The firm Tünkers was established in Ratingen / Germany in 1962 and is still family-owned. Tünkers Automation Technology comprises products manufactured in continuous series-type production for world-wide application. Our ......The firm Tünkers was established in Ratingen / Germany in 1962 and is still family-owned. Tünkers Automation Technology comprises products manufactured in continuous series-type production for world-wide application. Our technology - just like us - keeps the promise made to our customers to continue providing innovative individual and complete solutions. We offer the worlds broadest line of components for assembly production lines and have been working closely with the automotive industry for over 30 years. Today, we are world-wide industry leaders in the area of clamping technology and gripper systems.

The first years of the company history in the so- called « Golden 20s » are anything but golden for the founder Franz Rhode, the grandfather of the current owner Günter Rohde. In 1925 the grinding, polishing and nickel-pl......The first years of the company history in the so- called « Golden 20s » are anything but golden for the founder Franz Rhode, the grandfather of the current owner Günter Rohde. In 1925 the grinding, polishing and nickel-plating of metal objects began in a backyard in Göttingen. The purchasers were mainly private customers that wanted alterations and repairs made. Three years later, due to lack of space, the company was transferred and began also to carry out surface refinement for companies in the area. 1925 - Zinc tub of wood After the end of the 2nd World War, in a suburb of Göttingen, also tea tables and instrument trolleys with anodized aluminium plating, as well as blackboards from the same material were produced. At that time, a licence for anodization was still required In 1934 they introduced electrosilverplating services and after, with the development of their own manufacturing, processing work under contract at the same time began. Hand made household goods from silver or chrome plated brass such as biscuit tins, fruit bowls and ashtrays as well as chain bracelets and brooches were sold. Due to the considerable turnover disturbances after the currency reform of 1949 the manufacture had to be given up and only the surface refinement was continued in the ready made new company at Maschmühlenweg. After this, up to the present day, the company was affected by nearly uninterrupted manufacturing activities. With a branch in Rosdorf, the transfer of the anodizing section to Nörten-Hardenberg followed in 1973. In the following years up to today the company has been extended in 9 construction stages to its current size of approx. 10.000 m2 of production area. In 1978, surfacing technology came to the service sector and gave a boost to the production sector at the same time. Industrial handles of various dimensions and sizes were distributed directly and through several wholesalers in Germany, as well as 28 partner companies scattered worldwide. The construction of a new production area in 1997 allowed the continued growth of this manufacturing sector.

The former “Steinzeug” and Friedrichsfeld GmbH has been operating as an international group by the name of FRIATEC AG since February 1993. One of the best known companies in the Mannheim-Ludwigshafen industrial area, it......The former “Steinzeug” and Friedrichsfeld GmbH has been operating as an international group by the name of FRIATEC AG since February 1993. One of the best known companies in the Mannheim-Ludwigshafen industrial area, it is steeped in tradition and looks back on 130 years of history. As an example to many others, the company history shows the highs and lows of a long past the development of the factory from 1863 was embedded in the German history of this period which was not exactly short of major changes. In addition, there were general economic crisis periods as well as the political catastrophes, and in particular economical difficulties demanding focussed action to ensure the company’s survival. The ‘turnaround’ followed by the economic growth of the past decade is exemplary proof of how such crises can be overcome. FRIATEC AG today is the type of dynamic company responsible for the success of the social free market economy, and at the same time ensuring its continuity.

The foundations for ERO-Führungen were already laid in 1963, although the company started off as a Mechanical Workshop . Following the local tradition, both know-how and experience became more and more profound and thorou......The foundations for ERO-Führungen were already laid in 1963, although the company started off as a Mechanical Workshop . Following the local tradition, both know-how and experience became more and more profound and thorough. As a consequence, ERO specialized in 1978 in the construction of machines and machine components. Today, the medium sized family enterprise is one of the leading manufacturers of slideways and guide rollers as well as of special machines. But ERO became renowned not only in this area : the firm from Unadingen (Germany) is also well-known for quality, reliability, and exact scheduling. The longitudinal M-guide has been introduced by ERO as one of the first standardized slideways and is considered today as industrial standard. All ERO products are subject to the same permanent criteria : efficient customer service, precision and therefore long service life, short-term delivery and absolute quality. All precision slides and guide bars are being used in the industry with excellent results. Its not without reason, that many customers of international reputation are to be found on our reference list.

The future belongs to hydropower. It conserves our fossil fuel reserves, is in abundant, self-renewing supply, is non-polluting and produces no waste streams. The world’s hydropower potential from rivers and reservoirs a......The future belongs to hydropower. It conserves our fossil fuel reserves, is in abundant, self-renewing supply, is non-polluting and produces no waste streams. The world’s hydropower potential from rivers and reservoirs amounts to no less than 15 billion MWh per year – and only about 20 per cent of this has been developed so far. Hydropower is not only environmentally friendly, but also cost-effective. Hydropower plants have the highest operating efficiency of all known generation systems. They are largely automated, and their operating costs are relatively low. Hydropower plants also play an important role in water resource planning, in preventing flooding, making rivers navigable, solving irrigation problems and creating recreation areas. Voith Hydro is a leader today in hydropower equipment and services. As an experienced partner to power plant operators, we provide fast, creative and cost-effective solutions. We offer everything from individual components to complete customized concepts, from turnkey delivery of new plants to the modernization of existing power stations, truly an opportunity for one-stop shopping. As your complete hydroelectric partner Voith Hydro also covers your service needs. In keeping with our comprehensive hydropower expertise, we have a worldwide customer service network on which you can always depend for enhanced operating results. With our Integrated Services concept, we provide you with customized support right down the line – from project planning through implementation to plant commissioning and service.

