Region XII Best SETUP AdopterMetals and Engineering Sector

RAFOLS MACHINE SHOP AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

Proprietor : ENGR. ALLAN B. RAFOLSLocation : Apopong, National Hi-way, General Santos City

Background / Profile

• Rafols Machine Shop and Engineering Services had come into existence in May 1960, then managed by the proponent’s father until 1996.

• Inspired by a number of successful SETUP adopters in Region XII.

==================================Project Title : Metal Fabrication and Engine

Reconditioning ServicesProject Cost (SETUP) : PhP 950,000.00Date Implemented : September 15, 2010Services Offered : Fabrication, Repairs and Maintenance/

Machining Job on Equipment, Engine Reconditioning Services and Towing Services

Assistance needed from DOST

• Acquisition of needed technology/ equipment;• Improvement of the firm’s productivity and

competitiveness;• Production of high quality services at

affordable cost;• Technical trainings and consultancy services

S&T Interventions Provided

• Technology in the form of equipment: One (1) unit 20-foot Lathe Machine

• Consultancy services: Manufacturing Productivity Extension (MPEX) Program for the overall improvement of the firm’s productivity and competitiveness

• Technical training of personnel on the operation and maintenance of the equipment

• Technical training of personnel on the enhancement of product appearance

Impact of DOST Interventions to the Firm

• Improved productivity and competitiveness enabling the firm to meet the demand and requirements of the market; produced world-class products and services;

• Additional line of services to customers;• The only shop in Region XII which can cater heavy duty works

such as fabrication/ repair of propeller shaft for fishing boats, etc.

• Expanded services outside the region;• Construction of another building (815 sq.m) as production site

for expansion with area 3x bigger the area of the old building (270 sq.m);

• Sales increased from PhP100,000 to PhP2.5 M monthly ; Annual income increased by 35% from PhP8 M to more than PhP55 M;

Impact of DOST Interventions to the Community

• Generated more jobs/ employment from 50 to 110 regular workers and significantly improved the quality of lives of many people;

• Produced high quality services at affordable cost for the community’s needs in transportation, construction, agriculture and food processing sectors;

• Strengthened linkages and networks with the backward and forward industries;

• Increased income boosts government’s revenue, significantly promoting the country’s economic development at large;

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