https://www.scmp.com/rss/500335/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com When it comes to high-calibre electronic household appliances, SEVERIN Elektrogeräte is a leader in German-engineered reliability. From drip coffee makers, toasters and microwaves to barbecue grills, vacuum cleaners and refrigerators, the company’s decades-honed technological expertise has made an art out of simplifying daily life. What began as a modest blacksmith’s shop in Sundern in 1892 has today become a market leader in its home country – being Germany’s No 1 in electric barbecues, milk... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005233/asian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005233/asian?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:30:15 +0000 It is often said that necessity is the mother of invention, but when executives of Leuze electronic decided to develop sensors for the company’s own textile machines, little did they expect that the plan would spur the beginnings of the company’s success as an international technology driver. Backed by forward-thinking entrepreneurship honed over 56 years, Leuze electronic now ranks as a global expert in innovative and efficient sensor solutions for industrial automation, thanks to its focus on... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005230/leuze?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005230/leuze?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:09 +0000 Two giants of German industry banded together in 2008 to advance turbocharging technology using the best application of thermodynamics. Since then, Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems (BMTS) has succeeded in setting a high benchmark for exhaust turbochargers with more than 600 patented solutions. Now owned by FountainVest Partners and Westron Group and renamed BMTS Technology, the company is pursuing the next technological leap by combining German engineering and Chinese entrepreneurship. “We want to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005226/bmts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005226/bmts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 06:30:08 +0000 From plywood and particle boards to fibre building boards, wood-based panels are popular materials in furniture building and construction – creating a massive global market expected to reach US$175 billion by 2025. With the demand for woodworking machines forecast to grow in Asia, which exports most of its wood panels globally, Wemhöner Surface Technologies is solidifying its commitment in providing German-engineered solutions for wood-based panel surfaces to the region. Backed by a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005220/wemhoner?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005220/wemhoner?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 06:00:06 +0000 A family-owned business with more than 132 years of tradition, Hamburg-based freight forwarder a. hartrodt Deutschland has grown organically and homogenously with a culture deeply focused on building strong client relationships. Drawing on its own network of 100 offices, complemented by long-standing partners in all key trading nations across the globe, a. hartrodt delivers a complete range of optimum transport solutions from door to door. “Biggest does not always mean the best,” says Willem van... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005217/staying?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005217/staying?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:30:06 +0000 Just like its main products – the valve train systems, rocker arms, gearbox parts and other components that generate power for vehicles – MS Industrie is propelling its growth organically by fulfilling the increasing needs of truck and transport industries across the globe. The Munich-headquartered industrial group is planning to expand its client base by attracting customers in Asia from the automotive, construction, agricultural and power generation industries. “We are looking to the Asian... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005215/ms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005215/ms?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:00:04 +0000 Celebrating 60 years of innovation, VEGA Grieshaber has continued to lead the way in developing cutting-edge, high-precision measurement technologies that are easy to install and operate for the optimum safety and reliability of industrial processes. From its headquarters in the picturesque medieval Black Forest town of Schiltach in southern Germany, VEGA delivers customised measuring instruments and solutions that not only meet but exceed the standards and requirements of its customers. Its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005211/vegas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005211/vegas?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 04:30:11 +0000 In business, the best players do not fret or hustle when things do not go their way. They practise patience and they observe. They look at the crevices and formulate possible ways of improving their products or services. This is what filter elements developer LENSER Filtration does when facing challenges and stiff competition. It looks for opportunities. It develops strategies that will take it from the tough times to the haven of short- and long-term gains. Backed by 50 years of unmatched... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005206/lenser?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005206/lenser?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 04:00:12 +0000 For Lehmann, no locking-solution challenge is too complex. By drawing on more than 100 years of experience and an extensive technical capability across the whole value chain from product development and mould making through to electroplating and supply chain logistics, the company can fabricate bespoke locking solutions for clients in less than 48 hours. “We cover all possible applications regardless of size and materials used, and if we do not have what you are looking for, we can develop one... