Company profile
Reln is a multi-award winning and quality-endorsed Australian
company, known for designing and producing innovative quality plastic
products for the Australian and international markets.
Widely acclaimed in both industry and environmental forums, Reln
manufactures its own lines of domestic and industrial products with
applications as diverse as surface water drainage, plumbing,
agriculture, aquaculture and gardening. Reln also provides design and
product management for leading manufacturers in the packaging,
automotive, medical, electronic goods and consumer industries.
Reln is at the vanguard of the development of large injection
mouldings in Australia. Our large modern plant in southwestern Sydney
houses state-of-the-art injection-moulding machinery complimented with
other technologies including extrusion, rotational moulding, painting
and other product decoration techniques. Reln is capable of
manufacturing mouldings ranging from 10 grams to 120 kilograms according
to any customer requirements.
Corporate History
Reln Pty. Ltd. was established in Victoria, Australia in 1955. The
company's first products focused on the dispersal of effluent water.
Reln led the way in gaining public recognition and Government health
department approval for their new approach.
In 1970 Reln converted its production methods to polypropylene
injection moulding, commissioning what was at the time the largest
plastic injection-moulding die in Australia.
In the 1980s Reln began a period of intense research and development
designed to expand the application of injection-moulded plastic in
domestic and industry use. Under a grant from the Australian Research
and Development Board, Reln designed and built the SP-1 Structural Foam
Injection-Moulding Machine, which introduced a new concept of
injection-moulding to Australia. Reln applied the new technology to the
manufacture of robust one-piece large-capacity plastic containers that
made an immediate impact on traditional methods used in waste water
management, agriculture, and aquaculture.
The 1990s saw a dramatic expansion in Reln's market presence in
Australia and overseas. The development and manufacture of 2,450 litre
containers, a world first for Australia and the first of Reln's
overseas exports, was accompanied by the development of other
innovative products that significantly improved waste-water management
by communities and households not connected to city-operated services.
Reln diversified its operations by entering the agricultural market,
adapting its technology to develop a line of large-scale robust storage
and animal-feeding products that now dominate the Australian market.
Reln also began to forge strong relationships with the environmental
movement. The company began developing a revolutionary
waste-minimisation and recycling technology incorporating the
then-relatively obscure science of vermiculture. In just a few years
Reln's Worm Factory and Can-O-Worms have achieved a world-wide profile.
With the 1995 opening of new expanded premises at Ingleburn in
Sydney's southwest, Reln introduced further proprietary product lines,
including an award-winning surface water drainage system. Reln also
significantly increased its outreach to the corporate sector and
designed and developed state-of-the-art products for a broad range of
industries including packaging automotive, medical, electronic products
and consumer goods.
A Quality Endorsed Company
Reln’s remarkable growth has consolidated and reinforced its
enviable reputation for quality products. Reln's corporate policy
emphasises innovative approaches to design and manufacture,
relationships with quality suppliers, and the use of state-of-the-art
technology to meet the most demanding and even unusual customer
requirements. Product quality is an integral part of Reln's
manufacturing protocols in the same way that reliability and integrity
characterise its business activities.
As testament to the company's commitment to quality, Reln undertook an
exhaustive assessment of its quality assurance systems to ensure
conformity with the rigorous standards established by the International
Standards Organisation. The 1995 accreditation under ISO 9001:1994
(Lic. QEC No.5189) consolidated and enhanced Reln's position in the
world marketplace.
Reln’s Growing International Presence
With the increased production capacity afforded by Reln's modern new manufacturing plant, Reln has been able to significantly increase output to meet the growing demand for its products in overseas markets. Reln is an experienced, reliable exporter. The company has been exporting its proprietary line of waste-water management and recycling products since 1990 and currently supplies markets in Europe, Asia and North America.
Environmental Responsibility
Environmental responsibility has been one of the cornerstones of Reln's development. All Reln's proprietary range of products are made mostly from polypropylene or polyethylene. Of all the polymers used by the plastics industry, polypropylene and polyethylene have the most viable second-life application and are the most easily sourced from the waste stream.
Reln pioneered the use of recycled plastic in Australia and
is now one of its leading consumers. Unless required by a product's
unique specifications, Reln routinely uses recycled plastic in its
products. Reln's program development team emphasises environmentally
responsible solutions to meet its corporate client's needs.
Reln's contributions to waste-minimisation and recycling have garnered
significant recognition and numerous awards. Reln has developed strong
corporate relationships with leading environmental organisations such
as Landcare Australia, Keep Australia Beautiful, and the Environmental
Protection Agency, as well as Government health departments and local
governments. Reln's line of recycling products are now distributed by
more than 350 local governments in Australia.
Reln’s Awards And Recognition
Reln's technological leadership and business reputation have been acknowledged and rewarded for many years.
In 1987 Reln began representing on the Australian Standards Committee,
a position it continues to hold today on behalf of the Australian
Industry Group.
The company has been named Innovator of the Year, has won awards for
Manufacturer of the Year, and in 1994 Business Review Weekly/ Price
Waterhouse included Reln among its list of the 100 fastest growing
private companies in Australia.
Reln's pioneering large injection-moulding technology won a prestigious Australian Design Award, as have Reln products such as the Worm Factory and the Surface Water Drainage System. Overseas, Reln products have been honoured by the Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. (Philadelphia, USA).
Reln – Australian Innovators In Plastics
Reln's growing corporate client base includes leading manufacturers in packaging, automotive, medical, electronic products and consumer goods. Reln's team of skilled designers and program development specialists are always ready to provide innovative, custom-fit solutions to meet the most exacting needs of its corporate clients.
Whether the project be development of x-ray translucent patient rescue boards, specialised materials handling, complete air-conditioning units, or our own product lines, Reln’s development team involves all interested departments within the client organisation to achieve the desired final result.
With over 50 years' experience, Reln has made a significant contribution to plastics technology, developed a range of innovative award-winning products, and established an enviable reputation for innovative solutions for its growing corporate clientele. Reln is a leading player in the Australian plastics industry and is set to play a similar role overseas.