Striving for a comprehensive network across the entire industry

Stuttgart/Munich, 13 September 2016 – For the first time, the Hoffmann Group is introducing its Industry 4.0 vision for the machining sector at the AMB 2016 in Stuttgart. The basis for this is the GARANT 360° Tooling Platform, which already provides an integrated service concept for tools and which the Hoffmann Group intends to develop further. In addition, the Hoffmann Group is endeavouring to establish a network of tools, machines and materials across the industry. Those interested can get an overview of the vision by means of an interactive animation at the Hoffmann Group stand in Hall 7, Stand A71.

With the GARANT 360° Tooling Platform, the Hoffmann Group is already making machining processes more productive and safer. The service spans the entire product life cycle, and will be fully digitalised and networked in order to specifically match suppliers and customers – from tool planning and tool supply through to tool use and regrinding using the original manufacturer's geometry.

The majority of German manufacturers understand Industry 4.0. to mean the digital networking of their own products and solutions. From the Hoffmann Group's point of view, that is not going far enough. In order to be able to exploit all data, it must be possible to operate across companies and the silo mentality must become a thing of the past.

The Hoffmann Group has set itself the task of uniting the necessary data strings in an interdisciplinary manner, and establishing a network of strategic alliances in order to allow customers to become more productive.

With the GARANT eTool, the Hoffmann Group is leading the way in the field of tool data management and provision. It therefore also considers itself predestined to be an important data hub for tool information in future. 

The Hoffmann Group

As Europe's leading system partner for quality tools, the Hoffmann Group combines commercial expertise with both manufacturing and service competence. This combination guarantees reliability in supply, quality and productivity in the tooling sector and with workstations and storage solutions to over 135,000 customers. This is coupled with optimum advice – from an individual requirements analysis through to efficient use of products. Alongside tools for machining, clamping, measuring, grinding and cutting, the portfolio also comprises hand tools, protective work-wear, workstations and storage and workshop accessories. Customers include major listed companies as well as medium-sized and small companies in more than 50 countries. In 2015, the Hoffmann Group generated a worldwide turnover of more than 1.1 billion euros. Including GARANT, its own premium brand, the Hoffmann Group offers 70,000 quality tools from the world's leading manufacturers. With comprehensive customer service and 99 percent delivery quality certified by the TüV, the tooling expert with its head office in Munich is a reliable and efficient partner for its customers.

For more information, visit www.hoffmann-group.com