Modular excellence and lean solutions

(See Phoenix Mecano at MachineBuilding.Live, 15 October 2025, on stand 185, and RK Rose+Krieger on stand 64)

Phoenix Mecano UK comprises of divisions specialising in industrial enclosures, motorised systems and mechanical connection systems. With a philosophy that ensures that exceptional customer service is central to is strategic objectives, the company maintains a Quality Management system certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards.

"The Enclosure Systems division develops and produces high-quality industrial and electronic enclosures made of aluminium, stainless steel and plastics," explains Michael Kiley, general sales manager of the RK Rose+Krieger brand. "These are used, among other things, in potentially explosive areas. In addition, there are complete human-machine interface solutions consisting of panel PCs, industrial PCs and industrial monitors. The product range is supplemented by input units such as membrane keyboards, short-stroke buttons and touchscreens.

"The decisive factor for customers is the possibility of having the enclosures designed according to their own specifications and equipped with other components and electronic components."

Turning to the Industrial Components division, Kiley says: "The focus here is on modular automation and industrial digitalisation through to software solutions for the digitalisation of production processes. It comprises the Automation Modules, Electrotechnical Components and Measuring Technology business units. The Automation Modules business unit produces linear units and lifting columns, aluminium profiles and pipe connection systems, as well as ergonomic workstation systems. The Electrotechnical Components division specialises in the manufacture of terminal blocks, connector systems, spring contacts, terminal blocks, inductors and switches for industrial electronics. The Measuring Technology business unit manufactures current measurement systems, transformers

and instrument transformers."

Phoenix Mecano UK has three brands, of which the RK Rose+Krieger brand is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-grade components and functional modules for automation and production applications. Founded in 1972, it offers a wide range of catalogue products as well as bespoke units, system solutions and special projects in the field of linear, profile, connecting and modular technology.

Able to use its own modular system for the development, production and assembly of customised system applications, the RK Rose+Krieger brand specialises in tailor-made machine frames, safety guards, height-adjustable workbenches and automation technology that are produced using the BLOCAN profile technology, ITAS components, RK linear technology and RK connecting technology.

Focusing on the ergonomic workbench systems, RK Rose+Krieger makes customisable workbenches designed to make manual assembly tasks easier, safer, and more efficient - especially for complex or small-batch production where automation isn't practical.

The RK Rose+Krieger brand can also meet special requirements like static protection or cleanroom standards, and even work alongside robots. Since designing such efficient and tech-integrated setups requires a lot of expertise, it's often smarter and more cost-effective to work with experienced suppliers like RK Rose+Krieger, who offer not just the equipment but also the know-how and quality assurance.

"In terms of our lean workbench offerings, we have a consultancy service to offer to clients. We can now also offer one or two-day LEAN solutions workshops where your employees actively participate in workplace development. Our aim is to reduce one-piece

flow processing times, reduce waste and increase productivity," says Kiley.

RK Rose+Krieger's Lean Solution Workshops are intensive, one-day, on-site sessions designed to collaboratively develop optimised, ergonomic workbenches tailored to specific operational needs. During the workshop, RK experts work alongside your team to analyse existing workflows, identifying inefficiencies such as unnecessary movements, time delays, or material flow bottlenecks. Using full-scale mock-ups constructed from wood and cardboard, participants then co-create a new workbench layout based on lean principles.

This interactive, hands-on process continues until the design is refined for maximum efficiency, safety, and one-piece flow. By actively involving employees in the development of their own workspace, the workshop not only results in practical, user-driven solutions but also enhances engagement, ownership, and long-term adoption.

The RK Rose+Krieger brand supports manufacturers across a wide range of industries in overcoming challenges related to quality and production efficiency. With deep expertise and decades of experience, the company offers customers peace of mind by delivering expert installation, complex modular solutions from a single source, and a comprehensive design service that allows businesses to focus on their core competencies. As a trusted consultancy, RK Rose+Krieger's team of seasoned product specialists collaborates closely with users to develop fully integrated, customised solutions that precisely meet operational requirements.

With its broad range of supported assistance systems, RK Rose+Krieger's assembly workstations range that includes Pick to Light Workstation, Poka-yoke Workstation, RK Easywork Workbenches, LEAN Workstation, Assembly Workstation with COBOT, RK LEAN Solutions Workshops, and more, are all designed to make your business run more efficient, with less risks, employee support and better management.