Industrial production in a laboratory environment

(12/18/2012)
Ensuring cleanliness in production processes requires concentration on specifically defined areas. This is the only way that contamination risks can be minimized or excluded. As a qualified tier 2 supplier for the international automotive industry, Pollmann has installed a production area for highly automated equipment in a clean room. In this specific environment, various components are produced which are used in transmission controls, electric steering and start/stop automation.

Hybridica Munich a great success

(12/07/2012)
For the third time, Pollmann International presented a state-of-the-art product portfolio at the hybridica trade fair which focused on metal/plastic composite components. Many customers and prospects visited our booth and showed great interest in Pollmann’s high level of vertical manufacturing integration and global presence. This trade fair was another great success for the Pollmann Sales Department with a potential for many new orders and new long-term customer-supplier relations and partnerships.

Hybrid applications at the Fakuma trade fair

(10/31/2012)
The Pollmann sales team was happy to welcome many customers and interested parties to its booth. The productive discussions with potential new clients were especially rewarding. At this year’s Fakuma, insert and outsert technology was the topic of many technical discussions and also featured highly in the exchange of latest information. The primary focus of these discussions was hybrid applications with electro-mechanical components from Pollmann to be used as control units for electric and hybrid vehicles. All in all, Hybridica 2012 was a great success for our company

New management and high tech in China

(09/27/2012)
As new general managers of Pollmann Mechatronics Kunshan, Herbert Auer and Ewald Miksche are convinced that “increasing competition in China’s automotive industry requires an even more prominent position on the market.” Today, the requirements of industrial companies in China are on par with Western standards.

Best in class for Brose with Volvo

The actuator project for a closure system for Brose [end customer Volvo/Greatwall] which recently went into production is evidence of Pollmann’s best-in-class performance.

New: Reel-to-reel technology for Pollmann North America

(09/28/2012)
Component production using metal/plastics composite technology has become an integral part of the automotive industry. Reel-to-reel technology makes it possible to produce these punched and bent parts cost-effectively in large quantities using partial remolding.

Pollmann North America in Romeoville near Chicago currently uses reel-to-reel molding for producing two complex metal/plastics composite parts:

Housing for throttle control
Coil former

Pollmann China Doubles Production Area

(12/20/2011)
With now 8,000 sqm of production area and more than 400 employees, Pollmann China established an annex building in Kunshan a few days ago. Almost four years after the plant first opened, its second production hall was formally inaugurated in a ceremonial event.
This expansion is a further milestone in the expansion offensive by Pollmann International in Asia and amounts to an additional investment volume of over 2.5 million Euros.

Successful trade fair premiere at Fakuma 2011

(10/23/2011)
For the first time, Pollmann International participated in its new trade fair design at Fakuma, the international trade fair for plastics processing, in Friedrichshafen. Many clients and interested visitors came to the new trade fair booth which, in addition to interesting information and technical discussions, offered the premiere of the first Pollmann 3D image video.
Within the scope of a technical presentation on “Insert and outsert technology”, general manager Erwin Negeli presented the application of thermoplastics at Pollmann’s to numerous experts in the trade fair forum.

Plastic Foam – Many Advantages – Third Production Plant in Operation

(08/04/2011)
Pollmann has utilized the physical plastic foam process in its manufacture of parts for several years. The third production plant was put into operation a few weeks ago. The MuCell and Optifoam processes - for which Pollman conducted extensive comparative studies -are currently being utilized to produce plastic foam. In the future, Pollman will only use MuCell and will not develop Optifoam any further.

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Kick-off for Pollmann in Medical Technology
Market Introduction of PSR Shoe According to CE Certification

(06/16/2011)
The first models with the successful CE certification DIN EN ISO13485 by TÜV Austria Services were already delivered. The manufacturing of the PSR shoe is the first medical technology product for Pollmann. For this project, Pollmann already received the Lower Austrian Innovation Price in 2009 in the consumer goods and product innovations category. This innovative product developed jointly by Pollmann and S&R Marketing supports the therapy for spasticity treatment of different etiologies.

2,000 Guests at Pollmann’s in Karlstein

(05/12/2011)
Customers, partners, friends, suppliers, politicians, media and the general public visited Pollmann for its open house. This day was a complete success for our company, our employees, and all visitors. On the information pathway, we presented to our numerous guests spectacular technology, development and manufacturing details, information about our branch offices, what we manufacture there, which vehicles have our components and in which business areas Pollmann is active.
The highlight was a Porsche Panamera: in this luxury car there are two Pollmann components. It was shown where Pollmann components are located in the car.
Many thanks to the Austrian Armed Forces for the tasty beef goulash, and to the Karlstein Voluntary Fire Brigade who supported us with serving of the drinks.

Erwin Negeli and Christian Gaugusch are new Pollmann Austria CEOs

(11/18/2010)
The international automotive supplier Pollmann has filled the CEO position in Austria. The increased market demands and the company development of Pollmann International have now required this step in Austria as well. The associates of the family business, Robert and Markus Pollmann, are responsible in the future primarily for the operational and strategic orientation of the entire company with its locations in Austria, China, USA and the Czech Republic.

Honorary Citizenship for Robert Pollmann

(11/10/2010)

During the "Investment Promotion Fair" in Kunshan, China, the honorary citizenship of Kunshan was bestowed upon CEO Robert Pollmann in the presence of Mr. Guan Aiguo (Mayor of Kunshan, Municipal Government), Shen Liming (Vice Secretary, Kunshan City), Shen Xiaoming (Vice Secretary, Zhangpu Town), Wang Wen (Vice Secretary), Wang Peiquan (Vice Chief, Deputy Director) and Gradt Raymund, Consul - Austrian Consulate General.

International Careers with Apprenticeship by Pollmann

(18.10.2010)

Eight new apprentices expand the Pollmann apprenticeship team to more than 29 people. "The training of apprentices gets us the necessary specialists we need so that we can master the upcoming, international market demands", says CEO Robert Pollmann.

Lower Austria a Guest at Pollmann North America

(02.06.2010)

Lower Austria's member of the provincial government Dr. Petra Bohuslav visited Pollmann North America in Romeoville, Illinois in the beginning of May in the course of an economic mission trip. After a general reception and introduction, PNA CEO Andreas Reger presented the Pollmann product range and delivered insight into the world of the automotive industry from the point of view of a supplier. As a "highlight", after a tour of the company, Dr. Petra Bohuslav and GF Andreas Reger activated a new injection molding machine together for the sunroof mechanics product line.

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