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Martin Buyle, Division CEO Starrag

Dear reader,

What do the topics of sustainability and refurbishing a machine tool have to do with each other? A great deal, as it turns out, as explained in the interesting article about our retrofit business for large-scale machines at our location in Mönchengladbach, Germany. The examples in that article show in detail the extent to which environmentally damaging CO2 emissions can be reduced by avoiding production of entire new assemblies.

Alongside economic considerations, the issue of sustainability provides additional incentives for refurbishing a machine.

The company HACO in Denmark manufactures large-scale components for wind turbines and has relied upon Starrag technology for years. Thanks to a solution of the Starrag Droop+Rein product range, this customer has been able to save time and money, as they need fewer machines and undergo reduced setup times. This is a good example of increased productivity.

Finding new ways to generate measurable added value for our customers is one of our main driving forces. One example of how this can be achieved in collaboration with our customers is shown by a solution implemented at Voith Turbo in Garching, Germany. Two five-axis Heckert T45 multifunctional machining centers with rotating function have been put into operation to replace the previous plant that needed nine machines to complete machining tasks.

Applications in the medical sector are always exciting. They are relevant to each and every one of us. The Bumotec product range has already supplied two Type 191neo machining centers to the company Dawnlough Precision in Ireland. They are used to produce parts for medical technology with remarkable results. Thanks to its high level of productivity, the company has been able to pass on cost savings of up to 50% to its customers.

On December 8th 2023, we completed our merger with Tornos Holding AG and became part of a larger machine tool manufacturing group. The first weeks of the new StarragTornos Group AG were marked by intensive work and discussion to find opportunities for collaboration and mutual support. This is of course only the beginning, and a great deal of work will be needed to move from the initial analyses to concrete results. I am very confident that we will identify approaches for our Starrag division that will enable us to achieve greater added value for our customers and enhance our competitive advantages. I will continue to inform you of the progress made here.

You will also find updates concerning the Tornos division in every Star issue.

 hope you find this issue to be an interesting and inspiring read.

Yours,
Martin Buyle