The Gorenje Orodjarna team on the toolshop floor

Who we are

Company

Part of Hisense Europe, rooted in Slovenian toolmaking tradition that runs back to the 1950s. 140+ employees, one site, one standard of quality.

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Engineering Excellence. Precision Manufacturing. Trusted Partnership.

Gorenje Orodjarna d. o. o. is the largest toolmaking company in Slovenia and one of the leading tooling development and manufacturing centers in Europe. With more than 75 years of tradition and over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, we deliver advanced tooling solutions for automotive, home appliance, and other demanding industries.

As part of the Hisense Europe Group, we provide comprehensive support throughout the entire project lifecycle, from product development and tool design to manufacturing, validation, measurement, and maintenance. By combining engineering expertise, advanced technologies, and manufacturing excellence, we help customers achieve reliable, efficient, and competitive production processes.

Gorenje Orodjarna. Where tradition drives innovation, and innovation shapes the future.

Trusted across Europe and Beyond

Leadership & ownership

Established Partner

Gorenje Orodjarna is part of Hisense Europe, drawing on the scale of a global group while operating as a specialized, independent toolmaking business.

Years

Employees

140

Group membership

Hisense Europe

Established partner

European automotive

Aerial view of the Gorenje Orodjarna facility in Velenje

Milestones

Timeline

Newspaper clipping showing a pressed sheet-metal coal shovel, with a Slovenian caption naming it among Gorenje's earliest products.

1953

Start of coal shovel production, one of the first products manufactured using sheet metal forming tools.

Black-and-white photograph of the three-storey toolshop building with a rounded stairwell tower, conifers and cars parked in front.

1973

Relocation of the tool shop to its current site and the beginning of the development of modern manufacturing capabilities.

Black-and-white photograph of engineers and workers gathered around a bench, inspecting a sheet-metal forming die with guide pillars.

1981

Design and assembly of sheet metal forming tools for a new cooker model, marking an important technological milestone in the development of in-house tooling expertise.

Black-and-white photograph of a machinist at the control console of the toolshop's first CNC-controlled machine.

1987

Investment in the first CNC-controlled machine, significantly improving machining accuracy and productivity.

Three engineers at CRT computer workstations in the design office; the nearest screen shows a green CAD wireframe of a formed panel.

1993

Establishment of Gorenje Orodjarna d.o.o. and introduction of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technology.

Wenzel coordinate measuring machine on a granite table in the measuring room, with its measurement PC and printer alongside.

1996

Acquisition of the first Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), significantly enhancing quality control and measurement capabilities.

Euclid3 CAD screen showing a green wireframe surface model of a curved panel on a dark background, with the command menu at the left.

1998

Beginning of digital tool design with the implementation of the Euclid3 2D modeling system.

Staff and visitors in the workshop examining a large polished aluminium tool plate, one of them pointing out a detail.

2003

Expansion of tooling capabilities into EPS packaging, vacuum forming, and thermoforming solutions.

The gorenje orodjarna trade-fair stand at EuroBLECH, with sample parts on display and visitors in suits at the counter.

2006

Strengthening market presence across Europe through participation at the EuroBLECH international trade fair in Hannover.

Large blue Ravne mechanical press with a yellow safety guard and orange bolster, standing in the production hall under an overhead crane.

2006

Investment in an 8,000 kN (800-ton) mechanical press, enabling the production of larger and more complex components.

Wide view down Production Hall 2, with large dies laid out on orange stands in the foreground and an overhead travelling crane above.

2007

Expansion of manufacturing capacity for tool assembly and maintenance with the construction of Production Hall 2.

Trumpf Lasercell 1005 laser cutting cell, a grey enclosed machine with its control pendant at the front.

2007

Investment in laser cutting technology, increasing manufacturing flexibility and production speed.

Hermle C50 five-axis machining centre, a white enclosed machine with red trim and a swing-arm control panel, on the shop floor.

2012

Technological leap from 3-axis to 5-axis CNC machining through the acquisition of the Hermle C50 machining center.

Inside the Trimill machining centre: the red and black five-axis milling head cutting a large steel die block clamped on a yellow fixture.

2016

Investment in the large-scale Trimill VF 6535 5-axis machining center for the production of large and technologically demanding tooling solutions.

2020

Gorenje Orodjarna becomes part of the Hisense Europe Group.

Mitsubishi Electric MV2400S wire EDM machine with its control screen and keyboard, installed in the workshop.

2026

Investment in a modern Wire EDM machine, further expanding capabilities for high-precision tool manufacturing.

Leadership team

The team steering strategy, engineering and operations at Gorenje Orodjarna.

Metod Škerjanec

Managing Director

Leads strategic direction, operational performance, and organizational development within Gorenje Orodjarna. Responsible for long-term growth, key partnerships, and overall business leadership.

Sara Ivanovska

Business Coordinator

Supports the Managing Director in coordinating business activities and cross-functional workflows. Oversees invoicing, reporting, and communication to ensure efficient execution and alignment.

Igor Breznikar

Production Director

Leads production operations across R&D, machining, assembly, tryout, and tool validation. Ensures quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery of complex tooling projects.

Klemen Rožič

Director of Sales

Manages customer relationships across Europe and beyond. Drives new business, market growth, and strengthens Gorenje Orodjarna’s position with OEM and Tier-1 partners.

Damijan Kimperk

Head of Purchase and Logistics

Leads procurement, supplier management, and logistics operations. Ensures reliable supply chains, cost-efficient sourcing, and smooth material flow supporting tooling production.

Simon Drev

Head of IT Department

Leads IT strategy, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives. Ensures secure, reliable systems that support engineering, production, and business operations.

Olga Sušec

Head of Finance & Accounting

Oversees financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and reporting. Ensures financial stability, compliance, and transparency while supporting strategic decisions and process efficiency.

Petra Janežič

Head of Strategic Development

Leads strategic development and R&D initiatives while overseeing quality management and certifications. Ensures alignment between innovation, quality standards, and long-term business goals.

Quality Confirmed by International Standards

Certified to ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001

Quality, sustainability, safety, and energy efficiency are integrated into every stage of our operations, from product development and tool design to manufacturing, assembly, tryout, and after-sales support.

Through continuous improvement, advanced technologies, and investment in employee expertise, we ensure reliable processes, high-quality solutions, and long-term value for our customers and partners.

Excellence is not only reflected in our certifications, but in the results we deliver every day.

SIQ certification: ISO 14001 E-170, ISO 45001 H-024, ISO 50001 En-0048

Thread-cutting operation on a press tool in the toolroom

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