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005204/lehmann?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005204/lehmann?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:30:11 +0000 As cities expand at an unprecedented rate across the world, the problems of air pollution and traffic congestion likewise worsen. People and local authorities are looking for a green alternative that promotes an easier urban commute and a healthy lifestyle while helping fight climate change. “We’re seeing an increasing trend towards two-wheelers and electric bikes (e-bikes), which help address the problems of city traffic and air pollution while encouraging people to be more active,” says Olaf... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005202/magura?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005202/magura?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:00:11 +0000 PMG’s endurance and more than 1,700 qualified staff across its headquarters and factories – including a production plant in Germany, subsidiary in Romania, two plants in the United States, three in Spain and one in China – all point to the company’s success in an industry of constant innovation. For 60 years, the powder metallurgy expert has been developing and manufacturing a wide range of powder metal components for powertrains, shock absorbers and soft magnetic composites for world giants... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005200/powder?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005200/powder?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 02:30:11 +0000 Sourcing high-quality raw materials that arrive promptly and in excellent condition is critical for producers in any industry. Securing the adequate materials can be made simple and reliable through an expert institution that offers end-to-end solutions. Possehl Erzkontor serves numerous industries worldwide, procuring minerals, ores, metals, chemicals and plastics – forging ahead as a leading global trading company. Possehl Erzkontor’s financial strength, global networks, tremendously... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005198/end-end?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005198/end-end?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2019 02:00:04 +0000 From its beginnings as a small fishing village on the Düssel estuary in 1288, Düsseldorf has undergone more than seven centuries of urban development. Officially the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia by 1946, it is Germany’s seventh largest city and a globally known industrial capital today. The greater Düsseldorf region is a thriving international trade and business hub – No 1 in Germany and third in Europe after London and Paris for foreign direct investment. Combined with affordable... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005187?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005187?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:30:12 +0000 Since 1949, Oskar Frech (FRECH) has been a pioneer in the field of high-pressure die casting. As a world market leader, FRECH offers the full range of state-of-the-art die-casting technologies from hot- and cold-chamber die-casting machines through to peripherals and dies, process engineering, consultancy and other services. FRECH produces its range of premium-quality products at its headquarters in Schorndorf in the vicinity of Stuttgart, and also at other locations in Germany, Austria, China,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005185/oskar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005185/oskar?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:00:11 +0000 Hailing from Germany – home of currywurst, bratwurst and many of the world’s most loved wursts – Peter Gelhard Naturdärme knows more than a thing or two about making the most flavourful, mouth-watering and delectable sausages. Since 1964, family-owned Peter Gelhard Naturdärme has worked with sausage manufacturers worldwide. Peter Gelhard Naturdärme lends a distinct bite to sausages by only using high-quality natural casing from hogs, sheep and beef. In giving sausages their natural skin, Peter... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005181/peter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005181/peter?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Apr 2019 05:30:10 +0000 Wherever textiles are produced and processed, the accredited testing laboratory Hohenstein is also present to provide textile testing and certification services. The German family-owned testing services provider and research partner manages cutting-edge laboratories and more than 40 contact offices worldwide. Garment manufacturers and textile developers are under increased pressure from rising consumer demands and tighter production and material-use legislation. To support textile producers,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005180/global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005180/global?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Apr 2019 05:00:06 +0000 Capitalising on its client-oriented and comprehensive approach to consulting, Ebner Stolz has built a solid reputation as an independent auditing and consulting firm focused on serving medium-sized companies. To set itself apart from its larger competitors, Ebner Stolz, which is based in Stuttgart, Germany, offers one-stop consulting services that span auditing, tax advisory, legal counselling and corporate consulting. This multidisciplinary approach guarantees that clients receive top-notch... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005173/ebner?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005173/ebner?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Apr 2019 04:30:06 +0000 Every nation has a role in safeguarding the environment for future generations, and German company DENIOS is up to the task of ensuring that occupational environmental protection and workplace safety are available and accessible to many. “We recognised early on the importance of global environmental and water protection. We have been developing products for more than 30 years for exactly this purpose. From the beginning, our business has been open to the whole world,” says board member Horst... