There is something bigger at stake when the customer is in the defense industry
For RIVAL, there is a lot at stake in several areas. “Overall, we need to consider if there are any dilemmas in supplying parts to the defense industry. At the same time, we must also be very aware that it can have catastrophic consequences if we make mistakes,” says Henrik Holvad.
“Ethics and integrity are an important part of our business foundation. This also applies when we enter new collaborations. Specifically, in the case of our strong partnership with several major players in the defense industry, it is crucial for us that we ultimately make a difference for the deployed/Danish soldiers. The overriding goal is for the soldier to come home safely.
When we started our cooperation with the defense industry nearly 10 years ago, most of the equipment we produced was to be stored. Today, the situation has completely reversed. Now, production cannot increase fast enough to help Ukraine and secure Europe. We take great pride in playing a small role in making this successful.
We can deliver top-notch quality
Over the years, we have confirmed that we can deliver quality, delivery reliability, and documentation at the highest level, and produce the truly critical and costly parts for the defense industry.
We have invested millions in equipment, employees, and procedures to meet the customers’ requirements and expectations. An important element of success is that our employees approach the job with the right attitude and the right skills. They know that “good enough” doesn’t count for our customers.
The demands are extensive, and in addition to machinery and competencies, we have also worked on our organization. Today, we are strong – also in the middle – so we can match even the large customers at all levels. It means a lot when a technician can talk to a technician, a lawyer to a lawyer, a project manager to a project manager, and a director to a director.
Overall, partnerships with the defense industry are the right choice for us at RIVAL. We work daily with great enthusiasm to meet the high demands and expectations because we know it makes a difference for both the customer, our job satisfaction, and ultimately for the Danish soldiers.
