In the latest news, Kautex Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a leader in the technological development and manufacturing of extrusion blow molding systems, has repositioned itself and adapted its departments and structures to the new conditions.
Following its acquisition by Jwell Machinery in January 2024, Kautex Machinery Manufacturing Systems Co., Ltd. has recently resumed normal operations and continues to implement the company’s development strategy. With the support of its process philosophy, excellent quality and leadership, Continue to focus on customers’ end-use plastic products.
He Haichao, Chairman of Jwell Machinery, said: “The Kautex brand, machines and technology have a good image and popularity in the blow molding market. With a sound strategy and highly skilled employees, Kautex continues to create high-quality products in the field of blow molding machinery.” brand reputation as a production solutions provider. We will continue to implement this strategy and enrich it through strategic cooperation with Jwell.”
normal operating mode
After completing all necessary requirements for company registration, Kautex Maschinenfabrik GmbH has now returned to normal operating mode.
Following successful factory acceptance tests in Bonn, the three blow molding machines have been shipped to customers from the production plant in Bonn. The next 3 machines will be ready in the next few months. Not only in terms of machine delivery, sales and after-sales service have also been the focus of the management team during this period. Sales operations are on track again and end-to-end supply chain management is running well.
Recently, the cooperation between the Kautex team and the Jwe team has been reflected through joint visits to customers in Europe and Asia.
New management team
Kautex Maschinenfabrik GmbH is starting a new chapter with a new leadership team. Thomas Hartkämper, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of Kautex Maschinenbau, will leave the company on his own terms.
“After we have been able to ensure that the established corporate strategy is maintained, I am able to accept new challenges in my career with a clear conscience. The management team we have built over the past few years represents the path we are taking to make Kautex Maschinenbau a sustainable development. The entry of strategic investors and the corresponding completion of the transformation represents a very good time for me to now take the reorganized and promising company to the next level,” says Thomas Hartkämper.
The Kautex Manufacturing Systems family would like to thank Thomas for his unwavering dedication and hard work, as well as for his guidance, vision and commitment to the development of the team over the past few years.
Courtesy Shunde
After acquiring the brand, patents and most related assets of the Kautex Group, Jwell established a new company, Foshan Kautex Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., in Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province.
Jwell Chairman He Haichao took over as CEO, and was supported and managed by Mr. Zhou Quanquan. The facility and new company are still being finalized, and some business issues can already be handled through the “new company” in Shunde.
Kautex Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG in Bonn together with the Jwell team manage the after-sales needs of existing customers in Asia. More details about the new Kautex entity will be shared in the coming weeks.
Attend international exhibitions
Kautex will be participating in two major plastics industry trade fairs this spring, taking the opportunity to communicate directly with customers face-to-face. At Chinaplas 2024 in Shanghai, Kautex will be represented by Kautex experts from Asia and Europe to meet customer needs. Kautex will be located at stand D36 in Hall 8.1.
Kautex also demonstrated its influence in the American market by participating in NPE 2024 in Orlando, Florida, USA. The Kautex International expert team will also serve customers on-site at booth S22049 in the South Hall.
Dominik Wehner, Global Marketing and Communications Director of Kautex Maschinenbau, said: “Our first goal at the show is to reassure customers and build trust with our new look at the show, to show that working with the new owner makes us better than before. Even stronger. Likewise, there is also the trust and security that we remain an independent brand with a great team that is keen to build on the strengths of the past.”
Post time: Mar-21-2024