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005172/denios?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005172/denios?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Apr 2019 04:00:06 +0000 Now in its fourth generation of leadership, the Jacob family company has nearly a century of expertise in cable sealing and clamping solutions. With its products finding their way everywhere from cabinets to machine building, automation systems, e-mobility solutions, railway and energy, Jacob is proud to be working closely with clients in almost every industry in developing breakthroughs that make a difference to the customer. Our product is part of our client’s product. That fact speaks volumes... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005169/jacobs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005169/jacobs?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Apr 2019 03:30:05 +0000 China’s various industries – from medical technology, wind energy and shipping to automation, railway and motoring – have seen significant growth, resulting in increased investments from global companies. Among the international entities that collaborate closely with Chinese partners is mdexx, a leading developer of winding goods solutions for power supply and energy distribution with focus on low and medium frequency. While helping Chinese suppliers get better access to the European markets,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005167?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005167?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Apr 2019 03:00:05 +0000 From construction through to packaging, film products have been used in countless applications. Leading in this endeavour worldwide is Infiana, which leverages more than 300 years of engineering expertise in delivering “Made in Germany” film solutions especially customised to client requirements. “The excellence, reliability and quality of our bespoke film solutions and services drive our long-standing relationships with key customers in every market segment around the world,” says Dr Ingrid... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005164/infiana?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005164/infiana?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:30:06 +0000 Founded by pioneering German merchants in 1840, the Behn Meyer Group is distinguished in the distribution business as one of the largest in Asia and the oldest German company in Singapore. Paying tribute to all who made the journey possible, the company unveiled its history in the book, Merchants Beyond the Seas: The Story of Behn Meyer, published last year. Counting 179 years as the leading speciality chemicals solutions provider across Southeast Asia, Behn Meyer moves into the future with... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005162/behn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005162/behn?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:00:06 +0000 When it comes to combustion technology and control, Karl Dungs is a name that has been synonymous with quality, safety and innovation for a long time. Founded in 1945 after the second world war as an electrical installation company by Karl Dungs, the mid-sized, family-owned business has steadily grown into a designer and manufacturer of fully integrated solutions for heating, gas engines and the process heat industry. With seven production plants and a global network spanning all gas consuming... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005131/karl?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005131/karl?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2019 06:30:09 +0000 In the physics-intensive world of refrigeration and heat exchange technology, quality is never an accident. More so among brands that boast the “Made in Germany” label. Güntner produces refrigeration products that represent the quintessential German build: long-lasting, quality-driven, technology-packed, elegantly designed and rightly priced. “Keeping the quality of the goods is for sure one of our major targets,” says Robert Gerle, executive board member and chief sales officer of A-HEAT Allied... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005130?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005130?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2019 06:00:09 +0000 An avant-garde in the specialised field of dental ceramic furnaces, DEKEMA Dental-Keramiköfen has reinforced its track record with the release of the AUSTROMAT series i of furnaces that paves the way for the many benefits of a digital dental lab. Unveiled in 2017, the AUSTROMAT i-furnaces are the first in the world to offer the capabilities of stream firing, pressing and sintering cycles. Last year, DEKEMA expanded the product line with the launch of a premium oral design edition dubbed... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005128/dekema?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005128/dekema?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2019 05:30:09 +0000 Hydraulics – an industry poised to grow by nearly US$12 billion globally in the next three years – entails more than creating the optimum flow for fluids from point A to point B. When Interhydraulik president and founder Wolfgang Hirsch started his company in 1984, he knew that knowing the science and engineering behind the hydraulics industry is just as important as understanding clients and their growing demand for precision, performance and customisability. “Having a complete range, from... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005125?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005125?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2019 05:00:09 +0000 Asia’s burgeoning aviation industry is approaching higher levels of capacity and efficiency with a strong backing from Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT), whose expertise and know-how are fully accessible across the region to fortify maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. Wholly owned by MRO giant Lufthansa Technik, LTT is a technology and innovation leader in maintenance training with about 20 years of engagement in Asia. Expert technicians with German quality standards stand... