All the right connections: ARaymond offers solutions to variety of industries

ARaymond is a 157-year-old international company created in France, globally recognized for its automotive fastening and assembly solutions. However, few people are aware that back in 1865, they invented the press-stud.

During the aftermath of World War I, the clothing industry was affected, and ARaymond turned its attention to the emergence of the automotive industry.

With its innovative spirit, ARaymond seized the opportunity to develop the first hardened steel clips for the auto industry in 1925, which marked the company's first step into the thriving market.

In the 1980s, ARaymond launched the first generation of connectors for automotive fluid handling systems, which helped the company become international.

Since ARaymond entered the Chinese market in 1996, it has been dedicated to innovation to provide high-quality fastening and assembly solutions. The company currently employs more than 900 people in China and serves customers throughout the country.

ARaymond's robust development in China has continued to embody its spirit of innovation. The company has set up a dedicated innovation center and obtained more than 100 patents in the country as of 2022.

Its innovative high-quality products have been recognized in the industry, including Ford Q1 certification and quality authentication from other famous original equipment manufacturers.

To keep up with the latest trends in electric and autonomous mobility, ARaymond's innovation center continuously works on cutting-edge technologies and solutions. The center collaborates with customers to address new industry challenges and provide solutions efficiently.

ARaymond's innovative products are no longer limited to the automotive industry but are also applied in various fields such as green energy, healthcare and agriculture.

In the energy market, the company is developing and improving its existing fastening product lines while also growing its involvement in panel supporting structure design and assembly, the company said.

In the healthcare market, ARaymond offers a range of pharmaceutical, medical and cosmetics packaging solutions that enable its customers to optimize their manufacturing processes and speed up their drug time to market.

In the agriculture market, ARaymond's top priority is to contribute to the improvement of food production and resource optimization, aiming to become a worldwide preferred partner to tackle "Agriculture 4.0"challenges.

To better support local customers, the company will further extend its footprint in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, starting in 2023.

In addition to its innovative products, ARaymond is fulfilling its corporate social responsibilities in China.

In line with the concept of green development, the company's production base in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, is a national-level green factory that leads the industry in green production and low-carbon development. It serves as a remarkable example of local industrial green transformation.

ARaymond China is also contributing to a better future for young generations by offering education funds to impoverished students in a local high school for three years to support their overall scholarship. The company has also donated 25 computers to another school in great need.

Fabien Azzi, executive director of ARaymond China, said: "As for the future, it's about creating sustainable, complete and high-quality solutions that increase assembly efficiency while being driven by the company's core commitments to human values and protecting the environment."