Manufacturing for the Automotive and Caravanning Industries Europe

Are you looking for an experienced production partner capable of supporting demanding industrial projects from the initial idea to series production? TOMPLAST d.o.o. provides professional manufacturing for the automotive and caravanning industries in Europe, combining more than 35 years of experience with modern thermoplastic injection moulding, product development, assembly and quality-control processes.

Based in Slovenia, TOMPLAST operates two production units in Mirna and Semič. Together, the company’s sites cover 49,000 square metres of land, including 20,000 square metres of covered production space. This provides the capacity required for the manufacture of plastic components, assembly work and the supporting processes needed for industrial production.

The company works with customers from several industrial sectors, with the automotive and caravanning industries forming an important part of its production programme. TOMPLAST does not focus only on the manufacture of individual plastic parts. Its team can also participate in product and process development, help optimise a component for industrial production and prepare a complete solution from the customer’s model to the finished product.

Plastic Component Manufacturing for the Automotive Industry

TOMPLAST produces a wide range of components for automotive interiors, exterior body sections and areas under the bonnet. Its automotive product examples include ventilation grilles, overhead brackets, pillar and luggage-compartment linings, seats, rear-wall linings, supporting plates, housings, light guides, lenses, air guides, battery mounts, bushings and other components.

Depending on the product requirements, the manufacturing process may involve:

• standard thermoplastic injection moulding,
• two-component injection moulding,
• gas injection technology,
• overmoulding of metal components,
• manual or automatic assembly,
• ultrasonic welding,
• pad printing,
• robotic application of PUR sealing foam,
• additional finishing and testing procedures.

The injection workshop is equipped with machines for single- and two-component injection, gas injection and the overmoulding of metal or plastic components. Machine closing forces range from 50 to 1,300 tonnes, while the stated injection capacity covers products weighing from 1 gram to 4,500 grams. The machines are also equipped with robots and conveyor systems for automatic product removal, helping to support controlled and repeatable production.

This broad technological base allows TOMPLAST to adapt manufacturing for the automotive and caravanning industries in Europe to different component sizes, material combinations and production volumes.

Manufacturing Solutions for the Caravanning Industry

The caravanning and holiday-home sector requires numerous plastic components that must be functional, consistent and suitable for series production. TOMPLAST supports this industry with injection-moulded products and related assembly and finishing services, while its flexible production approach allows the company to work with a varied range of smaller mass-produced components.

Customers can involve TOMPLAST at an early stage of a project. If a product is available only as an idea, drawing or initial model, the technical development team can assist in preparing a 3D product model and evaluating how the design can be industrialised. The team also considers the selected manufacturing technology, material, dimensions and target cost when advising on product optimisation.

Before mass production begins, TOMPLAST can define the production process, develop prototype and series-production injection moulds, and prepare control, testing and assembly devices. A project manager coordinates the development process according to APQP automotive standards, including the preparation of process documentation, control milestones, PFMEA, control plans and technological documentation.

Assembly, Finishing and Quality Assurance

In addition to injection moulding, TOMPLAST performs both manual and automatic assembly. Manual assembly is suitable for smaller batches, while dedicated automated equipment is used for high-volume products. Automated systems may include electric, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators together with sensors and control units that support process reliability.

Quality is planned from the development stage and monitored throughout production. TOMPLAST operates its own laboratory for dimensional checks, material testing and the verification of product properties. Available equipment includes 3D and optical measuring systems, tensile-testing equipment, temperature-testing facilities and devices for checking the physical and mechanical characteristics of materials. The company also arranges external testing through accredited laboratories when required by a customer.

Its certified management systems include ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001:2015. TOMPLAST states that its quality approach focuses on reducing defects, avoiding delays, improving logistics and using environmentally and economically appropriate materials.

TOMPLAST d.o.o. is a suitable partner for companies seeking reliable manufacturing for the automotive and caravanning industries in Europe, especially when a project requires development support, modern injection-moulding technologies, assembly, finishing and structured quality assurance.

Contact TOMPLAST with your product idea, drawing, 3D model or technical requirements. The contacts are listed above, on this page, or you can click here and send them an inquiry.