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Gregory Wilfred , CEO of YSM International , highlights trends , drivers and challenges in global sheet metal markets and explains how they have influenced YSM ’ s culture of continuous innovation .
“ YSM has embraced a modular machine approach combined with inline automation and secondary operation modules , resulting in the simplification of manufacturing processes .”
Taiwanese manufacturer , YSM , provides stamping and bending solutions . It is also a one-stop solutions provider in process automation ; welding systems ; thread-forming and inspection systems . With a workforce of over 150 people globally , it produces upwards of 200 machines to customers around the world .
YSM has placed a strong focus on tool design , continuous innovation and customer service in its global operations . Its headquarters are in Taichung ( Taiwan ) with various support facilities around the world , including a Technology Centre in India . YSM has delivered various projects in Asia and Europe , designed to remove its customers ’ dependence on manual processes and operations by automating equipment .
Gregory Wilfred , CEO of YSM International in India , highlights trends , drivers and challenges in global sheet metal markets to ISMR and explains how they have influenced YSM ’ s culture of continuous innovation .
‘ low-investment ’ manufacturing solutions . Our customers are our partners ; our goal is to make lasting improvements to their manufacturing processes . We are here for the challenging tasks !
We support our customers by delivering stamping and bending solutions integrated with operations that need a secondary process such as thread forming ; welding ; sub-part assembly ; riveting etc . All these solutions are delivered on a single production line capable of producing parts with speeds of up to 250 parts / minute .
Despite a difficult economic backdrop , we have recorded significant growth since 2022 . Our turnover was almost 35 million euros last year , which we project will grow by 18 % -20 % this year .
Gregory Wilfred , CEO of YSM International .
ISMR : What are your views on the current global business climate for sheet metal professionals ?
GW : The eurozone has bounced back from its shallow technical recession after a stronger than expected performance by its ‘ big four ’ economies in the first three months of 2024 . However , I see more optimism in the North-
YSM ’ s headquarters in Taichung , Taiwan .
ISMR : Please give a brief background to YSM and highlight any notable successes and achievements over the past two-three years ?
GW : Established in 1979 , YSM today has evolved into one of the top three global leaders in providing stamping and bending manufacturing solutions . Our headquarters are at Taichung in Taiwan with other support facilities based in India , Indonesia , Turkey and other parts of the world .
We deliver cutting edge ‘ high-tech ’ and
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