Can you provide an overview of Marposs and its role in quality measurement?

Marposs is a global company specialising in quality measurement. It has acquired over 20 technology companies in Europe, focusing on the Brankamp product line, which specialises in monitoring codeforming and stamping applications. Our organisation provides both physical machines and software. The company offers sensors, monitoring units, and software that collects process data and integrates with SAP software.

How important is the Indian market for Marposs, and what steps has the company taken to cater to it?

India is a crucial market for Marposs. The company has restructured to focus more on the forming area, covering stamping and forming technology. We recognise the increasing interest in this technology in India and intend to fully cater to this evolving market. The company has six offices in India with over 115 employees primarily involved in sales, service, and application support.

How does Marposs contribute to sustainability and environmental goals?

Marposs's monitoring units, mounted directly on machines, count good and bad parts, providing data that helps clients understand their production processes better. The software interfaces contribute to closing the gap between ERP software and production, enhancing efficiency, and reducing environmental impact.

Can you share the percentage of savings clients typically experience with Marposs's machines or software?

The savings vary based on specific issues faced by clients. For instance, a customer with a slug issue incurred a cost of over 1.5 million dollars, emphasising the potential financial impact. Generally, the return on investment is estimated to be around one year.

Does Marposs have plans for a ‘Make in India' programme to strengthen its presence in the country?

Marposs has internally restructured to build dedicated teams for specific sectors in India. The company plans to conduct roadshows, introducing well-known European companies and their products to Indian customers. While there is no specific ‘Make in India' programme, Marposs aims to establish stronger connections with Indian customers.

Is Marposs focusing on the aerospace industry this year, and how does it approach quality measurement in this sector?

Though we are not specifically focused on the aerospace or automotive industry per se, customers from these sectors often prioritise quality measurement due to higher quality standards. Marposs's products meet the stringent requirements of the aerospace and automotive industries, even though its primary focus is not on these sectors.