Thalmann
THALMANN Maschinenbau AG is at the forefront of technology developments in sheet metal folding. Developments that help customers to reduce costs, increase efficiencies and extend their product portfolio.
Our customers operate in different sectors from roofing and façade markets to automotive and industrial markets. THALMANN customers can be found in every corner of the world. Our customers tell us they want reliability, accuracy and efficiency, resulting in the low cost in use of their long folding equipment. For over 70 years THALMANN has been able to continuously develop novel solutions that meet these customer needs.
Our sales and service department work in close co-operation with our distributors and agencies around the world to offer on time and professional service to our customers. The proximity to the market ensures that THALMANN is spending R&D and Engineering resources to advance the Long Folding Technology efficiently.
Several new developments are focused on making the folding machines ‘smarter’ in order to meet the requirements for Industry 4.0. These developments advance industrial automation of the sheet metal folding processes.
For decades, THALMANN holds a leading market positions in Europe, the Americas and Australasia. Recent focus on Asia, including India, China, Korea and Japan will further spread our unique technology around the globe.
We are very proud of having a stable and experienced workforce that is properly trained to meet high standards and the demands of the market.
Mission
With a committed and professional team, THALMANN’s mission is to offer safe and reliable folding technology with innovations and solutions that provide sheet metal processors the opportunity to reduce costs, extend their product portfolio and bend parts faster and more accurate.
Values
We attract committed and honest employees that are focussed on working to deliver what is needed and to meet agreed targets with our customers, suppliers, business partners and the THALMANN organisation. Our team exists of a group of true entrepreneurs. All our employees are professionals in their field of expertise.
We are open, honest and straight forward with each other, all our customers and business partners. We act with honesty and constructively to deliver what we promise. We respect the law wherever we operate. We contribute to the local community of Frauenfeld. We recognize that profitability and growth is key to our success.
We work with employees, customers, suppliers and business partners that share our values and put trust central to the way they operate. We tell the truth and treat each other with respect. Give trust and operate trustworthy leads to high performance.
We focus our R&D and engineering efforts to meeting or exceeding customer needs. We develop and manufacture machines and services meeting high quality standards. We deliver exceptional service from installation to life long maintenance of your products. We deliver on agreed promises on time and in full.
We work creatively and flexible to be able to adapt quickly to changing demands and conditions. An open minded approach to innovation is key to develop novel solutions in sheet metal folding.
History
Company structure
Management
Managing Director of Thalmann Maschinenbau AG is Gerhard Zech. The company has a work force of over 50 employees.
The key management positions in production, purchasing, customer service and engineering/product development are held by experienced professionals.
Sales
Marco Cappello (former Thalmann CEO) is focusing on long folder customers, distributors and agents.
In addition he strategically supports CIDAN and contributes to the growth oft he portfolio and bring new solutions and benefits to the sheet metal processing industry and building sector.
Location
THALMANN Maschinenbau AG offices and manufacturing capabilities are based in Frauenfeld, Thurgau, Switzerland and comprises of in house parts processing unit operations, automated welding units, coating cells and assembly halls.
Our location has a fully equipped showroom for training purposes and machine demonstrations.
Thalmann-Eagle
Why does a Swiss mechanical engineering company like THALMANN have an eagle in the company logo?
The eagle is more than just a concise symbol. We associate it with properties that you will also find in our folding machines: speed, dynamic, precision, effectiveness and aesthetics.
The eagle also stands for vision, freedom, courage and power. We associate ourselves with this. We invest a considerable part of our time and resources in the development of innovative solutions that create real benefits, added value and competitive advantages for our customers.
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