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About Schött
Why we are the specialist for aluminium die casting
Whether consulting, development, production, processing or sales: Schött has been the name for aluminium die-cast products for over 40 years. There are many reasons why we are a leader in this field today. Here are some of them:
Our Values
As an internationally orientated company, we are aware of our responsibility and cultural diversity at all locations, and act in partnership and with social consideration.
As a family business, our actions are characterised by a long-term focus and the will to actively shape the necessary change.
We aspire to be among the best and are not satisfied with what we have achieved. This is reflected in the high motivation of every employee.
In our co-operation with business partners and within the company, we are reliable partners, take responsibility for our actions and stand by our agreements.
Our co-operation is open and based on trust. Dignity and respect in our dealings with business partners and employees are a matter of course for us.
Certificates
IATF 16949
ISO 50001
ISO 14001
Sustainability
Our mission is to act in an ecologically, socially and economically responsible manner - for a sustainable future.
We rely on recycled aluminium, geographical proximity to our suppliers, energy-efficient technologies and resource-saving, long-lasting production processes.
We minimise waste and emissions while promoting fair working conditions and social commitment.
This results in long-term corporate goals in the areas of energy and CO₂ reduction, participation in the regional energy efficiency network and our certifications in occupational health and safety, environmental protection and energy efficiency.
Reduction of CO₂ emissions
As part of our strategic long-term goal, we have set ourselves the target of reducing our CO₂ emissions in the areas of gas and electricity consumption.
Water treatment
We collect the water from production in a separate cycle and recycle it to protect and conserve resources.
Utilisation of secondary material
We source recycled aluminium (secondary material) as a raw material and remelt aluminium scrap from all production processes.
Regional procurement
Short transport routes in procurement and to contract service providers lead to a reduced environmental impact.
History
1963
Foundation of a pewter foundry.
Heinz-Werner Schött and Wolfgang Becker set up their company at Dieselweg 3.
Initially, they produce pewter items for the gift industry using the hand moulding process.
The young company also produces accessories for lights and door fittings on behalf of companies in the Menden area.
Heinz-Werner Schött and Wolfgang Becker set up their company at Dieselweg 3.
Initially, they produce pewter items for the gift industry using the hand moulding process.
The young company also produces accessories for lights and door fittings on behalf of companies in the Menden area.
1969
The company grows, the premises become too small. With new business partners and the newly founded company Schött & Co. GmbH, the business continues at Horlecke 102.
Customers now include well-known trading groups for decorative and utility items made of pewter such as Scheffer Klute in Sundern, WMF in Geislingen, Zinn Becker and others.
Customers now include well-known trading groups for decorative and utility items made of pewter such as Scheffer Klute in Sundern, WMF in Geislingen, Zinn Becker and others.
1971 - 1972
The property at Horlecke 5 is acquired - the current company headquarters.
A new production hall with 3 electrically heated crucible melting furnaces and an administration building are built.
In addition to Mr Schött, the company is managed by Willi Blome and Franz-Josef Tigges.
A new production hall with 3 electrically heated crucible melting furnaces and an administration building are built.
In addition to Mr Schött, the company is managed by Willi Blome and Franz-Josef Tigges.
1977 - 1984
The production area is almost doubled again in 1977 to accommodate the Zinn die-casting foundry with 2 hot chamber machines.
7 years later, the entrepreneurs buy the buildings of the neighbouring furniture shop.
7 years later, the entrepreneurs buy the buildings of the neighbouring furniture shop.
1985 - 1986
With the purchase of the company Grothoff und Söhne in Arnsberg (GUSIA), Schött sets its sights on the future.
The company switches from tin to aluminium and from hot-chamber to cold-chamber production. A new product programme is developed.
The number of employees at Schött has already passed the 100 mark.
The company switches from tin to aluminium and from hot-chamber to cold-chamber production. A new product programme is developed.
The number of employees at Schött has already passed the 100 mark.
1988
Schött & Co. becomes Schött-Druckguß GmbH.
1989
GUSIA relocates to Menden and starts large-scale aluminium die casting production.
9 die-casting machines with clamping forces of 160 to 700 tonnes are now available.
By the end of the year, 150 people are employed.
9 die-casting machines with clamping forces of 160 to 700 tonnes are now available.
By the end of the year, 150 people are employed.
1990 - 1997
In 1990, Schött moves into a 1600 m² hall for further mechanical processing. In addition, quality assurance is expanded as an independent department, including a 3D coordinate measuring machine.
