Established in 1838, mechanical engineering firm KraussMaffei Group has celebrated its 175 years in the industry, following a tradition of producing high product quality and technical expertise for the plastics and rubber industry. "The KraussMaffei Group with its 4,000 employees can proudly look back on the 175 years of its existence. That is because the company has over this long period succeeded in maintaining a leading international position as an innovative mechanical engineering firm in its various fields of activity,” said Jan Siebert, Chief Executive Officer of KraussMaffei Group GmbH.

He said that the company’s three brands, KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal , have built a strong reputation in terms of quality and performance of the machines and systems, . "We are also renowned for our high level of expertise in technology, processes and applications. That makes us the most valued partner worldwide at the side of our customers. Add to this the high level of motivation and the passionate commitment of our employees, as well as our sheer drive and determination to always find the best possible solutions for our customers. All of these goals are encapsulated in our motto: 'Great Passion. Proven Value. Unique Excellence!'", he added.

According to Siebert, the aims to step up its presence in growth markets, and particularly in BRIC countries. "The company has always been a driver of innovation. We consider this to be our duty, particularly given that the 'K 2013', the world's largest plastics fair, will be held in Düsseldorf (Germany) in October of this year. As a technology leader, we will use the K 2013 to showcase our premium quality products and high end processes for global market trends. We will also use this occasion to mark the 175th anniversary of our company. The KraussMaffei Group, with its high quality products and services portfolio as well as its innovation and solution skills, is strongly positioned to meet the challenges that lie ahead to the benefit and advantage of our customers," he closed.