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A Connected Pest Control Case Study
“We look for a level of responsiveness, a level of transparency, a level of willingness to support, and Rompa have demonstrated an excellent track record of doing exactly this over the course of our relationship.”
Chris Rowe, Procurement Director: Directs, Rentokil Initial
| Customer | Rentokil Initial |
| Industry | Pest Control / Hygiene Services |
| Rompa Services | Design for Manufacturing (DFM), injection moulding, component sourcing, electronics manufacturing, firmware loading, assembly, testing, quality assurance, packaging and shipping |
Manufacturing Connected Devices at Scale: How Rompa Supports Rentokil's Next-Generation Pest Control
How do you take an innovative connected device, make it more robust and cost-effective, and manufacture it reliably at scale?
For global pest control specialist Rentokil Initial, that was the challenge behind RADAR X, the next generation of its connected pest control device. Designed for demanding commercial environments, RADAR X forms part of Rentokil's PestConnect system, helping businesses monitor pest activity remotely and respond more efficiently.
In this case study, discover how Rentokil partnered with Rompa Group to improve the device's design, manufacturability and commercial viability, before moving into full-scale production. Today, Rompa manufactures more than 100,000 RADAR X devices annually at its facility in China.
Download the full case study to discover:
- How Rompa helped turn Rentokil's product concept into a more robust, manufacturable connected device
- Why early design for manufacturing input was essential to improving performance and reducing complexity
- How component sourcing reviews delivered significant cost savings before production even began
- How Rompa provides a complete manufacturing solution, from injection moulding and electronics to assembly, testing and shipping
- Why ongoing collaboration and continuous improvement are helping Rentokil maintain the product's competitiveness as production scales
Download the case study to see how the right manufacturing partnership can help turn connected product innovation into a scalable, commercially competitive solution.
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