Factory Story ｜Exploring the Future: Leading the Era of Efficient Machining of Super-Large Workpieces—Discover the Success Code of Weing?rtner

In the field of mechanical manufacturing, the demand for efficient machining of large and super-large workpieces is becoming increasingly common, particularly prominent in sectors such as petrochemicals, energy industries, and aerospace. With the rapid development of technology and advances in manufacturing techniques, the size of workpieces being processed is increasing, with lengths exceeding 10 meters, even surpassing 15 meters. This poses higher requirements for the reliability and machining efficiency of machining equipment.

There is a machinery manufacturing enterprise headquartered in Austria, with a history of nearly 60 years in CNC machine tool manufacturing. Despite its relatively short history, it has accumulated rich experience in the machining of large and super-large workpieces and whirlwind milling, making it unique in the industry. Today, this company, known as Weing?rtner Maschinenbau GmbH, has its CNC machine tools widely used in various fields such as petrochemicals, plastics machinery, aerospace, shipbuilding, and energy industries.

Weing?rtner Maschinenbau GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "Weing?rtner") was founded in 1965, headquartered in Gmunden-Kirchham, Austria. It officially began manufacturing CNC machine tools in 1984, completed the acquisition of Linsinger company in 1991, and subsequently underwent four expansions in 2001, 2003, 2006, and 2009.

Throughout its history, Weing?rtner equipment has been renowned in the industry for its outstanding design and excellent technology, establishing itself as a leader in the technology of machining large and super-large workpieces.

Through in-depth interviews with several executives ,including Dominik Weing?rtner, CEO of Weing?rtner, global sales director, senior product manager, North American sales director, Asia-Pacific sales director, and China sales manager, we gain insights into their development process and core competitiveness, decoding the success secrets of Weing?rtner.

Leading by Technology, Organic Growth

During the interview, Mr. Dominik Weing?rtner, CEO of Weing?rtner, deeply analyzed the company's core strategy for success and its development strategy in the global market, especially in the Asia-Pacific market.

Mr. Dominik Weing?rtner believes that the core strategy for Weing?rtner's success lies in leading by technology and organic growth. According to him, the company has achieved continuous growth through project-by-project approach, focusing heavily on technological innovation and always adhering to customer success-oriented principles. This strategy has enabled Weing?rtner to achieve great success globally and won widespread acclaim in the industry.

Reflecting on the cooperation experiences with typical customers, Mr. Dominik Weing?rtner shared many remarkable stories. He emphasized that each industry and each machine has its unique history, and maintaining close interaction with customers is the key to the company's success. He believes that commercial activities are always built on communication and interaction between people.

Regarding the complex international situation, as the helmsman of the company, Mr. Dominik Weing?rtner has his unique understanding, "We are facing many political challenges, but we are very clear about the future development plan." In the interview, he emphasized the company's strategy of establishing independent teams in major markets globally, including the United States, Germany, Austria, and the Asia-Pacific region. When discussing Weing?rtner's development plans in the Asia-Pacific market, he particularly emphasized the determination to bring more value-added services to customers in this region.

Mr. Dominik Weing?rtner revealed that Weing?rtner plans to further deepen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region in the future, allocating more resources to this region to provide more and better value-added services to local customers. He stated that these strategic actions will not only promote Weing?rtner's comprehensive development in the Asia-Pacific market but also lay a solid foundation for maintaining a leading position globally.

Centrally Focused on Market Demands, Continuing Professionalization

According to Mr. Klaus Geissler, Global Sales Director of Weing?rtner, who joined Weing?rtner in November 1991 and has been with the company for 33 years, Weing?rtner is a 100% family-owned enterprise, and working in the office feels like being in a big family. The working atmosphere at Weing?rtner is excellent. "We are manufacturing machines of a very high technological level. Our customers always demand machines with better performance."

When discussing Weing?rtner's core competitive advantages, Mr. Klaus Geissler summarized, "Weing?rtner's advantage is unique. We have always been striving to address our customers' existing challenges and attempt to provide them with tailored solutions."

When discussing the future development plan of the company, Mr. Klaus Geissler explained, "First and foremost, it is clear that only by focusing on meeting the demands of the market can a company survive and grow. Therefore, our current plan is to continue advancing towards specialization, seeking further market demands in marketing, particularly for specialized machine tools requiring specific solutions. Our focus remains on heavy-duty machine tools, such as those used for processing large crankshafts, turbine shafts, generator shafts, and large rods, which require heavy tonnage, large sizes, and high precision. Not every company in the world can achieve this, and in this regard, Weing?rtner is undoubtedly an expert."

Regarding the development strategy in the Asia-Pacific region, Mr. Klaus Geissler stated that Weing?rtner pays close attention to the development of the market in the Asia-Pacific region. "We are entering more and more niche markets, especially in China. We see a bright future in China. We can help Chinese customers gain more manufacturing technology for large workpieces and help Chinese customers provide more and higher-quality products for the European and American markets."

Hardworking of Team is the key to successful product design.

?Mr. Martin Sorbert, Senior Product Manager at Weing?rtner, is the head of the product design department at Weing?rtner and was involved in the design and development of the new multitasking machining center series (mpmc), In this interview, he shared his views on his work and involvement in the project.

