Timeline
1999
Company started by Mr Heinz Himmelfreundpointner as a sole trader in Thalheim bei Wels
Business activities:
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Vehicle, agricultural equipment and machinery repairs
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Machining of diverse engine and gearbox parts for BRP-Powertrain
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Development of cutting tool materials for renewable raw materials ( wood chip and pellet production)
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Cutting of all types of gears
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120m² floor space
2002
Relocation to Maria-Theresia-Straße, Wels
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Implementation of quality standards
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First investment – turning and milling centre (Traub TNC65 DGY)
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Acquisition of production facilities from BRP-Powertrain
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480m² floor space
2008
Introduction of BIOS 2000 ERP system
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Merchandise management, warehouse management, production control, production data acquisition and batch management (barcode)
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Document management and archiving
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Extension of floor space to 3,400m²
2010
Further expansion into quality management
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In-house inspection planning
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Measuring equipment management
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Purchase of new measuring equipment and special test equipment
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Process stability evaluation using automated SPC data transfer from digital measuring devices
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Comprehensive and targeted quality management training for HFP employees.
2014
Reloction to Gunskirchenerstraße, Wels
Reasons:
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Bottlenecks and space constraints
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Emphasis on competitiveness through innovation and through manufacturing methods, some of which are unique in Austria.
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Extensive in-house manufacturing capacity enables company to establish itself as a systems supplier for the engine technology, rail technology, systems engineering, mechanical engineering and aviation technology sectors.
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17,000m² floor space
Certifications:
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achievement of ISO 9001:2008 cerfication
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new management manual
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accurate and specific documentation of individual processes
2016
Automotive industry certifications
- achievement of ISO/TS 16949:2009
