The BEUMER MASCHINENFABRIKmanufacturing plant and executive offices are located in the German town of Beckum in Westphalia – a region known for centuries for its cement and building materials industry.BEUMER was founded in 1935,specializing in transport equip- ment, mining machinery and iron and sheet metal work. The com- pany has achieved worldwide recognition in a very short time through its effective, customer- oriented approach to individual project requirements.From its founding, the companyhas been an independent, family- owned enterprise. Today it is regarded as one of the leading companies in the conveying, loading, palletizing, packaging and distributing field. More than 700 qualified and experienced employees are continuously working to broaden this excellent reputation. They are the basis for the superior machinery and plant designs.The above-average percentage of exports is positive proof of the quality of machinery produced in BEUMER’s shops being recognized worldwide. Representatives in over 70 countries in addition to subsi- diaries and affiliates in France, the U.S.A., Brazil, Great Britain, Australia and Asia contribute to BEUMER’s international marketing effort, working to provide optimal after sales service and to open up new markets.From the beginning, BEUMER conveying technology, loading technology, palletizing technology, packaging technology, sorting and distributing systems have been successfully operating to the satisfaction of our customers in the cement, lime and gypsum, chemical, iron, steel, and mining industries, and in many other areas as well.Modern computer-controlled automatic piece-goods handling and distribution systems are in operation for railroads, post offices, airports, mail order houses, freight forwarders and raw material supply in industrial plants.Customer demand serves as an impetus and a guideline for BEUMER in the company’s continuing efforts to keep abreast with the latest technological advances.In 1995, BEUMER was awardedthe world-wide recognized certificate for a quality assurance system according to DIN EN ISO 9001.
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