Trotec company information

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About Trodat/Trotec South Africa

Trodat South Africa recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. As a true industry pioneer, we combine decades of knowledge with world-class technological innovation. We are the sole distributor of Trotec laser engraving equipment for laser engraving, laser marking and laser cutting for Southern Africa. This ground-breaking equipment offers you a complete solution, from laser engraving to laser marking and laser cutting, all executed with high performance and computer controlled production. Realise your business' potential with a world of creativity, opportunity and efficiency. There is equipment to suit a diverse range of business sizes and functions, and our highly trained sales and technical can provide extensive guidance on which laser is best suited to the needs of your business. Our products and expertise are rooted in a strong legacy of innovation.


We offer our customers a wide range of consumable products (ie. engraveable plastics and metals) as well as comprehensive services, such as technical advice, material tests and technical support by top qualified service technicians.


Trotec laser and consumables Austria
Global Industry Leader

Founded in 1912, Trodat is a leading manufacturer of rubber stamps and marking products. Its flagship, Trodat Printy, is one of the bestselling stamps with 150 million sales worldwide. The company‘s forward thinking focus on customer‘s needs and commitment to quality has made Trodat a global industry leader with customers in 170 countries worldwide.


Trotec laser systems
Trotec Laser Engraving Machines

Trotec was established in 1992 to focus exclusively on the needs of laser engraving, cutting and industrial marking markets. Trotec lasers are designed and manufactured in Austria. Since its launch, Trotec has received numerous innovation awards and ISO 9001 and ISO 140001 certification ensuring Trotec meets the highest standards both in quality and its environmental footprint. Trotec is a leader in innovation, producing high specification laser machines to make customers more profitable by increasing productivity and improving quality.


Trotec offers a full laminates range from own production

Through the acquisition of "Innovative Laminations Company" in 2015 Trotec became a manufacturer of trusted and industry-proven engraving materials. Trotec now offers an extensive range of highest quality consumables to customers around the globe.

ILC is the US expert in manufacturing high-quality, thermoplastic decorative laminates based in New Bern, NC, US. As a custom manufacturer, ILC is able to provide any plastic material, color, pattern and finish for a customer's specific needs.
Customers appreciate reduced residue while engraving, non-sticky laser-cut edges and fewer necessary passes for engraving. This leads to better engraving results and saves valuable time and money.

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In-house samples production

We like to share a variety of products that are good examples of what you can make with our engraving materials. You may be wondering, where do Trotec Laser get all those samples? The answer: We have a great team of 6 employees in Marchtrenk, Austria dedicated to making samples using our laser machines. This dedicated team is continually increasing production and expanding the types of applications it produces to offer you more examples that illustrate what is possible when you combine a Trotec laser and Trotec engraving supplies. 


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Outstanding results for our clients

We believe in making our clients more profitable. We do so by offering high quality products which are continously enhanced through significant investment in research and development. Our materials are tested thoroughly in our Application Labs across the world to ensure optimum results for our customers. We thrive to offer the best products, both in our range of laser machines and engraving materials, to guarantee our clients get outstanding results, everytime.


Expert for laserable and mechanical engraving materials
What special advantages do Trotec materials offer?

At Trotec, we have over 20 years experience in both laserable and mechanical engraving materials, providing us with unrivalled knowledge to share with our clients. We aim to assist our customers in improving profitability and productivity by supplying Trotec materials which offer superior results, offering additional services and providing a one stop shop solution for materials and laser machines.

 


laser paramters for cutting and engraving
Laser parameters for optimum engraving results

We have tested all our laser and engraving materials for you and have stored the recommended laser parameters for optimal engraving and cutting results in our software. This saves you a lot of time and you can start with your applications immediately. Simply select the material you are using in our software or locate the recommended parameters which you can find here.


Trotec Multi-Warehouse Structure
Multi-Warehouse Structure

As our product range is constantly expanding, Trotec has relocated its central warehouse, which offers more storage space and a higher structure. In our new warehouse, the multi-warehouse structure guarantees fast processing of orders and high availability of laser materials.


Trotec Cutting service
Cutting service

With us you have the opportunity to order tailored laser materials. Trotec offers cutting options including customized cutting, holes with different diameters, rounded corners and faceting. Depending on the product group, there are different possibilities.