Family business Thomas strengthens the Maschinenraum ecosystem

Herdorf / Berlin, 28.05.2023 – The Thomas Group, a leading provider in the development of electromagnetic actuators, is now part of the Maschinenraum transformation ecosystem.

Thomas was founded in Herdorf in 1962 and is now managed by the third generation. The company focuses on manufacturing highly specialized solutions for the automotive and mobile hydraulics industry. With around 1,000 employees worldwide, an annual turnover of around 220 million euros and additional locations in the USA, Italy and China, Thomas holds a strong position on the international market. The company's vision, "Fluid Control Solutions for a better Life", describes the development of solutions designed to make life safer and more comfortable.

The partnership focuses on collaborative innovation and addresses key issues in the industry. The membership and the associated exchange among like-minded people is part of Thomas' efforts to promote future-proof and responsible business practices.

Markus Krauss, CEO Thomas Group: "From our point of view, Maschinenraum is an excellent platform. It connects medium-sized companies with similar needs and topics, such as sustainability or digitalization. And it also offers an open exchange of knowledge, which convinced us! We at Thomas are always open to new ideas and perspectives and look forward to the partnership."

"We are delighted to welcome the Thomas Group as a new member of the Maschinenraum ecosystem. Their comprehensive expertise and innovative approach ideally complement our network," says Tobias Rappers, Managing Director of Maschinenraum. "This partnership underlines our ambition to bring together leading medium-sized companies that are actively committed to developing future-proof technologies and sustainable solutions. Thomas not only brings valuable technical expertise, but also shares our vision of achieving a positive impact on society through collaborative innovation."

About Maschinenraum:

Maschinenraum, a shared innovation ecosystem by SMEs for SMEs, unites German SMEs and family businesses to boldly shape the future. Around 80 family-owned companies - including SSI Schäfer, STIHL, MANN+HUMMEL, uvex, Viessmann and Mast-Jägermeister - have already joined Maschinenraum to jointly drive the transformation of the SME sector.

About Thomas:

Thomas is a leading manufacturer of electromagnetic actuators for mobility solutions and off-highway solutions. The company is a development partner and system supplier for innovative, customer-specific electronic actuator solutions for fluidic and mechatronic applications based on efficient standards. The company follows a zero-defect quality philosophy in the development and manufacture of its products. Customers include premium manufacturers in the automotive industry, leading international manufacturers of vehicles and mobile machinery as well as system suppliers. They have been benefiting from our innovative products for decades and trust in their quality and performance.

The key to our success is our highly qualified and motivated employees, whom Thomas treats with appreciation and responsibility. The owner family's code of conduct states that the well-being of the company, and therefore of its employees, is paramount. The company currently employs around 1,000 people. The vision is: Fluid Control Solutions for a better Life: Healthy, safe and comfortable - the solutions should help to make people's lives healthier, safer and more comfortable.