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SCHAGES GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

Flexibility is our strength. As a high-tech sheet metal processor, certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and with over 65 years of experience in metal processing, we are the perfect partner for the metal processing industry or for private customers. As a family business from Krefeld, we are now in our third generation and have a team of 35 employees. Core areas of expertise: CNC laser and tube laser cutting, sheet bending, laser measurement of your templates, sheet metal blanks made of stainless steel, quality steels, aluminium, copper, brass. Through the use of our innovative CNC machinery, series production and repeat orders are done according to the highest quality standard. Small parts and precision cuts, including XXL special formats for sheet metal or pipe processing, are possible with great accuracy. We also manufacture prototypes or individual items according to your individual wishes. Like laser cutting, CNC bending is likewise part of our range, and has been possible since the expansion of our bending capacity with modern press brakes up to 4 metres/320 t. We process your design and CAD data or measure sample parts precisely, in a needs-oriented manner and within a few seconds using a precision scanner here on site. Sustainability is very important to us. We manufacture in a way that conserves material and energy resources, and preferably obtain our raw materials and services regionally. Send us your request and you'll receive a fair offer promptly.

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SCS-METALL GMBH

Germany

As a well-established company in the metal machining and processing industry, we are specialists in the key processes in sheet metal machining and lightweight steel and apparatus construction. Our highly motivated team and modern machinery guarantee quality and reliable supply. We construct your idea and implement the individual production steps. From construction planning to installing simple assemblies and complex individual sub-assemblies and series modules, our expert team are ready to help. For SCS, undertaking reliable, precise and cost-optimised contracted sheet metal work is a matter of course and we can meet your requirements on an individual basis. We also offer customized complete solutions from small-scale to mass production. Our well qualified employees produce high-quality products with our modern machinery.

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ROSTFREI-STAHL GEISWEID GMBH

Germany

Rostfrei-Stahl Geisweid GmbH (RFSG) is a traditional family-owned company that can look back on a history that extends over more than 50 years. At the time the company was founded in 1964, we were the first service centre in Europe and the first provider to offer plasma-cut metal plates made of Cr-Ni steels resistant to rust, acid and heat. Today we supply stainless steel components cut with plasma, water jet and lasers, as well as sawn stainless steel components to the entire European market. We primarily manufacture products for customers in the food, pharmaceuticals and paper industries as well as for companies in the chemicals and petrochemicals sectors. We also work for customers from the energy, offshore and environmental technology sectors. Our daily activities are characterised by flexible responses to market requirements. Today, we are the only independent cutting firm of this size in Germany.

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ROHRBEARBEITUNG KETTERER

Germany

Rohrbearbeitung Ketterer – abrasive cutting test centre/Abrasive cutting for tool and machine building – Wet or dry cutting. We are certified to ISO 9001. Series production runs and prototype development for the automotive, aero-engineering and other industries. We are the specialists in processing hard-to-cut materials. Stainless steel, nickel, titanium, molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, tantalum, niobium, gold, carbide and also ceramic and composite materials such as CFK or GFR. Pipes with wall thicknesses from 0.1 mm. Outer diameters from 1.0 mm to 200 mm. Cutting lengths from 3.0 mm. Calibration, expanding, notches, hole punching. Series production: Cutting tube-formed parts on 3D-formed clamping devices. Manufacturing pipe elbows from tube coils. Carbide blanks. Up to 40 mm outer diameter. Tool manufacturing: Quick-change fixtures with 3D-milled forms according to your dataset. Pneumatic clamping and cooling water supply on the standard base block. Machine building: Individual construction according to customer requirements. Manual machine – manual cutting with pneumatic clamping – for quick-change devices. Half-automated machines/manual cutting/clamping and pneumatic/electric feed. Fully automated (also with robotic handling system) for large-scale production.

