THE ART OF PRECISION Peter Wolters is a world leader in precision surface solutions. Abigail Saltmarsh reports on recent developments at the growing company.
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ick an industry, says Dave Celli, CEO of Germany-based Peter Wolters, and you will find his company’s products there. With growth coming from geographical regions across the world and new products continually being developed, more and more companies within an ever-widening base of customers are demanding quality and are turning to its equipment. “Our customer base is in silicon and sapphire wafer manufacturing, automotive, medical, aerospace, transportation, alternative energies, and every type of heavy
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equipment industry,” he explained. “We are already recognised as a world leader in our field but the achievements we are making are going to ensure we continue to be successful and profitable.”
Enhancing its position The company began when Johann Peter Wolters started making carding machines in the little house Schlickum, in Mettmann, in 1804. Over the years, the shape and nature of the business has changed but the company’s innovative research and development