J. Schmalz GmbH

Line

  • Kurt Schmalz, Managing Director
  • Wolfgang Schmalz, Managing Director

Products

  • Vacuum Components
  • Vacuum Gripping Systems
  • Vacuum Handling Systems
  • Vacuum AufspannsystemeVorlage: Infobox Company / Maintenance / products

J. Schmalz GmbH was founded in 1910 as a razor-blade factory in Smooth Black Forest. Over the years, changed the production program of razor blades on transport equipment and Vacuum components, vacuum handling systems, vacuum gripping systems, and clamping systems.

The company is the global market leader in vacuum clamping technology and a leading supplier of vacuum technology in automation and handling technology and employs around 800 people (as of 2014). Its sales network includes 15 foreign companies in China, Finland, France, India, Italy, Japan, Canada, Korea, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey and the USA.

History

1910 Johannes Schmalz founded the " Johannes Schmalz razor-blade factory " in Smooth. The brand " Glattis " was known throughout Germany and with up to 600,000 per month selling razor blades highly successful.

The distribution of the electric shaver required a reorientation. With innovative developments in light - vehicle Artur Schmalz has led since 1948, the company to further success. Developed luggage trailers and mobile stairs for airports of lard were equipped and transport equipment for furniture factories. With the takeover of management by Kurt Schmalz 1984 was the restructuring of the company and specializing in vacuum technology. 1990 Wolfgang Schmalz joined the management of the company. Together the brothers have developed the traditional company into one of the world's leading supplier of vacuum technology.

1998 saw the first office in Switzerland. Today lard has a sales network with 15 offices around the world. 2009, the production area of the company has been expanded to 10,170 square meters. 2013 two other construction projects have been launched: an office building that provides future space for 120 new office workstations as well as for various research and experimental areas, as well as a reception building with spacious areas for clients and guests, as well as a modern canteen for employees.

Products

Vacuum technology from Schmalz is used wherever workpieces moved in the production process must be ergonomically transported or clamped.

  • Vacuum components: vacuum components provide for different users and industries support in the solution of automation and handling tasks. The range extends from suction pads and vacuum generators to mounting elements and system monitoring.
  • Vacuum Gripping Systems: Complex vacuum gripping systems are used to increase productivity in automated processes. The range extends from layer and large -area gripping systems to complete vacuum spiders connection for use in all areas of automation.
  • Vacuum Handling Systems: ergonomic vacuum lifters Jumbo and VacuMaster for manual work piece handling and cranes that are tailored for the individual application in enterprises.
  • Vacuum clamping systems Vacuum clamping systems are used in CNC machine tools to increase productivity and efficiency.

Sustainable business

Environmental protection is lard part of the corporate objectives and the daily trade. Ecological aspects are part of product development, in the design of production processes, operational processes and in the energy industry. Renewable energy sources are used, such as solar energy, wood chips, wind and hydropower. Today lard is to produce capable of producing more energy than the company itself needs. These activities have already been awarded several times.

Certifications

  • DIN ISO 9001 ( quality management) since 1994
  • DIN ISO 14001 ( environmental management) since 1997
  • DIN ISO 50001 (energy management) since 2012
  • AEO C ( Authorised Economic Operator - Customs Simplifications ) since 2012

Awards

  • Germany's Best Employers (2004, 2009, 2012)
  • Best mounting idea (2011)
  • VR Innovation Award for the Schmalz Wafer Gripper (2010)
  • Axia Award, Human Resource Management (2010)
  • Excellent Knowledge Organization ( 2009)
  • Place in the Land of Ideas (2009)
  • Socially engaged (2008)
  • European Solar Prize (2007)
  • Innovation Award of Baden -Württemberg ( 2006)
  • Ethics in Business (2005)
  • Eco Manager of the Year ( 2004)
  • European Business Award, Environment ( 2004)
  • BDI Environmental Award (2004)
  • Awards for the Environment in the Industry (2000)
  • Innovation Award for the vacuum tube lifter Jumbo ( 1991)
Types of business entity Glatten Vacuum engineering Human factors and ergonomics Numerical control Woodchips
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