibility, enabling both high-volume production runs and small batches of masterbatches, thereby meeting the needs of customers with different demand requirements and customization levels.
Operational Continuity
The department is equipped with twin extruders, which allow production continuity even in the event of failures on one of the lines, and can rely on support from the associated company’s facility for any additional capacity requirements.
The Production Process
From raw material to finished product: a sequential and controlled process
The masterbatch production process is based on the uniform dispersion of pigments and additives within a polymeric matrix, with the goal of obtaining a homogeneous concentrate capable of imparting specific aesthetic and functional characteristics to finished products, such as color, light resistance, heat resistance, UV resistance, flame resistance, and much more. Production takes place through sequential phases including raw material retrieval, mixing, extrusion, granulation, bagging, and storage of finished products. Thanks to advanced technologies, controlled processes, and a strong focus on quality, Rifra guarantees reliable, flexible production oriented to the needs of a constantly evolving market.
