mail Issue 05 | November 2015 Vide o st r e aming L e an O ffi c e C h in a ICUEE The customer service tool of the future Page 02 New success stories Page 03 Integration of Endura Page 05 Ergonomic test at US trade fair Page 07 The five-day visit by 16 distributors from the Middle East to Klauke in Remscheid focused on productive knowledge-sharing, plant tours, product presentations and a European cultural programme. Editorial We are all familiar with the Google search engine. You may have used the online travel agent Expedia and you will at least have heard of Uber, the controversial ride-sharing/taxi service. And Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things or Big Data are all buzzwords that you are sure to have come across a lot recently. But what do the disruptive technologies associated with these trends mean for us? We devoted a lot of attention to this issue at this year’s Strategic Business Review. The digitisation of all business processes and networking of all “things” offer us great opportunities. In the case of our “things”, namely tools and electrical connection systems, we are already a world-class player and are therefore standing on a solid footing to embrace the digital revolution. Building on this, we will in future be offering our customers new kinds of services in other business models, so as to also make it more difficult for new competitors, often from outside our industry, to break into our markets. As well as our range of services, our production processes will also change drastically; to this end we are going to further extend our software expertise and will have to learn different ways of collaborating in networks. Apart from having a more diverse pool of knowhow, it is becoming increasingly important to be agile and flexible in the way we implement changes, in order to stay successful in a highly dynamic environment. And this will be a challenge for all of us! PS: I recently celebrated our Slovakian company’s 15th anniversary along with our colleagues in Dolný Kubín and I am already looking forward to chatting to many of you in Remscheid at our end-of-year party. Sales ED Distributors from the Middle East in Remscheid The programme for the Middle East Distributor Meeting 2015 was impressive and included product training, a plant tour and an excursion to Bruges. Early in September we welcomed our distributors from the Middle East to a five-day Distributor Meeting here in Remscheid. As well as the 14 familiar faces, we were especially pleased to meet our two new distributors from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in person. The decision to invite our distributors from the Middle East region in 2015 was largely a result of the international development strategy for Sales ED. The very good sales performance and annual growth rates vindicate our long-term strategic focus on this growth market. Aw ar d an d p l an t t o u r On 8 and 9 September, our visitors took part in a product training workshop to learn about our innovations in testing and measuring devices and our new product brand HDE, while the third day of their visit was devoted predominantly to the “Awards”, which is our way of recognising the most successful distributors for their outstanding performance. A guided tour of our production facilities led by Area Sales Manager Ulrich Schütz left a lasting impression. Our visitors were amazed in particular by the high-tech facilities and automated systems. E XCURSION TO BRUGES Apart from the informative content, we also wanted to offer our visitors some interesting cultural activities. Having already visited some of our own regional tourist attractions on the first two evenings, we decided to round off the trip nicely with a visit to the Belgian town of Bruges. Known as the Venice of the North due to its many canals, Bruges offered our visitors a genuine highlight of European culture. We are looking forward to certifying two of our largest distributors from Qatar and Saudi Arabia - which are important strategic markets for Klauke - as authorised service centers at a service training workshop next year. Contact: François Longin, (RS) Applications Engineering Advice via video Announcing the new applications engineering service: customer support via live video streaming. The advice we offer in the field of applications engineering is unique and gives us the edge over our competitors. As this service is appreciated by our customers and is being taken up more and more, we are constantly working on improving and extending the support we provide. The inquiries we receive on a daily basis relate mainly to the specific use of our products, for example: C o mmuni c at io n via vid eo c h at The video support works very simply using Microsoft Lync. The customer is sent a link by email and can use this to log into the video chat function. It is not even necessary to have Lync installed on your computer, as a browser-based plug-in allows you to take part in the video chat without additional