Tebis is now a Global Sponsor of the International Special Tooling & Machining Association (ISTMA)
Sponsorship agreement signed at Moulding Expo (May 6 - 9, Stuttgart, Germany)
Stuttgart, Germany, May 7, 2025 – Tebis was present at this year's Moulding Expo with its own booth and as a co-exhibitor at the VDWF joint both. In addition to reporting on its technical innovations, the company also had a news announcement for the company and the association: As of May 7, Tebis AG is an official Global Sponsor of the International Special Tooling & Machining Association (ISTMA).
Jens Lüdtke, Chief Strategy Officer, and Gregor Neumann, Head of Corporate Marketing, both from Tebis AG, met ISTMA President Bob Williamson and Vice President Stephan Berz for the signing during a small ceremony at the trade show.
Bob Williamson explains: "Global partnership in ISTMA World isn’t a relationship that you can simply apply for. It's by invitation only for companies that are uniquely important in the international die and mold manufacturing network. Tebis is just such a company, and we’re very happy to be associated with them. We’re proud to have Tebis on board as one of our newest Global Sponsors."
Jens Lüdtke adds: "Sponsorship is another building-block in our strategic ambition to strengthen our global presence and networking in our core industry. ISTMA stands for both of these goals. We’re delighted to have joined the ranks of supporters of this strong association. ISTMA is the industry's leading global platform for sharing best practices, expertise and technical expertise. As a sponsoring partner, we plan to play an active role in enhancing the association's public image."
ISTMA
The International Special Tooling & Machining Association (ISTMA) is an international association representing 22 special die manufacturing and machining associations around the world. Together, the ISTMA member associations represent over 8000 companies. ISTMA World is responsible for the central coordination and organization of all of the Association’s international activities.
For over 44 years, they’ve established a solid partnership of companies specializing in stamping dies, mold manufacturing, precision machining and special machines. From die manufacturers in Tokyo, mold manufacturers in Barcelona, and production machining companies in Canada to special machine manufacturers in the United States – the industry associations, member companies and employees all benefit from membership in ISTMA.
ISTMA's mission is to support national industry associations and their member companies in achieving business success in the global economy through advocacy, networking, information, programs and services.
Tebis
Tebis is a global market and technology leader in the CAD/CAM and MES sector. Customers use Tebis to efficiently and safely design, plan and manufacture models, molding dies and components at the highest quality. Teams of consulting and implementation specialists with practical experience develop strategies for safe and efficient CAD/CAM processes, implement them in the customer’s infrastructure and ensure a viable technological and competitive advantage.
Tebis software has an intuitive user interface that guarantees a high level of quality and safety in manufacturing, even of highly complex parts. Thanks to the Tebis service offerings, customers can easily introduce new technologies and fully leverage the power of the Tebis process solutions.
The company is headquartered in Martinsried near Munich, Germany, and has nine branch offices around the world as well as distributors in eight other countries. 350 employees worldwide support Tebis's customers, most of whom are in the automotive, aerospace and machine manufacturing sectors..
Automation has been a key factor in the Tebis formula for success for 40 years. Tebis sees itself as an innovator for customers on their path toward Industry 4.0.
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From left to right: Tapiwa Samanga, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Production Technologies Association of South Africa (PtSA); Manuel Oliveira, Head of the ISTMA World Secretariat; Bob Williamson, President of ISTMA World; Gregor Neumann, Head of Tebis AG Corporate Marketing; Jens Lüdtke, Tebis AG Chief Strategy Officer; and Stephan Berz, Vice President of ISTMA World, at the signing at Moulding Expo 2025.
Smiles all around: Bob Williamson, President of ISTMA World, and Gregor Neumann, Head of Tebis AG Corporate Marketing, at the ceremony on the occasion of Tebis AG becoming a Global Sponsor of ISTMA at Moulding Expo 2025.
Head of Tebis AG Corporate Marketing Gregor Neumann signs the sponsorship agreement with ISTMA on behalf of Tebis AG at Moulding Expo.