Family succession at Behringer

Last month, Rolf Behringer (68) handed over his executive duties at saw manufacturer Behringer GmbH to his son Andreas Behringer (31), who will subsequently manage the company as second managing director together with Christian Behringer (54).

Following 44 years of commitment to the family business, Rolf took over the management from his father Willy Behringer in 1988. He was mainly responsible for the company’s purchasing and commercial operations. During this time, the business also made the transition from a workshop to a steadily growing and internationally active industrial company. Since 2000, he managed the company together with his cousin Christian, who is responsible for technology, sales and marketing. Rolf will continue to be available as a shareholder in an advisory role.

Andreas is the fourth generation to join the management team. After graduating from high school and spending a year abroad, he studied international management in Mannheim until 2015. Andreas started his professional career as a project manager at a service and consulting company near Frankfurt. Over a period of four years, he gained insights into a wide variety of industries and corporations across Germany. In 2020, he joined the family business. Over the coming years, Andreas will focus primarily on HR and sustainability issues in the company.

“My goal is to lead our company into a successful and, at the same time, sustainable future,” he says. “By focusing on people and necessary investments, we can ensure that our family business will continue to prosper for many years to come, offering attractive activities and jobs for future generations.”
For further information www.behringer.net

In-Comm launches £3m Technical Academy

A new £3m technical academy, located just a few miles from the home of the industrial revolution, is now officially open to the public.In-Comm Training, which already operates two facilities in the Black Country and Shrewsbury, is looking to train more than 350 apprentices and upskill 2500 existing workers at its T54 centre near Telford over the next 12 months.

The ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ provider has created 20,000 sq ft of manufacturing training space, fitting it out with new equipment and state-of-the-art technology, spanning from the latest CNC machines, robotics, material testing and CADCAM systems, to welding, electricaland metrology equipment.A team of 20 expert trainers will guide the engineers of the future bydelivering best-practice courses.
For further informationwww.in-comm.co.uk

Datanomix and Hexagon announce agreement

Datanomix, maker of the Automated Production Intelligence software platform, has commenced a partnership with Hexagon to offer the solution to its global manufacturing customers. The companies will also begin a journey of joint development and integration of new data sources that visualise larger and larger segments of manufacturing processes, enabling business leaders to zero in on untapped layers of efficiency in their operations.As part of its reseller enablement program, Datanomix will train Hexagon’s customer-facing teams on selling, installing and supporting its offerings.
For further information www.datanomix.io

Vollmer sets date for VDays return

Vollmer’s VDays symposium will make a return on 18-20 April following an enforced Covid hiatus. The previous VDays event in 2019 hosted more than 450 guests over four days and the 2023 event promises to be even better.VDays will provide a full programme of technical presentations, product demonstrations, company tours, virtual reality applications, meetings with industry experts and networking in an environment of like-minded manufacturers. Spread over three days, attendees can learn all the latest insights on the sustainable and efficient sharpening of rotary tools and circular saws.
For further information www.vollmer-vdays.com

Bandsaws in stock at Dimakin

The UK branch of Dimakinrecently took delivery of yet another container filled with bandsaws ready to leave the door.

Dimakin says that it bandsawsare jam-packed with features, including dual mitres, variable speed, digital readouts and double vices.The company has a fully operational showroom in Coventry for potential customers who want to see the cut quality of the bandsaw before committing to purchase.

Dimakin prides itself on customers being 100% satisfied in thepurchase they are making, and that the machine is the exact one they require. By visiting a showroom with a comprehensive range available, visitors can move up or down the range when ‘testdriving’ the machines, assessing different capacities and features that suit their individual needs.

All bandsaw models are in stock, fully built, powered, and ready to use, including the BS-420-DM. This metal-cutting bandsaw is the largest in the current range of Dimakin bandsaws and is suitable for medium-to-large output fabrication workshops.

The compact and economical BS-420-DM offers manual or hydraulic descent and the capability to produce mitres up to 60° left, 45° right. With 27mm blade depth for precise cutting, the accompanying coolant system comes as standard to extend blade life.

The blade tension is fully adjustable. Users also benefit from blade tension gauge, cam locking device and material stop. The blade stops automatically upon finishing each cut.

In addition to its bandsaw stock, Dimakin also stocks roller tables. Both in-feeding and out-feeding roller tables are available, such as the RTO-3000, a 3 m outfeed roller tablecomplete with material stop for rapid and precise repeatability.
For further information www.dimakin.co.uk