software. At the moment we are publicising this innovation via the Klauke newsletter and a short video on YouTube. In addition, we are calling on all Klauke employees to pass on this information to our customers. Contact: Thorsten Selbach, (RS) • What cable lug do I need for my application? • What is the most suitable tool for me? • Which crimping profile is the right choice? Practical, fast, efficient yet personal: the customer support of the future. C u st om is ed vide o s u ppor t We can answer many of these inquiries through a phone call or email. However, we are also dealing with increasingly complex scenarios that go beyond the “standard electrical application”. In such situations it is not just difficult for the customer to describe their problem, it is also not always easy for our consultants to try to understand the respective application. This is why we are now offering our customers advice by video streaming, in which we can demonstrate our products and applications and the customer can just show us their question or technical problem. For more information please use the following YouTube link: https://youtube/ 0PMgCGz7GQk Sales ED Constructive sales meeting in the Vosges Mountains Financial data, marketing, new products and collaboration were the focus of the Klauke France sales meeting. Ten field sales representatives from all regions of France gathered in La Bresse on 9 and 10 September 2015. The meeting started with a presentation of operating results. The financial figures (sales and result) from the first half of 2015 as well as statistical data (performance per representative, wholesaler, customer group etc.) were analysed and the forecast for the rest of 2015 defined. Stéphane Weiten, Head of Purchasing and Marketing, then presented the current marketing situation including planned measures and campaigns. In the afternoon, participants split into two groups for a workshop. While one group covered our CRM tool PISA, the other looked at our new mini and mini+ products and the new fit-out of the Klauke mobile service vehicle. In the evening, the entire group went for a walk through the Vosges, finishing the excursion with a traditional evening meal in a country-style restaurant. On the following morning, Salwa Paesano and Denis Mathieu introduced selected products from Greenlee Communications. Sébastien Deshayes and Jérôme Lamant discussed the work organisation with new wholesalers, while Franck Sommerlad talked about collaboration between field sales and back office support. The meeting ended with a preview of business activities to the end of the year. Contact: Gérard Cordel, (F) 02 The joint excursion encouraged communication and constructive discussions. Klauke mail November 2015 Quality Assurance Plenty of praise and few complaints Satisfying outcomes for recertification audits in Bernsdorf and Remscheid Lean Management Lean Office – making changes to improve processes and projects Having reported on the strategic focus areas of employee integration and office standards in the last issue, we would now like to bring you up to date with the success of some of our other activities. Pr o c es s op t imis at ion - pr o c es s mapping f or more ef f ic ie nc y Once again it was time for DEKRA to conduct our recertification audits to DIN ISO 9001, 14001 and ISO / TS 16949. Evert Bosch, who has already conducted several audits at Klauke and was responsible this time for ISO / TS 16949, was accompanied by Bas Cuijpers, who took charge of ISO 9001 and 14001 compliance. The audit started off in Bernsdorf on 18 September 2015 in accordance with the ISO 9001 and 14001 standards. The result was very gratifying as no non-conformities were determined. The audit continued in Remscheid from 21 to 25 Sep­ tember 2015, when our entire management system was investigated for compliance with all three standards. Here too, we can be very satisfied with the result. There were five minor irregularities under ISO /TS 16949 and one under ISO 14001. We had to submit the cause analysis and remedial measures to DEKRA for examination by 19 November 2015. In addition, we naturally received various recommendations for making our systems even better and more efficient. But we also received lots of praise for our workflows, technical expertise and ongoing improvement process. The six days of the audit were very hard work for everyone, but in view of the good outcomes the effort turned out to be well worthwhile. We would like to take this opportunity to once again thank you all very much, because without your energetic support before, during and after the audit these excellent results would not have been possible. Contact: Stefan Sieker, (RS) Our process mappers are taking on the huge challenge of scrutinising our numerous complex business and production processes. This will allow us to work with the people responsible for them to identify and optimise weak spots to improve quality and save time and money. We are achieving measurable successes