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As head of the product design department, Mr. Martin Sorbert is mainly responsible for the design of the multi product machining center(mpmc) and the vario+ high-speed milling machine project. Although the work is not always easy, he feels satisfied because he and his team can create and develop many important components and assemblies together, contributing to the company's development. In addition to the multitasking machining center series (mpmc) and the vario rotor milling machine project, he has also been involved in many other projects, including the recently completed vario rotor milling machine project. In this project, they designed many important components, including machine bed design, machine milling head, and tool change device. These designs are crucial for the company's development.?

In this interview, Mr. Martin Sorbert expressed gratitude to the team, believing that the team's hard work is the key to success. He also emphasized Weing?rtner's work environment and corporate culture, considering it one of the important reasons he feels happy and satisfied in the company.

Exploring the path to success in the North American market

?At the headquarters of Weing?rtner, we also interviewed Mr. Vinne Lee, Sales Director for the North American market at Weing?rtner, hoping to understand the reasons for Weing?rtner's success in the North American market.

According to reports, Mr. Vinne Lee was once a loyal customer of Weing?rtner and has now officially joined the Weing?rtner family, mainly responsible for sales and support in the North American region. Mr. Vinne Lee shared his extraordinary experience over the past 30 years. "In the past 30 years, I have personally experienced the outstanding quality and service of Weing?rtner equipment. I have used more than ten vario series rotor milling machines, and the reliability and advanced technology of these machines deeply attracted me."

"As a leading global machinery manufacturer, Weing?rtner's equipment is not only reliable in performance but also reasonably priced. Whether it is the production of rotor and stator cores for machine tool production, or the production of crankshafts for the aviation industry, railways, energy, and shipbuilding, Weing?rtner provides a wide range of professional machinery." Mr. Vinne Lee added, "Today, as a member of the Weing?rtner family, I am proud and look forward to creating more success stories for global customers through our excellent equipment."

Customer-centric, meeting future market demands.

During the interview, Mr. Robert Moser, Sales Director for the Asia-Pacific region at Weing?rtner, stated that he officially joined Weing?rtner nine years ago, initially serving as the sales manager for the China region and now responsible for expanding business in the entire Asia-Pacific region, including the Pacific region, Australia, and New Zealand. In the nine years since then, he has gained a deeper understanding of Weing?rtner's outstanding quality and service in the field of machine tool manufacturing.

As an industry professional, Mr. Robert Moser believes that what makes Weing?rtner remarkable lies firstly in the company's familial corporate culture and excellent management. He emphasized the company's unique advantages in design and software compared to other equipment suppliers, and particularly highlighted Weing?rtner's customization capability, which can meet the personalized needs of different customers.

When discussing future development strategies, Mr. Robert Moser stated that with the transformation of the global manufacturing industry, Weing?rtner will face new challenges and opportunities. The company will strive to meet the demands of emerging fields such as renewable energy and new energy vehicles, aiming to provide customers with more environmentally friendly and innovative solutions. Taking the expansion of business in the wind energy industry as an example, Mr. Robert Moser stated that the size and design of Weing?rtner machines make them suitable for processing various sizes of wind turbine shafts, meeting the processing needs of large steam turbine shafts and generator shafts in the wind energy industry. He emphasized that Weing?rtner's development goal is to jointly create solutions that meet future market demands with customers.

To better support the Chinese market, Weing?rtner has established a service center with storage area in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, providing customers with faster and more convenient service support. Mr. Robert Moser stated that this demonstrates the company's commitment to the Chinese market and hopes to better support the growth of Chinese customers through innovative technology and high-quality service.

In conclusion, Mr. Robert Moser stated that Weing?rtner will continue to uphold the principle of customer first, strive to embrace industry changes, and succeed together with customers.

The vario+ series rotor milling machine will inject new vitality into the Chinese manufacturing industry.

In 2024, Weing?rtner launched the new vario+ series rotor milling machine, which provides high-end precision and flexibility for the petrochemical industry with its high rigidity, high precision, high flexibility, and characteristics such as one-time loading and finishing, opening a new chapter in the era of machining large workpieces.

At the headquarters factory, Mr. Li Wenzeng, Sales Manager of Weing?rtner China, provided a detailed introduction to the vario+ series rotor milling machine. Its compact design maximizes space utilization without affecting machining accuracy. Various sizes of machining units can process workpieces of various sizes. With excellent milling, peeling milling, and rotary milling capabilities, the vario+ series rotor milling machine can ensure unparalleled precision and efficiency. Intuitive programming makes operation easier, while its safety features ensure a safe working environment.

According to his introduction, the vario1000 rotor milling machine features four-axis four-linkage external milling, with C-axis, A-axis, X-axis, and Z-axis all available. The vario+ series milling machines can process workpieces with a maximum diameter of 380 millimeters, a length of up to 16 meters, and a weight of 16 tons, or even longer and heavier workpieces. The vario+ series rotor milling machines can provide high-precision, high-flexibility, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions for the petrochemical industry. This high-speed rotor milling machine is available in five specifications. The Vario 700/1000/1200 can easily handle various machining diameters.

This in-depth interview with several professionals from Weing?rtner not only showcases the company's ambitious development in the global and Asia-Pacific regions but also demonstrates the confidence and determination of the company and its customers to jointly tackle the future challenges of the manufacturing industry. Let us look forward together as Weing?rtner continues to lead with innovation, prioritizing customers, and creating new legends in the field of mechanical manufacturing!

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