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WITTMANN-KOMET METALL CUTTING SAWS GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

Komet in Weil am Rhein specialises in power hacksaw blades made from HSS with individual tooth shapes and geometries. These can be used to efficiently and economically separate different materials. For example, the variable tooth geometry for hacksaw blades has a positive rake for sawing hardened and stainless steels. This reduces the cutting forces, improves swarf removal and increases blade life. We also offer specially tailored problem solutions for offsetting the teeth. However, before a newly developed hacksaw blade, it is subjected to an "inquisition" by endurance testing, always in accordance with the motto "quality sells itself."

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BARHAM METALL GMBH

Germany

Barham Metall GmbH is an International Trading Company located in Paderborn, Germany. We specialize in a multitude of prime, excess prime, overrolled and non-prime steel products as well as used machinery. We mainly deal with the following Products: Hot Rolled Steel, Cold Rolled Steel, Coated Steel ( Galvanised, Electro Galvanised, Pre-painted, Aluzinc, Galvannealed), Tinplate and Tin-free Steel, Bright bars, Seamless Pipes and Welded Tubes, Stainless Steel and Used Machinery ( cut to length lines, slitting lines, metal forming machines, ERW tube mills, etc.) Our mission is to deliver the most reliable and qualitative services and solutions to our customers at the most competitive prices in the market . The products will definitely serve your needs. Our primary markets are located in the Middle East, the Far East and North Africa as well as Europe.
SCHKRIZ METAL LINKERS GMBH

Germany

Traders in all kinds of primary and secondary steel in cold rolled, hot rolled, coated steels, tin plates, electrical steel (CRGO/CRNGO), stainless steel - sheets, coils, strips, blanks, cuttings, etc.
SHENZHEN PROMOSTAR HARDWARE CO.,LTD

Germany

ShenZhen PromoStar Hardware Co., Ltd is a company who specialize in Metal CNC machining parts, CNC turning parts, CNC milling parts, stamping parts, sheet metal parts, welding products for all kinds of industry. The materials we used to worked were stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, brass, copper, carbon steel, POM, PEEK and so on. The headquater of Promostar located at ShenZhen, China with a 2000² meter workplant.Since 2016, Promostar has an office in Meerbusch, Germany. Since 2021 lunched a 3000² meter workplant in Jiangxi China. We can meet all industry demands, such as : Austronautic, Optik, Sensor, Electronic, Automotive, LED lighting, furniture, machinery & equipments, medicial equipments, plastic & moulds lines and so on. We can reach the tolerance within +/-0.002mm. The material we are using can be reached the standard cetifications from ROHS, REACH. Promostar invested a lot on the machines and worker technologies and we have a strong human resources department. All our team have more than 8 years relationship. We work on team. PromoStar is getting a good credit around the world. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information !

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H. STAHLSCHMIDT STAHLGESELLSCHAFT M.B.H

Germany

The company Hermann Stahlschmidt Stahlges. m.b.h., abbreviated to HERSTA, was founded in Düsseldorf by the brothers Hermann and Walter Stahlschmidt in 1932, and remains to this day a family-owned company. In 1980 HERSTA moved to Willich, near Düsseldorf. At the new location we have not only expanded our premises over the past decades, but have in particular continued to develop our company. Today, as a specialist for high-quality steel we are an established partner for companies in machine and systems engineering, in the metal removal industry and steel trading – in our region, in Germany, in Europe and globally! With 60 experienced and highly qualified members of staff we have maintained the lean structures and efficient processes of a medium-sized, family owned company. However, with our stock of approximately 20, 000 t as well as our ultra-modern technical systems and software we have all of the technical capabilities of a large enterprise. With this combination we offer our customers what they value about us: high quality and a wide variety of products combined with diverse processing options, exceptional service and fast response times!

