______________________________________________________________________________________________ Fritzmeier Group
Cabs division builds steel and aluminum structures and components for off-highway and commercial vehicles. Composite manufactures fiber-reinforced plastics for automotive and transport and our Technology division focuses on tooling, prototype manufacturing, and development support.”
Across these divisions, the group relies on vertical integration and close relationships with customers. The setup shapes how the group approaches research and development. Georg shares,“ Our projects extend beyond the company to include universities, suppliers, and customer engineering teams, and our approach is based on close collaboration, a high level of implementation expertise, and a commitment to driving innovation forward together. We focus on turning design concepts into production-ready applications.”
Fritzmeier follows an open approach to development.“ In our view, innovation arises where ideas form freely and grow through collaboration, and it depends on coordination across organizations and disciplines,” Georg observes.
Production investments
Fritzmeier has invested in automation and digital systems across its production lines.“ The aim is to improve efficiency, manage costs, and build reliability, while focusing on process visibility and integration, not just automation. Digital systems support data collection, monitoring, and analysis, helping teams identify disruptions earlier,” Georg notes.
Each division applies these systems in different ways. In composite production, automated lines handle embossing and bonding processes, supported by inspection systems that monitor quality. Georg notes,“ In metal processing, we use technologies such
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