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005123/lufthansa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005123/lufthansa?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2019 04:30:09 +0000 The global automotive battery market is forecast to reach US$95.57 billion by 2025 at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9 per cent – a massive, competitive industry where leaders are determined not by mere volume, but by unmatched quality and innovativeness. MOLL has proven so for 74 years, through which it has remained a niche player, while gaining the trust of Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi, Škoda and Volkswagen, among other distinguished carmakers. The Kamina system and MOLL EFB are undoubtedly... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005120?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005120?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2019 04:00:09 +0000 Leading fastener wholesaler REYHER continues to take a fresh look at Asia’s robust manufacturing space. Developments in China and the region have underpinned the company’s above-trend growth since 2005 when it opened its subsidiary REYHER Asia-Pacific in Shanghai. Witnessing vibrant business movement in Taiwan and reporting increased purchasing volume, the German fastener distributor eyes Thailand, Vietnam and other Southeast Asian markets as key destinations for expansion. “Our presence in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005118/reyher?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005118/reyher?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2019 03:30:09 +0000 TGE Gas Engineering, a leading global contractor specialising in cryogenic storage facilities for liquefied gases, marked a major milestone last August when it commissioned the world’s most compact liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal. The Shenzhen LNG Peak Shaving Terminal occupies an area of almost 35,000 square metres, a mere one-tenth of the space of a conventional LNG receiving terminal, yet features all the ancillary facilities and transport functions. “This development is the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005117/tge-gas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005117/tge-gas?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2019 03:00:08 +0000 For a company to consistently be on the radar for longer than a century, it must be built not just on the reputation of its products, but a long-term commitment to consistently provide generations of customers with total solutions and unrivalled workmanship. “We are not thinking about universal machines,” says Dr Uwe-Peter Weigmann, WAFIOS’ chairman of the board. “We think about the product and the customer’s needs. From there, we develop technologies for new machines and optimise a special... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005115/wafios?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005115/wafios?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2019 02:30:09 +0000 As one of the final links between suppliers and end users, packaging plays a crucial role in the market success of products. MULTIVAC knows this too well to provide a complete range of packaging equipment that lends products longer shelf life, hygiene, marketability, traceability and cost advantage. “We create these values for our clients comprising leading companies in the food, life science and health care industries,” says Hans-Joachim Boekstegers, managing director and group CEO. “Our... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005113/multivac?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005113/multivac?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2019 02:00:08 +0000 As a company that nurtures long-standing client relationships and produces durable packaging machines that last for decades, Optima Packaging Group seeks to take its services a notch higher through digitisation programmes. The third-generation German company is pursuing technological advancements to develop faster, smarter and more efficient machines and systems. “We are an expert in sophisticated packaging solutions,” says Dr Jürgen Kuske, managing director and CFO. “We constantly develop... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005103/optima?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005103/optima?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:12 +0000 A strong appetite for innovation made 2018 a banner year for financial technology (fintech) start-ups globally. FinLab, the leading European company builder and investor in the fintech space, gave venture capitalists good reason to raise their stakes in Deposit Solutions, an open banking platform set to disrupt the €10 trillion (HK$88 trillion) European savings deposit market. “Deposit Solutions is one of the top 10 fintech companies in Europe, and already No 1 in Germany,” says Stefan Schütze,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005101/finlab?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005101/finlab?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:30:13 +0000 Information has become the most valuable commodity, and data imprinted on tangible materials – such as brand protection labels, visa-stickers, tax and revenue stamps, tickets and certificates – require strict security and protection against counterfeiters. Assuring maximum protection with its complete security printing solution services, Schwarz Druck is known in Germany as a premium choice in the security printing industry and has ISO 14298:2013 (Governmental Level) certification as a valuables... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005100/schwarz?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005100/schwarz?