FOCUS ON FOLDERS
Below and right : Gerhard Resch with nuLINK and F32 folder .
This ambitious vision aimed to integrate communication , warehousing , logistics and IT , providing customers with a promise : their required profile in the right place at the right time
In 2021 , Gerhard ' s Resch ’ s commitment to meeting customer demands led to the acquisition of the FORSTNER nuSLIT , a versatile slitting machine with touch-screen control for various functions .
In 2023 , METAFLEX continued its quest for smart and efficient production solutions . It
THALMANN TZ folder .
added the rapid CIDAN F32 folding machine with XSPACE . The CIDAN RAPIDO SSM shear , designed for cutting soft or scratch-sensitive materials , and the FORSTNER STRAIGHT for efficient coil cutting were also integrated into METAFLEX operations .
A productivity boost
Thanks to its strategic investments over the past four years , METAFLEX has witnessed a significant boost in its productivity . In 2006 , with just two employees , it produced 100 tons of metal sheet . By 2010 , with five employees , that number rose to 300 tons . As of 2023 , with six employees , it has scaled up production to 800 tons of metal sheet .
Gerhard Resch emphasized the importance of machines and software that run seamlessly , and praised CIDAN Machinery Group for providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that align with his needs . He particularly values the ability to connect all his machines , enabling fast and high-quality profiles for his customers . Because of this , he received fourth prize in the ALC ( Austria ' s Leading Companies ) Awards 2023 for
About CIDAN Machinery Group
The CIDAN Machinery Group is a full-range supplier of sheet-metal machinery and control solutions for multiple industries . Its headquarters are in Götene , Sweden . It operates manufacturing locations in Sweden , Switzerland and Austria , with office locations in several European countries , the United States and China .
Its acquisition in March 2022 of Swiss folding specialist , Thalmann Maschinenbau AG , has added another company to the Group that includes CIDAN Machinery Austria GmbH ( formerly coil-processing line specialist , Forstner Maschinenbau GmbH ) and nuIT GmbH ( which manufactures control software ). CIDAN itself ( formerly Göteneds ) specialises in sheet metal folders , shearing systems and rollformers .
The nuIT control centre .
companies who register up to ten million euros of turnover .
He also highlighted the partnership aspect of working with CIDAN Machinery Group .
“ CIDAN has supported me from the very beginning and has continued to be a strong partner as my business has grown , meeting the increasingly demanding requirements of my customers . This collaborative approach has been pivotal to METAFLEX ' s success story ,” he concluded . n
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