J. Schmalz
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| legal form | GmbH |
| founding | 1910 |
| Seat | Glatten , Germany |
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| Number of employees | 1,300 |
| sales | EUR 127.51 million |
| Branch | Conveying and handling technology |
| Website | www.schmalz.com |
| As of December 31, 2017 | |
The J. Schmalz GmbH in 1910 as a razor-blade factory in Glatten in the Black Forest founded. Over the years, the production program has changed from razor blades and transport devices to vacuum components , vacuum handling systems , vacuum gripping systems and clamping systems .
The company is the market leader in automation with vacuum and ergonomic handling systems and employs more than 1,500 people (as of 2019). The sales network includes 17 foreign companies in Australia , China , Finland , France , India , Italy , Japan , Canada , Korea , the Netherlands , Mexico , Poland , Russia , Switzerland , Spain , Turkey and the USA . With retroactive effect from January 1, 2017, the company also took over all shares in "GPS Gesellschaft für Produktionssysteme GmbH" in Stuttgart.
J. Schmalz GmbH is a member of the trade association for industrial companies in Baden .
history
In 1910 Johannes Schmalz founded the "Johannes Schmalz Razor Blade Factory" in Glatten. The “Glattis” brand was known throughout Germany and was extremely successful with up to 600,000 razor blades sold per month. The spread of the electric razor required a reorientation. From 1948 onwards, Artur Schmalz led the company to further successes with innovative developments in lightweight vehicle construction. Luggage trailers and mobile stairs for airports were developed by Schmalz, as well as transport equipment for furniture factories. When Kurt Schmalz took over management in 1984, the company realigned and specialized in vacuum technology . In 1990 Wolfgang Schmalz joined the management of the company. Together, the brothers developed the traditional company into the world's leading supplier of vacuum technology. At the end of 2017, Wolfgang Schmalz moved from the management of J. Schmalz GmbH as chairman to the company's advisory board.
In 1998 the first branch was opened in Switzerland. Today the company maintains a sales network with 19 locations worldwide. In 2009 the company's production area was expanded by 10,170 m². Two further construction projects were started in 2013: an office building that offers space for 120 office workplaces and various research and test areas, as well as a reception building with spacious areas for customers and guests as well as a modern company restaurant for employees. The groundbreaking ceremony for a new office building took place in July 2017 and the groundbreaking ceremony for the “Schmalz Wertstromfabrik”, an expansion of the production and logistics area by 11,500 square meters, took place in December.
Products
Vacuum technology from Schmalz is used wherever workpieces have to be moved, ergonomically transported or clamped in the production process .
- Vacuum components: Vacuum components offer support for different users and industries in solving automation and handling tasks. The range extends from vacuum suction pads and vacuum generators to elements for fastening and system monitoring.
- Vacuum gripping systems: Complex vacuum gripping systems are used to increase productivity in automated processes. The systems range from layer and area gripping systems to ready-to-connect suction spiders for use in all areas of automation.
- Vacuum handling systems: ergonomic vacuum lifters Jumbo and VacuMaster for manual workpiece handling and crane systems that are tailored to individual use in companies.
- Vacuum clamping systems: Vacuum clamping technology is used in CNC processing machines to increase productivity and profitability.
Sustainable business
At Schmalz, environmental protection is part of corporate goals and day-to-day business. Ecological aspects are part of product development, the design of production processes, operational processes and the energy industry . Renewable energy sources are used, such as solar energy , wood chips , wind and water power. Today Schmalz is able to generate more energy than the company needs itself. These activities have already received several awards.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Annual financial statements as of December 31, 2017 in the electronic Federal Gazette
- ↑ a b Key figures of J. Schmalz GmbH. Retrieved April 11, 2018 .
- ↑ a b c Key figures of J. Schmalz GmbH. Retrieved April 11, 2018 .
- ↑ Schmalz takes over GPS Gesellschaft für Produktionssysteme GmbH. Accessed April 9, 2018.
- ↑ Member company of the wvib
- ^ History of J. Schmalz GmbH. Retrieved May 10, 2012 .
- ↑ Schmalz realigns management. Retrieved February 6, 2019 .
- ↑ Schmalz strengthens Glatten location: groundbreaking ceremony for modern office building. Accessed April 9, 2018.
- ↑ Groundbreaking ceremony for the new value stream factory: Clear commitment to the Glatten location. Accessed April 9, 2018.
- ↑ Vacuum components on the company website. Retrieved May 10, 2012 .
- ↑ Vacuum gripping systems on the company website. Retrieved May 10, 2012 .
- ↑ Vacuum lifter on the company website. Retrieved May 10, 2012 .
- ↑ Vacuum clamping systems on the company website. Retrieved May 10, 2012 .