In 1918 Arnold Laschet (senior) set up a company in Essen (city in the Ruhr area of Germany), specialized in mechanical and electrical engineering, design of tools, fixtures, jigs, gears, devices, special machine tools, a......In 1918 Arnold Laschet (senior) set up a company in Essen (city in the Ruhr area of Germany), specialized in mechanical and electrical engineering, design of tools, fixtures, jigs, gears, devices, special machine tools, and made-to-order production. After World War II, his two sons Arnold and Guenther Laschet took over the management of his company. Since then the products, which have always been linked to the name of ARLA (abbreviation of the seniors name Arnold Laschet), have been continually developed and distributed. The further growth of the family-owned business led to splitting the company into two independent legal entities in 1984. At this time, Guenther Laschet and his son Dr.-Ing. Andreas Laschet set up the company ARLA Maschinentechnik GmbH in Kuerten, a small town near Cologne. In 2002 the company moved to a new location in Wipperfuerth. The name "Maschinentechnik" stands for machine products, technical software, engineering services, and consulting. The ARLA Maschinentechnik GmbH and its highly qualified staff aim at further developing, testing and selling their own ARLA® Machine Products (such as endworking machines & units for machining shafts and pipes, slide & table & spindle units, workholding fixtures, shift & engage levers). Due to customers requirements, the R&D activities have included the introduction and professional use of latest CAD technology right from the beginning. Furthermore, computer simulation software (own development) is used for optimum design and testing. The cooperation with customers during every stage of development has always been one of the principal company targets to ensure high quality. ARLA presents its mechanical products at important international trade fairs: IMTS (Chicago, USA), and in Germany: EMO (Hannover), TUBE (Dusseldorf), AIRTEC (Frankfurt), AMB (Stuttgart). Another important field of activities covers engineering services, technical software products, training courses and also software and hardware systems for computer simulation and virtual engineering (ARLA® Engineering). The state-of-the-art computer simulation software packages ARLA®-SIMUL and ARLA®-SIMSTAT are well-known engineering tools to calculate the dynamic behaviour (torsional vibrations) of drive systems. Typical applications are found in all rotating machinery, particularly in vehicles, ships, aircrafts, turbo machinery, and further applications referring to power transmission engineering. To be able to meet the increasing demands made on the simulation of vibrations, a close cooperation with the ITI GmbH in Dresden started in April 1998. It is based on the simulation software ITI®-SIM and SimulationX. Another important cooperation started in January 1999 with RBTS, Inc. (USA) to offer the rotordynamics software ARMD™ and the accompanying engineering services. As ARLA is both software developer and professional user, there is always a reference to practical use and customer-near verification of this kind of computer simulation. Worldwide, a lot of customers in R&D and testing departments use the software with great success. Customer-dedicated training courses and consultancies complete the range of products and services. Quality, reliability, and the realization of a reasonable price-performance are the primary aims of our company - and will be so in the future.

In 1918 Karl Bruckner founded the company. Since then it has always been owned by the family. In the beginnings, BRUCKNER produced dead centres, but soon the live centre was developed. BRUCKNER has an excellent world-wide......In 1918 Karl Bruckner founded the company. Since then it has always been owned by the family. In the beginnings, BRUCKNER produced dead centres, but soon the live centre was developed. BRUCKNER has an excellent world-wide reputation rooted in innovation and high standards. Taking over Bohner & Ks clamping tools program in 1995 has added new features especially to the face driver product range and initiated a dynamic development in this area. Thus BRUCKNER has become one of the leading manufacturers and a competent partner for Centres and Face Drivers.

In 1936 Walter Eckold founded the Eckold company in Wernigerode / Germany for producing forming machines for sheetmetal tubes and profiles. In 1948, after World War Two, he settled over in St. Andreasberg/Germany. In 1963......In 1936 Walter Eckold founded the Eckold company in Wernigerode / Germany for producing forming machines for sheetmetal tubes and profiles. In 1948, after World War Two, he settled over in St. Andreasberg/Germany. In 1963 his two sons Gerd-Juergen and Hartmut took over the company. Today the company is owned in third generation by the Eckold family. The result was, expanding the current Eckold GmbH & Co. KG factory and opening sister companies, Eckold AG in Switzerland and as a service provider, the Eckold Biegetechnik GmbH & Co. KG The Eckold Group world-wide currently employs more than 180 people.

In 1956 qualified engineer H. W. Fiessler founded the Fiessler Elektronik company in Esslingen, Germany, with the aim to produce opto-electronic appliances. Since that time customized solutions are given special emphasis ......In 1956 qualified engineer H. W. Fiessler founded the Fiessler Elektronik company in Esslingen, Germany, with the aim to produce opto-electronic appliances. Since that time customized solutions are given special emphasis of the entrepreneurial activity. More than 50 years ago Fiessler Elektronik started to develop and produce safety light barriers. Since then thousands of Fiessler Elektronik safety light barriers are used in the industry. Today Fiessler Elektronik is one of the worldwide leading companies in safety light barrier technology. Now the Fiessler Elektronik company is managed by the second generation. A team of high qualified employees and a rather broad scale of products are the basis for innovative products in the field of safety technology and customized optical sensoric. A quality control security system according to ISO 9001 guarantees the customer a constant high quality of the products and services.

