Germany
Holland
Czech Republic
Romania
France
Bulgary
Hungary
Denmark
Latvia
Sweden
Ukraine
Finland
Spain
Croatia
Ireland
Lithuania
Austria
Belgium
Estonia
England
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China
India
Brazil
Thailand
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Starting a business
1993Leszek Szostak established a company producing exhaust systems for vehicles of established brand STAR. VANSTAR was born
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The first numerical CNC bending machine
2002The growing demand for the company’s products and care for the highest quality standards led to the purchase of the first numerically controlled CNC bending machine, ensuring higher production efficiency and 100% repeatability of details.
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Dynamic growth with new management
2002The management of the company was taken over by Leszek Szostak’s son - Paweł. The company is developing dynamically, new jobs were created.
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New manufacturing facility
2005A new production hall with social facilities, an office building and a warehouse were commissioned.
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International expansion
2006First foreign contracts. Customers from Germany, France and Denmark appreciated the advantages of VANSTAR products
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New business contracts
2008Appreciate of cooperation with bus manufacturers.
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Implementation of ISO standards
2009Obtaining the Certificate of the Welding Institute in Gliwice.
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Expansion and modernization of the company
2010Another expansion and modernization of the production hall, warehouse, social and office rooms and boiler room. Installation of a single-girder overhead crane. Purchase of a numerically controlled CNC bending machine and a machine for expanding pipe ends, clamps and bands.
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Quality management system
2011Implementation of an integrated quality management system. Introduction of ecological standards.
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Debut proprietary products
2012Purchase of a machine for the production of a 3S flexible pipe, a proprietary product of VANSTAR specialists, applicable to vehicles with engines that meet the requirements of Euro4 and higher.
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Factory modernization and the first patent
2013Modernization of the machine park. Obtaining a patent number 221797 for the “3S” flexible pipe, an innovative product that provides better insulation and gives less heat to the environment, and at the same time is more airtight and more resistant to mechanical damage.
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Expanding the company's offerings and visibility
2014Developing the technology for serial production of the 3S flexible pipe, expanding the offer for OE markets, intensifying export activities and increasing brand recognition through participation in international trade fairs. Obtaining the GOST-R certificate.
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New technological line
20155 Expansion and doubling of the production hall area, area of the hall, introduction of a new technological line for the production of exhaust silencers, increasing production potential and increasing the company’s competitiveness.
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Meeting international ISO standards
2016ISO/TS 16949:2009 certification (currently IATF 16 949:2016), allowing for meeting the high quality requirements of international institutions associating vehicle manufacturers, such as: IATF, VDA, FIEV, SMMT, ANFIA or AIAG.
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Opening of the laser center
201825th anniversary of the VANSTAR company. Opening of the Laser Center - VANSTAR SERVICE.
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Investment in green energy and additional investments
2022Obtaining 30% of renewable energy sources through the installation of photovoltaic panels. Establishment of a laboratory of polymer coatings. Launching the production of bus and industrial handrails.
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30 years of VANSTAR
202330th anniversary of the company.
Certificates
Certificates
Certificates
has the highest level of quality management. It is guaranteed by the implemented certificates, in accordance with the IATF 16949 quality management system standard in the automotive industry and the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.