Sheet metal pressing
Progressive and transfer tools, sheet up to 4 mm. Presses from 63 to 400 tonnes, including a servo press for precision parts.
63 – 400 tAutomotive supplier since 1996
Zero defects is a process, not luck.
We press, weld and assemble parts for car makers and their tier-one suppliers. IATF 16949, full traceability and just-in-time deliveries — weekends included.
29years in automotive
IATF 16949system certificate
12 ppmdefect rate 2025
99.4%on-time deliveries
What we make
Pressing, welding, assembly
We cover the whole chain — from the tool through pressing and welding to a packed sub-assembly on call-off. The customer deals with one supplier.
Welding and welded assemblies
Robotic resistance spot welding and MIG. Assemblies of three or more parts with 100% position checks in a fixture.
6 robotsSub-assembly
Press-fitting nuts, riveting, fitting seals and final assembly. Every step is mistake-proofed — poka-yoke, not instructions.
4 assembly cellsTools and fixtures
Our own toolroom — we make, maintain and repair tools. When a tool breaks we don't wait for an outside firm, which makes all the difference with call-offs.
own toolroomLogistics and call-offs
EDI call-offs, a consignment warehouse at the customer and just-in-sequence deliveries. We deliver on Saturdays too when the line needs it.
EDI · JIT · JISDevelopment support
We get involved while the part is still being designed. Changing a radius by two millimetres can save a whole operation — but only while the drawing is still open.
from the design stageCustomer portal
Where is my order
Enter the order number from your confirmation. You'll see which stage it's at, how many parts are finished and when we ship — without phoning the sales office.
Quality
What customers ask of us
In automotive it's not enough to make a good part. You have to be able to prove that every next one will be the same — and that's the whole job of the quality system.
IATF 16949
Certified quality management system for the automotive industry, recertified in 2025. We're also audited directly by customers.
valid until 2028PPAP and documentation
The complete package including FMEA, control plan, process capability and measurement reports. Level 3 is standard; we supply higher levels on request.
level 3Traceability back to the heat
For every part we can trace the material batch, tool, machine, shift and operator. If there's a suspicion, we block only the affected batch, not the whole warehouse.
fullResponding to a complaint
First response within 24 hours, an 8D report within ten days. We verify the permanent fix on the next three batches, not with a single check.
24 h / 8DCapacity
What we have
Three-shift operation, at peak times at weekends too. We keep spare capacity on purpose — without it you can't handle a sudden jump in call-offs.
| Equipment | Specification | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Eccentric pressesprogressive tools, sheet up to 3 mm | 63 – 250 t | 6 |
| Servo pressprecision parts and deep drawing | 400 t | 1 |
| Welding robotsresistance spot welding | 6-axis | 6 |
| MIG welding stationsmanual, with fixtures | — | 4 |
| Assembly cellspress-fitting, riveting, final assembly | poka-yoke | 4 |
| Toolroommaking and maintaining tools | CNC mills, EDM machine | 1 workshop |
| CMM measuring machinedimensional checks and reports | ±0.003 mm | 2 |
| Finished goods warehouseincluding a consignment zone | 1,800 pallets | 1 |
New project
Five stages of a new project
Enquiry and review
Within three working days. It includes a manufacturability review — we often suggest a change to the part that makes the tool cheaper.
Quote and nomination
Part price, tool price and schedule. After nomination we sign a framework agreement and open the project.
Tooling and sampling
Tool build 10 – 16 weeks depending on complexity. Then sampling and the PPAP package for approval.
Series production ramp-up
A gradual ramp-up with more frequent checks. For the first three months we monitor process capability more closely than later.
Series supply
EDI call-offs, the agreed logistics set-up and a monthly quality report. We maintain the tool, even though it belongs to the customer.
FAQ
What you ask us most often
Do you take smaller volumes?
Yes, from about 5,000 parts a year. Below that the tool doesn't pay for itself and bending on a press brake or laser cutting works out cheaper — we'll tell you straight and recommend who to ask. There's no point pushing a customer into a technology that won't pay back.
Who owns the tool?
The customer who paid for it. We keep it here, maintain and repair it, but it's yours and you can take it away at any time once the account is settled. We put this in the contract, including the handover terms.
How do you handle sudden jumps in call-offs?
We keep spare capacity on purpose and 18 days of finished stock. For a sudden jump we can add a weekend shift within 48 hours. It costs more than planned production, but less than a stopped line at the customer.
What happens when there's a complaint?
Within 24 hours we block the affected batch here and in transit and send an immediate containment action. An 8D report within ten working days. We verify the permanent fix on the next three batches — one good batch proves nothing.
Do you have material certificates?
We keep a 3.1 inspection certificate for every batch and archive it for fifteen years. When tracing, we can go from the part number back to the heat and the steel supplier.
Do you do surface treatment too?
Galvanising and powder coating are done by qualified suppliers who have passed our audit. We are responsible for the final quality — the customer deals with one supplier, not three.
Contact
Get in touch
Send a drawing or an RFQ package. We reply within three working days, including a manufacturability review and a tooling proposal.
- Plant4 Business Park, Anytown
- ProductionAround the clock, three shifts
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