2005 | | Maxcor completes purchase of ThyssenKrupp Metalcutting Group
On October 6, 2005, Maxcor, Inc., in partnership with Silver Point Finance, LLC completed the purchase of ThyssenKrupp's MetalCutting Group. The MetalCutting Group is comprised of Cross Hüller, Hüller Hille, Hessapp, Witzig & Frank, Fadal and Giddings & Lewis. The companies will operate under Maxcor's MAG Industrial Automation Systems business segment and will join leading manufacturing solutions provider, Cincinnati Lamb. Maxcor, Inc. is an acquisitions and operations management organization with emphasis on operational improvement and growth strategies. The company has strong expertise in manufacturing, automation, distribution and industrial services. |
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2004 | | TWINFLEX MD
The four spindles, two stations CNC machining center TWINFLEX MD was introduced to the market.
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2003 | | ThyssenKrupp MetalCutting GmbH
At the beginning of 2003, all metal cutting companies (Cross Hüller, Hüller Hille Diedesheim, Hüller Hille Hessapp, Giddings & Lewis, Fadal and Witzig & Frank) belonging to ThyssenKrupp were merged into the ThyssenKrupp MetalCutting GmbH. With this merger an increase in the efficiency of the group is expected. By consistent bundling of activities and know-how, ThyssenKrupp MetalCutting will offer machine tools of outstanding quality worldwide in the future as well. |
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1999 | | Witzig & Frank GmbH
Change of name to Witzig & Frank GmbH. |
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1997 | | TWINFLEX
The multi-spindle two station CNC machining center TWINFLEX was introduced to the market. |
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1996 | | Part of the Thyssen Group
Witzig & Frank becomes to 100 % part of the Thyssen Group.
LSA included in the product range
Takeover of the Diedesheim rotary transfer program, among others the LSA machine type. |
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1993 | | TRIFLEX
The modular CNC machining center TRIFLEX was introduced to the market.
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1986 | | Turmatic Systems Inc.
Foundation of Turmatic Systems Inc., St. Louis/USA; sales and service. |
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1981 | | Witzig & Frank-Martin GmbH
Merging of Witzig & Frank and Martin GmbH, Maschinenfabrik, to Witzig & Frank-Martin GmbH Maschinenfabrik, today Witzig & Frank GmbH. Restructuring of the company to a medium-sized corporation for specialized machine tools. TURMAT
The patented multi-way rotary transfer machine TURMAT became the main product. |
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1975 | | Pittler
Buyout of the company Witzig & Frank, Leonberg, through Pittler. |
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1969 | | Pittler
Buyout of the company Martin GmbH, Maschinenfabrik, through Pittler in Langen, turning machines. |
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1954 | | Witzig & Frank Maschinenbaugesellschaft mbH
Foundation of the Witzig & Frank Maschinenbaugesellschaft mbH in Leonberg. Product range: Engineering and manufacturing of specialized machine tools. |
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1937 | | Martin
Buyout of the company Martin GmbH, Maschinenfabrik, through Wilhelm Kauffmann. |
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1865 | | Foundation
Foundation as „mechanical shop“ by mechanical engineer Kaspar Martin. Product range: since 1919 turning machines, since 1957 milling machines (until 1969). |
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