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"World Premiere" at Interbrush 2016

More than one hundred guest a day on only 18 sqare meters - businessmen from all over the world, customers who we already know since long time but also many new faces. As soon as the Freiburg fair opened its doors, the visitors scrimmaged on stand no. 4.4.11. A rush which makes the one and other reporter capitulating...

[brushware magazine July/August 2016]

For the first time WOMA was showing an exhibit on their stand, a demonstration device of the new self-developed CNC control system. This is made to run old but still good brush drilling and filling machines and to avoid them from scrapping.

Meanwhile many brush producers have the same problem: They don't get spare parts or service anymore for their electronic systems because they are just overaged. "The develepment in this field is quite fast, faster than the mechanical worn on the machines." Daniel Koehler explains the dilemma. "The old controls are phased-out models and special components are scarce goods. Here we offer a flexible and low-cost solution." Ment is a complete overhauling of an available machine including mechanic revision, new pneumatic and electronic retrofit. Servo motors, controllers, modules and IPC of youngest generation - all standard components of popular manufacturers - are addepted to the condition of the machine and the individual requirements of each customer. The result is a machine as good as new but for about half of the costs of a new one.

"By the WOMA CNC control system we have the possibility to keep some old machines in production. That helps saving not only money but also ressources." Daniel Koehler sums up. The visitors were mainly responsive to the clear graphic, the simple menu navigation and the comfortable programming by the teach-in box.

But the great show innovation was the entrance of WOMAtec Maschinenbau GmbH. Daniel Koehler presented the in 2015 founded company for the first time and he already showed a few reference projects. Until now WOMAtec has build three strip brush machines, one double band strip brush machine with winder and various items for the paint brush produciton. The machines have been delivered to the United States, to South America, India and Germany. "Even our customers from America came to our stand just to tell us that they are really happy with the WOMAtec machines. This compensated all the hard work of the last months." is founder and owner Daniel Koehler glad to tell. The idea to build new machines besides dealing in second hand equipment came from his customers. Mainly strip brush machines and similar items for the production of technical brushes should be made. "But in principle we are a special machine builder, because each customer has special requirements. And even in this we would like to be different to our competitors, in taking care for the requirements individually and providing customized machines."

The target is to present a demonstration machine on the coming Interbrush. So it seems after Interbrush is before Interbrush...

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WOMA upgraded - more employees, new office building and extension of workshop area

In last year WOMA was able to do some investments again that will benefit both our employees and our customers.

Thus four new employees were hired enriching our now ten-strong young team. Among our new workshop manager Mr. Sembritzki, two more mechanics and an office assistant.

Thanks to the high qualifications of our professionals, the company WOMA could significantly improve their skills particularly in the workshop area. From now on our day-to-day routine includes as repairs and overhauls just as cleaning, inspection and packaging of the second hand machines. Even new control systems are designed and manufactured, so that a nearly-new machine is created during a complete overhaul. In addition our mechanics are travelling worldwide for machine dismantling and loading.

For extensive machine overhaul and manufacture of spare parts company owner Daniel Koehler invested in new workshop equipment. With the existing metal working machines and tools can be performed almost all the necessary works in-house. This also includes welding, sandblasting and painting.

For special parts or services such as hardening, burnishing, powder coating or wire EDM we cooperate closely with highly qualified suppliers from the region.

Not only in the conditions in the workshop were optimized. Our sales department is housed in the new office building since November 2014. From here annually about 100 machines find a new owner.

Global sales, purchase of used machines as well as the associated logistics are organized by sales manager Maria Kohler and assistant Gabi Ifland. Inquiries from all over the world can be handled quickly and easily thanks to the latest communication and PC technology as well as extensive language skills and years of experience in import and export .

The first half of year 2016 is dominated by the international exhibition INTERBRUSH, which will take place in April . As part of our fair participation we will present our customers the latest developments in the company WOMA. You may be curious.

WOMA now ISPM 15 certificated packer

As a worldwide acting machinery dealer it is very important to keep the international terms for wooden packaging according to ISPM 15 rules. That means, we are only allowed to used IPPC timber for sea freight crates and container packaging.

To guarantee this standard, we are purchasing heated IPPC squared timber and pallets from certificated German suppliers. These get marked by our own branding stamp. For sea crates we use plywood plates which also correspond to the ISPM 15 standard.

For save arrival of the machine at your place we prepare it for its long trip over the sea. Safety packed under foil flash rust has no chance. The base of our sea crates is constructed of several pallets fixed with a strong plate. On this plate the machine is screwed tightly. The edges of crate are hightended with squared timber. Each connection is screwed to be as strong as possible.

For container loadings we use IPPC wood of course too for fixing each package. At loading we take care on good unloading conditions at your place. Strong belts ensure the safe arrival at port of destination.

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WOMA's first participation

Interbrush 2012

For the first time WOMA was exhibitor at Interbrush fair from 9th to 11th May 2012 in Freiburg.

This most important international fair for the brush industry takes place only every four years. Beside company owner Daniel Koehler also his wife and sales manager Maria Koehler have been there. Mr. Dmitry Volkov was taking care for customers from the Russian speaking countries.

At the booth we met representatives of about 150 companies from all over the world. Mainly brush manufacturers interested in buying or selling second hand machinery. Also a lot of existing customers have taken the chance for public relations or talking with us about future projects.

This caused a high frequency at the just twelve square meter booth from the first to the last day. Some visitors tried several times to talk to us finally. At this point we would like to thank all the visitors at our booth, especially those who even "stood in line" for that!

Many visitors have used the chance to take a look into our workshop through the large flat screen on the wall. About 20 projects from the last four years where presented. Thereunder a lot of complete overhaulings, which impressed our visitors.

A special highligt was the introduction of the new online marketplace, which Daniel Köhler set up at our client's suggestion. At www.woma-market.com brush manufacturers can sell their surplus of stock from now. The idea found much feedback even because of the high raw material prices. Some visitor already signalized at the booth to use the platform soon for offering bristles, filaments or wooden items they don't need any more and just use too much space. Your offers are welcome !

By taking part on the Interbrush 2012 the company WOMA has shown in its only 5th trading year, that it's already established in the brush industry. We have sent a signal to the fair visitors, that WOMA is an inherent part of the supplying industry for brush production. Thanks to the young, dynamic company management and the committed employees we succeed in getting part of a small but interesting and demanding sector. And this with chances of upgrowth and further success - as some Interbrush visitors prognostigated...