TPT March 2017

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Poppe + Potthoff buys Plaschka

HIGH precision metal processing is a core competence of Poppe + Potthoff (P+P). The supplier to the automotive and engineering industry has now acquired Plaschka, with 120 employees at two locations. The production capacities for precision components are thereby expanded, and competences are added that open up additional markets, for example in aviation, measurement and medical technology. Founded in 1977, Plaschka manufactures precision machine components for fine mechanical and mechatronic systems. The production spectrum includes CNC milling and CNC turning, grinding and surface treatment with in-house electroplating, quality assurance and assembly. The locations in Traunreut, Germany, and Hořice na Šumavě, Czech Republic, are certified according to EN DIN ISO 9001: 2008. “Plaschka has achieved an excellent reputation in the production of robust precision components,” commented Axel Weiser, director of precision parts at P+P, who is taking over the management of Plaschka together with Dr Christian Potthoff-Sewing. “Long-term partnerships with customers, modern machines and an experienced team of employees distinguish the company.” “Plaschka’s production focus is on aviation and medical technology, measurement and film instrumentation and mechatronics. This is a perfect addition to our strengths in the field of automotive and mechanical engineering,” said Rüdiger Faustmann, CEO of the Poppe + Potthoff Group. Poppe + Potthoff develops and manufactures customer- specific steel tubes, common rail subsystems, high pressure tubes, precision components, line shafts and couplings, as well as specialised test stands and other machines.

Poppe + Potthoff GmbH – Germany Email: info@poppe-potthoff.com Website: www.poppe-potthoff.com

Plaschka Maschinenbau in Traunreut is now part of the Poppe + Potthoff Group

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