Together with TRUMPF Bulgaria, LESTO PRODUCT opened its doors, and we jointly welcomed our colleagues from Bulgaria’s industrial sector. On this day, we demonstrated firsthand how in a dynamic manufacturing environment that utilizes modern equipment and automated technologies, digital production management is just as important.
We demonstrated the importance of optimizing the material flow, along with tools for monitoring, analyzing, and improving machine performance and production efficiency, such as Trumpf’s Condition Monitoring, Smart View, and Oseon.
Special attention was given to Flex Cell, an automated solution for flexible and efficient bending, and TruMark, a modern laser marking technology.
Lesto Product’s production facility is equipped with up-to-date Trumpf technology, including laser cutting, punching, combined punch-laser machines, and press brakes, complemented by automated storage systems and digital manufacturing solutions. Thanks to these capabilities, we are able to manufacture precision-engineered, finished vending machines and metal components for industries such as rail transport, road construction, air compressors, industrial equipment, renewable energy sources, and automated access systems, including paid parking equipment with data input and output devices.
“The history of the partnership between Lesto Product and Trumpf dates back to 2004 with the purchase of a TruMatic 2000 P punching machine. The machine, which was part of the smallest series in the portfolio at the time, continues to operate flawlessly even today—a prime example of the importance of reliability and long-term stability in laser equipment,” commented Eng. Ivaylo Gladnishki, CEO of Lesto Product.
The TruMatic 7000 combined punching and laser cutting machine, purchased by Lesto Product in 2012, is the first machine of its kind in Bulgaria to be integrated with a warehouse management system. “At that time, the implementation of such technology—especially in local manufacturing—was a truly significant achievement and a huge step forward for Bulgarian industry,” added Eng. Gladnishki.
In 2021, Lesto Product moved to its current new production facility in Vratsa without interrupting the production process thanks to the assistance of a team of specialists from Trumpf, all existing machines were dismantled and reassembled at the new facility.
Today, Lesto Product’s technological equipment includes high-performance Trumpf systems, and “this choice is undoubtedly driven by both the quality and reliability of the machines and our confidence in the service and professionalism of the TRUMPF Bulgaria team,” the manufacturing company’s manager states emphatically.
“What we want to achieve with this event is to show other Bulgarian companies that it is extremely important to us to help them discover what additional tools they can utilize in their production, optimize it, and develop it sustainably in the long term,” said Ms. Katsarska, general manager of Trumpf Bulgaria. “A large portion of the software applications we offer are free, and the only thing the customer needs to do is get used to the idea that in this digital world, we must embrace digitalization and work in this area to remain competitive,” she added.
The event brought together seasoned professionals in the field and welcomed young, up-and-coming experts in an inspiring environment steeped in years of experience and collaboration.
