The Berger Gruppe develops and manufactures CNC-controlled grinding machines for various industries, such as the cutlery, toolmaking, automotive and aerospace sectors. Each year, out of a total of 80–110 new installations, 10–12 new machine types or new production processes are completed. As an authorised system integrator for ABB and KUKA, the company primarily uses robots to automate its machines. The robots are employed for both handling and for guiding workpieces or tools.

A crucial factor in the implementation of automation is the feeding technology for the components to be machined. Consequently, the development of workpiece feeding systems and interfaces for other production steps is an important area of the company’s work.

Thanks to the latest advancements in broadband connectivity and digitalisation in production, interfaces have been developed for Industry 4.0 applications featuring networked sensor technology, signal evaluation and the integration of automated guided vehicle systems for the machines.

Over the past two decades, under the operational leadership of Heinz Berger Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, the group has grown through the acquisition of five further mechanical engineering companies. These have been merged as brands within the Berger Gruppe.

The increase in staff numbers and the expansion of the product range led to the company’s expansion at its Wuppertal-Cronenberg site. Today, the group employs 195 staff across 9,000 m² of production and office space and generates an annual turnover of approximately €27 million.

The product range consists primarily of around 250 CNC-controlled machine types and over 1,100 robot integrations.