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ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES sp. z o.o. Sp. k. is implementing the project entitled: "Grant for working capital for ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ SPÓŁKA KOMANDYTOWA " in the framework of the Operational Program Intelligent Development 2014 - 2020, Measure 3.4.

Project purpose: Working capital grant for ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ SPÓŁKA KOMANDYTOWA. Contract no: POIR.03.04.00-30-0344/20-00.

Amount of funding: 368,359.26 PLN

Project dedicated to new generation glass-crystalline bonds

Comprehensive innovation for efficient grinding

ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES sp. z o.o. Sp. k. is implementing a project entitled: "Grinding wheels for high-performance grinding using a new generation of glass-crystalline ceramic bonds" within the framework of the Wielkopolska Regional Operational Program 2014 - 2020, Measure 1.2.

The purpose of the project is to carry out R&D work to develop the composition of a new generation of glass-crystalline bonds and to develop technology for manufacturing abrasive tools with new bonds.

Project value : 937,873.02 PLN
European Funds contribution : 440 275,06 PLN

Project implemented in the period 01.11.2016. - 31.12.2018 r.
For more information on the project, please contact: Elżbieta Socha, Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript., phone: 605 268 768.

Project aimed at strengthening ANDRE's activities on external markets

Further development is export

ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Sp. z o.o. Sp.k. is implementing the project titled: "Intensification of export activities of ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Sp. z o.o. Sp. k. on foreign markets" within the framework of the Wielkopolska Regional Operational Program 2014 - 2020, Sub-measure 1.4.1.

The aim of the project is to implement the Export Development Plan and the assumptions regarding increasing the level of internationalization of ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Sp. z o.o. Sp. k. and adjusting its offer to the needs of international sales markets. The aim of the project will also be, to develop export activities on the target markets identified by ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Sp. z o.o. Sp. k., which will result in increasing the presence and competitiveness of the regional economy on international markets.

Value of the project : 833 823.55 PLN
European Funds contribution : 569,930.59 PLN

Project implemented in the period 01.11.2015- 30.06.2017. For more information on the project, please contact: Karolina Waścinska, phone. 48 63 26 26 322.

New groups of innovative products in ANDRE's offer

Permanent search for innovation

ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Sp. z o.o. Sp.k. is implementing a project entitled "Implementation of innovative abrasive tools using microaggregates and abrasive tools based on synthetic resin compositions" under the Wielkopolska Regional Operational Program 2014 - 2020, Sub-measure 3.2.1.

The aim of the project is to introduce 2 new groups of innovative products to the company's offer (abrasive tools with the use of abrasive micro-aggregates and abrasive tools based on synthetic resin compositions) by implementing the results of research and development work.

Value of the project : 12 447 060.00 PLN
European Funds contribution : 3 549 700,00 PLN

Solutions for machining light alloys

Novum w narzędziach ściernych

In July 2013, an application was submitted to the National Center for Research and Development, under the INNOTECH activity, together with a team of scientists from the Koszalin University of Technology, for funding of a project titled , "Innovative hybrid abrasive tools for light metal processing.
This project was implemented in the 3rd Competition of the "INNOTECH" Program.

The aim of the project is to use special micro-aggregates in abrasive tools and develop technology for their manufacture. Within the framework of this project, research has been initiated and is being carried out to date to develop technology for the manufacture of grinding wheels for the treatment of light metal alloys.

Consortium: Koszalin University of Technology and ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Sp. z o.o. Sp. k. Project implementation period: 2013-2016

Innovation in the production process

Necessary technology for modern solutions

On 13.03.2009 the company ZWAŚ ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Robert Andre received funding under the Wielkopolska Regional Operational Program Priority I "Competitiveness of enterprises", Measure 1.2 - Support for the development of SMEs for the years 2007- 2013 for the implementation of the project titled "Implementation of an innovative process of production and testing of strength of grinding wheels type 41, 42, 27"

The subject of the project is the purchase of innovative equipment for the production of grinding wheels through which the following objectives will be achieved:
• achievement of a significant increase in ANDRE's competitiveness in the domestic, European and global markets in the production of new and improved grinding wheels type 41, 42, 27.
• reducing the unit production cost of type 41 grinding wheels achieved by automating the production process, as a result of which the company will achieve a high quality/performance/price ratio, giving it an advantage over its competitors.
• ensuring improved safety of grinding wheel operation by introducing full, process control, independent of the press operator,
• achieving much better repeatability of production, guaranteeing stable, top-quality products.

