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JOKA WERKZEUG- UND MASCHINENBAU GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

JOKA Werkzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG's manufacturing and product range includes cutting and punching tools, as well as bending tools and hydraulic tools in standard and special models. The variety of standard tools ranges from punching units for round and form holes to tools for notching tube ends. In addition, JOKA offers special stamping tools for sheet metal and profiles of different material thickness for use as punching tools. All of the standard model punching units have replaceable cutting elements. Our range of services also includes developing and manufacturing hydraulic punching tools in special designs for sheet metal and profiles, custom-made and tailored to the customer's requirements. Our manufacturing range is rounded off by hydropneumatic tabletop presses for punching machines which have an integrated system for holding the punching units.

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SWP SCHWARZWALD PRÄZISIONSTECHNIK GMBH

Germany

SWP - Schwarzwald Präzisionstechnik has set itself the task of bundling strengths by cooperating with our innovative and efficient exclusive premium partner with in-house production and then providing these as a high-performance product portfolio. The expertise of our premium partner enables us to provide a tailor-made solution for every parts requirement. Top-quality in the best conditions combined with very short delivery times. Our premium partner’s machinery meets all current technical requirements. Together with our exclusive premium partner, we invest in trained and motivated staff so that we can always ensure the very best process safety. Short circuits and rapid communication are our credo, so that we answer all your questions within 24 hours. The best conditions for your success.

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WETEC GMBH

Germany

Founded in 1999, we are specialists in die and mould manufacturing and produce prototypes, small series and large series of plastic products for a wide range of applications. We design and manufacture the tools required for use at our site (as a system supplier in series production) or for use at the customer's premises. Moreover, we are happy to produce customised tools. Thanks to our cross-industry production facilities, we are partners for customers from the automotive, electronics, tool manufacturing, mechanical engineering and plant engineering sectors, as well as for measuring technology companies and many others besides. We develop tailor-made solutions designed to be sustainable and future-proof – whether we are manufacturing individual components, supplying ready-made products or acting as a full service partner. Our profile: - Injection-moulding machines with a clamping force of 25–320 t - Manufacturing of injection-moulded parts of 1–1200 g in weight - Injection moulding of insert parts - Manufacturing with the gas injection method. We process all thermoplastic materials and elastomers. Our specialities: PA6T/6I GF 50 FWA with drinking water approval. Conductivity. Materials with anti-slip or flame-retardant properties. In order to manufacture tailor-made and high-quality plastic products, you need to have the right hardware. We have fully equipped die and mould manufacturing facilities where we produce high-quality injection moulding tools. We also use Cimatron E CAD/CAM software to assist us with designing and adapting items for the injection-moulding process

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HEUER METALLWAREN GMBH

Germany

HEUER Metallwaren GmbH is a reprivatised, medium-sized company based in Großröhrsdorf (Saxony), Germany. Our team of 50 specialised and long-standing employees are committed to providing solutions with a special touch of Saxon innovation, proving that nothing is impossible. Großröhrsdorf is conveniently located on the A4 motorway, 25 km east of the Saxon capital of Dresden. Our production facilities are geared towards the production of small metal parts. We mainly process strip stock in a wide variety of alloys. Our in-house CAD design office, together with our tool manufacturing department, allows us to quickly respond to customer requests. Our tool manufacturing department can provide all the necessary machine tools. Eccentric presses and automatic punching machines of up to 1600 kN are available for punching applications. The manufactured punched parts are washed/degreased or finished by means of vibration to achieve the final surface quality. Our assembly shop utilises toggle and eccentric presses as well as riveting and welding machines. We also have manual assembly workspaces. Other methods, for example tempering, galvanising or laser machining, are made possible through cooperation with authorised partners.

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JONAS WERKZEUGBAU STANZEREI GMBH

Germany

Are you looking for an international and modern company with core expertise in stamping technology and tool manufacturing so that you can get everything from a single source? Then you have come to the right place. According to the individual needs of our customers, we manufacture progressive tools as well as drawing die and bending tools for the manufacture of various bending and stamping parts at our own tool manufacturing plant. Design, stamping and bending parts, parts cleaning and construction of tools – on time, with precision and at competitive prices for all customers and industries in equal measure. Our aim is to fulfil your requests and, where possible, to exceed your expectations. Our services: Construction: 3D constructions of progressive tools using state-of-the-art software, tool manufacturing, stamping and bending parts, parts cleaning: Optimum cleaning results and residue-free drying guarantee component cleanliness in accordance with the highest standards.

