Injection moulding is an extremely delicate field of industrial production which requires very special attention and specific tactics during every single phase of the design process.
This is why I offer Solutions and Assistance in the design and production of moulds, which must be able to withstand not only prolonged productivity levels in time, but also be calibrated and consolidated to create the perfect end product.
My Solutions involve small exclusively Italian firms, which are extremely specialised in their own specific fields and guarantee high levels of flexibility, which larger, more rigid organizations are simply not able to offer.
Solutions from the economic and technical standpoint, combined with expert service able to satisfy the client’s specific requirements, with the ability to supervise and monitor all the different processes entrusted to my network of professionals. This saves considerable time and money which results in improved product quality.
Building on my experience working in management for a leading manufacturer of moulds at the start of my career, in 1993 I started my own company dealing in the sale of moulds, collaborating with highly specialised Italian manufacturers. That is how my network of experts in this field came into existence and consequently, our collaboration in the development of international projects. I am always on the lookout for innovative ideas and high perfection to represent the considerable quality of Italian engineering all over the world. In over 20 years of experience, I have created successful business relationships in more than 40 countries : from the USA, to the Far East and South America.
I had chances to know Luca several years ago as we were in need of moulds of good quality from a reliable European supplier. He introduced us a small to medium company that we would have never found on our own. As we trusted him we decided to buy from the supplier he introduced us. That was the first of several moulds we purchased following his suggestion. His knowledge of different specialized suppliers was a good thing for us as ours is a differentiated production. Still now, after several years we are in touch and ask his advice when we are in need of high quality moulds at the best quality/price ratio. Aside of this, he has deep knowledge in the mould making engineering. It is a real pleasure to work with him as he is a cheerful, optimistic and professional guy.
The last six year we have cooperated with Luca in order to develop one of the most innovated and difficult products in the plastic industry the last 20 years, Multitank 420 liters sustainable packaging solution. Luca support our company in all sectors of development. Design the product, manufacture the molds, finding the correct producers, raw material research but also in marketing. His commitment to the project and the professional but in the same time personal approach was incredible. Multitank is a point of reference in plastic industry and we own a big part to Luca. Without Luca this project was impossible to be accomplished. He is now our exclusive partner in molds and we will trust to him our next innovations and developments. Me personally and all the team of Multitank we are grateful that Luca was in our side and we hope that our cooperation will continue for many years.
We have been cooperating with Luca for five years. He helped us to find good mold makers able to produce good quality tools for our new development. His know-how in mold and mold makers are very strong. He's always available and pleasant. All of that make our collaboration very positive.
I met Luca when we were both young guys gaining our first years of working experience. I was a project manager at a company in the Perstorp group and Luca was the Area Manager in a big company making moulds. I immediately appreciated his very professional and service minded approach in what was a very important project. Together we managed to resolve all issues in this and coming projects, and together with Luca I also had good fun which over time developed in to a good personal relation. I agree with his idea of cooperating with specialized suppliers. It reduces potential risks that a new project may bring allowing the customer to find a reliable partner.
I had the pleasure to share with Luca several projects for which we had to purchase moulds. I know very well the Italian market as a geographic area rich of mould makers. In spite of this, his deep knowledge of the market has brought me to know specialized mould makers that I would have had difficulties to know as not well known in the international market. I also had the possibility to appreciate his big availability and also sympathy that made our cooperation even more enjoyable.
We found Mr. Luca Mencarelli very open, understanding our requirement of a high quality moulds, training of our production/tooling engineers. Mr. Luca shared information such as mould drawings, materials and even came to our plant in India for commissioning of the mould. He is equally prompt and responsive to supply of spares when required. He has great negotiating skills making us have competitive offers. Apart from being a very good business partner, Mr. Luca is very friendly and thoughtful.
In the past few year our company had the opportunity to collaborate with Mr. Luca Mencarelli on several mold project. Luca's professional approach and availability was greatly appreciated and contributed in the success of our projects. Luca allowed us to meet with very competent tool makers we would have had trouble finding by ourselves. He also gave us useful feedback and advice, and contributed in improving our internal process.
Our company developed a sophisticated high volume folding crate tool for the New Zealand and Australian produce market. We chose to work with Luca to develop the product and tool design. One advantage that Luca offered us was a family tool that is able to manufacture different sizes. Luca was invaluable to us in the development of this product from the product design to choosing a tooling company to managing the shipping and installation of the tool in our machines. Despite us being on the other side of the world Luca’s communication, advise and commitment to our success has been exceptional. The tool has been running issue free for 4 years now and helped by Luca’s advise and support it has been a commercially successful project.
Without hesitation I would recommend Luca Mencarelli.
I began utilizing the expertise of Luca Mencarelli in 1998. It was the start of a long lasting cooperation, and together we completed over 23 projects in moulds as well as three high speed assembling machines made for our various productions sites worldwide. Luca is a person to trust, flexible in different approaches to business, and a believer in win-win concepts. I appreciate his continuous search for specialized suppliers with important quality/price ratio. He was excellent at communicating our specifications and priorities to his suppliers and at delivering the agreed upon work in a timely fashion. Not last, he is a truly nice person to deal with, and when this is added to Italian hospitality featuring great food and wine, the pleasure of working with him is even higher!
Each mould is totally unique, made to measure for the individual client, in conformity with specific needs and requirements. Over the years, I have collaborated in the production of moulds for :
Articles for packaging, preforms, bottles, caps, crates.
Large packaging, bins and pallets.
Components for cars and motorcycles: bumpers, dashboards, tailgates, grilles, spoilers and chassis.
Electric and electronic components, connectors, handles, pins and filters.
Accessories and products for hygiene and the health sector: pipettes and test tubes.
Accessories and components for hydraulic systems: joints and funnels.
Articles for the home : cutlery, glasses, containers, cleaning goods.
Cases, luggage, carry-ons.
Furnishings: chairs and furniture.
Equipment and machinery for production and assembly.
Injection moulds for metallic die-casting.
From my point of view as a curious and impassioned young man, after completing my studies, I chose to specialize further in the UK and Germany. Not long after, I started travelling round the world to widen and enrich my personal and working experiences.
Now I am an established professional, with an awareness of the value of my work and my relationship with my clients.
I could describe myself as a link connecting international industry and small highly specialised Italian companies, researching and analysing the markets in such a specific manner, as to guarantee very high quality service. I create the all-important common ground for both sides: responding to the requirements of the former and the opportunity for development for the latter. In this way, over the years I have created a web of relationships with key figures, who I can define “freelancers”, which is based on mutual respect and trust.
My professional integrity and expertise set me apart. My scrupulous attention to detail leads me to personally follow all the design phases, from the start right up to the trial runs with meticulous care.
Over the years, I have continued to develop my career as a freelance professional, always motivated by great passion and by maintaining my curiosity to get to know the world and make it even richer with the excellence of products Made in Italy.
Respect and transparency are the basis on which I build my relationships with my clients, always in line with the important values which my family passed on to me.
Travel has taught me to appreciate the beauty of the world and to make this an integral part of my working life. It is for this reason that, globally, I choose to represent the reliability and the excellence of injection moulds Made in Italy.
I developed my expertise in the field by following two parallel guide lines: on the one hand to satisfy the requirements of the client by assisting in the production of the mould in every single phase; and on the other hand, to be a reliable partner for small, highly specialised Italian companies, who wish to move forward and compete on global markets.
I take care of each individual project exclusively and ensure that high quality standards and delivery terms are absolutely adhered to, as well as guaranteeing any support and assistance that the client may require.
