7/22/2024
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Schaufler Fischer Group and Koide announce strategic partnership
SF Tooling Group GmbH (Schaufler Fischer Group) and Koide Co, Ltd (Koide) signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing die casting technology and services. This partnership brings together two leading companies in the industry to provide innovative solutions for mega and giga casting applications.
The cooperation agreement covers various key areas of collaboration:
- Overview of the partnership: Schaufler Fischer Group, a global leader in large high-pressure diecasting dies, and Koide, a leading tool manufacturer in Japan, will work together in the future. The aim is to acquire new mega/giga die casting molds from Japanese OEMs. In the future, Schaufler Fischer Group will utilize the local know-how and services of the Japanese company to provide comprehensive support to its customers in Japan.
- Mutual commitments: The mutual commitments include, on the one hand, that the Japanese tool manufacturer will invest in the mega/giga tooling capacity and introduce the Schaufler Fischer Group to its main market. In addition, the Japanese company will provide tool-related services for Schaufler Fischer Group projects in Japan. In return, Koide will receive support in providing services to customers in the European and North American markets.
- Looking to the future: Both companies are committed to maintaining high standards of confidentiality and intellectual property protection and to supporting each other to respond effectively to market needs. This strategic cooperation agreement represents a significant step forward in the advancement of die casting technology.
Statements from the management
“We are pleased to partner with Koide, which will enable us to better serve our customers in Japan with local support and innovative solutions,” said Siegfried Heinrich, CEO of Schaufler Fischer Group.
Satoru Koide, President of Koide, added: “This collaboration with the Schaufler Fischer Group expands our capabilities and opens up new opportunities for growth and development.”