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NEY DRAHTERODIEREN GMBH

Germany

The company Ney Wire Erodierservice GmbH, your provider in the field of wire erosion, was founded in 1995 by Mr Herbert Ney. On 1st February 2021, after almost 25 years with the company, Mr Andreas Koch took over the company and it now continues under the new company name Ney Wire Eroding GmbH. New investments were constantly being made to increase quality, effectiveness and flexibility and to shorten delivery times. An important milestone was the automation in 2011 that completely eliminated the downtimes on the eroding machines for parts up to 15 kg. Maximum precision and surface quality (up to Ra 0.1) are guaranteed in almost all sizes by using the Agie Cut Progress, VP2, VP3 and VP4 from GF Machining Solution. A special option on the AC Progress VP4 also makes it possible to erode cones of up to 45 degrees. A rotating spindle (from the company Hirschmann) and a starting hole drilling machine further expand the range of work. The Contura 2G measuring machine from Carl Zeiss Messtechnik GmbH enables us to check complicated contours with the utmost precision and to measure the workpieces for the individual pallets of the robot. If you have any questions or work in the field of wire erosion, please do not hesitate to contact us. Supplier for: Drill erosion work | CNC wire erosion work | Wire erosion work | Electrical discharge machining work | Custom tool manufacturing | Cogwheels in the Saarbrücken region (Saarland)
PEMTEC GMBH

Germany

PEMTec stands for precision. Specialised in precise electrochemical metal machining, PEMTec is a mechanical engineering company which specialises in developing and manufacturing of machinery. The company was founded in 1995 and in 2003 it added "PEMTec SNC" in Forbach, France, as a development and production site. The headquarters of PEMTec are located in Konz (Trier). With our application centres all over the world, we assist our customers with tool manufacture and applications for the PECM machinery. We have an international focus and operate all around the world. We have further developed and also standardised the PECM process and technology, referring to it simply as "pemming", which has since become a byword for this technology. With the objective of further advancing PECM technology, we are driven forward by the increasing demands for shape and quality of the workpieces to be produced. The inspiring nature of our motivation demonstrates the fact that we are now one of the technological leaders in this field.
NORCK GMBH

Germany

Norck is a manufacturing company in Germany with offices in the U.S. and the U.K., focusing on on-demand sheet metal fabrication, precision CNC machining and 3D printing. In addition to our capacity, we have created a digital manufacturing platform for our customers who can access the vast amount of capabilities and the capacity of top performing manufacturers in Europe and the U.S through Norck. Our top-quality supplier base includes European and U.S. manufacturers of sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, 3D printing, injection moulding and composite materials. Norck's primary mission to secure our customers' supply chain by ensuring that our customers have access to the products and services they need, whenever and wherever they need them, at reasonable prices, without fluctuations in pricing and delivery times, while offering them a product and service quality that exceeds their expectations. To achieve this mission, we develop technology, and work tirelessly as a team of mechanical engineers, sales engineers, supply chain engineers, product designers, software engineers, artificial intelligence engineers. This mission also involves improving design processes for manufacturability, working with only the best manufacturers to expand our access to high-quality manufacturing capacity to meet customer needs.

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LÖSCH GMBH

Germany

At Lösch we pride ourselves on rising to every challenge. Nothing motivates us more than an unfinished project still waiting for the perfect solution. We firmly believe that virtually nothing is impossible. It is this belief that has made us industry experts internationally recognised for our quality standards. And that is all down to our workforce, who make Lösch what it is today. Their inventive flair, their engineering prowess and their belief that only the best will do are integral to our everyday corporate culture. Top service calls for a clear focus. And because we know the raw materials, the process and our machinery inside and out, we can keep redefining the boundaries of what is achievable. The underlying principle of everything we do is a clear understanding of our customers and their industry.

