Meusburger is ready for the future

2021 was complicated by both supply shortages and rising commodity prices, as well as limited customer visits due to the Covid situation. Despite these challenges, Meusburger was able to guarantee its customers continuous service and constant delivery availability. Thus, the standard parts manufacturer from Austria was able to achieve a turnover of 302 million euros thanks to the large warehouse and the high proportion of in-house production.

Wolfurt, Austria. The internationally active company Meusburger, a leading manufacturer of high-quality products for mould, die, and jigs and fixtures construction, is optimistic about the future after a successful 2021. At centre stage is Meusburger’s large warehouse for both standard parts and primary materials, the variety of materials and the 100% in-house production of plates. In combination with the high degree of standardisation, it enables high availability and therefore short lead times for their now 24,000 customers in 81 countries worldwide.

Well-established full-range supplier

The standard parts manufacturer’s priority is to constantly optimise their service in terms of quality and lead times. Meusburger’s aim is to be there for every customer from designer to injection moulder along the entire value chain. In order to ensure this, Meusburger took further steps towards digitalisation last year with a focus not only on product selection, but also a transparent ordering process and easy handling. The fact that in 2021 more than half of the enquiries and orders were generated via the Meusburger shops goes to show how customers benefit from the digital service. Meusburger is equipped and ready for new ways of doing business in the future.

Positive outlook for 2022

In 2021 Meusburger had a turnover of around 302 million euros and thus an increase of 16% compared to the previous year. ‘Despite the still tense economic situation and the challenges in 2021, we were able to continue to support our customers as a reliable supplier and as a result achieve our turnover goal of 302 million euros. We are optimistic that we will also achieve significant double-digit growth this year’ says Guntram Meusburger. To meet these demands, Meusburger uses the WIVO software as a practice-oriented complete solution for active knowledge management in the company. As a full-range supplier in the industry, the standard parts manufacturer can offer all the products and digital services that customers need to realise their projects. In addition to the well-established product range of plates, special machining, components, hot runner and control systems and workshop equipment, a software & consulting division was launched in 2021. Also, around 340 field sales staff provide the best possible on-site support to customers. This guarantees ideal all-round service, which means reliability and project security for Meusburger’s customers.

Investments for the future

So customers can implement their projects quickly any time, Meusburger built new warehouses in the subsidiary companies in India and Mexico in 2021 and expanded the warehouse in China. Another office building was also constructed in Vorarlberg, to be prepared for further growth. With the 6.5 hectare property in Hohenems, a total of approx. 20 hectares of land is now available to the standard parts manufacturer, which still offers possibilities for expansion. In spring, 200 employees will already be moving into the new office building.

Facts and figures

• Turnover in 2021: 302 million euros
• Products and services: Plates, special machining, components, hot runner systems and hot runner control systems, workshop equipment as well as ERP and knowledge management for making moulds, dies, jigs and fixtures.
• Active customers: Globally over 24,000 in 81 countries
• Subsidiary companies: Germany, China, India, Türkiye, the U.S. and Mexico
• Employees: 1,700 worldwide

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