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Technology Comes First

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:25:00 +0100

EMKA opens its new Technology Centre in Wuppertal, Germany.From an organisational viewpoint the new EMKA Technology Centre will work for the whole EMKA Group. It comprises of experts in many different fields, such as product construction, tool-construction and quality assurance.The ETC is essential for supporting the development of innovative Projects, Products and Systems. This change is fundamental for us to remain as the market leaders in the field of locking systems and hardware.

The EMKA group continues to grow: Happich Profiles Ltd.

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:28:00 +0200

After POS GmbH, Velbert, and DGTH GmbH, Heiligenhaus, EMKA has taken over a long-time supplier for extruded profiles Happich Profiles Ltd.

The parent company with head office in Wuppertal, the GHE Group (a joint venture of the Italian company ELLAMP and Happich Industrieteile GmbH, Wuppertal) having become insolvent most recently, has been working with the EMKA group for years.

The takeover guaranties that our customers are further and promptly supplied with all products of the profile section. Beside the manufacturing of metal and plastics parts the EMKA product range now also includes extruded profiles.

Furthermore, this acquisition of the EMKA group completes the range of products for the sector of utility vehicles, like Agricon, Specialist vehicle, truck, and Bus & Coach. This purchase safeguards 50 jobs in England, and new jobs are provided in Velbert and Wuppertal.

EMKA Beschlagteile GmbH & Co. KG

with more than 1100 employees worldwide EMKA develops, manufactures and sells modular locking technology and components for

Electrical and plant engineering industry
Mechanical engineering
HVAC Equipment and Installations
Automotive / utility vehicles
Architectural hardware

A unique modular system provides an individual and cost-saving solution for every imaginable application.

EMKA Group with new manufacturing sector

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:07:00 +0200

As of July 1st, 2009, EMKA Beschlagteile GmbH & Co. KG have acquired and now continue the operational activities of the insolvent DGTH Productions GmbH, Heiligenhaus.

EMKA Beschlagteile GmbH & Co. KG with international manufacturing companies and the modular hardware program is a globally operating leading partner for the industrial cabinet and enclosure manufacturing industry.
In focus is the broad range of manufacturing capacities (among others: tooling, punching- and metal forming, zinc/aluminum and plastics die-casting, machine cutting, surface technology, as well as sealing and assembling technology), which are concentrated in the production facilities in Germany at Velbert, Wuppertal (www.ils-fertigungstechnik.de), as well as in China and Bosnia.

With their zinc- and aluminum die-casting production DGTH was known for high-quality components used in the sectors building and construction and automotive industry. Managing Director Friedhelm Runge is convinced that “the product range as well as the manufacturing processes excellently go with the program of the EMKA-Group”.

For the months to come EMKA has rented the DGTH-premises at Grubenstraße, Heiligenhaus, where the activities will be continued with DGTH-employees. The EMKA-staff supports the first steps for a successful integration into the EMKA-Group.

Has your lock got a memory?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:44:00 +0200

Agent E – The smart lock

Agent E is installed as a handle module instead of the usual handle or quarter turn, and takes over the functions of a lock. By means of a mini transmitter a coded light beam is directed onto a solar cell in the handle module. After successful transmission the lock will be released.

- lock and handle in one module
- retrospective fitting to doors is possible
- release by personalized mini transmitter
- individually configured options
- saving of event logs

As an additional option several locks may be activated through an access point, in server rooms for example.

Concealed: Securely protected!

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:57:00 +0200

Vandalism protection for outdoor enclosures

EMKA sets new benchmarks at a high level with concealed locking solutions for outdoor applications. On the basis of comprehensive modular solutions, mechanical and electronic components complement each other. Key focus is on comprehensive protection of various physical influences. Housing and enclosure
elements perform vital functions and security. Depending upon requirement e.g. the protection classes of 2 or 3 may be achieved.

In combination with electrical components, the telecontrol as well as the telemonitoring can be integrated. The EMKA ELM Security System offers these areas of actions:

- Locking
- Protecting
- Monitoring
- Alarming

Prospect as PDF-File

EMKA Group takes over the company of POS

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:43:00 +0100

EMKA Group takes over the long established company of POS
www.pos-velbert.de

50 jobs secured / product line to be expanded

EMKA continues to expand: The EMKA group with its headquarters in Velbert, took over the Velbert enterprise of Paul Oberholz und Söhne Schloss- und Beschlagfabrik GmbH (POS). The business was notarised on Monday (November 17th, 2008). Approximately 50 employees at POS in Germany and Poland will retain their jobs, according to EMKA owner Friedhelm Runge. Concerning the purchase price no details were given.

„We are very pleased with the successful conclusion of negotiations. We realise the importance of such a long-established company“, said Runge. POS has been experiencing declining sales, according to its previous statements. „It is our intention to regain the lost customers. From our position there is reasonable hope of this. The previous POS staff should help us to succeed.
The first step of the move to the EMKA headquarters at the Langenberger Straße site in Velbert and to the site in Wuppertal should take place this year. „We will substantially expand the product range“ Mr. Runge announces.

With our development, construction, production and storage facilities as well as the world-wide sales, we are in no doubt that the company eminently fits our profile.“ POS is a specialist in closing systems, locks and latches and a supplier to the automotive industry as well as the recreation vehicle and truck industry.
The family-owned enterprise was founded in 1948 in Velbert. In the beginning they produced locks and latches for HVAC systems. In 1960 a second plant was added, focused on subcontracting for the automotive industry. The first closing, safety and fastening systems were delivered in 1965, starting from 1982 handles and accessories for automobile door panels followed. In the golden age of the 1970 POS had up to 300 employees. Since 1996 the company belonged to the Zeppenfeld group. Significantly important POS customers are companies such as VW, Audi, BMW and Land-Rover.

Hanover fair 2008 on top form!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:54:00 +0200

Hanover Germany from April 21st. – 25th.
The HANOVER FAIR presented itself in high form. Already after two days the fair company announced full pavilions, a clear visitor increase and a dazzling tendency among the exhibitors - so also at EMKA!

With the central topics of industrial automation, energy technologies, supply as well as future technologies the HANOVER FAIR hit the mark in 2008. Until Friday, April 25th, 5,100 exhibitors present newest innovations and trends on a record surface of 170.000 m². EMKA was among the largest exhibitors in hall 3 with 300 m².

The focus was on novelties, vandalism protected housings and the manufacturing competence. The HANOVER FAIR remains for the EMKA group the world-wide most important technology event and forms at the same time a unique platform for the presentation of new products ", explains Rainer Hoffmann, managing director marketing & sales.