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ERLEMANN & HUCKENBECK GMBH & CO KG

Germany

Erlemann+Huckenbeck is a manufacturer of technical mouldings in thermoset and thermoplastic. Some 48 employees work in Radevormwald on more than 50 production machines in the field of plastics processing. With our own tool-making facility and extensive vertical integration at the German site, we are highly flexible in producing customer-specific solutions and series production. High quality standards and reproducibility are a key focus for us. From CAD design to finishing: Erlemann+Huckenbeck ensures efficient production of pressing tools or injection moulding tools.

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TEUDELOFF GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

For over 25 years, we have stood for high-quality tools for all aspects of screw manufacturing. Our strengths: Extensive expertise, strong quality awareness, high reliability and the innovative solutions for our customers. Together with our production TIL Tooling International, we focus on the highest performance in geometry, tool life, delivery capability and customer-oriented service. We create the right tool concept for each customer individually, according to their wishes and requirements. We have specialised in tools for screw production and are the market leader in this field. Together with customers, we continuously develop our products to achieve the highest quality and best tool life. Our extensive warehouse and coordinated storage and delivery system ensure the optimal supply of Teudeloff tools to our customers. These services are appreciated by customers worldwide and make us a competent and reliable partner. Our young and highly motivated team is committed to your requirements, projects and wishes. We take care of procurement, shipping and bureaucracy for you, so that you can implement your projects and orders smoothly and on time. Benefit from our expertise in the field of cold forming. Inspire your customers with first-class geometry while optimising the productivity of your own manufacturing with tools from

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ÖZTUG ENDÜSTRI VE OTOMOTIV A.S.

Germany

Vision – we create our products with our lean production management on a global platform, by manufacturing small and medium-sized plastic, rubber and wire parts, plastic injection moulding, rubber vulcanisation and CNC wire-bending processes that our company performs in the industry for research and development plans, and which provide a high level of customer satisfaction. Mission – maximisation of our technology and design skills with regards to understanding overall quality and continual improvement, in order to lead the sector by providing unbeatably effective and efficient service. In an increasingly globalised world, to guarantee consistent satisfaction for all our stakeholders as one of the leading export companies in its field with the help of a streamlined waste-free strategy. Öztug works with the following sectors: Automotive industry. Aftermarkt. Aviation. Defence industry. Construction and furniture industry.Other industries. Tool manufacturing: Plastic injection moulding tools. Rubber tools. Metal tools. Test gauges. Welding equipment. Assembly equipment. Design and construction of special-purpose machines. Tool surface polishing. Research for improving customer satisfaction with value stream analysis ( VSM – Value Stream Map )

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WESPA METALLSÄGENFABRIK SIMONDS INDUSTRIES GMBH

Germany

WESPA is one of the leading manufacturers of sawing tools in the world. At their German headquarters in Melsungen, over 100 employees manufacture an unbeatably diverse product range which meets requirements from a wide range of sectors. WESPA products are optimally adapted to our industrial customers' requirements and enjoy the trust of representatives, dealers and industrial customers all over the world. As a full service provider, we deliver custom-made solutions which significantly improve our customers' edge over the competition. Reputable global players from industries including automotive, aerospace, steel and mechanical engineering rely on WESPA sawing tools. By choosing our products, customers express their trust in us; trust which, as you can see, pays off in no time at all.

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CHRISTIANI CHEMIE GMBH

Germany

Established in Arnsberg, Hochsauerland in Germany, Christiani Chemie GmbH trades in organic and anorganic chemicals from selected manufacturers, selling these on to its customers. This means that both customer orders and product supply are processed such that chemicals are passed directly from manufacturer to customer. Products are transported by shipping agents contracted by Christiani Chemie GmbH. Our management and staff have many years of experience in the chemicals business and are able to provide customers with the quality they require throughout their provision of services. This is particularly true in terms of the inspection carried out by the shipping agent on each chemicals shipment order. Here the use of cutting-edge software tools achieves complete processing and inspection.