In 1992 and 1997, further land and buildings are added in the neighbourhood.
The number of employees grows to 200.
In 1992 and 1997, further land and buildings are added in the neighbourhood.
The number of employees grows to 200.
2002
Schött becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of the SKS Group.
Michael Beste and Willo Blome take over the management of Schött.
Michael Beste and Willo Blome take over the management of Schött.
2002 - 2009
This period is also characterised by expansions:
A packaging warehouse and a water treatment plant are set up. The administration building is extended and another neighbouring building is acquired.
The extensions are used for assembly purposes and to expand the maintenance and toolmaking departments. A new compressed air generation system is also installed.
A packaging warehouse and a water treatment plant are set up. The administration building is extended and another neighbouring building is acquired.
The extensions are used for assembly purposes and to expand the maintenance and toolmaking departments. A new compressed air generation system is also installed.
2012
Construction of a new foundry hall with space for 7 new casting machines as well as trowalising systems and additional storage space.
2022
Acquisition of the neighbouring building of the Wolfgang Müller company as a storage area for semi-finished and finished parts. This increases the built-up area to approx. 15,000 m².
1963
Foundation of a pewter foundry.
Heinz-Werner Schött and Wolfgang Becker set up their company at Dieselweg 3.
Initially, they produce pewter items for the gift industry using the hand moulding process.
The young company also produces accessories for lights and door fittings on behalf of companies in the Menden area.
Heinz-Werner Schött and Wolfgang Becker set up their company at Dieselweg 3.
Initially, they produce pewter items for the gift industry using the hand moulding process.
The young company also produces accessories for lights and door fittings on behalf of companies in the Menden area.
1969
The company grows, the premises become too small. With new business partners and the newly founded company Schött & Co. GmbH, the business continues at Horlecke 102.
Customers now include well-known trading groups for decorative and utility items made of pewter such as Scheffer Klute in Sundern, WMF in Geislingen, Zinn Becker and others.
Customers now include well-known trading groups for decorative and utility items made of pewter such as Scheffer Klute in Sundern, WMF in Geislingen, Zinn Becker and others.
1971 - 1972
The property at Horlecke 5 is acquired - the current company headquarters.
A new production hall with 3 electrically heated crucible melting furnaces and an administration building are built.
In addition to Mr Schött, the company is managed by Willi Blome and Franz-Josef Tigges.
A new production hall with 3 electrically heated crucible melting furnaces and an administration building are built.
In addition to Mr Schött, the company is managed by Willi Blome and Franz-Josef Tigges.
1977 - 1984
The production area is almost doubled again in 1977 to accommodate the Zinn die-casting foundry with 2 hot chamber machines.
7 years later, the entrepreneurs buy the buildings of the neighbouring furniture shop.
7 years later, the entrepreneurs buy the buildings of the neighbouring furniture shop.
1985 - 1986
With the purchase of the company Grothoff und Söhne in Arnsberg (GUSIA), Schött sets its sights on the future.
The company switches from tin to aluminium and from hot-chamber to cold-chamber production. A new product programme is developed.
The number of employees at Schött has already passed the 100 mark.
The company switches from tin to aluminium and from hot-chamber to cold-chamber production. A new product programme is developed.
The number of employees at Schött has already passed the 100 mark.
1988
Schött & Co. becomes Schött-Druckguß GmbH.
1989
GUSIA relocates to Menden and starts large-scale aluminium die casting production.
9 die-casting machines with clamping forces of 160 to 700 tonnes are now available.
By the end of the year, 150 people are employed.
9 die-casting machines with clamping forces of 160 to 700 tonnes are now available.
By the end of the year, 150 people are employed.
1990 - 1997
In 1990, Schött moves into a 1600 m² hall for further mechanical processing. In addition, quality assurance is expanded as an independent department, including a 3D coordinate measuring machine.
In 1992 and 1997, further land and buildings are added in the neighbourhood.
The number of employees grows to 200.
In 1992 and 1997, further land and buildings are added in the neighbourhood.
The number of employees grows to 200.
2002
Schött becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of the SKS Group.
Michael Beste and Willo Blome take over the management of Schött.
Michael Beste and Willo Blome take over the management of Schött.
2002 - 2009
This period is also characterised by expansions:
A packaging warehouse and a water treatment plant are set up. The administration building is extended and another neighbouring building is acquired.
