Vitoria-Gasteiz – June 10, 2024 – RPK Group, a global leader in engineering and manufacturing of springs, metal stamping and bending components, and high-complexity assemblies, celebrates its 50th anniversary by announcing the creation of RPK Medical, a new brand focused on the medical sector. This new division is born with the firm purpose of surpassing the high quality standards of OEMs, Contract Manufacturers, and medical device engineers.
RPK Medical emerges as a strategic division of RPK Group, which has led the global market for five decades in crucial sectors for people’s lives. With plants in Europe, North America, India, and China, the company reinforces its commitment to the medical sector, whose demands align perfectly with the group’s philosophy.
Eduardo Melón, CEO of RPK Group, stated: “Strengthening the medical market through the establishment of RPK Medical is one of the main objectives of our Strategic Plan 2023-2026. This market, to which we have been supplying locally from our plants around the world for several years, is experiencing strong growth. With our knowledge, technical capability, and customer service, we are confident of our success. We are dedicating significant resources to this project and will continue to do so in the coming years.”
The focus on the medical device sector is a natural step for RPK Group, not only from a strategic and market perspective but also from the standpoint of engineering, innovation, and research and development that characterizes the group. Using our cutting-edge knowledge, we aim to improve and enhance people’s lives.
Currently, RPK Group has plants dedicated to the medical sector in Europe and Mexico, with cleaning and packaging capabilities in ISO 7 cleanrooms. “They also have commercial and technical teams dedicated to the sector, in order to ensure optimal service to both new and existing customers, in commercial aspects as well as in the development, validation, and industrialization of new projects,” stated Pedro Arregui, commercial director of RPK Group.
Javier Gordo, director of the Technological and Engineering Center of RPK Group, commented: “Our engineering team is at the forefront of technological innovation, using advanced materials such as shape memory alloys and developing innovative processes. This allows us to create products that meet the highest industry standards. Our ability to integrate cutting-edge technology with efficient designs enables us to offer unique and highly effective solutions for various medical applications.”
The mission of RPK Group, a cooperative company, and therefore of R PK Medical, focuses on people who imagine, design, develop, and provide unique and technologically advanced solutions to improve society, both now and in the future.
On this matter, Iñigo Fernández de Lapeña, president of the Board of Directors of RPK Group, added: “RPK Group is the result of a cooperative business reality that emerged 50 years ago with the intention of creating quality jobs through participation in management and innovation. Our organization aspires to create quality employment opportunities both now and in the future. Initiatives like RPK Medical, which have a long-term vision, are vital to our business strategy. From the Board of Directors, we understand the cooperative as a comprehensive tool for transforming the territory, leading in innovation, business management, and social impact.”