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SCHOTT DIAMANTWERKZEUGE GMBH

Germany

SCHOTT Diamantwerkzeuge GmbH produces high-quality drilling, grinding and milling tools, mainly according to customer requirements for glass, ceramics, stone, metal and plastics processing as well as for the optical industry. The tools manufactured for our customers are adapted to: •The materials to be machined •The machines used •The required production targets. History: The company was founded in 1975 by Mr Klaus Schott in Stadtoldendorf. Since then, permanent expansion of production. TÜV achieve ISO 9001 in 2004 – certification from 2010–present: Various research projects are underway in close cooperation with technical colleges and universities. Our objective is: To continuously improve machining processes. New development of tools for machining new materials, especially for ultrasonic applications. Installation of the first tool shop systems from 2012–2017. Expansion of sales activities and development of application technology from 2018–present

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ROBERT BERGER SÖHNE E.K.

Germany

Drilling tools since 1910. Since the company was founded in 1910 by Robert Berger Sen. and his sons Paul and Robert Jun. in Solingen, we have been producing special tools for drilling and manufacturing ceramic-bonded abrasive discs – now for more than five generations. In addition to our drilling tools, we produce concrete millers and iron tools for joints for road restoration and offer our customers all standard services and custom work in the field of metal processing. The stainless steel door fittings made in the 1990s are further testimonials to our manufacturing capabilities. Even today, you can still find these fittings in the Bundestag, the Federal Chancellery, the Hotel Adlon, the Neue Messe München (exhibition centre in Munich) and the Düsseldorf Stadttor, to name just the most well-known places.

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ZÜRN GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

With a company history spanning 60 years, Zürn GmbH & Co. KG is a particularly experienced manufacturer in the fields of machining centres, special machinery, tool holders for CNC lathes, tool holders and collet holders. The company was originally founded as a mechanical workshop for turned parts. Over the course of decades of continuous development work, Zürn has been able to expand its own product range, while the company has also had the opportunity to establish a global customer base as a precision manufacturing business. The range produced in Germany includes clamping nuts and bar pullers, CNC chucks and collet holders, VDI tool holders and precision tool holders. Zürn GmbH & Co. KG is also established on the international market and is competitive as it boasts state-of-the-art production conditions.

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GASSNER FERTIGUNGSSYSTEME GMBH

Germany

We are a strong and reliable development partner from the electric motor manufacturing industry, with its high automated production processes. GASSNER FERTIGUNGSSYSTEME GMBH is synonymous with in-depth expertise in the planning, construction, manufacturing and assembly of machines and tools for manufacturing stators. Among other qualities, our customers appreciate our high level of consulting expertise for difficult problems and tasks in optimising complete products and production lines. Through close cooperation, we use our expertise and knowledge of innovations to create optimally tailored solutions in the fields of winding and insertion technology, shaping and taping stators and complete tooling for all areas of manufacturing.

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HQW PRECISION GMBH

Germany

HQW Precision GmbH has its headquarters and production sites in Kürnach, Germany. We specialise in the construction and manufacture of high-end bearings and assemblies which are tailored to meet the needs and requirements of our customers and supplied in a wide range of critical and demanding applications. Industries supplied include the aerospace industry, high-speed machine tool spindles, robotics and critical medical systems. Our products are professionally developed to provide quality, reliability and precision in all cases. This expertise is underpinned by first-class manufacturing and customer service processes at our factory in Germany and branches across the globe.

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DYNATECT EUROPE GMBH

Germany

Dynatect-MFB is one of the leading providers of equipment protection and offers a comprehensive range of industrial equipment protection products with custom solutions for all sectors. The parent company DYNATECT Manufacturing Inc. (formerly A&A Manufacturing Co. Inc.) is the leading manufacturer of dynamic equipment protection in North America, with headquarters in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Gerald O'Rourke, founder of today's DYNATECT Group, initially manufactured bellows covers and various products made of plastic-coated fabrics for the machine and tool industry in the initial phase of the company in 1945. Today, with five production sites and around 500 employees, DYNATECT is a growing global company and the first point of contact for effective protective systems in the following markets: Machine tools and automation, medical engineering, transport/traffic engineering, maintenance, building and construction/agriculture, as well as oil and gas.

