When Richard Mönninghoff began in 1916 to manufacture machinery for the mining industry, he was already involved in drive equipment, which had to be designed to cope with the most extreme loads in mining operations. In th......When Richard Mönninghoff began in 1916 to manufacture machinery for the mining industry, he was already involved in drive equipment, which had to be designed to cope with the most extreme loads in mining operations. In the meantime the Mönninghoff machine factory has developed to become one of the leading companies specialising in high-precision clutches, sensitive overload systems and optimised shaft couplings and actuators which operate reliably in applications all over the world. Printing money, baking bread rolls, knitting pullovers, milling gear wheels, bottling beer, binding books, locking gates, filling cigarettes with tobacco, printing newspapers, weaving materials, labelling tubes, cutting foils, painting cars, tying sausages, sealing bags - for each sector of mechanical engineering we manufacture drive systems which are first and foremost aimed at solving our customers problem. Our company principles Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We measure our success in terms of their progress and satisfaction all our efforts are geared towards the customer. Our success would not be possible without the flexibility and dedication of our employees. This is why we actively promote team spirit and the gaining of qualifications. We want to be a pioneer and set a recognisable standard in our markets. All our development work is spurred on by the desire to help our customers make technological advances. Our top-class quality and adherence to delivery deadlines makes us a reliable partner for our customers. Plus, we also invest in the very latest production facilities. Two of our ongoing company objectives are to act responsibly as regards the environment and to ensure the good health and welfare of our employees. Optimised work flows mean that we can avoid wasting resources. We cultivate close, long-term relationships with our global partners. It is only by working together with them that we are able to manufacture products of the highest technical standard. We stand by our tradition as a mechanical engineering company and are proud of our regional identity. For this family business, Germany will remain an important production site for many years to come. Economic success and growth are what safeguard our companys independence. We are improving efficiency and constantly innovating to further increase the profitability on which such success depends.