Genkinger Maschinenbau and Hubtex Maschinenbau have combined German operations for producing material-handling equipment for textiles, palletized goods, walkie trucks and components for automated vehicles.
Additionally, Neuenhauser Maschinenbau is a co-partner in the combined company.
The new company in Germany, Genkinger-Hubtex GmbH, will be led by Harald Schlosser, managing director.
“The commitment of the well-known market leaders, Hubtex and Genkinger, has put us in a position to improve economic viability, generate growth and open new markets,” he said. “The integration of these two great companies will provide our customers with enhanced product offerings and a wide range of technical and sales support services.”
The combining of the German companies led to a consolidation of their North American distributors. Hubtex North America has joined forces and merged into Neuenhauser, Inc. of Greer, SC.
In making this announcement, Philip J. Riddle, president and CEO of Neuenhauser, Inc., said, “we are pleased to provide this consolidated offering of material-handling equipment, service and spare parts to the industry. Bringing the talents of the associates of Hubtex North America into Neuenhauser, Inc., our combined customers will have the benefits of a centralized provider of sales, service and spare parts for their material-handling requirements. Ken Carrick, Chuck Holmes and Markus Heinis will lead the daily sales and customer contact efforts.”
“The product range of Genkinger-Hubtex complement each other perfectly,” added Heinis, former president of Hubtex of North America and newly appointed president of Neuenhauser, Inc.’s Textile Division. “Genkinger-Hubtex has as its main focus textiles, palletized material and special goods up to two tons, as well as pedestrian-operated lift trucks and components for automatic vehicles.
Calvin McDowell and Tommy Loftin will continue to provide spare parts and service coordination for the combined Genkinger-Hubtex line of equipment.
