World-Class Manufacturing Infrastructure in Romania for Customer Excellence

Connect Group's Oradea facility in Romania demonstrates how a 30-year commitment to world-class infrastructure translates directly into customer value. As our operations expanded from managing a few hundred components to over 50,000 different part numbers, we've consistently invested in automated storage technology—not as a recent decision, but as a philosophy that has guided us for three decades: deliver on our commitments with speed, accuracy, and reliability.

Today, our Oradea plant operates more than 30 Kardex automated storage systems—from vertical carousels to the latest Shuttle lift solutions—providing the operational backbone that enables us to serve customers across Industry, Automotive, Defence, Healthcare, Infrastructure, and Railway markets with excellence.

When Connect Group assembles electronic boards, electrical cables, and BoxBuild modules for demanding applications, material availability and traceability are non-negotiable. Our investment in automated storage infrastructure directly enhances what we deliver:

• Faster Response Times – Automated retrieval systems eliminate search time. Components reach production lines immediately, which means shorter lead times for customers’ orders.
• Enhanced Quality & Traceability – Full SAP integration through Kardex Drive provides real-time inventory accuracy. Every component is tracked, every movement recorded, ensuring the quality documentation and compliance clients require.
• Greater Production Capacity – Vertical storage freed up valuable floor space for additional production equipment. This means greater capacity to serve both existing and new customers without facility expansion delays.
• Reliable Delivery Performance – With systems proven to operate reliably for over 30 years and 24/7 technical support, production schedules never face storage-related disruptions. When infrastructure never fails, customer deliveries stay on schedule.

"The advantages we see are multiple. First of all, you gain production space. Another advantage is operational efficiency, as operators no longer need to move extensively from one location to another," explains Octavian Malan, Operations Director at Connect Group Oradea.

Connect Group's partnership with Kardex began years ago with relocated units from our European facilities. As the value was proven, investment continued: new Kardex Megamat systems for small electronic components, Kardex Shuttle units for larger volumes, and most recently, additional systems in 2023 and 2025.

This isn't just about automation—it's about building the infrastructure foundation that our customers depend on. The fact that some of our Kardex units have operated continuously for over 30 years demonstrates the quality standards Connect Group demands from technology partners.

"The service contract is a necessity. With just one click or one phone call, we receive support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week," notes Malan. "The fact that units over 30 years old are still fully operational is proof of the quality."

As Connect Group continues expanding its global footprint beyond Europe—with manufacturing facilities in Mexico, China, and most recently the USA—the infrastructure strategy proven in Oradea informs best practices across all locations. Automated storage is no longer optional for high-volume electronics manufacturing; it's essential infrastructure that enables the scalability and reliability customers demand.

This aligns directly with Connect Group's Operational Excellence initiative—our organization-wide commitment to embedding continuous improvement into every process that touches customer value. The Kardex partnership exemplifies this philosophy: invest in proven technology, build long-term relationships with quality suppliers, and never compromise on the foundation that enables customer success.

Thirty years of partnership. Over 30 systems still operating flawlessly. One unwavering commitment: world-class infrastructure in Romania that delivers customer excellence everywhere.