TPT November 2016

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ASMAG signs contract for two innovative production lines in Italy

of integrated lines for the production of cold drawn metals (ferrous and non- ferrous). Its markets are mainly Europe, USA and Russia. Founded in 1984 by the engineer Johann Vielhaber, it has grown since then in the factory of Scharnstein and with the acquisition of SEUTHE, Germany, in 2010 and OCN, Italy, in 2015. The ASMAG group now totals more than 200 employees. Following the purchase of the assets of OCN, a new ASMAG branch office was established in Tavagnacco (UD), Italy, whose first important result has been this project with Berna. With this contract, ASMAG confirms its leadership in high-technology cold drawing machinery.

engineers of Scharnstein to their project choices. The technological encounter, knowledge and sharing of experience have been further enhanced by mutual visits of delegations to the respective premises in Lumezzane and Scharnstein. The scope of supply includes drawbench, straightening lines for rounds and profiles, cut-to-length station, chamfering, straightness control unit and testing table, automatic bundling and packing, erection and commissioning services. Considering the qualitative targets firmly established by the management of Berna, a strong attention to material handling and an extensive adoption of in-line instrumentation have been foreseen by the Austrian engineers. This will ensure the physical and aesthetic properties of the finished brass bars. ASMAG is a manufacturer

THE Austrian ASMAG GmbH, a worldwide known specialist in quality machinery for production of metals, has signed a contract with the Italian Berna Ernesto SpA of Lumezzane (Brescia) for the turnkey supply of two complete fully automated production lines. The plants will produce hollow bars and profiles in various brass alloys. The agreement was signed in Gmunden (Austria) by Andrea Berna, CEO, and Johann Vielhaber, CEO of ASMAG. This has been the successful result of several technical meetings in which all requirements of Berna have been carefully evaluated to identify and outline the best technological and layout solutions. The philosophy of Berna, orientated to unconditionally guaranteed product quality and customer satisfaction, has been the theme that has led the

ASMAG GmbH – Austria Email: sales@asmag.at Website: www.asmag.at Roll-Kraft president receives Smar t 50 Award

immediate performance upon installation at the customer’s location. These goals are of such importance to Roll-Kraft that the company tracks the data and makes it available on its website on a monthly basis for a period of one year.

have made a positive impact on employment and business sustainability. Smart Business Magazine conducts its annual Smart 50 awards programme in various regions around the USA. Roll-Kraft produces tooling for the tube, pipe and roll forming industry throughout the world. The main focus of the company is to provide high quality tooling, on time, and capable of

THE president of Roll-Kraft, Sanjay Singh, has been recognised as a 2016 recipient of the Smart 50 Award in Northeast Ohio, USA. The award celebrates Northeast Ohio’s top executives in recognition of their talent to build and lead innovative companies. Companies must represent their community in terms of organisation size and industry. All of this year’s honourees

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Roll-Kraft team members at the awards ceremony

Sanjay Singh receives the Smart 50 Award

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