Hockenheim, 20 September 2010: The saw-Mehring GmbH and Alfred Raith GmbH, internationally leading manufacturer of saw blades and leaf as well as tools and machinery for the metalworking industry and the craft to invest in 2010, qualified in the training of employees. In early September, five trainees in the professional world of Hockenheim group started.
The two companies supply band saw blades and blades as well as tools and machines for cutting, drilling, sawing and deburring on a number of international customers. 60 percent of the business is done in international markets. An extraordinary value for mid-sized companies such as cutting-Mehring and Alfred Raith. But both companies maintain offices in Switzerland, France, Hungary, Sweden, England, the USA and South Africa and sales locations in 36 countries.
Because of this strong international presence, it is increasingly important for both companies to train alongside skilled workers in technical fields, including international staff in the commercial sector. "We see great potential in international markets and intend to further expand our activities," said Markus Döring, managing director of the saw-Mehring GmbH "This is why we have this year a training program for four merchants in the wholesale and foreign trade as well as a Specialists in warehouse logistics hung up. "
Under this program, the company the usual training plan supplemented by additional offers. This gives the students special courses that make them fit for the international business world. The ability to bring the theory into practice, even on "the man" that offer many international trade fairs, where companies present their product portfolio. In addition, the trainees are open the doors of international companies. As part of the training, they can exercise longer internships abroad to deepen the acquired knowledge and foreign language skills. An important role in the training also takes us the teaching of social skills, reliability, independence and resilience.
Both saw Mehring and Alfred Raith invest in years of average own in the new generation to meet the high demand for qualified employees. A good education is the foundation for the successful development of the company. As of today, both companies are attractive employers in the metropolitan region Rhein-Neckar. "With our training program we teach our students all the relevant key skills. This will create the basis for ensuring that they fully develop and can be prepared as possible for their future working life. Those who learn from us is good for the start ready to work," adds Markus Döring.
The saw-Mehring GmbH develops and manufactures saw blades and blades and associated circuit, machine, hand and saber saws and core drilling machines and metal cutting tools for the metalworking industry and the tool trade. The products are marketed under the brands RIX, OPTIBOHR and Optipress. Also maintains Mehring saw one of the largest CNC tool grinding shops in Germany for the maintenance of cutting tools.
To saw Mehring is also the sister company Alfred Raith GmbH, the machinery and tools for drilling, punching, sawing and trimming manufacturing. Especially in the manufacture of sheet metal working tools and metal-core drilling a global leadership by "Made in Germany" is assured. Saw Mehring and Alfred Raith are part of the Doering Holding GmbH & Co. KG. This traditional company was founded in 1913 in Dresden. Today, the group of companies headquartered in the town of Hockenheim race. Other locations are Stahnsdorf (Germany) and Ditzingen (Germany), Roanne (France), Rudolf Stetten (Switzerland), Esztergom (Hungary), Sheffield (England), Chicago (USA). The group employs about 300 people and generated in 2008 around 55 million euros. This is the export share of around 60 percent.