INDUSTRY NEWS
RSA strengthens its position
RSA cutting technologies GmbH , a manufacturer of deburring and sawing systems for metal processing , has announced the acquisition of Spontan Trenn- und Entgrattechnik GmbH . The takeover builds on a previous collaboration from the 1990s , when RSA and Spontan worked together successfully .
Spontan Trenn- und Entgrattechnik offers precision sawing and deburring systems used in various industries ( including conveyor technology , steel stockholding and shop fittings ). As part of this realignment , RSA is assuming responsibility for existing customer relationships and continuing its product development .
“ Everything will remain the same for existing customers from the contact people to the tried-and-tested processes . Spontan Trenn- und Entgrattechnik GmbH will therefore continue to operate as an independent company in future . At the same time , it will benefit from RSA ’ s large modular system and will also be able to offer modules such as measuring , washing , drying and various robot solutions in the future ,” explained RSA cutting technologies GmbH .
“ The acquisition of Spontan is a logical step for us to further expand our position in the market and utilise synergies resulting from our previous collaboration ,” outlined Thomas Berg , Managing Director , RSA cutting technologies GmbH . “ The integration will enable us to offer
Spontan headquarters in Remscheid . our Spontan customers even more comprehensive solutions and combine the innovative strength of both companies . With this acquisition , we will further consolidate our market position and guarantee customers of both companies the seamless continuation of service .”
Having acquired Schwarz Maschinenbau GmbH in July 2024 , RSA is continuing its growth trajectory with this new strategic acquisition and consolidating its position . It develops and manufactures systems for tubes , solid materials and profiles as well as machines for tube processing . Its product range includes deburring systems with associated tools ; sawing centres with processing and washing stations ; HÄBERLEbrand circular sawing machines ; Schwarz Maschinenbau-brand formwork cleaning machines and a range of services . n
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Thomas Berg , Managing Director , RSA ( right ) at the contract signing .
TaiNEX Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre .
Don ’ t miss TIMTOS 2025
TIMTOS , a leading smart manufacturing and machine tool exhibition in Taipei ( Taiwan ), will take place from 3-8 March 2025 . Based at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre ( Halls 1 and 2 ) and Taipei World Trade Centre ( Hall 1 ), it will celebrate its milestone 30th edition next year .
The event is organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council ( TAITRA ) and the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry ( TAMI ). Taiwan is a major producer in the machine tool industry with around 1,950 companies on the island and over 43,000 people employed in the sector .
The previous edition of TIMTOS attracted 45,000 on-site visitors , including nearly 6,000 international visitors from over 100 countries , and 1032 exhibitors . Delegations came from countries such as Turkey , Vietnam , Indonesia , Spain and Algeria . Read ISMR ’ s full show preview on page 60 of this issue . n
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Combilift scoops ‘ Company of the Year ’ award
Combilift , the global specialist in materialhandling solutions , has received the ‘ Company of the Year ’ award at the prestigious Business & Finance Awards 2024 , in association with KPMG Ireland . This achievement marks Combilift ’ s ninth major win in the last three months .
The award was presented to Combilift ’ s CEO , Martin McVicar , by Seamus Hand from KPMG at the 50th Business & Finance Awards ceremony held in Dublin . Combilift , with annual revenue exceeding € 500 million , has continued to thrive with its export-focused business model and 98 % of its operations serving international markets .
Since its founding in 1998 , Combilift has become a large global manufacturer of multidirectional , articulated and sideloading forklifts as well as large material handling equipment ( such as straddle carriers ).
L-R : Ian Hyland , Business Finance , Combilift ; Martin McVicar , Combilift CEO and Seamus Hand , KPMG . The Combilift team .
Martin McVicar , CEO of Combilift , added : “ This award reflects the bold vision and relentless drive that has been at the heart of Combilift since Robert Moffett and I started in 1998 . Every forklift , every innovation and every milestone reflects our commitment to pushing boundaries and transforming material handling worldwide . This moment belongs to
our employees , our dealers and our customers , who rely on us to deliver quality material handling solutions to optimise their warehouse space .” The company has also won the Irish ‘ Exporter of the Year ’ title three times n
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