Do you know who made the exhaust system for your car? Most likely it was Universal Industries in Estonia. The company has greatly expanded in recent years and currently supplies exhaust systems for a host of different car brands. And the parts are manufactured with the help of professional presses and automation equipment from AP&T.

Universal Industries is something of a success story. The company began manufacturing exhaust systems on a small scale in 1987. Today, they have 140 employees, two factories and an international customer base. Over 98 percent of their production is for export. Originally they only manufactured exhaust systems as spare parts for the aftermarket, but now they are a so-called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for several automobile brands. This means that they supply original systems in large volumes directly for factory installation.

Tough demands from the car industry
In order to meet the car industry's high demands in terms of product quality and reliable delivery, Universal Industries is continuously developing their products and production. This is where AP&T comes into the picture.

Dependability and flexibility
"The equipment we use for production must be dependable and flexible," says Jüri Vellerand, President of Universal Industries. The presses and associated automation systems that AP&T offers, allow us to manufacture many different parts with the same machines. The ability to increase automation gradually, means that we can adjust production based on demand, and achieve a higher and more consistent level of quality in the finished products.