New roll forming line in Judenburg
Wuppermann commissioned a new roll forming line at its Austrian site in Judenburg in March 2023. The specialist for galvanized products for the highest corrosion protection requirements has thus significantly expanded its manufacturing capabilities and production capacities. The new roll forming line with automatic packaging line offers a wider range of dimensions and therefore a wider range of products. Furthermore, the plant has opted for an inline strip perforation system that allows the strip to be perforated in a single production step before profiling.
| Input material width | 100 to 600 mm |
| Profile thickness | 1,5 to 4,0 mm |
| Profile width | 25 to 300 mm |
| Profile height | 20 to 140 mm |
| Profile length | up to 13,5 m |
| Zinc coating | up to 1.300 g/m² (Z1300) |
| Zinc-magnesium coating | up to 1.000 g/m² (ZM1000) |
| Galvanized edge | optional |
| Steel tensile strength | up to 1.000 Mpa |
Construction of a new tube mill in Altmünster
At the beginning of 2024, construction work began at Wuppermann in Altmünster, Austria, on a new hall for two fully automated tube welding lines and highly automated primary material and finished goods warehouses. The planned total investment is around 39 million euros. In future, the specialist for precision tubes in Altmünster will be able to produce not only tubes but also profiles and significantly increase the dimensions and tensile strength of its products. It will also be possible to produce significantly more complex geometries. The existing tube welding line will remain in operation, ensuring a seamless supply to customers. Production of the new tube welding lines is scheduled to start in 2025.
| Strip dimension | 85 to 435 mm |
| Thickness | 1 to 4 mm |
| Tool shaft | Ø 64 to 90 mm |
| Profile width | 8 to 150 mm |
| Profile height | 8 to 140 mm |
| Tensile strength | up to 1.000 MPa |
| Length | 12 m (fully automatic) |
| One-mould technology | Round tube and direct moulding |