step by step. For example, by relocating the complete labelling process for the hydraulic machines to the assembly area, we were able to considerably reduce throughput times as well as the necessary work steps and transport distances. In our process mappings to improve offer preparation and the inputting of new articles into the system we are working on cross-departmental IT-assisted solutions. Thanks to the input of our employees we are steadily becoming faster and more efficient. If you require process mapping because you have identified an optimisation opportunity, please contact Constanze Sánchez with your suggestions. Pr o j ec t m an ag emen t - S h ar ePo in t as c o mmu n ic at io n s u ppo r t t o o l A major prerequisite for the success of a project is a functioning communication process between all participants. This was something that we determined during the successful project management pilot training. This is why, as part of the improvement process for project management at Klauke, measures are being taken to improve cooperation within a project. The most important tool in this context is the SharePoint application, which enables team management of projects. The processes are now transparent for the entire project team and clearly assigned to the individuals dealing with them. We will shortly be offering on-demand training on working with SharePoint to make use of the tool more widespread. In addition, a team is elaborating cross-departmental structures for project management to encourage cooperation between various areas. ? Please contact Andreas Lehr if you have any questions about project management with SharePoint. Contact: Dorothea Sypien, (RS) Poll In this section of the German issue we conducted a poll to ask our employees to think of a new name for our shop floor board. However, this poll is not relevant to our facilities outside of Germany. Well done! The team is satisfied with the results; from left to right: Stefan Sieker, Claudia Wähner, Talea Wiegand and Constanze Sánchez y Garcia. Klauke mail November 2015 03 Talent Exchange Exchange programme encourages cooperation As part of our regular exchange programmes, some young colleagues from Slovakia spent two weeks in Remscheid. Their feedback shows the importance of the internal communication between our companies worldwide. The main benefits of the exchange programme are as follows: Anniversary celebrations Excellent anniversary celebration 15 successful years for Klauke Slovakia – every reason to celebrate with a fantastic staff party. Almost 400 employees celebrated this anniversary along with colleagues from Klauke Remscheid and Klauke UK at our local cultural centre on 25 September 2015. The opening address was given by CEO of the Klauke Group Jörg Rautenstrauch, who welcomed everyone and thanked them personally for their dedication. In his speech he looked back at the 15-year history of Klauke Slovakia. Jan Bednar, Managing Director in Dolný Kubín, also addressed this theme and proudly emphasised the company’s vigorous growth over this time. •Y ou get to experience a different work culture and different processes and can compare them with your own to find potential for improvement. •Y ou get to know the colleagues from another country with whom you often communicate (putting faces to names). This leads to improved communication and better working relationships. •Y ou learn how the work processes of our various departments and companies are connected and affect one another. • You can improve your language skills. W h at d id y o u l ik e mo s t abo u t y o u r t ime i n R ems c h eid ? •The openness and helpfulness of our colleagues in Remscheid. •The attitude of the employees there - their loyalty to the company and respect for each other. The employees of Klauke Slovakia have every right to be proud of their successful company. •The team spirit and the way they helped us to overcome language barriers. W h y w o u l d I r ec o mmen d t h e e xc h an g e p r o g r amme t o ot h er c o l l e ag u es ? •It is a great experience and very useful for both your professional and personal development. •You gain genuine work experience, learn a different mentality and establish a friendly working relationship that is very important for mutual cooperation. W h at we re y o u l o ok ing f or w ard t o on y o u r r et u rn hom e? •To our families, friends and co-workers of course! : ) Contact: Zuzana Kupcova, (SK) The official part of the evening’s entertainment was provided by folk dance group Oravan. During the event, awards were given to all employees with 10 or 15 years of service. Delicious food and musical performances by the band “Minigolf” ensured that a great time was had by all. The workforce was unanimous: what a brilliant celebration! We would like to once again thank everyone who took up our invitation to celebrate this important anniversary with us. Contact: Stanislava Babusiakova, (SK) For more information please use the following YouTube link: