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News and useful information from a stud welding industry expert.

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Transport of the first press to our Czech production site

A 110 ton step forward We at KÖCO are currently relocating an important part of our welding stud production from Ennepetal to Zacler, Czech Republic. The first press, which previously produced welding studs at our plant in Ennepetal, has now found its new home in Zacler. An extensive test run of …
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New sales manager at KÖCO: Welcome Thomas Schlenz!

We are delighted to welcome Mr. Thomas Schlenz as our new Sales Manager at KÖCO. In this interview, Mr. Schlenz shares insights into his visions and plans for driving KÖCO's growth forward. Mr. Schlenz, please tell us about your professional background and what brought you to KÖCO. I have over 30 …
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Die neue Produktionsstätte von KÖCO entsteht in Zacler, Tschechien

Production relocation to the Czech Republic

Production relocation to the Czech Republic In December 2023 we informed all KÖCO colleagues, customers and business partners for the first time about our major project to relocate our welding stud production from Ennepetal to our Czech production site in Zacler. Six months on, we would like to …
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The blowing-arc-effect during welding

The blowing-arc-effect during welding In arc welding, there is a subtle force that is often overlooked but has a significant impact on the quality of the weld: the blowing-arc-effect. This phenomenon can be both a challenge and a tool for welders, depending on how it is utilized. The phenomenon of …
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The path to an innovative thesis

Birgit Reuter, a graduate of the Mechatronics Bachelor's degree program at Bochum University of Applied Sciences, has dedicated her thesis to an exciting project: an original design of an ergonomic handle for KÖCO Classic pistols.   But why did she choose this topic and what challenges did she have …