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Industry News
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WITTMANN Battenfeld, Austria, is to
open a new sales and service center in
Meinerzhagen, Germany in September.
The new building will accommodate a total
of 2,500m2 of storage space with a new
logistics system for storage and shipping
of spare parts, production facilities for
airmould and aquamould equipment and a
1,100m 2 technical lab.
The lab for machine demonstrations,
production of samples and training
programmes for customers will be
equipped with a selection of injection
molding machines and peripheral devices.
Company founder Dr Werner Wittmann
said: “Germany represents one of the key
markets for injection moulding machines,
peripheral equipment and automation
systems. Our customer support will be
strengthened by this move. One of its tasks
will be to supply spare parts and technical
support for the large-size machines
formerly manufactured there – both locally
and internationally.”
Dr Wittmann added that the company was
also taking action to combat the impact
of the recession: “We have been affected
by the economic crisis just like the entire
plastics industry.
“To our regret, a recent retrenchment of
our staff level has proved unavoidable in
spite of counter-measures already taken
at an early stage, such as reduced working
hours and special leave for advanced
education and training.
“By establishing a work foundation, we
are trying to make this move as socially
compatible as possible for the affected
staff members.”
“But one thing is sure: there will be a
recovery. And Wittmann Battenfeld is
well prepared to meet it with a policy of
continuous innovation and an efficient sales
and service network.”
Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH – Austria
Fax: +43 2252 404 1002
Email:
Website:
Sales and servicing centre to open in Germany
 Dr Werner Wittmann, founder of Wittmann Kunst-
stoffgeräte GmbH