Olsberg’s business goes back to the smelting of domestic iron ore, and they have been able to learn much throughout their lengthy and historic experience. But as Managing Director Mr. Ralf Kersting explains, in today’s highly competitive international market, experience alone is not enough. “It is essential to invest in production technology to earn a good position among the international competition.”

Olsberg believes that Germany’s foundry industry will move away from producing large production series in the coming years. Instead, they have been continuously acquiring projects involving technologically advanced products in small and medium-sized batches. They believe they will succeed in establishing themselves in this field. When considering how to put themselves in a better position for future success, they felt that it was necessary to build a new molding plant. In addition to classic questions such as flask size, molding speed, and production capacity, they also had to find someone who would be able to help them establish a new molding plant that satisfied their specific demands in Olsberg, with its difficult location conditions, squeezed into a valley between two mountains.

Among consideration of competitors, Olsberg chose Heinrich Wagner Sinto to be their partners once again after decades of good experiences with them, due to their extensive knowledge and technological support. But there was one more important reason they chose HWS: “the element of trust. Trust has been an age-old argument for our company.” And Olsberg shares a bond of trust with HWS. “Trust is vital when it comes to cooperation, and with HWS we always have a feeling that we are working together in partnership. Even when problems arise, if we face those problems together with HWS, we believe that they will stand by their promise and we can overcome those problems together.”