Customers

95% of our customers class the Hoffmann Group as a preferred supplier

Our 135,000 customers include some of the largest corporations in the world, numerous small and medium-sized enterprises from different sectors, and countless small businesses around the world who depend on the quality of their tools to perform their trades. We are represented in over 50 countries, either with our own subsidiaries or through our partners. This means we can be near to our customers across the globe, wherever they need us.

We have expertise in leading sectors of the economy:

Mechanical engineering
Automotive industry, vehicle construction and supply companies
Automotive trade and repair
Production of iron goods, sheet metal goods and metal goods
Tool and die making
Steel / light alloy fabrications
Electrical industry
Chemical industry
Energy industry
Transportation and transport companies
Foundries, forges
Rolling works
and many more...

Advantages for our customers

Efficient procurement processes thanks to our large portfolio of products
Strong product brands and all leading manufacturer brands offered as part of our range
Quick and easy ordering with efficient e-business solutions
Our delivery capability of over 99% and delivery accuracy of 99.9% ensure a reliable supply to our customers
Always near to our customers thanks to our subsidiaries across the globe and network of advisers
1,400 committed and highly trained technical advisers with in-depth practical expertise
Consulting, demonstrations and practical tests in our showrooms and the Technology Centre
Services that complement our products, such as cutting data, training courses and consulting

Customer stories

A smooth and efficient procurement and production process is a critical factor for the commercial success of our customers. Read the following selected articles to find out how we have helped our customers to optimize their production processes for the long term.

Machining

Story: Stiemert Duschglas GmbH

With GARANT MCD indexable inserts Stiemert Duschglas is now producing turned components of such a quality that polishing is superfluous, saving themselves an entire work step.

Story: Kollmeder Schmiede- und Presswerk GmbH & Co. KG

The steel turning grade GARANT HB 7010-1 is helping Kollmeder to manufacture seamless rolled rings.

Story: Krones AG

With the tap GARANT Master Tap Krones AG was able to significantly reduce their set-up times and increase process reliability.

Measurement Tools

Story: Kordel Antriebstechnik GmbH

The GARANT Setting Bench SB1 ensures significantly higher process reliability and reduces work stress for the staff.

Grinding & Cutting

Story: APWORKS GmbH

When it comes to additive manufacturing, the 3D printing specialist APWORKS relies on the products of the Hoffmann Group.

Story: modell-n

modell-n Modelle + Designobjekte is breaking new ground and relies on GARANT CaraFin products.

Workstations & Storage

Story: Röhm GmbH

The use of the Tool Management System GARANT Tool24 Smartline has led to a significant reduction of tool stocks at Röhm GmbH.

Story: Geppert Hydropower GmbH

Thanks to the on-time delivery and installation of the new workstations and storage equipment by the Hoffmann Group, Geppert were able to move to their new production hall without any downtimes.

Story: Don Whitley Scientific Ltd.

By optimizing their workflow and workstations and storage equipment with the 5S Methodology, Don Whitley managed to significantly increase their efficiency.