2008
16.12.2008
Schuler supplies US rim manufacturer with hydraulic forging lines
The order which Schuler received in early 2007 comprises two complete forging lines for the fully automatic production of aluminum wheels for pick-ups and trucks. The aim of the new plant installation was thus above all to increase production capacity and minimize downtime.
The order which Schuler received in early 2007 comprises two complete forging lines for the fully automatic production of aluminum wheels for pick-ups and trucks. The aim of the new plant installation was thus above all to increase production capacity and minimize downtime.
10.12.2008
Schuler Group modernizes transfer press of Progress-Werk Oberkirch AG in just nine weeks
The modernization carried out by Müller Weingarten included a new control system and the mechanical overhauling of the line.
The modernization carried out by Müller Weingarten included a new control system and the mechanical overhauling of the line.
03.12.2008
Schuler starts delivery of BMW order: heavy press crown leaves company premises
In total, the line will measure around 98 meters – including presses, blank loaders and part outfeed. BMW will produce over 40 different parts for the BMW 1-series on the line.
In total, the line will measure around 98 meters – including presses, blank loaders and part outfeed. BMW will produce over 40 different parts for the BMW 1-series on the line.
26.11.2008
Production launch on world’s largest automated press line with robots for manufacturing of new Volvo XC60
Müller Weingarten in Esslingen, Germany, a subsidiary of the Schuler Group, was responsible for the planning, design and project management of the 80-meter-long and 21-meter-wide press line with a total press force of 9,600 metric tons.
Müller Weingarten in Esslingen, Germany, a subsidiary of the Schuler Group, was responsible for the planning, design and project management of the 80-meter-long and 21-meter-wide press line with a total press force of 9,600 metric tons.
19.11.2008
Schuler Group receives order from VW de México for complete refitting of two press lines
The service order includes replacing the main motors and gearbox, fitting a new servo-assisted compact gripper transfer system and retrofitting the complete electrics for the control system.
The service order includes replacing the main motors and gearbox, fitting a new servo-assisted compact gripper transfer system and retrofitting the complete electrics for the control system.
18.11.2008
BCN Technical Services expands press rebuild capabilities with 13,000 square foot addition
The expansion, which includes a 15-ton overhead crane and loading dock, offers the option for a secure area separate from the main floor for situations that require customer confidentiality.
The expansion, which includes a 15-ton overhead crane and loading dock, offers the option for a secure area separate from the main floor for situations that require customer confidentiality.
12.11.2008
Global market leader for car CVJ sideshafts launches production on Schuler forging line in Shanghai
GKN launched production on a Schuler five-station forging line with a press force of 2,000 metric tons at its facility in Shanghai.
GKN launched production on a Schuler five-station forging line with a press force of 2,000 metric tons at its facility in Shanghai.
05.11.2008
Schuler Group supplies radiator panel presses to West European manufacturer of radiators
The two presses each offer a press force of 1,500 metric tons and together produce 28 meters of plates per minute.
The two presses each offer a press force of 1,500 metric tons and together produce 28 meters of plates per minute.
29.10.2008
Highly productive line developed for small-batch manufacturing: engineering company Teepack invests in Schuler’s innovative automation solution
The equipment includes a Soflex control system, Schuler’s APS linear storage unit for 58 pallets and Schuler’s ATS storage unit with space for 760 tools.
The equipment includes a Soflex control system, Schuler’s APS linear storage unit for 58 pallets and Schuler’s ATS storage unit with space for 760 tools.
08.10.2008
Airbus stretch drawing line for production of new A380 parts modernized
Müller Weingarten in Esslingen, a subsidiary of the Schuler Group, has received its second service order from the aerospace group Airbus Deutschland GmbH.
Müller Weingarten in Esslingen, a subsidiary of the Schuler Group, has received its second service order from the aerospace group Airbus Deutschland GmbH.
01.10.2008
Logistic challenge: removal service for huge press line
GM Europe setzt bei der Verlagerung einer Compact Crossbar-Presse auf das Know-how des Schuler Konzerns
GM Europe setzt bei der Verlagerung einer Compact Crossbar-Presse auf das Know-how des Schuler Konzerns
24.09.2008
Germany’s largest screw press successfully put into production at Schöneweiss
The new forging complex will be used to manufacture front axle beams for commercial vehicles, with part weights of up to 150 kilograms and lengths of 2,000 mm.
