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news & facts companies/fairs EMAG sells EMAG eldec GmbH as part of a management buy-out (MBO) EMAG eldec GmbH becomes eldec Induction GmbH. All jobs will be retained. The previous managing director Thomas Rank takes over the shares of eldec GmbH from the EMAG Group. Global machine builder EMAG signed a purchase agreement with eldec induction GmbH under which the EMAG Group will sell all of its shares in EMAG eldec GmbH. Eldec produces and sells highly efficient induction heating technology for a wide range of industrial applications. In addition to generators for induction heating, the company offers toolmaking (inductors) and machine tools for induction hardening. At the EMAG Group, eldec products have been used in the design of production lines and the construction of machine tools. Focus on core business For the EMAG Group, the sale of the shares is another important step in the implementation of the EMAG 2025 corporate strategy, according to managing director Dr. Mathias Klein: “The aim of our corporate strategy is to further expand our technological leadership in the machining of rotationally symmetrical components. We want to achieve this primarily by using interconnected digital machining systems and with data analysis to present our customers with the best overall result.” Commenting on the future of eldec, Dr. Klein explains, “as a result of the MBO, the transition to an independent company will take place smoothly, so there will be no restrictions for existing customers. We will continue to maintain a close business relationship with eldec, as many products, such as eldec’s excellent generator technology, are also used in the systems employed. We wish Mr. Rank and the eldec company continued success and look forward to joint projects in the future.” further information: www.emag.com 33.BI-MU Focus on five technological issues for five exhibition areas October 12 to 15, 2022, the exhibition complex of fieramilano Rho will host 33.BI-MU, the major and most important Italian exhibition for the industry of metal cutting, metal forming and additive machine tools, robots, digital manufacturing and automation systems, enabling technologies and subcontracting. Promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers’ association, and organised by EFIM-ENTE FIERE ITALIANE MACCHINE, 33.BI-MU will take place one year after EMO MILANO, the world trade show of the sector, achieving resounding success with the public of reference. Owing to the extremely favourable economic moment, 33-BI-MU will meet the consensus of the enterprises of the sector. At their disposal is a very dynamic and receptive Italian market, also thanks to the Government incentives which remain in force for the whole of 2022. Willingness to invest in new production technologies, need for a renewal of industrial plants, which increasingly require state-of-the-art systems and machines, are the reasons for the 33.BI-MU attraction. Besides machines and systems, 33.BI-MU focuses on 5 technological issues for 5 exhibition areas representing the complete ecosystem of the sector: RobotHeart, sponsored by SIRI (Italian Robotics and Automation Association) and dedicated to the world of robotics; BI-MU Digital, focused on the world of ICT and connectivity technologies; BI-MU ADDITIVE, sponsored by AITA-ITALIAN ASSOCIATION OF ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES and dedicated to additive technologies; METROLOGY & TESTING centered on systems and machines for testing, measuring and quality control and finally, BI-MU LOGISTICS, focused on the logistics for the mechanical industry. further information: www.ucimu.it 24 no. 1, March 2022
companies/fairs news & facts CHIRON Group and Greidenweis combine automation expertise Carsten Liske, CEO of the CHIRON Group SE, and Michael Greidenweis, owner and managing director of Greidenweis Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, have set the course for a joint future. Greidenweis Maschinenbau is a 100 % CHIRON Group company since January 2022. One of the CHIRON Group’s core competencies is turnkey solutions for machining processes based on machining and milling/turning centers of the brands CHIRON, STAMA and FACTORY5. The demand to automate turnkey solutions is continu ously increasing, as are the workpiece and industryspecific customer requirements. This applies to single-part production in tool manufacturing and precision technology as well as to series production in the mobility sector. The CHIRON Group’s product range meets the diverse automation tasks with integrated automation solutions, autonomous stand-alone solutions, the linking of machining centers and their process and system integration in assembly and production lines. Greidenweis is a system supplier for the automotive industry. In addition to its own development and assembly of machines and systems for laminating, joining and gluing, Greidenweis has positioned itself competently in process and system integration. For example the fully automated complete assembly of components for vehicle interiors using several processing stations. The 60-employee company has many years of experience in integrating various technical solutions into automated assembly systems and production lines, and has also successfully installed these in other industries. Greidenweis has developed its expertise in mechanical en- Successful takeover: the management teams of the CHIRON Group and Greidenweis are looking forward to the cooperation; left: Carsten Liske, CEO of the CHIRON Group SE; 5 th from left: Michael Greidenweis, owner and managing director of Greidenweis Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG gineering and holistic automation solutions to a high level through consistently implemented overall process support – design with CAD/CAM and 3D technology, robot simulations, project control, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and service. The CHIRON Group and Greidenweis will each concentrate on the further development of their traditional core businesses. With the strategic and operational cooperation, both companies also want to offer their customers attractive, future-oriented solutions through optimized and new combinations of products, competencies and know-how. The aim is to make machining, assembly and production processes even more efficient with innovative automation solutions. This applies to the process automation of large-volume components as well as to complex production lines from the blank through machining and associated processes to end-of-line testing. further information: www.chiron-group.com GrindingHub Planning work has started Over 260 companies had secured a place at GrindingHub as the registration phase drew to a close end of September. “We are more than satisfied with the number of registrations and are delighted with how GrindingHub is already set to become the new focal point for grinding technology,” says Dr. Wilfried Schäfer, executive director of the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association). The strong figures mean that the work can start work on the layout of three halls at the modern Stuttgart exhibition center – including the Paul Horn Hall which opened in 2018. Topical content, contemporary formats and a highly attractive trade show location GrindingHub will be celebrating its premiere in Stuttgart May 17 to 20, 2022. With its international orientation and an attractive location that is easily accessible from all over the world, the event holds plenty of potential. The organizers are also part of a global network of associations throughout the well-known manufacturing nations, and have plenty of experience in organizing trade shows. The principal areas will be technology/processes, productivity, automation and digitalization in grinding technology. Two joint “GrindingSolutionPark” booths are also planned – demonstrating how science and industry can work hand-in-hand together. The GrindingHub web sessions will begin in the run-up to the event in spring 2022. These proved their worth during the METAV digital and will now serve to whet visitors’ appetites for the new leading trade fair for grinding technology – encouraging to attend the fair in Stuttgart and meet exhibitors. further information: www.grindinghub.de no. 1, March 2022 25
