Now even closer to the Southeast European market

The Schmalz Group is characterized by its proximity to its customers - tasks can be successfully solved through direct exchange. The next step: a new branch office in Slovenia, which provides advice and support to the south-eastern European market.

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"Thanks to our new location, we can provide our customers with even faster and better advice on all aspects of handling tasks," says Dr. Kurt Schmalz, Managing Partner of J. Schmalz. © J. Schmalz

The Schmalz Group founded its 30th location in Slovenia in September. The sales company Schmalz d.o.o. is based in Vrhnika and focuses on South-East Europe. Bostjan Fortuna is the Managing Director of the new branch. The 47-year-old Slovenian earned his spurs as a sales representative for Schmalz and has a wealth of experience in sales. His team supports customers from Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia with all questions relating to the complete Schmalz product portfolio. The new company sells components for vacuum automation as well as manual handling systems.

On-site advice on all aspects of handling tasks

Bostjan Fortuna is the Managing Director of the new branch in Slovenia. © J. Schmalz

"With the new representative office in Slovenia, we will drive forward our development in the Southeast European market. For us, the establishment of the company is another important step towards achieving our growth targets," says Dr. Kurt Schmalz, Managing Partner at J. Schmalz. "This will significantly shorten the distances to our customers in south-eastern Europe. This will enable us to provide them with even faster and better advice on their handling issues." As a result of the new establishment, the Schmalz Group now has 30 locations worldwide with around 1,800 employees.

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