An unforgettable sports day was held at Ray Service, attracting more than 100 athletes (our employees) and an equal number of enthusiastic fans. This day was full of competitions, laughter, and team spirit, offering a wide range of disciplines where everyone could find something they enjoyed. It included five main disciplines: darts, bowling, disc golf, archery, and biathlon. Each of these disciplines brought its own challenges and fun, and the participants eagerly engaged in the competitions.

Darts were the first discipline of the day, where athletes tried to score as high as possible. The atmosphere was tense yet friendly, and every throw was accompanied by encouraging cheers from the fans.

Next was bowling, where teams competed to knock down as many pins as possible.

Disc golf was an unconventional discipline, with most athletes trying it for the first time. It wasn’t as easy as it seemed, but everyone had a great time.

Archery was another discipline that required precision and a steady hand. Athletes aimed to hit the targets as close to the center as possible, and several succeeded.

The final discipline was target shooting. The one who shot down five targets the fastest won the round. It was a real shootout, but everyone was excited to try such an interesting discipline.

The entire sports day was a great opportunity for Ray Service employees to meet outside the work environment, strengthen team spirit, and enjoy a day full of fun and competitions. The fans created an amazing atmosphere and supported their favorites throughout the day.

The sports day at Ray Service was undoubtedly a successful event that brought joy and unforgettable experiences to all participants.

We showcase a unique Multispectral stationary camouflage system at the IDEB trade fair. This system includes a group of products designed to mask mobile and stationary objects in the static phase in the visible, infrared (near, middle, far), and microwave areas.

Camouflage nets have a modular structure, which enables the operator to achieve the required size by using different configurations.

They are delivered in three basic designs (summer, winter, desert), supplemented with a number of special alternatives. A complete set includes anchoring hardware, deforming, and supporting elements according to its size and purpose of use.

Principle of camouflage effect:

• visual region – three-dimensional assembly of the leaf structure,
• infrared region – reduction of thermal contrast to a background using a material with low thermal capacity and efficient assembly of the cover textile
• microwave region – absorption and diffusion of an incidence wave to a background level
• protection of the vehicle and the crew against overheating due to sunlight. Ability to reduce temperature by up to 8 degrees Celsius. Increasing crew protection and improving the working environment.

Rheinmetall and Ray Service sign LYNX IFV strategic co-operation agreement

Rheinmetall, the manufacturer of the LYNX infantry fighting vehicle in contention for the Czech Republic’s ongoing IFV renewal programme, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Czech company Ray Service for current and future LYNX projects. The decade-long cooperation between the German and Czech companies has entered into a new phase expected to secure up to 50 jobs over the next five years.

The strategic cooperation agreement ensures region-wide support from Ray Service for Rheinmetall’s innovative LYNX IFV platform. Ray Service contributes to LYNX programmes through the supply of vitally important cable harnesses, electromechanical assemblies, and external lighting systems, as well as the supply of third-party equipment including Beth-El’s NBC system, Kidde Deugra’s fire extinguishing system, and tracks and road wheels from Defence Service Tracks.

Based in Staré Město, Ray Service started working with Rheinmetall in 2011. The company will support Rheinmetall through local content approaches in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia.

“Taking our cooperation with Rheinmetall to the next level is fantastic news for Ray Service,” says Jakub Gabriel, Managing Director of Ray Service. “Working on the incredible LYNX platform has been an extremely rewarding experience, providing us with excellent challenges and opportunities for knowledge-sharing and research. Our new strategic cooperation with Rheinmetall for domestic and export projects will secure up to 50 jobs over the coming years while improving our R&D capabilities and opening up global export opportunities”.

Rheinmetall’s LYNX is a leading contender for the renewal of the Czech Republic’s IFV fleet with 210 next-generation vehicles. A fully modular platform, the LYNX can switch quickly between various battlefield and peace-keeping functions thanks to its high inherent degree of adaptability and flexibility. In 2020, the LYNX was chosen by the Hungarian Armed Forces for a similar IFV fleet renewal programme.

“LYNX is not only a lethal, modular vehicle for the modern battlefield and therefore the right choice for the Army, but also a huge opportunity for domestic industrial development and economic growth,” says Oliver Mittelsdorf, Senior Vice President Sales at Rheinmetall Defence. “Over the past 10 years, Ray Service have been an unfailingly reliable partner, delivering outstanding results time and time again. Their commitment to innovation makes them the perfect supplier for the LYNX, and we look forward to deepening our relationship through this new strategic cooperation agreement.”

Rheinmetall’s commitment to the localization of production includes a pledge to use Czech components for more 40% of the LYNX KF41 if it wins the IFV tender. Other Czech LYNX suppliers would include MEOPTA, Česká zbrojovka and VOP CZ. The LYNX’s crucial Lance 2.0 turret system would meanwhile be built at Rheinmetall’s production plant in the Ústí nad Labem region, where it employs more than a thousand people.

About Rheinmetall

Headquartered in Düsseldorf, the publicly traded Rheinmetall AG is a high-tech enterprise dedicated to the twin modern imperatives of mobility and security. Founded in 1889, the group today consists of two operational components: Rheinmetall Defence and Rheinmetall Automotive. One of the world’s leading suppliers of military systems and equipment, Rheinmetall’s Defence arm comprises three divisions: Vehicle Systems, Electronic Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. The group’s 26,000-strong global workforce generated sales last year of $6.9 billion.

The year 2020 was absolutely crazy for all of us. We would like to thank our partners for your favor and our employees for your hard work and wish you all good health, happiness and success in 2021 both personally and professionally. We sincerely look forward to spending more time with you next year.

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we are still monitoring and reviewing current situation about virus COVID-19.

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Ray Service  was announced as one of the top 7 companies in the Czech Republic in the finals of the 12th annual business competition Vodafone Company of the Year 2017 which was held on Wednesday, December 6th at Žofín in Prague. Every year the “Hospodarske noviny” newspaper arranges this prestigious award. Fourteen regional winners then proceed to the national final and the jury decides on the overall winner.