INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG Hahn & Tessky

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One Company. Two Brands. One Commitment.

Today, INDEX Werke, with its brands INDEX and TRAUB, is among the world's leading manufacturers of CNC lathes. With five production sites and seven international sales and service companies, as well as a broad dealer network, the Esslingen-based corporate group is present in 80 locations worldwide.

Progress with a Long Tradition

INDEX Werke was founded in 1914 by Hermann Hahn, who began producing turret lathes that year. He was a dedicated entrepreneur from Swabia, who laid the foundation for an impressive development with his creative ideas and pursuit of quality. Within four decades, more than 20,000 lathes had been sold, establishing INDEX's worldwide reputation for excellence. In 1975, INDEX began producing multi-spindle lathes and entered the CNC technology field a few years later, quickly assuming a pioneering role. After the death of Eugen Hahn, the founder’s son, 85% of the company shares were transferred to a foundation. In 1992, INDEX introduced a new generation of turning and milling centers based on a modular system. In 1997, TRAUB Drehmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG from nearby Reichenbach/Fils was acquired and integrated into INDEX Werke. The company has pursued a two-brand strategy ever since.

Optimal Manufacturing Solutions for Customers

Since 2002, INDEX has been offering multifunctional production centers that integrate various process technologies into a single machine. Complete machining not only enhances quality and precision but also reduces production costs through shorter cycle times. INDEX customers worldwide appreciate this advantage as it strengthens their competitiveness. The primary customers of INDEX lathes include the automotive and automotive supply industries, mechanical engineering, the electrical and electronics industries, as well as manufacturers in fluid technology and valve construction. Growth markets are emerging in medical technology and aerospace. Even for the machining of hard-to-machine materials, INDEX and TRAUB experts find convincing solutions.

Everything from a Single Source

The particular strength of the INDEX Group lies in developing the best manufacturing solutions for each customer. With the INDEX and TRAUB brands, the group offers the widest range of complete machining solutions for turning parts, suitable for both series and single-part production. Application engineers can draw from this wealth of resources to develop optimal manufacturing strategies for their customers. For geometrically complex and highly precise workpieces, the engineering services provide invaluable benefits to customers. This applies to both standard single machines and complete manufacturing systems that can consist of multiple interconnected machines. Engineering, along with research and development, holds a key position at INDEX. Over 10 percent of all employees work in these areas, contributing their expertise and ideas to give INDEX and TRAUB customers a competitive edge.

Quality, Made in Germany

INDEX deliberately focuses on Germany as a production location and manufactures crucial core components using its own lathes and turning-milling centers. Motivated and well-trained employees produce quality and build each machine with care and attention to detail. The company supports its employees and provides intensive training through education and further training measures. A significant amount of effort is also invested in training the next generation, with an impressive training quota of around 6 percent for a medium-sized company. To remain competitive, INDEX relies on flexible manufacturing strategies. With technologically advanced and high-quality products, the best conditions for growth are established.