https://youtube/ J0_v_FfpSyE Michal Strezo, Renata Furindova and Tomasz Helegda from Dolný Kubín worked well with their Remscheid colleagues. Folk dance group Oravan, one of the longest established ensembles in Slovakia, created a great atmosphere. Klauke mail November 2015 Textron Tools & Test Integration and growth in China 2015 continues to be a very eventful year for us in China. In May we completed the full takeover of Endura Tools, with which we have been in a Joint Venture since 2010. Since its foundation in 1998, Endura has established trust and recognition in the market for tools with more than 3,000 products in over 30 categories. Endura services more than 1,000 dealers throughout China and exports to another ten countries. In future we plan to also sell Klauke and Greenlee tools via this network of dealers. Endura products are the ideal complement to the energy supply and rail technology segments, where we are already selling Klauke tools. As a result we can offer all our customers an even more extensive complete solution for tools. Endura has a production facility with a workforce of 36 in Xuan Qiao, outside Shanghai. This is where we assemble the tools and make up tool sets. The facility is designed to produce customised sets containing Klauke, Greenlee and Endura tools for major OEM customers as quickly as possible. S h ar in g r esou r ce s The integration of our various tool companies in China to now create a single team gives us the opportunity to share resources and extend customer support. Peter Xu, previously Sales Director of Klauke China, will be the new Managing Director of Endura Tools. His extensive management experience at Klauke will help us to integrate Endura Tools completely into our Division. Danny Xu, who has been Purchasing Manager at Greenlee in China for seven years, will also be taking on additional responsibilities. Along with his team he will be focusing on supplier quality for all our tools. This will improve our processes and enable us to make the best use of good suppliers. G r o wing de man d at K l au k e Nan t ong challenge this year and the next will continue to be to integrate two successful and expanding business areas. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues in Germany very much for their support and guidance so far and into the future. Contact: Mike Reynolds, (CN) Our production facility Klauke Nantong is growing continually. In the machining shop, additional shifts were introduced to meet the growing demand in China. The team is continuing to focus on training and professional development as well as process improvements to enhance Klauke’s excellent reputation for quality worldwide. The greatest and most interesting Our colleagues in Asia - the team from Endura Tools On the shop floor at Endura - colleagues from the assembly and kitting sections The production team from Klauke Nantong: our colleagues from the machining section Klauke mail November 2015 05 During their big canoe trip, our trainees got to know one another, polished their communication skills and had a lot of fun Training Trainee Tour 2015: canoeing on the Wupper Our trainees report on this year’s tour, which focused on communication. At 8 am on the dot on 4 September 2015 we travelled to our departure point on the Wupper, where we eagerly awaited our canoe guides. We then divided ourselves into groups and received our equipment. A short briefing followed and then we were straight onto the water. Canoeing not only required strength, but above all communication between us. Initially, making headway did not come easily for every group, but thanks to the help of the guides, this did not present a problem. At the halfway point we had a short break, where we took a breather with cold drinks and biscuits. After our break we set off again. Despite the stronger current we found it easier and easier to make headway with the canoe. where a lavish buffet awaited us. We were able to sit around a large table to chat and interact with the other trainees. The trainee tour ended with a group photograph with all those who had taken part. We had great fun and are looking forward to the next time. With around 2 hours and 9 kilometres behind us, we finally reached our destination. We then headed on foot to the “Haus Müngsten” restaurant, situated at the Müngsten bridge, Contact: Fiona-Sophie Hansmann, (RS) Contact: Benedikt Bachmann, (RS) Contact: Julian Dietl, (RS) Compliance HR Help with ethical and legal questions Employee poll “Great Place to Work” 2014 The Compliance Programme will be evaluated in an audit to be conducted in the first quarter of 2016. In the September workshop, the first interim results of our follow-up activities were presented. A major part of the Textron Ethics & Compliance Programme is the Code of Conduct, or Business Conduct Guidelines. These guidelines are intended to show you how to handle difficult questions and situations in your daily routine that affect our business practices or how we interact