The new forging complex will be used to manufacture front axle beams for commercial vehicles, with part weights of up to 150 kilograms and lengths of 2,000 mm.
18.09.2008
Volkswagen orders Schuler laser cutting lines
Major order for Schuler Automation: for its new Laserpark II, VW’s facility in Kassel, Germany, has ordered MOBILAS laser cutting lines for the processing of hot stamped car body parts.
Major order for Schuler Automation: for its new Laserpark II, VW’s facility in Kassel, Germany, has ordered MOBILAS laser cutting lines for the processing of hot stamped car body parts.
09.09.2008
Schuler notching press at the Euroblech: precise and flexible manufacturing
At the Euroblech 2008, the exhibits will include a Schuler notching press offering hands-on forming technology. Schuler will also be presenting its SAL high-speed presses and the patented Segment Master System.
02.09.2008
New hydraulic deep drawing process enables efficient small-batch production of even small and complex parts
Schuler Hydroforming, a member of the Schuler Group, will be unveiling a new process for active media-based metalforming at the Euroblech 2008 fair in Hanover, Germany. The new hydraulic deep drawing process enables customers to produce even small and complexly formed parts economically and in small batch sizes.
Schuler Hydroforming, a member of the Schuler Group, will be unveiling a new process for active media-based metalforming at the Euroblech 2008 fair in Hanover, Germany. The new hydraulic deep drawing process enables customers to produce even small and complexly formed parts economically and in small batch sizes.
26.08.2008
Process reliability in a manufacturing network: Timken expands roller bearing capacities with new Schuler Group knuckle-joint press
Based in Canton, Ohio, the Timken Company is one of the world’s leading suppliers of bearings. Timken expanded its capacities in 2007 with the addition of a new Schuler Group knuckle-joint press for its plant in Sylvania, Georgia.
Based in Canton, Ohio, the Timken Company is one of the world’s leading suppliers of bearings. Timken expanded its capacities in 2007 with the addition of a new Schuler Group knuckle-joint press for its plant in Sylvania, Georgia.
19.08.2008
High level of new orders in first three quarters of FY 2007/08
New orders in first nine months 2007/08 reach € 778.2 million - Sales of € 659.3 million / high order backlog of € 818.4 million - EBIT up to € 24.7 million (prior year: € 11.9 million)
New orders in first nine months 2007/08 reach € 778.2 million - Sales of € 659.3 million / high order backlog of € 818.4 million - EBIT up to € 24.7 million (prior year: € 11.9 million)
14.08.2008
“Schuler Power Feed” – new roll feed system ensures more dynamic and flexible manufacturing
For highly dynamic presses the new roll feed system will lead to an immediate reduction in automation time.
For highly dynamic presses the new roll feed system will lead to an immediate reduction in automation time.
07.08.2008
Chinese automotive industry relies on Schuler Group technology
The Olympic Games in Beijing are the main event of summer 2008 – all eyes are on China. But for many companies, including Schuler, China has long been an important market.
The Olympic Games in Beijing are the main event of summer 2008 – all eyes are on China. But for many companies, including Schuler, China has long been an important market.
05.08.2008
New presses optimize international manufacturing network: BSH Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH rely on Schuler technology
Five Schuler Group presses have been installed at facilities of BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, the world’s third largest manufacturer of household appliances and market leader in Germany and Europe.
Five Schuler Group presses have been installed at facilities of BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, the world’s third largest manufacturer of household appliances and market leader in Germany and Europe.
31.07.2008
Schuler Group at the Euroblech 2008 – Welcome to the World of Metalforming
At the Euroblech 2008 fair in Hanover, Germany, from October 21 to 25, 2008, the Schuler Group will be presenting its full range of products and services.
At the Euroblech 2008 fair in Hanover, Germany, from October 21 to 25, 2008, the Schuler Group will be presenting its full range of products and services.
02.07.2008
Hydroforming: flexible, fast and powerful
The Schuler Group’s new compact lines boast low investment and running costs as well as fast availability.
The Schuler Group’s new compact lines boast low investment and running costs as well as fast availability.
