Engino: inspiring the inventors of the future

With a strong focus on research and development, the patented ability of the system to snap fit on multiple locations while maintaining simple manufacturing methods is a defining feature that has unleashed great potential, with the company already receiving several local and international awards. With a product range of more than 50 different sets, ranging from simple structures and mechanisms to solar energy sets and wireless robotics, Engino enables children to build fast and easy, simple or complex models. Moreover, all products are environmentally friendly, using recyclable plastic, sustainable beech wood and motors powered by solar panels instead of batteries.

Going from strength to strength, Engino has recently seen a doubling in annual growth figures and with this came the need to expand their facilities. In order to bring this project to fruition, Engino received financing from RCB, backed by EIF under the EU’s Investment Plan for Europe. “This loan allowed us to immediately begin the construction of our new facilities and upgrade our equipment for automated packaging and injection molding” says Costas. “This has increased our capacity significantly, reducing costs, and also producing less waste. Without the financing, this expansion wouldn’t have been possible or would have taken much longer, at significant detriment to other activities like marketing or R&D.”

As the company grows internationally, already planning concept stores of its own and expecting to increase staff from 70 to 150 persons in the near future, Engino’s soul remains firmly rooted in innovation and creativity: “We want to get kids thinking creatively from an early age – as young as two. These are the innovators and engineers of tomorrow” concludes Costas.