Rafols Machine Shop and Engineering Services received a PhP 950,000 grant from SETUP to expand their metal fabrication and engine reconditioning services. With assistance from DOST, they acquired a new lathe machine, received consultancy and training support, and improved productivity. This enabled Rafols to meet growing market demand, offer new services, expand operations, and increase monthly sales from PhP100,000 to PhP2.5 million while creating over 60 new jobs. The upgraded facility now provides affordable, high-quality services that strengthen local industry and boost economic development in the region.

1. Region XII Best SETUP Adopter
Metals and Engineering Sector
RAFOLS MACHINE SHOP AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Proprietor : ENGR. ALLAN B. RAFOLS
Location : Apopong, National Hi-way, General Santos City

2. Background / Profile
• Rafols Machine Shop and Engineering Services had come into
existence in May 1960, then managed by the proponent’s
father until 1996.
• Inspired by a number of successful SETUP adopters
in Region XII.
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Project Title : Metal Fabrication and Engine
Reconditioning Services
Project Cost (SETUP) : PhP 950,000.00
Date Implemented : September 15, 2010
Services Offered : Fabrication, Repairs and Maintenance/
Machining Job on Equipment, Engine
Reconditioning Services and Towing
Services

3. Assistance needed from DOST
• Acquisition of needed technology/
equipment;
• Improvement of the firm’s productivity and
competitiveness;
• Production of high quality services at
affordable cost;
• Technical trainings and consultancy services

4. S&T Interventions Provided
• Technology in the form of equipment: One (1)
unit 20-foot Lathe Machine
• Consultancy services: Manufacturing
Productivity Extension (MPEX) Program for the
overall improvement of the firm’s productivity
and competitiveness
• Technical training of personnel on the
operation and maintenance of the equipment
• Technical training of personnel on the
enhancement of product appearance

7. Impact of DOST Interventions to the Firm
• Improved productivity and competitiveness enabling the firm
to meet the demand and requirements of the market;
produced world-class products and services;
• Additional line of services to customers;
• The only shop in Region XII which can cater heavy duty works
such as fabrication/ repair of propeller shaft for fishing boats,
etc.
• Expanded services outside the region;
• Construction of another building (815 sq.m) as production site
for expansion with area 3x bigger the area of the old building
(270 sq.m);
• Sales increased from PhP100,000 to PhP2.5 M monthly ;
Annual income increased by 35% from PhP8 M to more than
PhP55 M;

8. Impact of DOST Interventions to the Community
• Generated more jobs/ employment from 50 to 110
regular workers and significantly improved the quality
of lives of many people;
• Produced high quality services at affordable cost for
the community’s needs in transportation, construction,
agriculture and food processing sectors;
• Strengthened linkages and networks with the backward
and forward industries;
• Increased income boosts government’s revenue,
significantly promoting the country’s economic
development at large;

9. Thank you
for your Attention..
“..sa DOST aasenso ka…”