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WERKZEUGMASCHINENFABRIK WALDRICH COBURG GMBH

Germany

At WALDRICH COBURG, innovative engineers and qualified professionals develop and manufacture precise large machine tools. As a global player, we consequently place great emphasis on providing high-quality training and strengthening our brand as an employer. Our guiding principles include adhering to the highest standards in quality and consistently focusing on the requirements of our customers. At our company headquarters in Coburg, we manufacture high-precision portal milling machines, vertical lathes and grinding machines. Our machines are used in virtually every sector around the world – for example, in processing housings for diesel engines, in power plant construction and mechanical engineering, and in tool and mould manufacturing. Whenever particularly high requirements need to be adhered to in workpiece machining with regard to precision, cutting performance, workpiece dimensions, complex technologies and productivity, we can support our customers as an ideal partner. This is because WALDRICH COBURG stands for quality, technology and innovation – made in Germany.

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ERDMANN EXPORT-IMPORT

Germany

We are your reliable partner for the purchase of used machine tools. Be it for lathes, milling machines, press brakes or laser cutting tools, we are interested in a wide range of different models of machine tools from different manufacturers. If you have used machine tools for sale, we offer you a simple and transparent transaction. Our experienced team conducts a fair evaluation of your machines and offers you a reasonable price based on the condition, brand, model and features. We understand that selling your machine tools is an important step and provide you with a professional and reliable service. We handle all the details, including the collection, disassembly and transport of the machines. Our aim is to make the sales process as simple as possible for you. We take away all the stress and hassle and ensure a quick, trouble-free transaction. With our extensive experience in purchasing machine tools, you can count on us. We are interested in all your machine tools be they lathes, milling machines, press brakes or laser cutting tools. We have an extensive of network of customers and can find the right buyer for your machines. If you would like to sell your used machine tools, contact us today. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you.

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ECOROLL AG WERKZEUGTECHNIK

Germany

ECOROLL AG Werkzeugtechnik is a leading provider of tools for fine mechanical surface machining. ECOROLL AG Werkzeuge – which employs around 80 people – develops, manufactures and distributes tools for burnishing, roller burnishing, skiving burnishing and machine hammer preening. ECOROLL tools are used wherever there are special demands for surface roughness or component strength. The burnishing or roller burnishing process is carried out on commonly used machine tools directly after pre-machining and achieves surfaces with very low roughness (< Ra 0.01 / < Rz 1.0 µm), comparable to results when sanding, honing or polishing. This is thanks to the forming of the component edge zone roughness profile without material removal, while also increasing the dynamic strength and edge zone hardness. ECOROLL can also supply a comprehensive range of standard tools from stock. Another of our strengths is developing and manufacturing special solutions according to customer requirements. With our team skilled in distribution, design and applications technology, we create tailor-made tools and processes for special customer applications. Our applications team also offers the opportunity to test our technologies through machining trials at ECOROLL's or the customer's premises and to find any ways of improving the surface finish.

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FISCHER FORTUNA GMBH

Germany

Development, production and sales of FORTUNA precision machine spindles. Advice and sales for precision machine spindles by FISCHER and PRECISE. Machine spindles for external drive and with direct drive, HF spindles, variable tool interfaces, manual or automatic tool clamping systems, high-precision variable speed and performance. Special versions in accordance with customer requirements. Overlong spindles for internal grinding of holes with a high degree of slenderness. Repair service for FISCHER, FORTUNA and PRECISE machine spindles and those made by FOREIGN MANUFACTURERS. Our products and services: hydrostatic spindles, motor spindles, spindle service, high-frequency motors, main spindles for machine tools, grinding spindle repair, milling spindle repair (regrinding of tool spindles for machining centres), high-frequency spindles, milling spindles, drilling spindles.

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ARNO FUCHS GMBH

Germany

Since Arno Fuchs founded the company in 1950, we have been in conversation with our customers. At first, our focus was on insulation materials for electric motors and transformers. Today, we provide our customers worldwide with information on cable assembly. Specialists for small and medium-sized series, we are consultants for customer-specific solutions. Our partnership with over 40 manufacturers forms the basis of our extensive and highly effective customer service. We aim to provide you with expert advice, supply you with high-quality machines and offer you an excellent service. Take our word for it and put us to the test. Our products include: Stripping and crimping machines; Stripping machines for cables; Trimming machines for cables; Trimming machines; Stripping tools; Crimping tools; Stripping machines for wires; Trimming machines for wires; Special machines for the cable industry; Knives for cable processing machines

