SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH International have developed its worldwide sales &services network by opening a new location in Santiago de Chile. In taking this step, the SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH Group is further expanding its presence in the demanding and fast growing South American market. In addition to a sales office, a 1,000 m² warehouse has opened for special steel that includes modern sawing technologies. Customers benefit from finishing and processing services and short delivery times for the Group’s special steel products.
The focus of the sales strategy at SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH Chile is to supply the food and beverage industry as well as the mining industry. In opening a second company in South America, the special steel group will be able to meet the rising demand for fast availability of customized tool steels for specific applications. In a near future, local sales and marketing activities will also include stainless, acid and heat-resistant steels, bright steels and special engineering steels. Customers profit from the entire range of products from the Group’s steel mills (Deutsche Edelstahlwerke, Finkl Steel, Steeltec, Swiss Steel and Ugitech) and technical support.