Customer challenge

At the time, HTC had recently been acquired by a private equity firm seeking sustainable growth over time. As one step on that journey, HTC was planning on launching a new range of floor grinders. With already great competence internally, HTC looked for a strong partner to lead the development team in order to realize the ambitious targets set by the board.

Way of working

Goovinn was used as a spear head for Vinn and firstly took on the assignment to create a model for how projects within HTC should be managed. Subsequently, distinct demarcations were defined for the specific product development project. Basic conditions that Goovinn then used to organize and run HTC’s most important and perhaps most challenging development project – ever.

As the project grew larger, ripple effects created demand for services also from other Vinn companies: Yovinn collaborated on design, Humblebee on user interface, Vinnter for connection of the concrete grinder, and Qing managed quality management systems.

Result

The new floor grinder range, called Duratiq, introduced several new features, all requested by professional end-users. The sum of these features generated an improved working environment and overall increased productivity for the operator. The products quickly exceeded sales targets and HTC managed to reclaim the market leading position. Duratiq was also rewarded with multiple design and innovation rewards. The company was later sold to Husqvarna, with Duratiq as a main catalyst.

Included Vinn companies:

Goovinn, Humblebee, Vinnter, Yovinn, Qing