Metalcolour - 50 years of Flexibility 

Johan has worked at Metalcolour for 30 years and his team consists of three people. He himself is responsible for procurement, purchase of raw materials and production planning. Peter Modliba manages customer support, order registration and provides customers with product samples, alongside him is Maria Rosenquist who mainly manages deliveries. 

“During my years at Metalcolour, I have also worked within marketing and been the site manager. I have had my current role for about 10 years and it’s great, ” says Johan. 

Flexibility provides value. 

Metalcolour sees itself not only as a product supplier but also a partner offering benefits that the customer is not initially expecting. 

“We have noticed that the earlier we engage in the customer’s process the better the outcome. We are able to develop an extended dialogue which generates far better opportunities to present alternative options and ensure raw materials are in place when it’s time for production ”. 

The most important raw materials for Metalcolour are steel, aluminum and laminated foils, and top class suppliers play a vital role in the Metalcolour process. 

“Good relationships with the best suppliers is equally as important as good customer relationships. We have established a mutual trust and by sharing our predictions with each other, can create better conditions to always have the right raw materials in stock, ” says Johan. 

Inventory is one of Metalcolour’s major challenges. The delivery time on raw materials from their suppliers is 6-12 weeks. 

“Our delivery time to the customer is normally two weeks, depending on the size of the order. This means it is extremely important for us to have the right articles in our warehouse. It’s here we benefit from the strong relationships and open dialogues we have with both suppliers and clients ”. 

Everyone contributes 

The fact that Johan feels very proud that Metalcolour is such a significant player in the marine sector is clear. 

“We are a comparatively small company and we have a solid reputation in the industries we work for and a delivery performance that very few companies can match. I am both impressed and proud of the professional skills and commitment that our employees possess, ” concludes Johan. 

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