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Our direction and strategic vision

Our business directions are based on sustainable growth, digitalization and technical excellence. At Extra Forge we strive to become a recognised forging partner for European industry, combining quality, speed and precision. We divide our goals into short term and long term, because we believe that progress is built with clear, measurable steps and constant innovation.

Short term goals (2025–2027)

Ensure top quality and repeatability of production

  • maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and implement full process traceability with digital solutions

Strengthen presence in Europe

  • consolidate our position as a reliable precision hot forging supplier for central, western and northern Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Scandinavia)

Digitalization and automation of processes

  • introduce IoT monitoring and ERP systems for real time monitoring of heat treatment, blow force and energy consumption

Increase productivity and safety of employees

  • invest in ergonomics, automation of repetitive tasks and development of smart workplaces

Expand the production program

  • increase capacity for forging aluminium and steel forgings up to 7 kg and enable forging of bronze and titanium on request

Fact about history of forging

The first forgings were made more than 6,000 years ago. Blacksmiths in Mesopotamia used iron and copper to make tools and weapons. Modern closed die forging developed in the 19th century with the invention of mechanical hammers. Today processes such as those used by Extra Forge reach accuracy of ±0.2 mm and connect the art and science of forging.

Long term goals (2028–2032)

Establish the smart factory “Smart Forge 4.0”

  • full digitalization of production, use of sensors and AI based quality analytics to monitor every blow and heat cycle

Sustainable direction and reduction of carbon footprint

  • shift to 100 percent renewable energy sources, heat recovery and circular economy in production

Strengthen export and partnerships across Europe

  • long term contracts with industries in energy, e mobility, mechanical engineering, structures and lifting systems

Development of new materials and forging technologies

  • research of aluminium series 5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx, steels 42CrMo4, C45, AISI 316 and advanced titanium alloys Ti6Al4V

Culture of excellence and knowledge

  • strengthen innovation programs, cooperate with research institutes and involve employees in sustainable initiatives

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EXTRA FORGE doo Perhavčeva Street 21, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia

386 (0)41 355 682

The investment was selected for co-financing under the public call “Incentives for the Digital Transformation of SMEs (P4D 2025)”. Operation title: Digitalisation of Extra Forge’s business and production processes, with a focus on Industry 4.0, the development of digital workforce skills, cybersecurity, customer experience, data strategy, and digital business models. The objective of the operation is the digital transformation of Extra Forge d.o.o., including the following key activities and solutions: website redesign, customer portal, server infrastructure, software solution for procurement and warehouse management, backup software, software for digital work orders, QR scanners for the warehouse and production, sensors for collecting data from production, 3D scanner for quality control, development of employees’ digital competencies, improved cybersecurity. Through the project, Extra Forge d.o.o. will optimise business and production processes, increase value added per employee, and improve its competitiveness. Project duration: 01 April 2025 – 20 February 2026 Total project value: EUR 227,982.00 Co-financing amount (EU): EUR 100,000.00 The investment is co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union. https://evropskasredstva.si/

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As part of the P2 tender, the company received funds in the amount of EUR 54,000.00 for the implementation of the project for the development of an innovative service - small to medium series hybrid deep-hollow forging of steel and aluminum castings and thus for the launch of the new innovative company Extra Forge d.o.o. As part of the project, we produced the first tools for our customers and produced the first forgings for customers abroad. During the operation, the company increased the number of employees from 1 to 13 with the help of EU and Slovenian funds. The funds were used mainly for the creation of a working solution with the help of research and development of the latter and for the start commercialization. ​The investment is co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union from the European Fund for Regional Development. https://www.eu-skladi.si/

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Slovenski podjetniški sklad - financing support logo
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