Schmolz + Bickenbach Group (Emmenbrücke, Switzerland):

Iller C., CEO, e-mail: Moscow@schmolz-bickenbach.ru

Schmolz + Bickenbach is one of the leading global producer of special tool and stainless steels as well as alloyed and high-alloyed construction steels for automotive and aerospace industries as well as for machine-building, power engineering and civil construction. Due to its service centers in 35 countries it can provide flexible reaction on variation of local conditions (such as prices, demand, sales volumes). The paper observes the following aspects of current technological development: specialization as a competitive advantage; research and technology as two sides of one medal; strong steel solutions as a base for moving forward; efficient subsequent processing. Thanks to state-of-the-art quality assurance systems such as automatic process monitoring and non-destructive material testing, Schmolz + Bickenbach also obtains the best material quality technically feasible. And the development potential of special long steel is far from exhausted. Together with customers, Schmolz + Bickenbach continues to work on creating more efficient processes and setting new standards for high-tech products.