TPT September 2011

I ndustry N ews

Ernst Blissenbach GmbH among the top ten IN April the Huber Verlag für Neue Medien (Huber Publishing House for New Media) for the sixth time awarded the Industriepreis to the best industry solutions. This year the awards were presented under the auspices of the DTAD – Deutscher Auftragsdienst. Recipients were chosen for the most innovative product developments and market innovations in industrial, subcontractor and services companies. An expert group consisting of university professors, scientists, industry journalists as well as experts from different industries evaluated submissions of more than 500 nominated companies on the basis of a set of criteria like innovative content and

product benefit. Ernst Blissenbach GmbH successfully qualified and placed among the top ten in the production technology category. There are many reasons for the success and some of these are: Ernst Blissenbach GmbH holds numerous international patents and started introducing innovations for the tubing industry more than three decades ago. That also means that Blissenbach customers can achieve savings every month by upgrading their eb ID-scarfing system with the latest innovation – “weld monitoring”. At Ernst Blissenbach GmbH continuous development is not one objective among many, but rather a basic requirement for survival in a high-tech environment. Being close to the market right from the start is a must for a manufacturer of complete ID-scarfing systems. That is why intensive cooperation with the customer is the focal point of innovation marketing. The management of Ernst Blissenbach GmbH subjects every new idea to a myriad of tests before it is allowed to conquer the market as the next innovation – and it always does so with great success. This company from Remscheid is the international leader when it comes to providing process solutions for “Tube ID-scarfing systems of premium quality for

the removal of the weld bead in high- frequency, longitudinally welded tubes” – even if the average consumer has no idea how valuable that is for him. Each and every one of us, indirectly, and without realising it, may come face to face with the technology of Ernst Blissenbach GmbH. A car for example can contain 80 metres or more of tubes that had their inside welding bead removed by premium tools supplied by the company – which constitutes a major precondition for the further processing of the tubes. That gives consumers the all- important and reassuring “good feeling”.
 In order to keep its worldwide leadership position and to be able to offer tailor-made solutions, the development department has been moved to the centre of the company. Customer-facing areas like service and support are engaged in a constant exchange with the engineers. What is really special about this model is the fact that any of the employees can initiate a new project. Consistent proximity to the market is the goal of this cooperation. It is not surprising that Ernst Blissenbach, the founder and owner of the company, spends three quarters of his time on innovations. Ernst Blissenbach GmbH – Germany RAFTER Equipment Corporation has expanded its in-house manufacturing capabilities with the addition of another machining centre. The new machine is a Mazak vertical machining centre with an 80" x 30" table and 30-tool magazine. The company can now produce more parts in-house for both quality control and delivery time improvements. The relatively large table will allow for the machining of larger parts or for several smaller parts in one setup. Rafter Equipment Corporation manufactures tube and pipe mills, roll forming machines, cutoff machines, auxiliary and other related tube and pipe mill machinery. Additional services include rebuilding and upgrading mill equipment. Originally started in 1917, the Rafter name is known for reliable, high-quality tube mill and roll forming equipment. Rafter Equipment Corporation – USA Website: www.rafterequipment.com Email: info@blissenbach.de Website: www.blissenbach.de Rafter expands

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