A tradition of quality Eibenstock

A TRADITION OF QUALITY

Through a combination of continuous development, well-educated and skilled staff, the latest manufacturing technology, an extensive quality assurance system and a creative development team under a dynamic management, Eibenstock is a global leader in the field of highly specialised solutions for the construction market. Paul Snow speaks to Director of Sales and Marketing Hendrick Kreutel to find out more.

Founded in 1919 by Martin Hoennecke in Leipzig, Eibenstock is a German producer with a long tradition in the development and manufacture of highly specialised power tools for the industrial and trade market. The Sachsen-based manufacturer produces innovative and high quality products for the construction site and the industry – with the quality seal “Made In Germany”

Eibenstock operates from a plant in Eibenstock, Sachsen – a region with a century-old tradition of engineering. Since 1939 over €20 Million has been invested into this production plant, giving Eibenstock unrivalled production capacities.

Over 90 per cent of our components are produced in-house.” Mr Kreutel says. The high percentage of components produced by Eibenstock are a large part of the reason why clients choose the company. Through providing highly specialised tools for niche market applications, rather than mass production, the company assures its clients high quality machines for the solution of any construction problem.

The experience and knowledge of decades of development and construction work is evident in all of Eibenstock’s tools. The practical approach to the construction site and the user is always taken into account – and professionals appreciate the quality and robustness of the products in everyday use. Through these sophisticated solutions the company not only enables otherwise impossible tasks but also saves time and costs for the user.

Wide range

With diamond core drilling systems, mixing technology and numerous machines for refurbishment/renovation, Eibenstock offers solutions for a wide range of users. “Our core products belong to our mixing technology range – this is our core competence and one that we aim for a position of market leadership with” Mr Kreutel tells me.

The current product range includes manual drills, diamond core drills, drill rigs, stirrers, wall chasers, concrete grinders, scouring machines, diamond saws, polishers, calenders, dry-wall sanders, dry-wall screwdrivers, smoothing machines for plaster and insulating boards, special power tools and drive motors.

“One of our most exciting new products is the EDB 480” states Mr Kreutel. With its robust ridged sword, the EDB 480 enables precise cutting in even the hardest of applications. The most powerful all-rounder in its class thanks to a rugged 1800W motor, this machine is specially designed for cutting hard vertically perforated brick, aerated concrete, plastic, wood and insulation materials. Two blades working in opposite orientations ensure the elimination of kickback and an

in-built blower function keeps dust away from the user while also protecting the engine and transmission from dirt. All this makes the EDB 480 a fast and flexible tool for the construction market under heavy-duty conditions.

New investments

As well as a plant in India, Eibenstock has also just finished a new hall for the production of motors. “Together with our investments in the newest technology (for example CNC milling) we ensure we remain up to date with the latest technological advances” Mr Kreutel explains. Additionally, in 2012 the BadenWürttemberg based Dr. Bender GbmH was aquired; ensuring that Eibenstock will expand and develop future-orientated technology in the high frequency-engine sector.

Eibenstock has undergone many investments to engine and gear construction, in house foundry and hardening plant, steel part manufacturing, logsitics, assembly, CAD-workstations and powerful officecommunication systems in the last years. Modern CAD-systems and cross linked CNC-machining centers enable new ideas to be transformed into innovative products by a creative development staff in the shortest time possible. The company is able to react quickly and flexibly to trends and new developments thanks to a huge vertical range of manufacture; enabling direct influence on product quality.

A global market

“One of our main markets geographically is Europe, including Germany”, Mr Kreutel explains. “However we are now active in over 60 countries – we supply to North America, and are expanding our market in India. We also supply to Asia and South America and are excited to see the growth in these regions”.

“There is a certain dependence on the construction market for growth. Of course in Europe and North America we have great prospects in the future.” Mr Kreutel tells me. The company has seen an above-average growth over recent years thanks to its innovating and future-orientated philosophy: “We are always looking to develop our brand. We currently release two products every year and aim to continue this in the future to ensure stable, consistent growth.

“Our core competence lies in providing solutions to problems. Whether construction, renovation or reconstruction, we aim to progress our products with each application. We focus on new challenges and how we can implement our machines to provide solutions for our consumers.” Mr Kreutel explains: “Construction workers come into contact with new challenges each day - and through the use of our machines as effective problem solvers we will ensure the healthy, step-by-step growth of our current business.” n