Press Releases
Hoffmann SE strengthens its digitalisation competencies through the acquisition of Contorion GmbH
Today, Hoffmann SE, Europe’s leading system partner for high-quality tools, and Contorion GmbH, a specialist online provider of professional trade and industry supplies, signed an agreement for the acquisition of Contorion by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann Group appoints Bruce Barlag as Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Hoffmann Group, Europe's leading system partner for quality tools, has appointed Bruce Barlag as the company’s new Chairman of the Supervisory Board effective January 1, 2017.
Dr Robert Blackburn is the new CEO of the Hoffmann Group
Hoffmann Group has appointed Dr Robert Blackburn the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Effective January 1 2017, he will take over as Chair of the Board of Executive Directors with the aim of promoting growth both nationally and internationally, and of leading Hoffmann Group into the digital age.
Hoffmann Group opens first subsidiary in the United States
The Hoffmann Group, Europe's leading system partner for quality tools, has officially opened its first subsidiary in the United States.
GARANT MasterSteel opens up a new performance class for solid carbide drills
The Hoffmann Group, Europe's leading system partner for quality tools, has expanded its GARANT MasterSteel product range with two new solid carbide drills, thereby further extending its lead over the competition when it comes to machining technology.
New platform for sharing information and expertise now on air
The Hoffmann Group has launched the Hoffmann Group TV online channel as an outlet for its film content. Through this new video portal, Europe's leading system partner for quality tools is now offering its customers a quick, convenient way of obtaining information on professional machining, milling, drilling, turning, measuring and grinding as well as state-of-the-art workstations and storage solutions – all from a single platform.
GARANT HB 7010-1 turning grade: the highest cutting speed for maximum productivity
The Hoffmann Group, Europe's leading system partner for quality tools, is introducing a new turning grade for steel machining to the market. The new GARANT HB 7010-1 turning grade was developed to achieve wear resistance at the highest cutting speeds.
LogiMAT 2016: GARANT access technology now with Easyfix hooks and holders
The Hoffmann Group is set to launch its new access technology products for the first time at LogiMAT 2016, in hall 5, stand 5D55. The new GARANT aluminium stepladders impress with added ergonomics and safety. This is ensured by the new Easyfix hooks and holders, which can be fitted simply to the side rails without the use of tools, making it easier and safer to carry electrical equipment and tools. This means that important equipment is always quickly to hand. As a result, working becomes more comfortable, more efficient and safer.
LogiMAT 2016: New GARANT ESD Workstation protects components against electrostatic discharges
The Hoffmann Group presents its first ESD-proof GARANT Workstation at LogiMAT 2016 and demonstrates how EPA protection zones (Electrostatic Protection Area) should be set up in order to reliably shield sensitive components from electrostatic discharges. The new GARANT Workstation for protecting against ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is ESD powder-coated and conductive in accordance with DIN EN 61340-5-1. Electrostatic discharges are conducted from the work surface to a grounding cable on the underside of the worktop. This means that the workstation always remains charge-neutral. At LogiMAT 2016 the Hoffmann Group is located in hall 5, stand 5D55.
The key to the Hoffmann Group product world
1st August is the date the sector has been waiting for, the release of the new Product Catalogue from the Hoffmann Group. Alongside the printed version there is an on-line version for the newly created eShop – the perfect duo for a comprehensive purchasing experience. The new 46th issue of the catalogue lists 4,329 new items. The fields of machining and clamping alone are assigned more than 2,700 new items. In total the company offers more than 65.000 quality tools from the world's leading manufacturers and the exclusive GARANT premium brand.
More quickly to the next clamping
With the GARANT TopCut modular solid carbide milling system, the Hoffmann Group offers a high-precision face and taper seating system. This allows achievement of large increases in productivity with an extremely inexpensive outlay, since the milling head has simply to be screwed into the existing arbor.
The brand new eShop from the Hoffmann Group
The Hoffmann Group has completely redesigned its online shop. From 7th April 2015, customers will be able to access all information, services and the company's new eShop on one page – www.hoffmann-group.com. Thanks to a simplified ordering process, the online Shop is much more user-friendly. As a result, Europe's number one supplier of quality tools can further expand its range within the e-commerce industry.
Hoffmann Group to showcase innovations at Control and Moulding Expo 2015
Between 5 and 8 May 2015, the Control international trade fair will once again be held in Stuttgart. The Hoffmann Group will also be represented with a 216 m2 stand and will be presenting the latest innovations and developments in hall 7, stand 7230. Amongst other things, the further development of the GARANT MM1 video measuring microscope will take centre stage.
Hoffmann Group perfects GARANT workstation family
For reasons of effectiveness and efficiency, it is essential for all work and production facilities to be systematic, flexible and orderly. With the further development of the GARANT workstation, the Hoffmann Group is launching another innovation in the field of ergonomic and flexible workstation layout.
Hoffmann Group achieves sales of more than a billion Euros for the first time
The Hoffmann Group has crossed the billion-euro sales mark for the first time. The key reasons for the company's best annual result in its entire history are its ability to generate real customer benefits through its advisory expertise in the field of quality tools, and to underpin these over the long term with targeted investments.
Hoffmann Group and SCHUNK to work together on clamping technology
With SCHUNK, the Hoffmann Group has gained a famous partner for clamping technology. The products will appear for the first time in the Hoffmann Group catalogue to be issued in August.
Perfect surfaces when countersinking
With the GARANT 90° high-precision countersink 15 0305, the Hoffmann Group presents an innovative solution which avoids corrugated surfaces or lack of concentricity when countersinking. The extremely unequal spacing excludes the possibility of tool chatter. Not only does this achieve perfect surfaces, but the reduced loading ensures a longer tool life. The set of tools will be officially introduced at AMB in Stuttgart.