with one another. These issues are of an ethical and/or legal nature. In the September workshop, the first interim results of our follow-up activities were presented. The employee poll had identified “inter-team collaboration”, “communication/information” and “praise and recognition” as areas in need of action. To this end, the individual departments worked out follow-up activities during the team meetings in summer, which were then presented to the Klauke Group Executive Committee and Management Team in September and discussed with one another. The aim was to learn from the experiences of the other teams. The issues raised included interface communication and process optimisation as well as various forms of recognition apart from salary increases (e.g. greetings and thanks published on ERIC, a special mention in the Klauke Mail or constructive criticism in conjunction with support by the line manager). Since the employee poll last September, improvements have been introduced in many teams and departments. On the shop floor, for example, brief weekly meetings are being held with the shift supervisor at the information board. From 2016, the Production Planning Team plans to hold regular exchanges with its colleagues from Sales, while Sales ED International seeks to share knowledge with Production Planning, Purchasing and Logistics. In the process, everyone involved gets some insight into the workflows and challenges of the other teams. Because it is not possible to cover all the situations that might occur, it is important that you get to know the people you have to contact at Textron Tools & Test if you have any questions in this area. With this in mind we have appointed a Compliance Officer at Textron Tools & Test. The current Compliance Officer is Marc Stawitzki and you are welcome to contact him with all questions relating to the compliance programme. In the first quarter of 2016 an audit is scheduled to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the compliance programme at Klauke. I would therefore already like to ask you for your support during the audit. Contact: Marc Stawitzki, (RS) 06 Contact: Gesche Gaudszuhn, (RS) Klauke mail November 2015 Sales CP Klauke at Cenex Increasing our visibility on the rapidly growing markets of the future On 9 and 10 September 2015, Klauke UK participated in the two-day Cenex LCV exhibition, renowned globally as the No. 1 venue for low-carbon vehicles and which is attended predominantly by the major automobile manufacturers. On display were the latest electric cars, charging stations, electrical drive systems and new solutions from the green energy segment. We showcased our three product platforms: • Assembly Solutions and electrical wiring harnesses • Connectors and stampings • Klauke tools We are now following up the many inquiries received. Special thanks go to Johannes Kaltenbach and Joe Faulkner, who did a great job providing advice on Klauke solutions at our stand. Contact: Craig SaundersJohnson, (UK) From left to right: Craig Saunders-Johnson, Johannes Kaltenbach and Joe Faulkner Sales ED Klauke mini proves popular Sales ED Top marks in ergonomic test Joint trade fair appearance by Greenlee, Sherman + Reilly and HDE at ICUEE, the leading utility trade fair in Louisville Every two years, the most important fair for the utility sector, the ICUEE, takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. This year the focus was once again on electricity distribution in the medium voltage range to about 35 kV. This event is not just the leading exhibition in the energy supply sector for the USA; it is also the key event for all countries worldwide where power lines are mostly laid above-ground. The show also facilitated interesting discussions with our partners from the UK and Spain. A huge hall and outdoor display area showcased everything needed to lay power lines and produce the associated electrical connections. Because in America - unlike in Germany - work is generally carried out on live installations, the protection of the linesmen is also a major issue. At joint exhibition stands, Greenlee, Sherman + Reilly and HDE, under the leadership of the new Vice President and General Manager Utility Jim Zima, presented innovative products for all these areas. HDE, for example, showcased new warning devices that emit a very noticeable flashing signal if electrical fields within a range of a few metres are detected. L o w m u s c u l ar s t r es s A particular crowd-pleaser was the measurement of muscular stress when using our battery-powered hydraulic tools compared with other standard tools. The readings prove the much lower risk of muscular and tendon disorders. In the shape of renowned power tool manufacturer Milwaukee, a new player has now entered the market for battery-powered hydraulic crimping tools, which is sure to accelerate further development - so there are interesting times ahead. Contact: Egbert Frenken, (RS) Contact: Alexander Jochem, (RS) Trade fair activities in Poland