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LILA GMBH - SPEZIALIST FÜR INDIVIDUELLE LÖSUNGEN IN DER LASERPRÄZISIONSBEARBEITUNG

Germany

SPECIALIST IN INDIVIDUAL SOLUTIONS FOR LASER PRECISION FINISHING. LILA GmbH has been active as a specialist in laser precision finishing for more than 25 years. In addition to fine cutting and precision drilling, precision laser welding is a particular expertise. A wide range of metals and ceramic materials are processed on 25 fixed bed and fibre laser systems. Quality assurance at the highest level is obligatory at LILA, which is why all processes are certified both according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and according to the DIN EN ISO 13485 medical standard. Medical cannulas, measurement electrodes, surgical instruments, components for sensitive gauges or complex components for precision operations are standard metal workpieces that are manufactured at LILA. LILA is the market leader in the field of thick ceramics in particular, and can process material thicknesses of 0.1 mm–27 mm. The range of applications includes indexable inserts, sieves for industrial fine grinding mills, blades for medical shears and knives, bearings for Formula 1 vehicles, satellite technology and apertures for cameras and measurement systems. As LILA is active in quality-sensitive sectors, such as medical technology, sensor systems or aerospace technology, absolute dimensional accuracy and reliability are some of the basic requirements in every project. And so it's a matter of course at LILA that all requests are processed with the same regard and care.

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WAGNER LASERTECHNIK GMBH

Germany

Wagner Lasertechnik GmbH has been offering you a service revolving around laser cutting technology with YAG lasers for more than 30 years. A highly qualified and extremely motivated team, continuous further training and the use of the latest laser cutting systems guarantee the success of the company. "Not only the technology gets us to our destination, but also the person who uses this technology. With our expertise, we help you to achieve your goal." Precision in its fastest form – laser fine cutting. We cut various materials in material thicknesses of up to 5 mm for you: – Thin sheets made of stainless steel, steel, aluminium, titanium, copper, bronze, brass, silver, gold – Ceramic materials – Insulation materials – Laser fine cutting. We offer you: – Prototypes, small batches, larger batches upon request – The latest laser cutting systems for highly precise components – The latest testing methods for maximum quality – Quick and easy order processing. Interested?

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WALTER WURSTER GMBH

Germany

At Walter Wurster GmbH, we know how versatile and multifaceted metals are. We know how metals can be used in different ways. And in our day-to-day work, we put our knowledge to the test. We use the expertise we have gained over 70 years to develop and produce individual metal solutions. Our production site is located near Stuttgart but our products are in demand worldwide. Now being run by the third generation of our family, Wurster represents high-quality, economical, innovative metal processing. Safety is also key to our work; Wurster is one of Germany's leading companies in the security technology sector. Our night desks, cashier counters, bank counters and ticket counters are known for their unrivalled reliability. As the first and only security technology manufacturer, we combine high bulletproofing with a high fire protection class. It's therefore no surprise that almost half of all safety switches in Germany are manufactured by us – it's a sign of our expertise.

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WESTFÄLISCHE DRAHTINDUSTRIE GMBH

Germany

Westfälische Drahtindustrie GmbH, based in Hamm, is the largest independent wire producer in Europe. The company has been manufacturing high-quality wire and finished products for a wide range of applications at 15 locations in Europe since 1856. Led by Managing Director Katja Pampus since 2009, Westfälische Drahtindustrie GmbH has established itself as a leading company in the wire industry. Founded in 1856 as "Hobrecker, Witte & Herbers", Westfälische Drahtindustrie GmbH has undergone impressive development and is now the largest independent wire producer in Europe. Westfälische Drahtindustrie focuses on ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. With a certified quality management system which complies with ISO 9001, the company ensures the optimum quality of its products. Our corporate philosophy is built on continuous improvement and ensuring quality targets are monitored. Our business areas Quality wire: Steel wire Machining steel wire Bright steel Cold forming wire Iron wire Aluminium wire Structural steel: Cold-formed, ribbed reinforcing steel (KR) Reinforcement mesh Welding consumables: Unalloyed and low-alloyed inert gas and submerged arc wire electrodes Overhead power lines Aluminium-steel wire ropes Aluminium wire ropes High-temperature wire ropes Steel strands for underground lines Westfälische Drahtindustrie GmbH remains a major player in various industry sectors and contributes to technological development worldwide.

