‘Schomäcker Federnwerk GmbH is a leading German manufacturer of high-quality springs for commercial vehicles. Looking back on over 140 years of experience and innovation, the company creates customised developments in original equipment and are also a highly competent partner for the parts trade. At their headquarters in Melle, they produce in excess of 3,000 types of springs on a site covering 43,500 square metres. With a capacity of up to 18,000 tons per year, Schomäcker processes high-quality steel into quality springs.
The company produces primarily parabolic, multi-leaf and beam springs for air-suspended axles for trucks, vans, and trailers. But stabilizers and accessories for springs are also part of the product range. The company's springs can be found in commercial vehicles used in different industries, such as the agricultural, mining, and quarrying industry. Schomäcker’s partners include well-known companies such as BPW, Daimler, Gigant/ Krone, Kaessbohrer KTT, SAF-Holland, ZF and many others.
So far, Schomäcker exports its quality products to over 50 countries worldwide, including to Australia. Their aim now is to expand their business in Australia even further. "Research has shown that there is a large market for our products in Australia. For this reason, we would like to successively expand our activities to increase our market share in Australia," says Klaus Borchelt, Sales Manager at Schomäcker.
AHK supports Schomäker's efforts significantly with their business representation services. As part of this service, AHK actively coordinates and accompanies a successful market entry. Over the past month, the German Chamber has organized discussions with potential partners via video calls to explore various possibilities for future cooperation.
"Due to the long distance, it is essential for Schomäcker to have a local business presence in Australia. As we already used the services of AHK in many other countries, AHK Australien left a very competent impression during our preliminary talks, we are convinced that this cooperation is the right way for Schomäcker", Klaus Borchelt continues.
The business representation model of AHK Australien
The Australian market offers small and medium-sized companies from Germany attractive opportunities to expand their international business. However, to establish and expand the foothold of a business in Down Under is often difficult for many reasons. Starting from the distance to the home market, the time difference of up to 10 hours over to the different business practices and the limited knowledge of the local market conditions. AHK Australien acts as an interface between your company in Germany and the Australian market, we share our experience and will be the first contact for your customers in Australia. You will receive a business address in Sydney or Melbourne under your company name with your own telephone number and a direct project manager at AHK Australien. With us you can establish your business presence in Australia without the often high initial costs for staff and office.