Customer Case - Orima
Orima
As a company, we are really satisfied with Bufab's operational capabilities and its ability to develop and innovate business together with us.
Mikko Ahonen, CEO, Orima-Tuote Oy
About our cooperation
The explosion in the domestic solar energy industry over the last few years has led to massive growth for Orima, a Finnish manufacturer of solar panel installation racks and roof drainage products which are perfectly adapted to Nordic weather conditions. In order to meet rising customer demand effectively, they rely on a close relationship with Bufab Finland that keeps their operation running smoothly.
Challenge
Before becoming a Bufab customer in 2019, Orima worked with another major C-parts supplier. The cooperation had worked well over the years, but it was mostly transactional. With their business starting to grow, Orima felt that they needed more than just a supplier that delivered components on time. They wanted a partner who could advise them, boost efficiency and actively drive their business forward together, and they found this partner in Bufab.
Approach
Bufab’s cooperation with Orima rests on a solid relationship, built on mutual trust and expertise. Our two companies work closely together, and with Orima set to double its 2022 revenue in 2025, new approaches to the C-parts supply chain are needed. VMI solutions are in place at Orima’s facilities in Orimattila, but kitting solutions have also been used to great effect. Previously, Orima’s staff sorted parts into kits on-site. Bufab has now taken over, delivering ready-made parts kits straight to the factory.
Result
As a result of the Bufab kitting solution, the five to 10 colleagues that used to do this work are now free to contribute in the actual production instead, boosting Orima’s capacity to keep up with rising demand without increasing total headcount. For Orima, Bufab is both a supplier and a technical adviser, and will continue to provide efficient C-parts solutions as the business grows.