Ru-bix gears up for full production, triples capacity

Ru-bix (Norfolk, U.K.), a company that specializes in polyurethane (PU) tooling boards, announced on March 9 that it is gearing up for full production for the month of March — tripling capacity for the first time — and is beginning a recruitment campaign. With the focus on durable, high-quality supply chains, Ru-bix says increased demand, especially in the U.K., has been a contributing factor.

Ru-bix specializes in the use of advanced thermoset polymers for prototyping and modeling purposes, including a range of different density PU tooling boards and blocks, adhesives, filler and liquid systems for Fast Cast and reaction injection molding (RIM).

A transition from 7,000 to 20,000 square feet has enabled Ru-bix to maintain high stock levels, enabling fast and efficient deliveries to all parts of the U.K. The facility includes an integrated R&D laboratory, which has been the company’s focus since the COVID-19 lockdowns. This has allowed continuous improvement and innovation for all of Ru-bix’s in-house formulated products, and a number of new products that will be launched later this year.

In addition to remaining operational throughout the pandemic, Ru-bix adds that it has continued to provide standard and bespoke products to customers involved in medical technology, aerospace, automotive, marine, signage and modeling. The company has also used 2020 to focus on securing ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 accreditations.

“We have spent the last year building solid foundations for the company, including manufacturing in-demand stock which facilitates responding quickly to customer needs; in-depth research and development which enables us to identify and prepare the products of the future; and implementing several quality systems and processes, which are helping us to get it right, first time, time-after-time,” says Ash Colvin, Ru-bix’s managing director.