In 1956 qualified engineer H. W. Fiessler founded the Fiessler Elektronik company in Esslingen, Germany, with the aim to produce opto-electronic appliances. Since that time customized solutions are given special emphasis ......In 1956 qualified engineer H. W. Fiessler founded the Fiessler Elektronik company in Esslingen, Germany, with the aim to produce opto-electronic appliances. Since that time customized solutions are given special emphasis of the entrepreneurial activity. More than 50 years ago Fiessler Elektronik started to develop and produce safety light barriers. Since then thousands of Fiessler Elektronik safety light barriers are used in the industry. Today Fiessler Elektronik is one of the worldwide leading companies in safety light barrier technology.Now the Fiessler Elektronik company is managed by the second generation. A team of high qualified employees and a rather broad scale of products are the basis for innovative products in the field of safety technology and customized optical sensoric. A quality control security system according to ISO 9001 guarantees the customer a constant high quality of the products and services. Our vision We protect People against accidents and satisfy customers with innovative, user-friendly, optoelectronic safety solutions of highest quality and we are always at customers’ disposal for word and deed. More than 50 years experience in developing, producing and distributing safety light barriers stands for guaranteed industrial safety.

In 1967 the company Martin Walter Ultraschalltechnik was established. Since then everything revolves around ultrasonics. From the very outset, Martin Walter was one of the pioneers in the development and manufacture of u...... In 1967 the company Martin Walter Ultraschalltechnik was established. Since then everything revolves around ultrasonics. From the very outset, Martin Walter was one of the pioneers in the development and manufacture of ultrasound components for cleaning and welding systems, with wide-ranging applications and advantages calling for a high level of technical know-how. Our position as market leader is based upon applications of our unique generators, transducers and converters for cleaning, mixing and separating as well as welding. Continuing development effort ensures our ability to offer products which set new commercial and ecological standards. In order to maintain the quality of our products, continuous inspections and tests are carried out in our own laboratory.

In 1973, Uhing® moved to the premises the company occupies today in Mielkendorf, a municipality at the western outskirts of Kiel. Due to the high share of exports (approx. 60% of the turnover), a net of agencies has been ......In 1973, Uhing® moved to the premises the company occupies today in Mielkendorf, a municipality at the western outskirts of Kiel. Due to the high share of exports (approx. 60% of the turnover), a net of agencies has been established that covers the entire world. Today, trained agents directly support customers in over 45 countries. For production, both conventional machines and state-of-the-art four-axis CNC workstations are used. The quality assurance department uses state-of-the-art test means and applies approved test methods to monitor the factors that affect the quality. High-performance CAD systems are used for construction and development. Sales activities and technical support are carried out directly by the company headquarters or by the respective agencies. To achieve top results, simulation and calculation programs that have been specially developed for Uhing® are used for these purposes. Regular training of staff and agents keeps up the high level of competence at Uhings® to the benefit of all customers.

In 1975 the idea of covering a loaded pallet with a heat shrink cover in order to stabilise the load and offer weather and theft protection, was hatched and rapidly expanded.The RIPPES Company, specialized in the welding ......In 1975 the idea of covering a loaded pallet with a heat shrink cover in order to stabilise the load and offer weather and theft protection, was hatched and rapidly expanded.The RIPPES Company, specialized in the welding tool design, was one of the first to develop a ‘gun’ connected to a gas supply, which, by dint of its hot flame, shrunk these shrink wrap covers. The rapid expansion of demand for these shrink ‘guns’ led to the company setting up a new corporate entity in 1981, the SEFMAT company, with the purpose of designing, manufacturing and promoting these products worldwide. These products are patented in Europe and the United States. The "cold nozzle" patent, which banished any risk of contact burns, placed RIPACK in the front line of two leaders on this market. Constantly focussing its investments on research and development, RIPACK ensures that it can supply its customers with innovative, high quality products.

In 1977 Walter Herding established the Herding GmbH enterprise in Amberg/Germany. In the beginning it was cloth and needle felt filters which were produced for the mining and rock processing. However in 1978 the idea to c......In 1977 Walter Herding established the Herding GmbH enterprise in Amberg/Germany. In the beginning it was cloth and needle felt filters which were produced for the mining and rock processing. However in 1978 the idea to create an alternative using sintered plastics was taking form and thus in 1981/1982 the Herding® sinter plate filter was born. This invention, the sinter plate filter element with patents all over the world revolutionized the status of the filter technology and formed the basis for the expansion and the success of Herding® Filtertechnik. Today Herding® Filtertechnik is a worldwide operating enterprise with currently 155 employees at its headquarters in Amberg/Germany and various affiliates all over Germany, companies in Belgium, the Czech Republic, in France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, the United States, China, and further co-operation partners worldwide.

In 1980 SPS electronic was founded in SchwÄbisch Hall . Together with partners in several European countries we develop and produce test techniques in the field of electrical safety and sell same around the world. We......In 1980 SPS electronic was founded in SchwÄbisch Hall . Together with partners in several European countries we develop and produce test techniques in the field of electrical safety and sell same around the world. We focus mainly on test systems, single devices and service. We can guarantee to be at hand where service is required. Our representatives can be found all over Germany. And for service in Europe, in the USA and the Far East our sales partners there will be at your disposal.With our subsidiary companies in Great Britain, Italy, Czech Republik and China, a high level of customer satisfaction is guaranteed in these countries in particular.