The extensions are used for assembly purposes and to expand the maintenance and toolmaking departments. A new compressed air generation system is also installed.
A packaging warehouse and a water treatment plant are set up. The administration building is extended and another neighbouring building is acquired.
The extensions are used for assembly purposes and to expand the maintenance and toolmaking departments. A new compressed air generation system is also installed.
2012
Construction of a new foundry hall with space for 7 new casting machines as well as trowalising systems and additional storage space.
2022
Acquisition of the neighbouring building of the Wolfgang Müller company as a storage area for semi-finished and finished parts. This increases the built-up area to approx. 15,000 m².
1963
Foundation of a pewter foundry.
Heinz-Werner Schött and Wolfgang Becker set up their company at Dieselweg 3.
Initially, they produce pewter items for the gift industry using the hand moulding process.
The young company also produces accessories for lights and door fittings on behalf of companies in the Menden area.
Heinz-Werner Schött and Wolfgang Becker set up their company at Dieselweg 3.
Initially, they produce pewter items for the gift industry using the hand moulding process.
The young company also produces accessories for lights and door fittings on behalf of companies in the Menden area.
1969
The company grows, the premises become too small. With new business partners and the newly founded company Schött & Co. GmbH, the business continues at Horlecke 102.
Customers now include well-known trading groups for decorative and utility items made of pewter such as Scheffer Klute in Sundern, WMF in Geislingen, Zinn Becker and others.
Customers now include well-known trading groups for decorative and utility items made of pewter such as Scheffer Klute in Sundern, WMF in Geislingen, Zinn Becker and others.
1971 - 1972
The property at Horlecke 5 is acquired - the current company headquarters.
A new production hall with 3 electrically heated crucible melting furnaces and an administration building are built.
In addition to Mr Schött, the company is managed by Willi Blome and Franz-Josef Tigges.
A new production hall with 3 electrically heated crucible melting furnaces and an administration building are built.
In addition to Mr Schött, the company is managed by Willi Blome and Franz-Josef Tigges.
1977 - 1984
The production area is almost doubled again in 1977 to accommodate the Zinn die-casting foundry with 2 hot chamber machines.
7 years later, the entrepreneurs buy the buildings of the neighbouring furniture shop.
7 years later, the entrepreneurs buy the buildings of the neighbouring furniture shop.
1985 - 1986
With the purchase of the company Grothoff und Söhne in Arnsberg (GUSIA), Schött sets its sights on the future.
The company switches from tin to aluminium and from hot-chamber to cold-chamber production. A new product programme is developed.
The number of employees at Schött has already passed the 100 mark.
The company switches from tin to aluminium and from hot-chamber to cold-chamber production. A new product programme is developed.
The number of employees at Schött has already passed the 100 mark.
1988
Schött & Co. becomes Schött-Druckguß GmbH.
1989
GUSIA relocates to Menden and starts large-scale aluminium die casting production.
9 die-casting machines with clamping forces of 160 to 700 tonnes are now available.
By the end of the year, 150 people are employed.
9 die-casting machines with clamping forces of 160 to 700 tonnes are now available.
By the end of the year, 150 people are employed.
1990 - 1997
In 1990, Schött moves into a 1600 m² hall for further mechanical processing. In addition, quality assurance is expanded as an independent department, including a 3D coordinate measuring machine.
In 1992 and 1997, further land and buildings are added in the neighbourhood.
The number of employees grows to 200.
In 1992 and 1997, further land and buildings are added in the neighbourhood.
The number of employees grows to 200.
2002
Schött becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of the SKS Group.
Michael Beste and Willo Blome take over the management of Schött.
Michael Beste and Willo Blome take over the management of Schött.
2002 - 2009
This period is also characterised by expansions:
A packaging warehouse and a water treatment plant are set up. The administration building is extended and another neighbouring building is acquired.
The extensions are used for assembly purposes and to expand the maintenance and toolmaking departments. A new compressed air generation system is also installed.
A packaging warehouse and a water treatment plant are set up. The administration building is extended and another neighbouring building is acquired.
The extensions are used for assembly purposes and to expand the maintenance and toolmaking departments. A new compressed air generation system is also installed.
2012
Construction of a new foundry hall with space for 7 new casting machines as well as trowalising systems and additional storage space.
2022
Acquisition of the neighbouring building of the Wolfgang Müller company as a storage area for semi-finished and finished parts. This increases the built-up area to approx. 15,000 m².
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