MES Success Stories

ter Hürne GmbH & CO. KG

ter Hürne GmbH & Co. KG, a leading parquet manufacturer, uses MES HYDRA from MPDV to efficiently network and optimize their manufacturing processes, thereby enabling machine malfunctions to be rectified faster and scrap quantities to be analyzed.

DEHN + SÖHNE

DEHN SE, an international manufacturer of lightning protection devices, uses MES HYDRA from MPDV to increase efficiency of their production by over ten percent. Over 120 machines and manual workstations were digitally networked, which significantly optimized production processes.

OWA Odenwald Faserplattenwerk GmbH

OWA, a family-owned company, has been manufacturing ceiling systems made of mineral wool for over 50 years and exports 70% of its products to over 80 countries. With MES HYDRA from MPDV, OWA is optimizing their manufacturing processes by increasing transparency and efficiency.

PHOENIX CONTACT

Phoenix Contact, a market leader in electrical engineering, is increasing transparency and efficiency at several locations with MES HYDRA from MPDV. HYDRA supports over 17,600 employees in paperless digitalization and the harmonization of global KPIs.

VACOM Vakuum Komponenten & Messtechnik GmbH

VACOM Vakuum Komponenten & Messtechnik GmbH optimizes their production with MES HYDRA and the APS FEDRA planning solution from MPDV, resulting in shorter throughput times and increased transparency. Artificial intelligence is also used in planning for this purpose.

Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KG

Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KG optimizes its filter bag production with MES HYDRA from MPDV. By connecting over 30 machines, HYDRA enables real-time data recording, which improves maintenance cycles and reduces energy consumption.

pelzGROUP

The pelzGROUP uses MES HYDRA from MPDV in Wahlstedt to streamline the production of beauty and personal care products. Operating and machine data are recorded automatically, significantly reducing paper documents.

RUCH NOVAPLAST GmbH

RUCH NOVAPLAST GmbH + Co. KG uses MES HYDRA from MPDV to efficiently control their production. The implementation increased the OEE index by over 15%, enabling rapid amortization and significant savings.

WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG

WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG, a leading manufacturer of pressure and temperature measurement technology, uses MES HYDRA from MPDV to increase efficiency and delivery reliability. Over 80 machines are connected, increasing delivery reliability to 95 percent and productivity by 5 percent.

Gebr. Pfeiffer SE

Gebrüder Pfeiffer, a company in the mechanical engineering industry, is optimizing their manufacturing processes with MES HYDRA from MPDV. The digital networking of machines increases transparency and reduces costs, which strengthens the company's competitiveness.

ROLEC Gehäuse-Systeme GmbH

ROLEC uses MES HYDRA from MPDV to optimize the production of industrial electronics housings. With 120 employees and 35 connected machines, HYDRA offers greater transparency and reduced costs, contributing to faster and more flexible production.

Allgaier Group

Allgaier is an international automotive supplier that manufactures stamped parts and body components. With the introduction of MES HYDRA from MPDV, transparency and process optimization have been achieved, enabling real-time planning and efficient use of resources.

koziol »ideas for friends GmbH

Koziol »ideas for friends GmbH has been producing designer plastic products since the 1930s. MES HYDRA from MPDV enables transparent monitoring of production processes and contributes to the efficient coordination of all workflows.

Panduit Corp.

Panduit, a leading global provider of network infrastructure solutions, is increasing the efficiency of its global manufacturing by up to 10 percent with MES HYDRA from MPDV by connecting machines and thus ensuring maximum transparency and optimized processes.

Weber GmbH & CO. KG

The Weber Group, a system partner for plastic solutions, uses MPDV's MES HYDRA to optimize their production planning and create a uniform database, thereby increasing efficiency and laying the foundation for the digital factory.

Timmerije B.V.

Timmerije B.V., a leading Dutch plastic injection molding company, is optimizing its processes and quality with MES HYDRA from MPDV. With 130 employees and 50 machines, the company aims to become the preferred plastics processor in the Netherlands.

MARKES GmbH & Co. KG

MARKES GmbH & Co. KG, a leading manufacturer of ball bearings and conveyor technology, has been increasing transparency and efficiency with MES HYDRA from MPDV since 1996. The system optimizes machine utilization and working hours, which increases productivity and employee satisfaction.

Salinen Austria AG

Salinen Austria AG, a leading salt producer in Europe, is optimizing their production with MES HYDRA from MPDV, resulting in more flexible planning and improved efficiency. The implementation optimized workflows, reduced errors, and ensured product traceability.

Lübke & Vogt GmbH & Co. KG

Lübke & Vogt optimizes their production with MES HYDRA from MPDV and increases efficiency by automatic data recording, enabling the production of 1.8 billion rubber molded parts annually.

Ninkaplast GmbH

Ninkaplast GmbH, based in Bad Salzuflen, has been using MES HYDRA from MPDV since 1989 to increase the efficiency of its plastics production. With over 90 connected installations, the company optimizes production and quality processes while increasing transparency.