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WESTMARK GMBH

Germany

In 1956, Hubert Deimel founded the "Hubert Deimel Haushaltwarenfabrik". It manufactured the "famous" potato peelers. The product was a sales hit and formed the basis for the company's successful development. Today, the company is known as Westmark GmbH and has over 2500 items on offer. As a specialist trade partner, Westmark offers a range of practical catering and kitchen aids along with household goods. Our core areas of expertise are manual household aids for peeling, cutting, dividing, preparing food, serving and taking away, boiling down, baking, eating, gifts, baskets and table sets. Most of our revenue comes from items that are MADE IN GERMANY and are manufactured in-house. Production departments include plastic injection moulding and extrusion, aluminium die casting, zinc die casting and metalworking. Production takes place at the headquarters in Lennestadt-Elspe and in Wittelsberg.

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KLÖCKNER & CO DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

Germany

As one of Germany's leading material dealers, Klöckner & Co Deutschland GmbH supplies a wide range of steel and metal products nationwide, as well as offering fast delivery and tailored services. We employ around 1100 people across our 16 sites, who are committed to providing quality products and services. We are constantly working to improve and intensify our relationships with suppliers and customers by means of a thorough process of digitalising business processes.

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Stainless steel flat, 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), cut

Stainless steel flat, 1.4571 (X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2), cut

Stainless steel flat, 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), cut, ground

Stainless steel flat, 1.4404 (X2CrNiMo17-12-2), cut

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HOJU-BESCHLAG GMBH

Germany

For over 60 years, our company has focussed on the manufacture of kick plates, door protectors, perforated plates, ventilation grilles from aluminium, plastic and stainless steel, as well as all kinds of custom-made sheet metal parts. Our products are modern, smart and visually attractive, while at the same time functional and suitable for everyday use. In order to meet the market demands of today, we are required to ensure a constantly high level of performance and quality in ever shorter time periods. We achieve this in close collaboration with our flourishing customer base. We are a competitive and sustainable company thanks to our investments in new technologies and our high-performance fleet of machines. Numerous customer and supplier ratings show that quality for us is not simply an empty phrase, but rather a living part of our company.
ILA-LANGNER GMBH & CO.KG

Germany

Rely on our services and together we can find and create the perfect solution for your personal requirements. A "strong team" transforms tons of steel into perfection! The company was established in 1991. At our site in Eibelshausen, in the heart of Germany, we manufacture individual solutions according to customer requirements. We are distinguished by our flexibility and high quality standards. That is why, as a competent partner, we are involved from the very start of our customers' development processes. Modern, innovative technology and a high level of technical EXPERTISE possessed by our 140-strong team transform tons of steel into perfection. Our solutions, precisely implemented to a high quality standard, are delivered on-schedule to leading firms and medium-sized businesses using our own fleet of vehicles.
STRUKTURMETALL GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

The company STRUKTURMETALL GMBH & CO. KG, is a Wholesaler, which operates in the Steel, special industry. It also operates in the stainless steel sheets, and stainless steel cut plates industries. It is based in BRETZFELD-SCHWABBACH, Germany.
HS UMFORMTECHNIK GMBH

Germany

HS Umformtechnik GmbH is a medium-sized family-run business which has grown continuously since it was founded in 1997. We keep the promises we make. At our company headquarters in Grünsfeld-Paimar, Germany, our 50 motivated employees produce high-quality stainless steel pipe bends, pipe couplings, coupling stations, suction tubes, branch and transition pieces as well as customized parts using cutting edge machinery at our production site which covers 12, 000 square metres. In doing so, we not only engage in effective problem solving and scout out top quality products on behalf of our customers, we also provide a good price/performance ratio. Beyond this, we always have all common dimensions of stainless steel bent pipes and pipe couplings as well as stainless steel pipes in stock in our around 5000 square metres of production and storage space. Besides consistent high quality, this also means short delivery times for our customers.

