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18 MARCH 2017
I NDUS T RY
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
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Plaschka Maschinenbau in Traunreut is now part of the Poppe +
Potthoff Group