Ammeraal Beltech

Ammeraal Beltech is a globally leading manufacturer of modular conveyor belts. With MES HYDRA from MPDV, the company increased its machine utilization rate from 70% to 87% and increased production hours by more than 60,000 per year.

WOLFF – a brand of Uzin Utz

WOLFF, part of the Uzin Utz Group, uses MES HYDRA X and the APS FEDRA planning tool from MPDV to increase the digitalization and efficiency of their production processes. The system optimizes planning activities and secure expert knowledge systematically.

Greiner Bio-One

Greiner Bio-One, an Austrian medical technology company, has introduced MES HYDRA worldwide to optimize their production processes. Thanks to MPDV and effective change management, response times have been reduced and efficiency increased.

Accelleron

Accelleron Industries Ltd. is a leading supplier of turbochargers. The company has efficiently digitalized their production with MES HYDRA from MPDV leading to increased transparency and standardized processes.

Andernach & Bleck

Andernach & Bleck, a leading family-owned company in the bright steel industry, is digitalizing their production with MES HYDRA X from MPDV. This solution enables the precise recording and optimization of production data, contributing to efficient production.

Ricon GmbH & Co. KG

Ricon GmbH & Co. KG, a supplier of sieving and conveyor technology, uses MES HYDRA X and the Manufacturing Integration Platform (MIP) from MPDV to optimize their manufacturing processes and strengthen its competitive position.

WEMAS Absperrtechnik GmbH

WEMAS Absperrtechnik GmbH, a leading provider of road closure technology, is increasing the productivity and efficiency of their manufacturing processes with MES HYDRA from MPDV by recording machine data and optimizing energy management.

SCHELL GmbH & Co. KG

SCHELL GmbH & Co. KG, a leading supplier of sanitary fittings, is using MES HYDRA X and APS FEDRA from MPDV to set up paperless processes and boost efficiency, which will help it stay on top as the global market leader for angle valves.

SPIES Kunststoffe GmbH

SPIES Kunststoffe GmbH, a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging, has optimized their production processes with MES HYDRA from MPDV and networked all three plants in a year and a half, significantly increasing efficiency.

LEHNER electronics

LEHNER electronics GmbH uses MES HYDRA from MPDV for digitalization and automation, which increases efficiency and enables flexible production. This investment support the way to the Smart Factory and secures the location in Austria.

Witte Barskamp GmbH & Co. KG

Witte Barskamp manufactures high-precision clamping and positioning systems for the automotive, medical, and other industries. With MES HYDRA X from MPDV, the company can control production processes more transparently and efficiently, thereby optimizing throughput and setup times in a targeted manner.

RHEINZINK GmbH & Co. KG

RHEINZINK GmbH & Co. KG is a leading global manufacturer of titanium zinc products for roofs, facades, and roof drainage systems. By implementing MES HYDRA, the company was able to efficiently digitize its operating and machine data, optimize production processes, and replace isolated IT solutions.

VOG Products Gen. Landw. Ges.

VOG Products, based in South Tyrol, has been processing fruit into juices, purées, and concentrates for the international food and beverage industry since 1967. With MES HYDRA, test plans, process data management, and traceability have been completely digitized, significantly improving efficiency, transparency, and quality assurance.

KLINGER Fluid Control GmbH

KLINGER Fluid Control manufactures industrial valves for energy suppliers and industrial plants worldwide. To manage its complex manufacturing processes more efficiently, the company relies on MPDV's AI- based production planning system FEDRA. As a result, output has increased by 25%, delivery reliability has improved, and duplicate production has been avoided.

MOESCHTER GROUP

The MOESCHTER GROUP from Dortmund specializes in high-performance materials such as technical ceramics and insulating materials. With the MPDV solutions HYDRA X and FEDRA, the company was able to digitize its production processes, optimize resource utilization, and significantly increase transparency. This reduced throughput times by almost 50% and sustainably improved competitiveness.

Interbros GmbH

Interbros GmbH produces interdental cleaners using highly automated processes and suffered from a lack of real-time transparency and high scrap costs. With HYDRA from MPDV, machine and test data is now automatically recorded, processes are monitored, and reports are generated without manual effort. The result: less scrap, higher efficiency, and a scalable smart factory solution for the Sunstar Group.

Hirschvogel Group

The Hirschvogel Group is a leading global manufacturer of mass-formed and further processed steel and aluminum components for the automotive industry. By switching to the MPDV standard of MES HYDRA and using the Manufacturing Integration Platform (MIP), Hirschvogel achieved greater flexibility, reduced custom programming, and a modern, stable, and globally uniform production IT system. This made production more efficient, transparent, and future-proof

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A. Loacker AG / S.p.A.

Wafers, chocolate, and more: The South Tyrolean company Loacker is renowned for its exquisite confectionery made primarily from regional ingredients without any artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. The medium-sized company with annual sales of around 488 million euros in 2025 believes in a simple philosophy: „Put something good in, and something good will come out.“