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WILH. KÄMPER GMBH U. CO KG

Germany

Wilh. Kämper is a family company specialising in wire forming technology, and has been manufacturing its products at its site in Lüdenscheid, Germany, since 1888. Wilh. Kämper is your technical problem solver. We offer technical solutions in the wire sector from development and prototype production to small batch and series production. Our technology includes: – Three-plane bending – Embossing – Chamfering – Knurling – Thread rolling – Reducing – Thread cutting – Welding – Butting – Punching – Flattening – Upsetting We process all formable materials, including steel wire, spring wire, stainless steel wire, non-ferrous metal wire, in diameters from 1.5 mm to 10 mm, and can produce any surface to order

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A. BOLZ APPARATEBAU GMBH

Germany

Stainless steel vessel manufacturing – quality and innovation from the Allgäu region! The Bolz-EDEL Group designs and manufactures stainless steel vessels of the finest quality. We are your go-to partner for carefully considered solutions in the field of process vessels and storage tanks. Thanks to our innovative 3D construction designs, cutting-edge production technologies, quality management incorporating seamless vessel documentation and trained specialists, quality and reliability are guaranteed. Your technical processing requirements are painstakingly implemented by industry specialist engineers. Every size and quality is possible – from ten-litre volume pharmaceutical batch vessel to cylindro-conical fermentation tanks for breweries and even large tanks with a capacity of two million litres constructed on site. The internationally recognised brands of Bolz Apparatebau and EDEL Tank have been producing quality innovations from the Allgäu for many decades!

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ROBERT WINKELSTRÄTER GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

"Robert Winkelsträter GmbH & Co. KG", with its headquarters in Ennepetal (approx. 20 km south of Dortmund), was founded in 1952 as a manufacturer of hinges and fittings made of steel and stainless steel. Here, 20 employees manufacture, commission and distribute products according to your customer specifications: Laser cut parts for sample construction, prototype construction and small series production, stampings and pressed parts in series production, bent parts, for example edging, embossing and rolling. Our core skills lie in the production of special hinges and fittings according to samples or drawings. Through many years of experience and low tooling costs, we can offer you excellent conditions (price and delivery time). In addition to the production of customer-specific parts, we also offer standard items, e.g. DIN hinges or angles. You can view or download the complete catalogue as a PDF on our website. Rest assured that we can offer you careful and reliable processing of your inquiries and orders today.

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WELL DIAMANTDRAHTSÄGEN GMBH

Germany

Thanks to a cutting technology that was developed over 33 years ago, well diamond wire saws have helped more than 1200 customers worldwide achieve the results they desire. well diamond wire saws achieve smooth, sharp-edged surfaces on practically any material. The applied cutting tool is stainless steel wire with diamond grains that can be effectively "embedded" in the wire. This patented embedding process guarantees the highest degree of cutting capability and the longevity of the wire. The wire is wound around a drum that is attached to a precision hoist motor. Depending on the size of the saw, the length of the wire ranges from 10 to 40 metres. It has a diameter between 0.10 and 0.70 mm. All our saws use the force of gravity and/or weights as a method to achieve and maintain consistent feed rates. Moreover, they all possess continual variable speed control for the wire.

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EDELSTAHL WEIMAR GMBH

Germany

We design and manufacture stainless steel constructions for industrial applications. Our portfolio contains machine platforms, operating platforms, equipment mezzanines, walkways and also machine doors and housings - all made from stainless steel. We are heavily specialized in the intersection of stainless steel manufacture and platforms for plant construction. This makes us the perfect partner for companies in sensitive industries like food, beverage, chemicals or pharmaceuticals. As a reliable and competitive supplier, we have long-standing and successful business relationships with world market leaders in those sectors. We offer the complete package including general planning and advice, design (3D construction), static calculation, manufacturing and assembly. Our promise is superior quality in stainless steel, experience and know-how regarding all relevant industry and country norms, short throughput times with 100% reliability and efficient manufacturing with a competitive price tag. Since 2022, we do all our cutting independently with brand-new machinery including a tube laser, flatbed fiber lasers and a press brake from Bystronic. Get in touch with us and send us your request for a quotation. We look forward to hearing from you!

