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GROB International 02/15

GROB International 02/15

GROB International 02/15

Product catalog summary
Overview of 2015 Fiscal Year
The GROB Group achieved over one billion euros in sales for the second year in a row, despite challenges in the German machine manufacturing sector. This success was driven by a robust order book and significant global investments.
Investments and Growth
GROB invested over 150 million euros in machinery, buildings, and social projects, particularly at its Mindelheim headquarters. These investments supported technical education, childcare facilities, and the hiring of young employees and apprentices.
Product Innovations
New products like the G800 machine and the G350 – Generation 2 were introduced, featuring large pallet sizes and improved dynamics. Software technologies such as GROB4Coach and GROB4Simulate were developed to enhance programming and simulation.
Global Expansion
GROB expanded its global network with new offices in Detroit, California, and Italy, and plans for a base in Poland. A new matrix sales organization was implemented to drive growth.
Production Enhancements
Investments in production processes included a new heat-treating shop and a robotic welding cell to improve efficiency.
Conclusion
GROB's focus on innovation, investment, and global expansion positions it for continued success. The management expressed gratitude to employees and partners.
Machining System Overview
A machining system with two stations and a robot designed by KUKA Systems enhances efficiency and reduces costs in manufacturing high-precision components.
Production System Expansion
A new machining center for aluminum components increased the PROMOT pallet store capacity, allowing for continuous weekend operations.
Architectural Developments
The GROB Architecture Department focuses on modern energy concepts and infrastructure planning, ensuring compliance and maintaining corporate identity.
Historical Development
GROB-WERKE's continuous construction and expansion efforts are driven by corporate goals, focusing on sustainable and efficient design.
Employee Milestones
Employee anniversaries are celebrated, highlighting long-term service and contributions, such as Hermann Engstle's 50th anniversary.
Trade Fair Participation
GROB actively participates in international trade fairs to showcase products and innovations, promoting the GROB brand globally.
Introduction and Strategic Developments
General Motors' new engine technology projects with GROB highlight the need for a new sales office in Detroit to enhance customer proximity.
Sales Growth and Customer Acquisition
Despite a market decline, GROB secured new clients like Tesla and Kawasaki. A sales event in Bluffton focused on new products and future targets.
Trade Fairs, Events, and Awards
GROB Bluffton's participation in trade fairs and the Technology and Application Center's marketing efforts led to customer orders and awards, including the Supplier of the Year Award from General Motors.
Production Highlights and Employee Development
Bluffton's construction phase is complete, with plans for new office spaces and training programs, including an "Electrical Startup" apprenticeship.
GROB China Developments
The Dalian plant celebrated milestones like the delivery of the first production cell and the launch of an apprenticeship program, along with a retrofit program for FAW-VW.
Global Presence
GROB maintains a global presence with facilities in multiple countries, ensuring comprehensive support and service worldwide.
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Catalog excerpts

GROB International 02/15-1

very successful 2015 fiscal year

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GROB International 02/15-2

dear colleagues, Dear Business Partners and Friends of GROB, Burkhart Grob, Margret Grob, Christian Grob (from right to left) Once again, 2015 was a highly successful yet challenging year, for our company. With your support we will surpass the one billion euro mark in sales for the second year in a row. However, it is far more difficult to maintain our high level of performance than it was to reach our current level of success. This is, for the most part due to unfavorable prospects of the German machine manufacturing industry itself over recent months. groB’s year in reTrospecT GROB’s world...

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GROB International 02/15-3

groB Technology Technology highlights and product innovations of 2015 In 2015, we were able to present an entire spectrum of new technological highlights and unprecedented prod- uct innovations to our customers. These occurred not only in the system and universal machine business, but also in the area of software technology. GROB development engineers once again did deliver on their prom- ise to bring immaculate products and increasingly sophisticated technologies to the market. G800 heavy machining center The G800 represents the latest development of an entirely new machine concept, offering...

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GROB International 02/15-4

groB producTion Production processes at the highest level groB Buildings and grounds Architects of the GROB world While the primary focus of production investments in recent years has been on the construction or conversion of new halls, attention has now shifted to the detail. In addition to smaller hall expansions and new buildings, manufacturers are now seeking to enhance production processes and to invest in state-of-the-art production systems. Whether at the GROB plant in Mindelheim, São Paulo, Bluffton or Dalian – the Mindelheim Architecture Department team has left its unique and lingering...

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GROB International 02/15-5

people celeBraTing anniversaries aT groB A new milestone in GROB‘s anniversary history: 50 years with the company groB anniversaries The company’s long-term employees deserve their honors For the first time in the history of GROB-WERKE, an employee is celebrating his „fiftieth“ anniversary with the company. Hermann Engstle has worked for our company for over half of its 90-year history. We are delighted for Hermann Engstle and wish him all the very best for the future. chine fitter as one would have expected but as a draftsman in Mechanical Detail Design. He had gained sufficient experience in...

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GROB International 02/15-6

groB Trade fairs The world of GROB machine manufacturing has been exhibited at international events and trade fairs In the past year GROB participated in more than 30 events such as trade shows, seminars or forums in thirteen countries around the world. Almost on a monthly basis, the GROB Marketing team not only presented the latest products and innovations, but also put much stock in promoting and creating awareness for the GROB brand itself. This, however wouldn’t have been possible without the support of fellow GROB employees from all production plants and subsidiaries around the world. It...

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GROB International 02/15-7

groB suBsidiaries Successful business development in our subsidiaries‘ markets GROB Machine Tools UK at 25 years and GROB Mexico S.A. at 15 years– the two oldest GROB subsidiaries are not only celebrating milestone GROB-UK GROB Machine Tools UK turns 25 The oldest GROB subsidiary is celebrating its birthday. GROB Machine Tools UK Ltd. was founded as a sales and service branch in Wellesbourne, in the Heart of England, in 1990. It is now headquartered in Birmingham. Coinciding with the anniversary celebrations, the completion of the Ford Panther project can also be celebrated with the commencement...

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GROB International 02/15-8

groB usa GROB Bluffton benefiting from a booming American economy groB china Numerous successful debuts celebrated in the Chinese plant in Dalian In the past year the plant in Dalian, China celebrated an entire spectrum of debuts. These included the handover of the first completed production cell, the introduction of assembly systems, the start of the first generation of GROB’s apprenticeship program as well as the newly-launched overhaul and renovation project of old GROB machines. All these events perfectly reflect the variety of our newest plant in Asia. The burgeoning American economy is...

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GROB International 02/15-9

We are There for you around The World GROB RUSSLAND Moscow, Russia GROB MACHINE TOOLS Birmingham, Great Britain GROB-WERKE Mindelheim, Germany GROB SYSTEMS Bluffton, Ohio, USA GROB HUNGARIA Györ, Hungary GROB MACHINE TOOLS Beijing, China GROB ITALIA Turin, Italy GROB MACHINE TOOLS Dalian, China GROB KOREA Seoul, South Korea GROB MACHINE TOOLS Shanghai, China GROB MEXICO Querétaro, Mexico GROB MACHINE TOOLS Hyderabad, India B. GROB DO BRASIL São Paulo, Brazil Mindelheim plant Bluffton plant Dalian plant GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG Mindelheim, GERMANY Tel.: +49 8261 9960 Fax: +49 8261 996268 E-Mail:...

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