Automotive supplier orders four mechanical forging lines from Schuler

Automotive supplier Chongqing Lianhao Technology from China has ordered four mechanical forging lines from Schuler.

The multi-station mechanical presses with link drive have a press force of between 8,000 and 20,000 kilonewtons.

Manufacturing and assembly will take place at the Göppingen and Erfurt sites, with the delivery of the four forging lines planned to take place in the course of first half-year of 2018.

Says head of the Industry Division in Weingarten Markus Bieg: “We have to thank our sales department in Weingarten for the acquisition of this order. Our colleagues here will also be responsible for the technical aspects of the product and design of the system. This demonstrates how important this site is for the Schuler Group."