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J. C. KÖNIG STIFTUNG & CO KG

Germany

We create precision deep-drawn parts made from stainless steel, steel and non-ferrous metals at our modern production sites. Our production focuses on thin-walled and usually rotationally symmetrical hollow parts with wall thicknesses of between 0.15 and 2.3 mm. In doing so we not only implement the tightest tolerances regarding dimensions, shape and position, we also meet the high surface quality requirements of the components. The component cleanliness we need to achieve is also very important here. If required, the surfaces of the components are mechanically or galvanically reworked. Every year, our company processes roughly 1200 t of stainless steel, 1800 t of steel and 80 t of non-ferrous metals. Our employees' expertise, in conjunction with cutting edge production systems, enable us to produce highly complex geometries which can require more than 20 forming steps in extreme cases. And we achieve all this while meeting your precision and quality requirements.
NIRONIT EDELSTAHL GMBH & CO. KG

Germany

NIRONIT EDELSTAHL GmbH & Co. KG has been known for almost 40 years for the procurement, storage and trade of first-class stainless steel. We offer stainless steel sheets, tubes and bars in all standard grades and special qualities, as well as nickel alloys and titanium. With our ultra-modern cutting processes, blanks are produced by water jet, plasma and saw at short notice according to customer requirements. NIRONIT supplies stainless steel worldwide and is in demand in almost all industries: Chemical and petrochemical trade, power plant construction, mechanical and apparatus engineering, offshore and onshore technology, shipbuilding, pump construction, rail and commercial vehicle construction, cutting technology, environmental technology, sugar and agricultural industry, steel construction and structures.
RHEIN INSTRUMENTE E.K.

Germany

Solingen-based wholesaler – specialises in high-quality stainless steel instruments for cosmetics, manicures, pedicures and much more. We're glad you've found us! Are you looking for the right products for a professional pedicure, professional hairdressing accessories, or maybe something for your household? Are you still missing the right "tool" for your beloved pet? Then look no further! Our precise craftsmanship and sharp blades allow an effortless and clean cut. Manufactured from stainless steels, our products are ideally suited to professional manicures and pedicures. We offer you a great selection of high-quality instruments from various categories, which are suitable both for your private use and for customised application in your practice. Our goods are testified for by many years of experience. Each product is checked several times.
USG UWE STÜCKE GRANULIERTECHNIK GMBH

Germany

USG GmbH produces pelletizer knives and pelletizing die plates for a wide variety of plastics and under-water pelletizers. For our knives, we have specialised in vacuum-brazed bimetallic knives. To make these knives, a titanium carbide cutting edge is brazed together with a high-strength stainless steel base body. The granulator screens we manufacture range from "small", electrically heated granulator screens for the production of compounds, to large oil- or steam-heated granulator screens for bulk plastics such as PE and PP. We manufacture and market pelletizer knives for pelletizers from various machine manufacturers. We design and manufacture pelletizing die plates. Knife holders in flexible or rigid design for under-water pelletizers. Replacement and spare parts as well as cutting rotors for pelletizing technology, pelletizing systems and strand pelletizers. We repair pelletizing die plates and offer regular grinding services up to complete overhaul, including newly plating the cutting surface.
LEHNEN GMBH

Germany

For nearly 50 years LEHNEN GMBH has produced high quality aluminium, conventional and stainless steel parts: prototypes, mass-production products and assemblies for customers who place high demands on quality and service. Mass production of our own products for barrier-free baths has completely familiarized us with the high requirements placed on therapeutic aids: Our handholds and support rods, shower seats and accessories from our Function and Evolution Bath Series fulfil the highest demands for dimensional accuracy, stability, grip and appearance. As an industrial and commercial supplier LEHNEN GMBH produces complete assemblies – containers, welded constructions, tubular and sheet metal parts. Their state-of-the-art laser cutting machines ensure high quality combined with maximum economy for cut parts. As a particular service we offer our customers prefabricated mass production of finished products consisting of component assembly, surface treatment and matching accessories.
MANFRED J. C. NIEMANN ZENTRALE KG

Germany

Largest privately managed stock-holding dealer in Europe. Our products: Semi-finished parts made from aluminium, copper, brass, bronze and stainless steel. Export to all European countries and overseas. Large selection of processing machinery, including slitting units, cross-cutting units and panel saws, plus machines to process blanks and bushes. Cutting bar material to length. Just-in-time delivery and KANBAN. Premium quality thanks to long-standing collaboration with primarily western European manufacturing plants.