Ragasco AS
Ragasco AS is the leading worldwide developer and manufacturer of composite LPG cylinders and the company's line of products represent the safest LPG cylinders on the market. The non-metallic based liner and fiber glass reinforced pressure vessel will not explode under any circumstance and the use of non-corrosive materials make it exceptionally durable. For more information please see the paragraph "Product" on this site.
The Ragasco LPG cylinders cylinders are manufactured at Ragasco's high-volume production facility located in Raufoss, Norway. The ultra modern plant is the most advanced production line for composite pressure cylinders world-wide. The production line combines the latest blow molding and injection molding machinery with state-of-the-art filament winding technology in use with intelligent conveyor solutions and industrial robots.
Quality Assurance
In line with its position as an industrial leader Ragasco devotes unparalleled attention to its Quality Assurance systems. As a result of the QA work Ragasco has achieved certification in accordance with ISO 9001:2008 by "DNV" (Det Norske Veritas) - please see certificate.
Ragasco's internal Quality Controls provide uniform and equivalent products from the manufacturing line. Whether it is current LPG production or preparation for a new application, it consists of:
- Detailed descriptions of receiving inspection, working processes, test procedures, machine calibration and maintenance.
- Extensive use of automated process-control (PLC, PC), eliminating the chance for human errors.
- A system for automatic data logging, collecting more than 300 parameters for each and every cylinder - securing process- and quality control.
- A manual system for performing and documenting product properties for process- and quality control. This includes (among other checkpoints) checking of automatically logged parameters, visual inspection, dimensional check, weight check (100%), water capacity, marking compliance, proof test (100%).
- A QA-department performing audits on both product and work environment to secure conformance to RAG QA-system and TPED type approval and other relevant regulations. This includes checking of automatically and manually logged parameters, visual inspection, dimensional check, weight check, water capacity, marking compliance, proof test, hydraulic burst test and pressure cycling test.
As Ragasco's products are approved iaw TPED, module C1 (see paragraph Approval under Products), RAG QA department covers certification testing and TÜV München as notified body, performs thorough audits iaw TPED for verifying RAG ability to conform to TPED and specific approvals. TÜV further performs unannounced inspections during production cycles. In case of special market requirements, the relevant inspection body will perform necessary inspections.
Ragasco is building its business and technology on long-term and direct relations with our customers, partners and our employees. Ragasco is supplier to a number of the world's major Oil and Gas companies on all continents (see paragraph "References"). Ragasco is continuously working on expanding its customer base and is present at all the most important events in the LPG industry. Ragasco is also active in technical work groups and committees throughout the world. The Ragasco organization has evolved and grown in advance with the product success adding resources and invested in securing and enhancing the company's processes. Ragasco's sales force is located strategically throughout the world in order to secure the best possible commercial coverage and contact to the company's customers.
Company Group
Ragasco has since 2001 been a fully owned subsidiary of Hexagon Composites ASA (www.hexagon.no). Hexagon is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and also the owner of Raufoss Fuel Systems, Lincoln Composites and Devold Amt. Hexagon is dedicated to investments in companies that work with composite products and applications and that have a high level of automation of their manufacturing processes.
Lincoln Composites
Lincoln Composites is a manufacturer of high pressure vessels for CNG fuel-driven vehicles, hydrogen storage systems and pressure vessels for offshore applications. The organization has extensive experience in developing advanced composite pressure vessels, both for defense and commercial purposes. Lincoln Composites holds a leading position in the US market for CNG pressure vessels for vehicles.
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Raufoss Fuel Systems
Raufoss Fuel Systems AS, located at Raufoss about 120 km north of Oslo, specializes in the development and supply of complete systems for storage and transportation of compressed gas to the OEM automotive industry. Products and systems for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which also include Biogas, are the main product lines, while series products for Compressed Hydrogen are being developed.
Raufoss Fuel Systems has extensive experience in integration of alternative fuel systems into new vehicle platforms. This integration also includes documentation, vehicle homologation processes, spare-part programs, service manuals and on-site education and training. CNG systems according to ECE Regulation 110 are available. Raufoss Fuel Systems has more than ten years of experience from participation in the development of new international codes, standards and regulations, as well as preparation of complete documentation packages for national approvals of installation onboard vehicles based on both national and international requirements.
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Devold AMT
Devold AMT is one of the world's leading companies in the multiaxial reinforcement market. The business was founded in 1990 and is located in Langevaag, just outside Aalesund on the west coast of Norway. Its turnover in 2000 was 82.5 million Norwegian Kroner. The firm produces two main product groups, stitched fiberglass reinforcements and stitched carbon fiber reinforcements.
The company has concentrated on several market segments; these are high-speed civilian and military marine vehicles, wind energy, aerospace and the transport sector. The main market at present is the wind power industry that represents more than 80% of the company's turnover. This market has shown substantial over the past two years; this growth is expected to continue over the coming years. Analyses of the windmill industry indicate a yearly growth of between 20-30% annually over the next 10 years.
In 2006 Devold AMT established the subsidiary AMT Baltija in Lithuania. This new subsidiary is closely integrated with Devold AMT and was set up in order to increase capacity in the business area.
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