25.06.2008
Automation and work safety in perfection: Robot integration by Beutler Nova
Now the Swiss press manufacturer, a subsidiary of the Schuler Group, has unveiled a new automation concept with which parts can be automatically taken from a stacking unit.
Now the Swiss press manufacturer, a subsidiary of the Schuler Group, has unveiled a new automation concept with which parts can be automatically taken from a stacking unit.
25.06.2008
Modernization of finger protection devices: Beutler Nova presents protection system to enhance die area safety
Beutler Nova, a subsidiary of the Schuler Group, has developed a protection system which can be retrofitted to presses and which protects the die area according to currently valid standards.
Beutler Nova, a subsidiary of the Schuler Group, has developed a protection system which can be retrofitted to presses and which protects the die area according to currently valid standards.
18.06.2008
Schuler completes conversion of preferred stock into common stock
The conversion of all 10.5 million preferred shares into new common shares with voting rights, as adopted by the Annual Shareholders' Meeting of Schuler AG on April 10, 2008, can now be completed.
The conversion of all 10.5 million preferred shares into new common shares with voting rights, as adopted by the Annual Shareholders' Meeting of Schuler AG on April 10, 2008, can now be completed.
17.06.2008
Powerful and economical: Nova automatic blanking unit with servo drive
With its Nova range of standard presses, Beutler Nova – a subsidiary of the Schuler Group – can offer customers the possibility to individually optimize their equipment according to needs.
With its Nova range of standard presses, Beutler Nova – a subsidiary of the Schuler Group – can offer customers the possibility to individually optimize their equipment according to needs.
12.06.2008
Two forging presses for China to produce crawler tracks and track support rollers
Both presses feature modern MW-FCS control units, which are tailored to the needs of tough forging environments.
Both presses feature modern MW-FCS control units, which are tailored to the needs of tough forging environments.
10.06.2008
First high-speed press line for India
Schuler is to deliver its first complete high-speed press line to Mahindra Automotive, India.
Schuler is to deliver its first complete high-speed press line to Mahindra Automotive, India.
03.06.2008
Technical milestone: Schuler Group produces world’s largest counterblow hammer
The line will be mainly used for the production of crankshafts and flanges, for commercial vehicles for example.
The line will be mainly used for the production of crankshafts and flanges, for commercial vehicles for example.
26.05.2008
First half-year 2007/08: Schuler on growth course
Strong increase in new orders and order backlog - Further improvement in operating result to € 16.6 million (prior year: € 7.7 million)
Strong increase in new orders and order backlog - Further improvement in operating result to € 16.6 million (prior year: € 7.7 million)
20.05.2008
Growth strategy: car manufacturers in China choose Schuler Group products
The FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Company in China has ordered two large mechanical press lines and two hydraulic tryout presses from Schuler.
The FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Company in China has ordered two large mechanical press lines and two hydraulic tryout presses from Schuler.
14.05.2008
Growth market hybrid drives – Schuler’s high-speed presses ensure maximum efficiency even during production
Patented system of Schuler and Roos & Kübler optimizes production of lamination stacks used for hybrid drives while guaranteeing low production costs.
Patented system of Schuler and Roos & Kübler optimizes production of lamination stacks used for hybrid drives while guaranteeing low production costs.
08.05.2008
Future market Turkey: Schuler Group’s press solutions guarantee high quality and productivity in the manufacturing of radiators
The radiator embossing presses of Schuler subsidiary Gräbener Pressensysteme boast press forces of 400, 630 and 710 tons.
The radiator embossing presses of Schuler subsidiary Gräbener Pressensysteme boast press forces of 400, 630 and 710 tons.
06.05.2008
Twice the performance and greater flexibility:
ZF Sachs modernizes production with new press line and retrofit by Schuler
The technological basis of the new production line for ZF Sachs is a hydraulic press line supplied by Schuler. Together with the newly equipped deep drawing press, ZF Sachs can now use the line in two different operating modes.
ZF Sachs modernizes production with new press line and retrofit by Schuler
The technological basis of the new production line for ZF Sachs is a hydraulic press line supplied by Schuler. Together with the newly equipped deep drawing press, ZF Sachs can now use the line in two different operating modes.