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SNK GMBH

Germany

Experience - Quality, Innovation, Reliability are all words that have been synonymous with the SNK name for over a century. SNK has long been recognized as one of the world leaders in manufacture of machine tools. With a proven track record of performance and customer satisfaction, SNK has the background, experience and resources necessary to supply the industry with a wide range of metal cutting machine tools. Quality - When you invest in an SNK machine tool, you are assured of getting world-class Japanese technology and excellence in design and manufacture. The SNK line of machine tools is comprehensive, covering a broad range of machining disciplines- chip making, turning, grinding, laser, measurement, inspection and more. Whatever the industry-Aerospace, Energy, Construction, Transportation or Agriculture-SNK can supply virtually any type of machine you require. Customer Satisfaction - We are committed to providing 100% customer satisfaction in quality, price, delivery, support and service after the sale. We maintain sales and service professionals dedicated to one goal-total customer satisfaction.

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KAPP NILES GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

KAPP NILES is a leading manufacturer of machines and tools for finishing gears and profiles. Around 800 highly specialised employees represent the company's innovative strength and its 115 years of expertise. KAPP NILES is a technology partner for companies in the automotive, aeronautical and compressor industry, drive technology, energy and wind power, railway engineering, raw materials production and shipbuilding. Machines, tools and technology solutions from KAPP process gears and profiles to a thousandth of a millimetre and a diameter of up to 8 metres. Each system solution and machine tool service is individually optimised by specialists to meet customer requirements. The expertise and "Made in Germany" quality are local to all major markets at six locations. That's how KAPP NILES customers get their products moving with precision – on land, on water and in the air.

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ALLIT AG KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK

Germany

Founded in 1960, Allit AG Kunststofftechnik is a plastic products manufacturer in Germany. Customers are inspired by high quality and partnerships are established: Allit is the extended workbench for partners from many industries (e.g. filter technology, tool industry, etc.) with development, design, tool making, manufacturing and logistics. In doing so, it contributes to developing the customers' products. Logistics systems: Allit is an equipment manufacturer with reusable system containers for transport, logistics and industry (including pharmaceuticals, textiles, non-food retail, etc.). Customers particularly appreciate the many years of experience in optimising material flow systems in the workshop and warehouse: With its extensive, directly available range of workshop and warehouse equipment, Allit is a retail, specialist and mail order trade partner for private and commercial users. It offers expert marketing and logistics services for stationary and web-based trade.

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FRITZ BECKER GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

Becker Brakel is one of the most important manufacturers of moulded wood and formfleece worldwide. International designers and manufacturers appreciate and make use of our great technological expertise. Our customers benefit from our years of experience and sound advice when realising their ambitious moulded wood and formfleece ideas. Our production is order-related and designed for individual production for our customers. We supply the office, consumer good and furniture industries as well as train manufacturers and the automotive industry. We offer designers our expertise and experience in development and prototype construction. The entire production process, from veneer production and compression moulding to efficient CNC machining and varnishing, lies in the hands of our experienced professionals. Our customers benefit from our extensive pool of pressing tools and the great capacity of our 90 presses.
FACET PRECISION TOOL GMBH

Germany

Facet Precision Tool GmbH is an ISO 9001-certified company that was launched in 2015 by experienced tool designers, to take advantage of the advances in laser and CNC grinding technology in order to produce more accurate polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and carbide custom tools. Building on these technological advances in the areas of processes, machinery and materials, it is our objective to provide the industry with more wear-resistant and more precise PCD and carbide tools. With extensive background knowledge in the manufacture of PCD, we have made it our objective to utilise custom PCD and PCD veined materials with improved wear resistance and sharpness in the design of our cutting tools. Facet Precision Tool GmbH develops, manufactures, repairs and regrinds custom PCD, diamond-coated and carbide tools, in order to enhance the productivity of customer-specific machining processes, improve process yields and reduce part costs. It offers comprehensive expertise in the development and production of tool solutions for a multitude of boring, milling and reaming processes. The special design of PCD tools often enables multiple use by re-sharpening the blades or replacing the PCD blades. Through re-sharpening or refitting, the overall costs of the tools can be significantly reduced.