At the invitation of Klaus Bühring, member of the Transport Committee of the Coburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce and responsible for commercial shipping, Dr. Jonas Geissler (CSU), member of the Bundestag, visited WALDRICH COBURG again. Key topics were the necessary reduction in bureaucracy and faster approval procedures in the area of special transports.

Klaus Bühring drew a positive conclusion: “We have improved in terms of approvals and are currently at 6 to 8 weeks, compared to the approval period of 12 to 16 weeks in the summer. That’s still not great, but we’re on the right track.” For WALDRICH COBURG, the German seaports are extremely important for the transportation of large machine tools. Transport routes to Antwerp or Rotterdam would entail considerable additional costs. Possible ports in Italy would require difficult overwidth transportation via the Brenner Pass.

Fluctuating costs in transportation and logistics

In view of the increased costs, it was important for Dr. Jonas Geissler to know to what extent WALDRICH COBURG was affected by the increase in toll charges and energy costs as well as fluctuations in the US dollar exchange rate.

Transportation and logistics costs are subject to strong fluctuations due to the long duration of machine projects, from the initial preliminary calculation to the final shipment. Energy price increases, rising material costs and exchange rate fluctuations would make the current price calculations for machines even more difficult.

In an interview with Dr. Jonas Geissler on the subject of the US dollar, Klaus Bühring added that WALDRICH COBURG is currently not receiving many inquiries and orders from the USA: “There is also an increasing shortage of skilled workers in America who can operate the machines. The machines are not being used to capacity. This is not due to the order situation but, as in Germany, to the lack of skilled workers.”

More courage and decisiveness

At the end of the discussion, Dr. Jonas Geissler called for more courage and decisiveness. “Especially in these times, we need a company that is courageous,” said Geissler during the company visit. Dr. Jonas Geissler plans to visit the company again in spring. In addition to the factory tour, there will be discussions with the works council and employees. “To further shorten approval times for transportation, reduce bureaucracy and give people more trust and security in politics again. These are our common goals.” A cross-party round table with transport experts would be a first step in this direction.

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WALDRICH COBURG can look back on a very successful exhibition appearance at the China International Import Expo (CIIE). The highlight of the exhibition was the signing of a cooperation agreement with SUMEC and Sinomach. The ceremony was broadcast on Chinese television, CCTV1. This public signing generated nationwide publicity and strengthened WALDRICH COBURG’s position in China.

Christian Wassermann’s presentation to a specialist audience attracted particular attention. More than 280 spectators were present on site and in the livestream. Wassermann presented the innovative “TAURUS Universe” and offered interested parties valuable insights into the new developments from WALDRICH COBURG.

In a festive ceremony, WALDRICH COBURG used the exhibition to seal the new purchase agreements with its long-standing customer Qinchuan Machine Tool & Tools for a further TAURUS 25 and WayGrind. This not only strengthened existing business partnerships, but also paved the way for future business relationships.

Our BJO team from WALDRICH COBURG Beijing was personally present at CIIE together with Christian Wassermann (Area Sales Manager Asia-Pacific) and exhibited at the booth of SUMEC, a leading import partner for Chinese companies looking to purchase high-quality machines from Germany. SUMEC not only offers financing options, but also supports project management and acts as a tendering agency for tendering procedures.

SUMEC is part of Sinomach.

Sinomach, also known as China National Machinery Industry Corporation, is a state-owned enterprise in China. It is one of the largest companies in the country’s engineering industry and plays an important role in various sectors such as mechanical engineering, electronics, construction machinery, vehicles and more. Sinomach is active in numerous areas, including research, development, production and international trading activities.

The company is part of the Central Administration for State-Owned Assets of the People’s Republic of China (SASAC). It has a wide range of subsidiaries and holdings that focus on various industries. Sinomach plays an important role in the implementation of government policies, particularly in connection with technological innovation and the promotion of key industries.

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is an annual exhibition in Shanghai, China.

It was first launched in 2018 to offer foreign companies a platform to enter the Chinese market. The CIIE focuses on the import of goods and services. Companies from all over the world take the opportunity to present their products to a Chinese audience. The exhibition plays an important role in China’s efforts to open up its economy and promote international trade.

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The aim of this cooperation is to expand the market reach of the large portal milling machines, vertical lathes as well as grinding machines in Brazil and to be able to offer comprehensive service and application services to both existing and new customers.

The partnership combines our expertise in machine tool manufacturing with a dynamic Brazilian machine dealer specialized in industrial solutions and high-end machine tools. With this joint effort, both companies are able to provide unparalleled products and services to the Brazilian manufacturing sector.

Founded in 1983, Tecno-How is a family-owned company that specializes in providing high-end machine tools and comprehensive solutions for the most advanced manufacturing processes. Headquartered in Valinhos/SP and with a branch also in São Paulo, the focus is on the Brazilian and South American markets. The company has a highly qualified technical team that provides services such as technical support, technological consulting, application engineering as well as training. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and local expertise, Tecno-How acts as a strategic partner for companies seeking advanced manufacturing solutions.

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