GERMANY - Homag, the leading global woodworking machinery manufacturer, has decided to end in-house development and production of wide belt sanding machines and will instead partner with Karl Heesemann Maschinenfabrik GmbH.

However, the strategic goal of Homag to cover the entire process chain in wood processing, which naturally includes sanding, remains constant. Therefore, instead of Homag's own solutions, those of Heesemann will now be made available.

Frederik Meyer, Executive Vice President, CNC Processing Business Unit commented:"Covering the entire process chain and the associated satisfaction of our customers is our focus. In Heesemann, we have found the ideal partner to continue providing our customers with end-to-end solutions for sanding and to cover the entire process chain."

Homag will of course continue to provide service (hotline, on-site service and spare parts), for the sanding machines supplied under the BUttfering and Homag brands. For the sanding machines supplied by Heesemann in the future, Heesemann will take over the corresponding service.

Heesemann has been producing sanding machines for industry and craftmen for over 80 years. This resulted in some fundamental and trend-setting innovations that have endured to this day.