Total investment value: 2,928,000.00 PLN
Amount subsidized by the European Regional Development Fund: 1,2000,000.00 PLN

In addition, the project is in line with the basic objectives of the Strategy of the Wielkopolska Region - as a result of its implementation, employment will be increased in the company, there will also be a significant increase in the development potential of the company through the use of modern production and research technologies, the foundations for the further development of its own Research and Development Department will be laid.
The project in question is also in line with the strategic objectives of the Wielkopolska Regional Operational Program, directly corresponding to the Community Strategic Guidelines and the National Development Strategy in terms of improving investment conditions, increasing the professional activity of residents and increasing the share of knowledge and innovation in the economy of our Koło region

Ceramics with exceptional parameters in ANDRE's offer

Modernity in production technology

ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Sp. z o.o. Sp.k. is implementing the project titled ""New technology for manufacturing grinding wheels with vitrified bond and increased porosity"" with funds from the European Regional Development Fund (Grants for innovation).

The aim of the project is to introduce vitrified bonded grinding wheels with increased porosity to the company's offer by using a new production technology.

Value of the project: 1,841,236.29 PLN
European Union participation: 809,000.00 PLN
Implementation period: 15.06.2012 - 30.04.2013

Modern grinding wheels with reduced amount of harmful substances

Technology for the natural environment

Zakład Wytwarzania Artykułów Ściernych ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Robert Andre is implementing the project titled "Technology of manufacturing grinding wheels with resin bond with reduced amount of harmful substances emitted to the environment No. PKWiU 26.81Z" with funds from the European Regional Development Fund (Innovation Grants).

The aim of the project is to develop technology for the production of abrasive tools with a resin bond characterized by lower emissions of harmful substances both in the production process and during the operation of these tools.

As part of the activities, detailed research was carried out on the properties and mutual interaction of selected raw materials used in the production of abrasive tools. A Research and Development Department was established and equipped with the necessary equipment, and production equipment was purchased to enable the start of production according to the developed technology. A series of technological trials were carried out, as a result of which a technology was developed that meets the adopted design assumptions and is the subject of patent application P.390049. The abrasive tool manufacturing technology developed as a result of the planned research, after its implementation in the production process, is expected to lead to the receipt of products with strength and operating parameters higher than standard, more attractive in terms of price and posing less danger to the user and the environment.

Project value: 609,743.20 PLN
European Union share: 337,385.61 PLN
Implementation period: 01.12.2008 - 30.09.2011

Export-oriented strategy

Plan for the future

The Zakład Wytwarzania Artykułów Ściernych ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Robert Andre is implementing the project titled "Export - strategic goal of the company's development" from the funds of the European Regional Development Fund (Grants for innovation).

On 27.07.2009, ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES signed a contract under POIG 6.1 "Passport to EXPORT" with the RIF - Wielkopolska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości Sp. z o.o. in Poznań, for financing of advisory services in the field of developing Export Development Plan. The developed document is to show the way to increase the share of export sales in the company's overall revenue and how to most effectively spread the ANDRE brand on European markets.

Value of the project: PLN 12,500.00
European Union share: 10 000,00 PLN
Implementation period: 15.04.2009 - 30.09.2009

New equipment - new opportunities

Modern assortment means more contractors

The Abrasive Articles Manufacturing Plant ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Robert Andre signed a contract for co-financing of the project called "Innovative improvement of the production process of abrasive tools" carried out under the Sectoral Operational Program - Improvement of the Competitiveness of Enterprises, years 2004 to 2006.

Under this project, the following were purchased:
• numerically controlled vertical lathe for grinding wheel machining
• semi-automatic machine for manufacturing mounting points
• device for testing grinding wheels by acoustic method

Thanks to this:
• four new jobs were created
• new innovative technology of complex grinding wheel treatment was implemented
• a new method for testing the hardness of grinding wheels was introduced
• the adhesives previously used in mounted points were eliminated.

Modern press a step towards modernity

Grant for investment from Phare

ANDRE ABRASIVE ARTICLES Robert Andre's Abrasive Articles Manufacturing Plant installed and put into operation in June 2004 a new Maternini press with a pressure of 1,250 tons for the production of large-size grinding wheels.
The purchase of this press was co-financed by European Union aid funds (PHARE 2001 Investment Subsidies Fund).