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:00:05 +0000 Population growth and increasing urbanisation are boosting the global transport industry across sectors such as rail – a market expected to reach US$212 billion in 2021 largely driven by Asia-Pacific. Schaltbau Holding, a total solutions provider for the transport industry, brings together nine decades of trade expertise and a global network of subsidiaries to support Asia’s booming mobility needs. Our key to success is our specialised product knowledge built over the years with a strong focus... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005099/schaltbau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005099/schaltbau?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 05:30:09 +0000 Driven by her husband’s passion for creating innovative and sophisticated watch components, Petra Damasko has founded a watch manufacturing company that produces timepieces which are proudly 100 per cent made in Germany. “Being German-made is the most important feature of our DAMASKO collection, which incorporates in-house technologies that lend our products exceptional engineering, precision and durability,” says Petra Damasko, CEO of the family-owned company. DAMASKO watches such as the DA36... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005098/damasko?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005098/damasko?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 05:30:05 +0000 Industry 4.0 is taking the world by storm as more and more companies turn to automation in manufacturing technologies. As with any advancement, Industry 4.0 comes with new challenges and requirements to address. The WENZEL Group relies on its solid tradition of German engineering combined with cutting-edge innovation to develop reliable and high-precision metrology solutions that meet continuously evolving measuring needs of companies. Combining tradition and innovation, we react nimbly to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005096/wenzel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005096/wenzel?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 05:00:07 +0000 As a true German quality company with local presence and support, the Fristam Pumpen brand delivers among the finest hygienic pumping and powder-mixing technologies especially fitted for its Asian clients. The company draws on more than a century of experience to offer a complete portfolio for system integrators and companies from the dairy, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. “Our German technical know-how complements the Asian way of doing business,” says Wolfgang... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005095/fristam?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005095/fristam?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:30:06 +0000 With in-depth understanding of metal forming processes, DANIELI Fröhling has been at the forefront of the latest technology innovations for the steel and non-ferrous metals industry. Since designing its first complete slitting line some 70 years ago, DANIELI Fröhling has built a solid reputation as a specialist designer and manufacturer of high-performance cold rolling mills, slitting and cut-to-length-lines, double-sided milling machines, auxiliary plants and ecological systems. “We’ve always... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005091/danieli?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005091/danieli?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:00:05 +0000 With an unparalleled track record of enormous projects such as the Makkah Royal Clock Tower in Mecca, Olympiaturm in Munich, Archives & Exhibition Hall in Shanghai and trains and locomotives around the world, FOGTEC Fire Protection is undeniably a world-class provider of a wide product portfolio for fire protection covering tunnel systems, rolling stock for rail systems and fixed installed systems in buildings and industrial applications. FOGTEC develops, produces and markets fixed and mobile... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005089/fogtec?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005089/fogtec?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:30:05 +0000 Metal recycling has been embedded in most European and Western companies for decades, and in this sector, leading players trust Metso Germany for its powerful combination of Lindemann and Texas Shredder brand philosophies. Metso delivers tailored engineering solutions for any business – whether the need is for first-class recycling machinery or for more versatile equipment for smaller processors. The metal scrap processing expert is expanding its footprint in Asia as foundries, steel mills and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005086/metso?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005086/metso?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:00:05 +0000 Through organic growth and potential acquisitions of technology providers, Formel D Group, with headquarters in Germany, has set its sights on further expanding its presence in China to reinforce its profile as the prime global service provider to the automotive and components supply industry. “We want to at least triple our business in China over the next three to four years,” says Dr Jürgen Laakmann, CEO. “This is ambitious and will entail expanding the company organically and through buy-outs... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005085/global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005085/global?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 02:30:05 +0000 Recognised globally as a technology powerhouse, Germany is especially equipped in optoelectronics with centuries-old mastery and a strong research and development ecosystem. In developing endoscopes, SCHÖLLY FIBEROPTIC is the purveyor of such know-how that has revolutionised medical and industrial applications at a global scale. In 3D technology, SCHÖLLY is even a market leader. We are the partner of choice for companies wanting to extend their portfolios with speciality endoscopes that can... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005084/scholly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/germany-business-report-april-2019/article/3005084/scholly?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Apr 2019 02:00:05 +0000