29.04.2008
Production launched on line for massive ring blanks
Flanschenwerk Bebitz, Germany’s largest manufacturer of flanges, has successfully launched production on a new line for the manufacturing of ring blanks.
Flanschenwerk Bebitz, Germany’s largest manufacturer of flanges, has successfully launched production on a new line for the manufacturing of ring blanks.
22.04.2008
Efficient manufacturing solutions for the packaging industry
Schuler presents innovative press solutions for cupping presses and for impact extrusion presses.
Schuler presents innovative press solutions for cupping presses and for impact extrusion presses.
22.04.2008
Beutler special presses guarantee utmost quality and efficiency for forming of aluminum foil
The two presses PAL 400 and PAZ 630 are based on tried and trusted Beutler presses, which the company has tailored to the special requirements of the “form, fill and seal” process chain.
The two presses PAL 400 and PAZ 630 are based on tried and trusted Beutler presses, which the company has tailored to the special requirements of the “form, fill and seal” process chain.
07.04.2008
Capital increase successfully completed
Schuler strengthened by € 35 million of new capital - Schuler well equipped for the future
Schuler strengthened by € 35 million of new capital - Schuler well equipped for the future
04.04.2008
Three press lines for German car manufacturer – largest order in Schuler’s history
Order to be processed by Group network of Schuler and Müller Weingarten - Leading-edge press technology for high- and ultra-high-strength steels
Order to be processed by Group network of Schuler and Müller Weingarten - Leading-edge press technology for high- and ultra-high-strength steels
01.04.2008
More productivity for the processing of cubic parts: Schuler’s new product line of automated machining centers integrates tools and tool logistics
The Automated Production System integrates different pallet sizes and types into a cost-effective total system.
The Automated Production System integrates different pallet sizes and types into a cost-effective total system.
17.03.2008
Schuler creates solid financial base for growth
Capital increase of up to 3.5 million new preferred shares - Proceeds of € 35 million expected to bolster equity
Capital increase of up to 3.5 million new preferred shares - Proceeds of € 35 million expected to bolster equity
14.03.2008
Convinced by Schuler servo technology: Saxonia-Franke orders second press with servo direct drive
Since its launch in early 2007, Schuler has sold over 30 servo presses to car part suppliers and household appliance, electronics and furniture manufacturers.
Since its launch in early 2007, Schuler has sold over 30 servo presses to car part suppliers and household appliance, electronics and furniture manufacturers.
05.03.2008
Schuler stacking systems with intermediate-stop function ensure excellent edge quality
Thanks to the new intermediate-stop function, the transport belts are briefly halted, thus preventing the blanks from being thrown against the stop system. In this way, the quality of the blank edges remains unimpaired.
Thanks to the new intermediate-stop function, the transport belts are briefly halted, thus preventing the blanks from being thrown against the stop system. In this way, the quality of the blank edges remains unimpaired.
05.03.2008
Modular Electronic Tri-axis Transfer boosts output by ten percent
Benefits include: a wide spectrum of applications; easier material feeding; simple retrofitting; and short changeover times.
Benefits include: a wide spectrum of applications; easier material feeding; simple retrofitting; and short changeover times.
25.02.2008
Schuler share strengthened for capital market
The Board of Management and Supervisory Board of Schuler AG today resolved to propose to the Annual Shareholders' Meeting on April 10, 2008, the conversion of all 7 million preferred shares into common shares in the course of a capital increase.
The Board of Management and Supervisory Board of Schuler AG today resolved to propose to the Annual Shareholders' Meeting on April 10, 2008, the conversion of all 7 million preferred shares into common shares in the course of a capital increase.
15.02.2008
Record new orders in first quarter of 2007/08
Apart from Large Mechanical Presses and Standard Presses, there was also strong growth in the Automation and Service segments.
Apart from Large Mechanical Presses and Standard Presses, there was also strong growth in the Automation and Service segments.
30.01.2008
Fiscal year 2006/07: Schuler posts consolidated net profit of EUR 13.9 million
Positive result in FY 2006/07 - Integration of Müller Weingarten on schedule - Record level of new orders totaling € 400 million in Q1 2007/08
Positive result in FY 2006/07 - Integration of Müller Weingarten on schedule - Record level of new orders totaling € 400 million in Q1 2007/08
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