Jakob Winter

At times it seem like there's nothing left to do but put your head in the sand when thinking about the state of our environment. But we don't believe in giving up. Here are 3 practical steps you can incorporate in your life every day: ☕Reuse – Opt for reusable cups the next time you take your coffee to go, or turn your leftover glass jar into something new. Perhaps a pen holder for your desk? 📉 Reduce – The next time you are persuaded to make a purchase (not naming names, we're guilty of this too) think to yourself: Do I really need this? Is there a more sustainable alternative for this product? 🔄️ Recycle – When things inevitably break, or run out, or go out of fashion, make an attentive effort to give them a new life by returning them to a recycling facility. As a manufacturer, we found our own solution for dealing with would-be trash: Through collecting, recycling and conscious manufacturing, we can produce in a closed loop with almost no material loss and at great benefits for our environment. Read more on closed loop recycling, how manufacturers and consumers can benefit, and why it might be the best choice for a healthy future: https://lnkd.in/eAq2RkHU

Take a behind-the-scenes look at precision and artisanship! Our advanced machines streamline many critical steps, from shaping to cutting, ensuring consistency and efficiency. However, when it comes to the intricate details—like crafting inserts and lining for a precise fit—our skilled team steps in. Here, one of our experts works on the inside of a tuba case, for secure, tailored protection. It’s this combination of cutting-edge technology and craftsmanship that enables us to maintain the highest standards of quality and durability in every case we produce. 💪 Stay tuned for part 2!

Avoiding conventional plastics in our everyday lives is an important step towards a more sustainable future. But what happens to the plastics already in circulation in our economy – should it just end up in a landfill? We started searching for a better solution early on and mainly use recycled and recyclable materials for our products to do our part: 🍃 Formflece: Fleece materials are in production at our facility every day and one of the most versatile materials used for shaped parts. We process formfleece made from recycled plastic (which is in turn completely recyclable itself), natural fiber fleece or upcycled textile fleece. Besides the advantages for the environment, this material is multifaceted in terms of design – colors, thickness as well as special applications like foil or multi-layer designs are no problem for us. 🔥 Thermoplastics: Used worldwide for innumerable products, thermoplastics are highly versatile as well. This material also poses a positive effect for sustainability, since thermoplastics can be melted and cooled multiple times during their lifecycles. 🔨 Bio-Granulates: Again, we focus on using biodegradable and renewable raw materials. Mouldings made from organic granules have decisive advantages, as they result in important components with significant properties. In addition, they are 100% biodegradable, 100% petroleum-free, 100% made from renewable raw materials and largely CO2-neutral. Which material do you want to learn more about? Shoot us a message or comment! ⤵️

How does water cut through fleece? 💧 By putting it under extreme pressure! Water jet cutting is a cold cutting process. With pure water cutting, the jet has a very small diameter and thus can cut with high precision. The lower the material thickness, the better results can be achieved. The process enables time-saving bundling of several operations and achieves exceptional cutting performance. Waterjet cutting is the perfect choice for cutting very complex shapes with precision and fine edges. And we take it to the next level: With our 3D water jet, we can process three-dimensional workpieces. The shape of a part frequently requires trimming from various angles – complex shapes are no problem for us! Pure water jet cutting is very environmentally friendly, as it does not produce gases, water pollution, splinters, dust or air pollution. We are even able to re-use the water in circulation. 🍃

Manufacturing can be beautiful in its own way. We're proud to showcase the precision and craftsmanship behind our thermoforming process – turning raw materials into high-quality parts. Here's how the process works: 🔥 Heating: Plastic sheets are heated until pliable, reaching the perfect temperature for forming. 💪 Molding: The heated material is then drawn into a custom mold, ensuring a perfect fit for the product. 🪚 Cooling & Trimming: After cooling, excess material is trimmed away, leaving behind a precisely shaped component, ready to be assembled into a finished product. What makes our process special? It's all about the attention to detail. Every curve, every edge is crafted with precision to meet the needs of our partners and customers. At the intersection of innovation and craftsmanship, manufacturing becomes an art form. Watch the beauty of thermoforming unfold!

Why working with us on your next project is the Best-Case-Scenario (Pun intended!) 💯 We specialize in thermoforming and compression molding, guiding your project every step of the way—from initial development to the finished product. Whether you need custom form-shaped cases or other shaped parts, our team ensures top-quality results tailored to your needs. We pride ourselves on being the best choice for businesses looking for innovative, durable, and sustainable solutions. Our expertise allows us to bring your vision to life with precision and reliability. In pictures: High-tech machinery and skilled artisans working in unison to create the perfect outcome for your requirements. 🤝

If you've never seen a compression machine up close before, it can be difficult to imagine how exactly this giant machine is supposed to shape materials. In this video, we want to take you a step closer to understanding how this fascinating and – to our business – integral machine does its work. 💡 Any open questions? We'll be happy to answer them in the comments!

Sustainability isn't a trend – we realised this over 20 years ago already. 🍃 One of our favorite material to work with: Polyester form fleece! We specifically use fleece made from recycled plastics, as it uses significantly less energy and other resources than conventional fleece. Making use of this fabric as a mono material makes it very easy to recycle. We make sure our products never have to end up in the trash. In this way, we can look out for our environment in the future as well. And the cherry on top: Polyester fleece can also be made from biodegradable polyester fibers. This special version of the fiber is optimized for bacteria to decompose the material – particularly suitable to avoid microplastics!

Why we prefer bio-injection molding – and you should too. Bio-injection molding is an innovative manufacturing process where we use bio-based granulates to create injection-molded parts. This method offers several significant advantages over traditional plastic molding: ↘️ Lower CO2-emmisions: By using bio-based materials, we significantly reduce the carbon footprint of our products. 🪴 Sustainability: Our products are fully bio-based and biodegradable, supporting a more sustainable and eco-friendly production cycle. 🔄️ Efficiency: The process maintains the high quality and durability expected from injection molding while being kind to the environment.

Flexibility is the key to consistency💡– let us explain: When we work on our instrument cases, consistency is one of the most important things to us: we are only satisfied with our work if all (semi-) finished products look like identical siblings. But is the same maxim true for our entire organisation? Over the years, we have learned that true continuity requires flexibility and adaptability. Staying static isn't an option for us; evolving with our customers' needs has been crucial to our success. Our mission is to stay aligned with our long-term strategy while remaining responsive to customer wishes. We take pride in inspiring musicians with both new designs and reliable, time-tested products. How has your company evolved over the years?