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are to be exploited to a greater extent and the global
service network is also to be expanded in Germany.
The locations in China will receive additional
engineering positions.
“Smart Press Shop” with Porsche sets new
standards
From 2019, Schuler and Porsche will build what is
probably the world’s most modern press plant for
the digitized automobile production of the future
in Germany. Operation is scheduled to start in
2021. “The establishment of the corresponding
joint venture between the two companies under
the name Smart Press Shop is perfect”, said Schuler
CEO Iacovelli. “The new press shop will set new
standards for the automotive industry both in
terms of performance in industrial manufacturing
and in the digital networking of data streams in the
Schuler intends to gain
new market shares through
consistent digitalization.
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production process”, he explained. The new Smart
Press Shop will supply the Porsche plant in Leipzig
in particular with body parts at low logistical cost
and with the lowest possible ecological impact. For
Schuler, the joint venture is an example of close
cooperation with the world’s leading automobile
manufacturers. “At the same time, we are focusing on
new markets and digital business models”, said CEO
Iacovelli. Schuler intends to gain additional market
shares from 2019 with new mechanical presses in the
mid-price segment and consistent digitization of the
main product lines. “For Schuler and our customers,
digitization is not a vision, but a reality. And it is
above all a great opportunity for all of us – not a risk”,
explained the Schuler CEO.
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