Anyone who uses a bed type milling machine, a floor type milling machine, a fixed table travelling column milling machine or a boring mill knows that these machines are at the heart of every production facility. They must run reliably, day after day, often for many years. This is exactly where we at MTE Germany come in – as a family business that has stood for quality, proximity and reliability for decades.

What happens when business relationships meet shared passions? In the case of Markus Gipson and Wolfram Krieger, a successful collaboration becomes more than just mechanical engineering. In addition to 17 milling machines, the two have one thing in particular in common: a passion for long-distance hiking. A look behind the scenes of a special customer relationship – between precision, trust and perseverance.

In a manufacturing world increasingly characterised by complexity, individual requirements and spatial challenges, it is no longer enough to offer standard solutions.

Starting a business in Germany can be a complex and challenging process. Despite initial difficulties and obstacles, MTE grew into a successful company. From the difficult search for suitable commercial properties to overcoming the global economic crisis, MTE's history is characterised by courage, perseverance and the right support.

Efficient cooling lubricant maintenance: The successful collaboration between MTE milling machines and Hamma Umwelttechnik.

When components exceed the limits of what is feasible, innovative solutions are required. This was the case for mixing and blending technology specialist EKATO in Schopfheim when the production of agitator blades with a diameter of over 10 metres and shafts up to 20 metres long reached its limits. In the following article, we reveal how we solved the problem.

After years of professional success and personal challenges, Gunther Borbonus decided in 2012 to make a fresh start at MTE, an owner-managed family business. Here, he describes his view of an impressive company story and what has personally inspired and motivated him.

Since 1994, MTE has stood for innovation and partnership in mechanical engineering. 30 years of MTE – an anniversary that SCHUNK celebrated together with us. What does our long-standing partner think about MTE, our collaboration and our joint path towards a sustainable and competitive future?

How did Judith Ajubita, a Spanish woman, come to found a branch of MTE Fräsmaschinen in Germany in 2008? In our interview, she talks about her unusual career path, which took her from the Basque Country to Aachen and Ludwigshafen in Germany, then to the Westerwald region, and finally to the decision to start her own business. Find out how she manages to balance entrepreneurship and motherhood and what twists and turns her career has taken. Gain an insight into the exciting story of an engineer who has found her place in the world of mechanical engineering.

For almost a decade, Avantec Zerspantechnik and MTE have enjoyed a close partnership characterised by flexibility and rapid implementation of special requests – a success story that puts innovation and efficiency at the forefront. To mark MTE's 30th anniversary, we are handing over to our customer and partner Avantec.