Reduced material cost without intermediaries \u2013 efficient and sustainable!<\/strong><\/p>\n Since autumn 2021, Nominit has been a supplier to Etac, a world-leading developer of assistive devices for people with functional variations. With operations aimed at contributing to an inclusive society, Etac provides solutions that improve the quality of life for its users and the people around them. <\/p>\n Faced with the need to restructure its supplier base, Etac moved from long-distance suppliers of components for its wheelchair division in Anderstorp, Sweden, to a manufacturer located within the same geographic region. Nominit is an experienced and successful supplier within its niche of cold-formed components, and the proximity between the two operations has proven to be a major advantage for Etac. Both in terms of cost and communication, Etac saw the value in establishing a direct relationship with the manufacturer, without intermediaries. <\/p>\n \u201cI had the idea that we could produce in a more cost-efficient and sustainable way by removing intermediaries,\u201d says Kristina Lennartsdotter, Strategic Purchasing Manager at Etac.<\/em><\/p>\n Today, Nominit supplies four different components to Etac\u2019s production in Anderstorp, and Etac continues to explore additional opportunities, both for Anderstorp and other units within the group. Every wheelchair manufactured by Etac contains components from Nominit. <\/p>\n \u201cIn this case, we are talking about a wheel axle. Each wheelchair has two caster wheels, each fitted with an axle,\u201d explains Bengt Mod\u00e9n, design engineer in wheelchair product development. <\/em><\/p>\n As a supplier, Nominit has contributed in several ways to Etac\u2019s production. Through close collaboration and a customer-focused dialogue, Nominit serves as a valuable sounding board for Etac\u2019s development teams in the early stages. With skilled employees, Nominit\u2019s expertise also contributes to internal competence development at Etac.<\/p>\n<\/div>