Trasfor S.A.
Throughout the long history of Trasfor, research, design and manufacture of custom built dry-type transformers and reactors have always been the solid ground of the company. More than 45 years of experience in the research, design and manufacture of transformers and reactors has made Trasfor SA an international industry leader and a primary company in the industrial fabric of the Canton Ticino in Switzerland. At its headquarters in Molinazzo di Monteggio Trasfor occupies an area covering more than 20`000 square meters, the result of several phases of expansion and modernization incorporated in various strategies to develop the company and diversify its product lines.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Renewable Energy
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1952
This company also provides solutions for other industrial applications.
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About US
The use of insulation and protection systems such as cast resin and vacuum pressure impregnation, as well as the various technologies used in the cooling of components, have enabled Trasfor to master all application fields: energy distribution, civil and military marine, offshore, fixed and mobile rail traction as well as in the mining and renewable energy sectors.
This is a characteristic that makes our company unique in the world, as it enables all our customers to take advantage of product and process know-how in addition to the engineering skills of highly qualified employees, fruit of experience gained in the various fields of application and in compliance with the strictest regulations.
The constant research carried out over the years has been the driving force behind the innovation aimed at continually improving the design and manufacturing tools/methods which have made Trasfor a competitive player.
The solidity of the company and its efficient organization allow Trasfor to implement an expansion strategy based on strategic partnerships, in particular in emerging countries, which without doubt provide a rich vein of opportunities.
Our Mission
We provide outstanding customer value to a worldwide clientele for applications in industrial, rolling stock, marine, offshore, renewable energy and power generation markets.
Our products meet the highest technical standards in order to satisfy the most exigent client specifications.
All the manufacturing processes are driven by respect for the environment.
Our company culture is based on continuous improvement of technology and processes to offer exceptional and cost efficient products and services.
Our most valuable resource is the human capital formed by the staff at all levels.
We organize work in such way to ensure the greatest personal satisfaction for everyone as well as to create good chances of professional advancement for those that perform well.
We conduct all business in fairness and mindful of the rights and expectations of our clients, employees, suppliers, shareholders and other stakeholders.
Environments
All the energy of the world, all the force of nature.
The demand for energy supplies is constantly growing and Trasfor is aware that in the context of climate change one of the key issues to address in the near future is energy efficiency throughout the supply chain. Environmental management is, without doubt, a competitive lever in the medium to long term, both at the level of advanced economies and the competitiveness of the country.
We envisage, therefore, a future framework in which the themes of production, environmental protection and energy efficiency will need to be approached in a realistic manner and with scientific rigor for the sustainable development of our planet.
In parallel to studies on how to optimize product efficiency by using components with low environmental impact, Trasfor is committed to preventing pollution by pursuing a number of additional targets, such as:
1 Compliance with all laws, rules, directives and ordinances applicable to products and processes on which Trasfor can have influence, assuming legal responsibility.
2 Collaboration with national authorities and other organizations to develop regulations and practical guidelines aimed at protecting natural resources and the environment in general.
3 Reduction in the consumption of material and energy resources to a minimum.
4 Reduction of the production of waste and contamination of air, water and soil.
5 Ensure that unavoidable waste is disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner.
6 Adoption, whenever possible, of technologies that enable the company to achieve these goals.
7 Raising the awareness of all employees of the environmental impact of their activities and the company policy on this.
8 The carrying out of routine checks to ensure compliance with this policy and a continuous improvement of the environmental performance of Trasfor.
With this operational plan, and the active participation of all employees, each of whom is attentive and responsible to the impact on the ecosystem of their work, Trasfor has adopted objectives for environmental management in its business strategy at a global level.
It is to underline this commitment that we wish to make public this policy of ours, in the same way that we publish transparent reports on our environmental performance in the Trasfor Annual Environmental Report. The documents cited are available to the public at any time upon request.
Quality
Quality represents a constant and primary objective for us.The management, the staff and all employees are committed to continuously improve and control all the activities of the Company. Continues Training, Specialized and Certified people, multilanguage environment and a strong Quality orientation are the key factors for future success.
- Quality as ISO certification 9001
- Quality as total respect of environment with ISO 14001
- Quality for the railway industry as IRIS - International Railways Industry Standard
- Quality of products through UL File E172880 and UL File E216928 certification
- Quality of welding through ISO EN 3834-2 and EN 15085 certification
- Certificate of conformity to GOST-R
ABS - American Bureau of Shipping
BV - Bureau Veritas
Standards: all int. standards such as IEC, BS, CSA, UL, VDE/DIN, ABS, BV, ANSI, DNV, LRS, CCS, RMRS etc.
History
Although the name Trasfor was registered at the Chamber of Commerce in Lugano in 1953, Trasfor SA was only founded in 1967. It is the typical story of entrepreneurs entering the competitive arena of a growing market, reinforcing themselves with a spirit of innovation and precise strategies.
Throughout the long history of Trasfor, which has not been without its challenges, a number of values can be found that continue to represent its main structure, namely: respect for the environment, constant enhancement of employee skills and sound ethics in business practices and relationships.
The company’s evolution has been characterized by important moments of change: in 1976 the introduction of cast resin transformers enabled the company to enter the marine business, which over the following years would become a strategic element in its growth.
In 1988 a decision was made to enter the first stage of expansion of the production area, and in 1994 ISO 9001 certification was obtained. In 1999 the company was taken over by four executives in a management buyout.
This was a very successful operation and enabled Trasfor to significantly improve its international profile. From 2004 the company began a trend of revenue growth, with annual increases of between 20% and 30%.
In 2000 the company obtained ISO 14000. The years 2004/2008 were marked by massive investments in buildings and production methods with the purchase of new and modern machinery, design software, in addition to enhancing its sales network on an international level.