a complete success In Poland, the trade fair season for our sector kicks off with the Energetab in Bielsko-Biala. With more than 700 exhibitors, this show is the biggest event for the electrical trade in Poland. Every year, the level of professionalism increases for the target group energy industry. This year, Klauke Poland used a new open form of product presentation to showcase all our brands: Klauke, Greenlee and for the first time in Poland, HDE. Over the three days of the fair we welcomed more than 500 visitors to our stand. We focused in particular on the new mini series and HDE products. Visitors were especially surprised by the compact design of the new mini. In addition, our new HDE brand sent out a message to customers that Klauke is moving into a new market: the high voltage segment! Following the success of Energetab 2015 we will definitely be back again next year. A week later, Klauke Poland made its debut at the TRAKO rail technology fair in Gdansk. Over the four days of the event, we presented tools and connecting material and welcomed more than 300 visitors, mostly installers working in the overhead line sector. In Gdansk too, the majority of visitors found the new mini the most interesting tool on display. We are delighted that so many industry professionals are looking for modern tools, where quality and ergonomics are no doubt the most important features. Contact: Marek Baranski, (PL) Marek Baranski and Sebastian Nykiel talking to trade show visitors Not a medical check, but a measurement of muscle stress when using our battery-powered hydraulic tools. Did you know ... ? 1,000,000 packages CDC reaches magic number The CDC on Tenter Weg started up on 1 July 2007 with a view to improved handling of the increased diversity of articles and the planned order growth to achieve faster throughput times and higher process quality. Binning with conveyor technology and picking with hand scanners are processes that run so smoothly that on 27 August 2015 we reached the magic number of 1,000,000 packages dispatched. This milestone and the many congratulations received give us cause to look forward to the next record-breaking benchmark. Contact: Thomas Kiepert, (RS) Commitment Klauke supports Burgholz Children’s Hospice FAMILY and SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY are very important to Klauke, so the company is donating the proceeds from the prize draw at this year’s summer party to the Wuppertal establishment. The hospice provides support to families whose children have terminal illnesses. It describes itself as a place of “laughter, play, fun, tears and mourning”. When children have a terminal illness it places a great strain on the entire family. In the children’s hospice, the families find a place of respite. The costs for accommodating parents and siblings are covered exclusively by donations. Anniversaries HR Sonja Abele 10 years Development, (RS) Peter Bobka 10 years Toolmaking, (SK) Viera Drigeľová 10 years Production AS, (SK) Neil Ellement 10 years Sales, (AU) Thorsten Uwe Helmig 10 years Connector Production, (RS) Matthias Kiesewalter 10 years Tool Shop, (RS) Iris Kneuper 10 years Logistics, (RS) Sven Meiser 10 years Tool Shop, (RS) Advija Rizvanovic 10 years Grinding Shop (RS) NuradinTemsamani 10 years Assembly, (RS) Anton Čipčala 15 years Connector Production, (SK) Stefan Daimler 15 years Sales ED, (RS) Peter Heitmann 15 years Grinding Shop (RS) Anton Pukančík 15 years Toolmaking, (SK) Jaroslav Staš 15 years Connector Production, (SK) Gregor Wendte 15 years Applications Engineering, (RS) Bernd Bürger 20 years Tool Design, (RS) Bodo Röntgen 20 years Assembly, (RS) Antje Schneider 20 years Administration, (RS) Dorothea Kowatzky 25 years Sales ED, (RS) Gerd Piwon 30 years Connector Production, (RS) (RS): Remscheid, Germany | (SK): Dolný Kubín, Slovakia | (AU): Australia The Works Council decided to donate the proceeds from the prize draw at this year’s staff summer party to the children’s hospice in Burgholz. Management topped up the amount, so that we were able to hand over a cheque for €2,500 to Kerstin Wülfing from the hospice. We are looking forward to making regular donations to the hospice in future and also providing it with practical support. So from now on we are not going to be purchasing any Christmas gifts for customers but instead will provide the hospice with the amount we would have spent. Contact: Marc Stawitzki, (RS) Happy faces at the presentation of the cheque. From left to right: Götz Florath, Kerstin Wülfing, Daniela Karstens and Marc Stawitzki Publisher’s details and legal notice Circulation 620 copies Published by Gustav Klauke GmbH, Auf dem Knapp 46, 42855 Remscheid, Germany Tel. +49 (0)2191 907 - 0 Responsible for content as per German media law Jörg Rautenstrauch, Managing Director Editorial Ina Scholz, klaukemail@klauke.textron.com Publication date 25.11.15 Concept and editorial support buntebrause agentur GmbH & Co. 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