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Malla San S.A. de C.V., Mexico
Malla San started a partnership with us in 2007, when they began to branch out into the nail production business.
Being new to nail manufacturing they chose our machines due to the user-friendly design, which made maintenance easier, and the high production capacity. After a successful year, they decided to increase their ENKOTEC fleet.
Venturing Into a New Market
40 years ago, Aceros San Luis - now Malla San - began its operation in Mexico. They now have six companies in total, and a new name for the entire corporation, Grupo San. Grupo San is a long products steel mini-mill and the second-largest corrugated rebar producer in Mexico.
The youngest company in Grupo San is Malla San, which began its operations in 2006. It is run by Raul Bravo Oro, Production Manager, and they employ 115 people. Malla San S.A. de C.V. began with three wire drawing machines and two wire mesh welders, one leaf and the other roll manufacturing. They produced 15,162.17 tons in their first year of operation. With great customer acceptance to their products, due to the strict quality expectations of the employees, they began to produce other products in which wire rod could be used.
From the start of 2007, the idea of going into the nail manufacturing business was already contemplated. When Malla San started looking into the production of nails, they knew little about the distinguishing characteristics of the existing nail machine manufacturers and, through machine vendors, they began asking questions and analysing the different options.
Achieving Goals
With the data provided to them and after close dialogue with the ENKOTEC sales staff, they ended up choosing ENKOTEC nail manufacturing machines.
Malla San chose ENKOTEC because the technology our machines brought to the table was superior to the rest. The machines were 100% productive and did not hide any of the processes. Everything was in plain view, making it less laborious for the operator and the mechanic conducting maintenance.
After one year, it was clear that the ENKOTEC machines met 100% of the expectations to machine capacity given to the company. The services offered by ENKOTEC such as installation, training, and technical support were a great help for Malla San.
At the end of 2007, owing to increased production requirements, Malla San purchased another nail machine, making it the third ENKOTEC Machine in their inventory. Their nail machines are run by one operator and an assigned helper. This gives the operator the ability to maintain production, conduct maintenance and achieve faster set-up times.
For Malla San and the entire Grupo San Family, the future looks good, so more machines may be added, with ENKOTEC being their 1st choice. Their belief is that, if you have the latest and most productive technology and couple that with quality and pride, you are sure to meet your goals.