The GEA Group, headquartered in Bochum, Germany, is a globally successful technology group with more than 250 companies in 50 countries. The company now focuses on specialty mechanical engineering – especially process en......The GEA Group, headquartered in Bochum, Germany, is a globally successful technology group with more than 250 companies in 50 countries. The company now focuses on specialty mechanical engineering – especially process engineering and equipment. The emphasis lies on the two basic engineering processes of heat exchange and mass transfer. GEA Group technologies are applied in the food, chemical and petrochemical industries, the energy sector, air treatment and shipbuilding as well as the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Approximately one-third of the worldwide produced instant coffee is manufactured in plants made by the GEA Group. Around every fourth liter of milk is produced or processed with GEA Group equipment and very second liter of beer might well have passed through one of our components. The GEA Group is one of the world`s market and technology leaders in 90 per cent of its businesses. In 2008 the GEA Group employed more than 20,000 people who generated sales of EUR 5 billion. The result before taxes and interest (EBIT) amounted to EUR 504 million. The GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is listed on MDAX stock index (WKN: 660 200, ISIN: DE0006602006). The Air Treatment Division supplies central and decentral air-handling solutions under the motto “Air Eco2nomy”. Air can be filtered, heated, cooled, humidified and dehumidified in a cost-effective and eco-friendly way. The Division’s products are suited for various sectors: They help hotels provide a comfortable atmosphere for their guests, create pleasant and productive working conditions in offices, ensure wellbeing in churches and museums and simultaneously protect the buildings’ structures and exhibits. Precision air-handling units ensure a constant indoor climate in laboratories or datacenters, hygienic units in turn are geared to the needs of the health sector or the industry. Air filter systems and last but not least cleanroom systems produce clean production conditions und minimize health hazards. Economic motors, systems for heat recovery or the integration of environmental heat and cold enhance among others the solutions’ energy efficiency in-house control systems moreover offer further savings potential. Products Air handling units Fan coil units Dehumidification Air curtains Exhaust Air Ventilation Covectors Unit heaters Close Control Non-smoker protection Chillers Head exchangers Control Air filters

The GEA Group, headquartered in Bochum, Germany, is a globally successful technology group with more than 250 companies in 50 countries. The company now focuses on specialty mechanical engineering - especially process eng......The GEA Group, headquartered in Bochum, Germany, is a globally successful technology group with more than 250 companies in 50 countries. The company now focuses on specialty mechanical engineering - especially process engineering and equipment. The emphasis lies on the two basic engineering processes of heat exchange and mass transfer. GEA Group technologies are applied in the food, chemical and petrochemical industries, the energy sector, air treatment and shipbuilding as well as the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Approximately one-third of the worldwide produced instant coffee is manufactured in plants made by the GEA Group. Around every fourth litre of milk is produced or processed with GEA Group equipment and every second litre of beer might well have passed through one of our components. The GEA Group is one of the world`s market and technology leaders in 90 per cent of its businesses. In 2008 the GEA Group employed more than 20,000 people who generated sales of EUR 5 billion. The result before taxes and interest (EBIT) amounted to EUR 504 million.

The GEA Group, headquartered in Bochum, Germany, is a globally successful technology group with operating companies in around 50 countries. GEA stands for Global Engineering Alliance. The company now focuses on specialty ......The GEA Group, headquartered in Bochum, Germany, is a globally successful technology group with operating companies in around 50 countries. GEA stands for Global Engineering Alliance. The company now focuses on specialty mechanical engineering - especially process engineering and equipment. The GEA Group is one of the worlds market and technology leaders in 90 percent of its businesses. In 2006, approx 17,500 or so employees generated Group sales of EUR 4.3 billion. GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is listed in the MDAX (WKN: 660 200, ISIN: DE0006602006).

The German company Neuh鋟ser looks back on a long tradition, and has been developing and manufacturing metal cutting tools for the metal processing industry and mechanical engineering since 1906. The brand Controx has a w......The German company Neuh鋟ser looks back on a long tradition, and has been developing and manufacturing metal cutting tools for the metal processing industry and mechanical engineering since 1906. The brand Controx has a world-wide reputation for know-how, precision, variety and service. High-grade materials, inno- vative production methods and cutting geometries ensure that our tools provide outstanding performance when it comes to tool life, surface finish and efficiency.

The German familiy owned manufacturer BvL have been making vertical mixer wagons since 1978, the first in Europe. A conscious effort to base their product line around the cow has lead tovery practical and strong solutions......The German familiy owned manufacturer BvL have been making vertical mixer wagons since 1978, the first in Europe. A conscious effort to base their product line around the cow has lead tovery practical and strong solutions, simplifying tasks around the farm whilst increasing both animal performance and profitability. The experience gathered in over 25 years producing mixer wagons has lead tp the current V-Mix product line. Proven in the field all over the world to chop and mix all feed stuffs, including round bales of straw, silage, or hay the V-Mix produces an accurate mixed, fluffy and palatable TMR. BvL was very quick to realise that barns or feed passages can vary greatly. Therefore BvL machines are tailormade to individual requirements. Not only in width and height but also in where the chopped and mixed fodder needs to be placed. On the floor In a trough Over a barrier Into a feed trailor Cannot drive straight through Big herd but small feed passage In order to manage differing situations BvL have developed over 1000 hopper and discharge solutions. This way a V-Mix meets induvidual requirements. It also means that customers only pay for what is needed: high quality, tailormade in Germany.