Forming equipment since 1953 – tradition in the heart of Saxony
Modular Mechanical Press
Development of the modular mechanical press.
2016SIBEA
Integration of the SIBEA GmbH into the company.
2012Swivel Cutting Tools
Torque motor-driven swivel cutting tool.
2008ServoSpindlePress
Launch of the ServoSpindlePress.
2008Acquisition by the Heitkamp & Thumann Group
Acquisition by the Heitkamp & Thumann Group and renaming as the H&T ProduktionsTechnologie GmbH.
2003Linear-motor driven CNC part feeding system
Development of the linear-motor driven CNC part feeding system.
2002Relocation
Relocation of the UTZ from Zwickau to Crimmitschau.
2000CNC part feeding system
Development of the first CNC part feeding system.
1997Renaming of UTZ
Management buy-out and renaming as UTZ — forming technology center “Umformtechnisches Zentrum GmbH”.
1990Research Center
Forming Technology Research Center “Forschungszentrum für Umformtechnik” as part of the state-owned trust “Kombinat Umformtechnik Erfurt”.
1970Foundation
The research institute for shaping of metals – “Forschungsinstitut für bildsame Formgebung der Metalle” — was founded in Zwickau.
