Engel continued to grow. The injection molding machine manufacturer and system solution provider headquartered in Schwertberg, Austria, has achieved four consecutive years of rising sales. As of the end of March 2017/18, the business group achieved a turnover of 1.51 billion euros in the fiscal year. , an increase of 11% over last year.
In fiscal year 2017/18, sales of equipment at the Shanghai factory increased by approximately 20% from the previous year. ' Christoph Steger, chief strategy officer of Engel's corporate group, kicked off at the International Rubber Fair in Shanghai at the end of April 2018. On the occasion, the situation for the 17/18 financial year told the international industry media that the Asian market continues to be an important part of the success of the Engel Group. In particular, China’s demand is increasing. 'China's investment climate has once again reached a new high,' Steger said.
'With the new business unit structure in Asia, we will consolidate our market position in the five business areas', said Christoph Steger, chief strategy officer of Engel Enterprise Group.
Engel produces a large duo series two-platen injection molding machine mainly for the automotive industry at its Shanghai plant. 'China's automotive industry is still the most important growth and innovation engine.' Wei Mai, President, Sales and Service, Engel Machinery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Gero Willmeroth said. From this, Engel focused its focus primarily on automotive lighting. 'Our customers are investing more in innovative process technologies to achieve higher efficiency, productivity and quality'. An example This is Engel's optimelt injection molding technology on its measuring stand. When producing thick-walled LED lenses, this multi-layer process can significantly reduce cycle times through external cooling and at the same time guarantee extremely high optical quality. This process has been patented.
In the fiscal year 2017/18, the demand for large-scale equipment in the Asian market has increased significantly, said Wei Mailuo, president of sales and service at Engel Machinery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Engel has prepared for further growth in Shanghai. The new office building and the new factory were opened in September 2017.
Whether it is a PMMA lens or a polycarbonate glass part, weight is also one of the important factors to consider in the alternative materials of the automobile manufacturing industry. The electric vehicle is showing an upward trend in China. It is connected with the innovative lightweight structure technology. So far, Chinese practitioners have focused on glass as an alternative material on the one hand, and on foam injection molding on the other. Composite technology is still in its infancy. 'Our customers use like international rubber Exhibitions such as trade fairs to obtain information on the wider use of composite materials in the automotive manufacturing field, and to explore the feasibility of new composite technology in the large-scale production of vehicles. ' Wei Meiluo said, 'China is here The aspect shows a short board. Engel is leading in this respect. In terms of lightweight structure, ENGEL has been a favored partner in the automotive industry internationally. ' In 2012, Engel established its own lightweight structural composite material. Technology Center, and thus with its R & D partners to advance to more technical achievements. In 2018 Chinaplas, Engel Demonstrated mature technologies for commercial production of composite parts and introduced ongoing research projects.
Engel headquarters in Schwertberg, Austria will also be completed in autumn. As shown in the simulation, a new building on the right side of the entrance will be added to expand the North plant built in 2013. Above the assembly plant will be new customer technology. center.
Further expand the market position in the industry
Engel provides integrated injection molding machines from a single source, while also providing integrated and automated system solutions. Its global signing volume ratio continues to increase. Designing tailor-made injection molding solutions requires not only a profound understanding of the technical aspects The premise also has a deep understanding of the industry. Engel guarantees this through the structure of its business unit. For the automotive, technical injection molding, electronic communications, packaging and medical fields, Engel has its own team – not only at the headquarters in Austria. Last year Engel also established a business unit in Asia and appointed the head of the regional business unit, and has since then continuously deepened its local industry technical knowledge. 'Through the new structure, we have expanded our market position in five business areas.' Steger Says, 'Our customer feedback is very good. We can respond more quickly to requests and wishes, and be more targeted in assisting customers to solve various personalization problems.'
In the summer of 2017, a newly built assembly shop was opened at Engel's large equipment plant in St. Valentin, Austria.
As shown in the simulation, other expansion measures of the St. Valentin plant mainly include new office buildings and larger customer technical centers.
In Asia, in addition to the automotive industry, Engel's turnover in the medical industry has also grown. Healthcare and diagnostics are growth boosters. For this purpose, ENGEL mainly supplies all-electric e-motion injection molding machines and e-victory hybrids. Injection molding machine. This model is aimed at the Asian market and produced at Engel's Korean plant. 'In the medical field, we believe that its development trend is multi-cavity molds, which require larger injection molding machines to increase the flow rate.' Wei Meiluo said .
New Training Center in Shanghai
In Asia, ENGEL's personnel strength is also growing. At present, the total number of employees working at Engel Group's Asian production plants and branches is 950, which is more than 20% more than last year. At present, Engel Machinery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. has 490 employees. In the last fiscal year, new employees mainly flowed into the sales, business, service and training departments. In the fiscal year 18/19, Engel will continue to hold positions in Shanghai and throughout Asia.
With the completion of the plant expansion in September 2017, Engel established a new, larger training center in Shanghai and hired one of its own training managers. Boris Wen and a team of experienced trainers Together, provide Chinese customers with more learning seminars and lecture products.
6,600 employees worldwide
As of the beginning of the new fiscal year 2018/19, ENGEL employs 6,600 people worldwide - the same as before. Among them, more than one-half (3,700 people) work in three factories in Austria.
From the perspective of the distribution of global turnover of 151 million euros, there was a slight change from last year. The Americas increased by 2% to 26%. Europe accounted for 53%, still the largest share. Asia accounted for 20%.
Looking at the world, North America, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Asia are the most important growth boosters for Engel, followed by Asia, and South America is also attractive. In Europe, the market with the highest turnover is Germany, which is also the most Important innovation promoter.
In the industry, from the global point of view, the fastest growing packaging area, followed by molding technology.
Production plant to increase production capacity
With the largest investment project in the history of the company, ENGEL ensures that it will take root in all regions. With a total investment of more than EUR 375 million, it will complete the modernization of global production plants and increase production capacity by 2020.
The expansion of Engel Machinery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was completed on time on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the September 2017. On the one hand, the existing office building was lengthened and an area of 1,000 square meters was expanded. On the other hand, A new factory was built, an additional 1,600 square meters was added for the production of large-scale equipment. In addition, Engel invested nearly 1 million euros in the teaching workshop is currently under construction. The workshop is equipped with the most advanced machinery in order to enable apprentices to better Preparing for future work. The brand-new teaching workshop is obviously much larger than before. Since Engel began a training project five years ago, the number of apprentices has increased significantly. Currently, 51 young people in Shanghai are receiving electromechanical mechanics. Training of processing mechanics and plastics processing mechanics. Last summer, the first apprentices of Engel Machinery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. passed the graduation exam successfully and was accepted as permanent workers.
The largest construction project is located in Austria. As of this fall, the expansion of the North plant built at the Schwertberg headquarters in 2013 will be completed, with an area of 11,500 square meters and a brand new, larger customer technology center.
The investment in the expansion of a large-scale equipment plant for St. Valentin in Austria amounts to EUR 160 million. This is undoubtedly the largest construction project. Last year, a new plant was completed, except for some offices. It was used for equipment assembly. , The expansion of the new construction area of the management building and the assembly area including the technical center will begin. Through these measures, the area of lightweight composite material technology centers will also expand.