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Kraiburg Entrepreneur Peter Schmidt Dies at 85
markets. The goal is to increase the commercial opportunities of the exhibiting companies, while expanding the international character of the event".
In this regard, a further boost to making the 2017 edition even more global will be guaranteed by the agreement signed by Autopromotec with Emirates, the national airline of the Arab Emirate of Dubai. Emirates will be the "official carrier" of the exhibition, enhancing the presence of
buyers from high potential markets traveling to Bologna.
International delegations from more than 30 countries have already confirmed their presence at Autopromotec 2017. Autopromotec will also provide its exhibitors with the B2Match platform, which enables participants to schedule B2B meetings during the trade show, boosting networking between companies and international buyers at the fair.
Galgo Invests in New Machining Centre
Galgo has announced that it has invested in a new 5-Axis CNC Machining Centre. Designed and built by a world leading company, which was created following a merger between top manufacturers from Germany and Japan, the new machine is claimed to be ideal for developing state-of-the-art moulds. According to Galgo, the machine’s defining characteristics of precision, speed, and ability to produce high
quality finished products will help Galgo to create superior designs and exceptional products in the least amount of time possible.
Galgo says its aim with this new machine is to expand the company’s Pre Q line of products to include any type of application and continually meet the needs and expectations of trucking companies and customers in the retreading market worldwide.
The founders’ families, the company owners, managing directors and employees of the Kraiburg Group are mourning the passing of their highly- esteemed shareholder Peter Schmidt. From 1954 to 1999 he participated actively in the company’s operations and as a member of the management
board he implemented numerous decisions that shaped the company’s history.
In 1999 Peter Schmidt retired as an active member of the company and – like his younger brother and co- shareholder Fritz – entrusted his responsibilities at Kraiburg Holding to his daughter Daniela Schmidt- Kuttner, his nephew Fritz Schmidt and Ralph Westhoff. The company owners of the next generation took over the responsibilities in the individual Kraiburg divisions. Throughout his life, Peter Schmidt was regarded by the management and the entire staff as a role model in both business and private matters. His charisma extended well beyond the professional realm.
Peter Schmidt died in early February, a few weeks after his 85th birthday, at home in the circle of his family. In Waldkraiburg and at the numerous other Kraiburg locations he will be remembered always as a generous patron of art, culture and sports.
Autopromotec Focuses on International Promotion
International promotion will be one of the trademarks of Autopromotec 2017, which takes place in Bologna next May 24-28, 2017. Internationalisation has always been at the heart of Autopromotec and the organisers are currently at work to promote the 2017 edition in target countries.
Autopromotec’s international profile has recently been enhanced in important meetings around the world, with more events planned for the coming months. During a recent mission to South Korea, Autopromotec signed a joint promotion agreement with the leading Korean exhibition 'Automotive Week'. Several big-profile events were then held in Turkey, in partnership with the Italian Ministry
of Economic Development and ICE (Italian Institute for Foreign Trade). The road show of meetings and networking events touched the towns of Jebze, Bursa, and Izmir, where several exporters and more than 100 manufacturers in the automotive sector were present.
The international promotion will continue in the next months with missions to Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina. Autopromotec’s road show will then continue in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia, where the organisers will meet companies, associations and buyers.
Emanuele Vicentini, Brand Manager of Autopromotec, explains the considerations behind this strategy: "In this particular economic situation, Autopromotec has outlined
a path of international promotion that includes the involvement of manufacturing and purchasing countries. For the upcoming edition, the plan aims to increase the presence of new manufacturers and to ensure the participation of buyers from new
Tech Trains Altaroda Staff
Emanuele Vicentini, Brand Manager of Autopromotec
Portuguese specialist Altaroda recently held a two-day training seminar on the subject of tyre consumables. The training was delivered by two representatives from TECH.
The company has seen an increased interest in the market for retreading and repairing tyres and decided to
run a course aimed at highlighting the opportunities and challenges involved in the sector. The seminar was entitled “Cold and Warm Tyres” Ultimately, the aim of the event was to ensure that those working in the sector had access to the best tools for the job.
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