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DELLNER BUBENZER, formerly Dellner Brakes, is a global leader in the manufacture and design of braking systems, suppling diverse and multi-faceted sectors of industry. The rebrand came into effect in June 2021, combining the names of Pintsch Bubenzer and Dellner Brakes, which has cemented both into a new era for the Dellner Bubenzer Group. As an industry leading supplier of marine braking solutions, DELLNER BUBENZER will be exhibiting at SMM Hamburg this September. Jordan Yallop reports.
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niting the knowledge and experience of Pintsch Bubenzer, Dellner Brakes JHS, Dellner Industrial, Dellner Brakes and Rima, DELLNER BUBENZER joins an eminent line up of specialist industrial companies that make up the Dellner Bubenzer Group. Friederike Imhaeuser, Head of Marketing at DELLNER BUBENZER said: “Since our rebrand in June 2021, who we are or how we produce, develop, or serve has not changed in any way. We have simply come together stronger and united under one name; our roots are always the same. Our business partners and customer will recognise the familiar faces from the past, because we are one big family, under one umbrella and one name.” DELLNER BUBENZER creates bespoke braking solutions for a diverse range of industries including marine, offshore, oil and gas, wind energy and industrial. Attention to detail, commitment to service and innovation makes DELLNER BUBENZER a front runner in its field. This stems from decades of accumulated experience in the sector, merged with the highest standards in quality, innovation, and safety. Within the marine segment, DELLNER BUBENZER is an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative turning, stopping and locking (STL) systems for marine propulsion shafts – integral to a vessels innerworkings. The STL solution provided by DELLNER BUBENZER enables maximum manoeuvrability by
enabling swift directional changes, lower fuel consumption, loading reduction on propulsion systems and allows faster routine maintenance without sacrificing safety. The company also offers a range of high-quality pneumatic drum clutches and brakes for use on reverse reduction gears, propulsion shafts and hydraulic pump drives, monitoring and control systems, hydraulic power packs, and a range of components and accessories, including full wave and half wave rectifiers.
We are not an island Today DELLNER BUBENZER’s global reach extends to two production facilities in Germany and further sites in Sweden, Italy, China, India, Poland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic. The company also has sales and service representatives in the Netherlands, USA, Brazil, Dubai, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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“When it comes to the modular STL concept, we can supply a standalone stopping (brake) system, a combination stopping (brake) and locking system or a combination stopping (brake), turning and locking system. Within various kinds of vessels, this modular based system has great value, and we have for decades also supplied to the naval sector which currently is a rising star” “We currently have around 900 employees, over 25 locations over the whole world on all different areas, over 45 representative and agents around the world and the global service team of over 50 trained technicians,” listed Ms Imhaeuser. A part of our vision is to be as close to the customer as a worldwide oriented company. And of course, this is one of the main topics with our global service network.” Peter Mikaelsson, Vice President and Head of Marine Braking Systems added: “One of the key areas that we can offer right now is supporting the local marketplace with a greater portfolio of product and services.” DELLNER BUBENZER prides itself on its team, to which it calls its family, stating that they are ‘anchored by integrity and committed to sustaining our best-in-class brand’. Peter Mikaelsson said: “The Dellner name is a family name here in Sweden, with a long heritage within the industrial sector. The team spirit is considered a core value within our operation. “It was very important for us to become as one with this rebrand. By sorting the whole operation into the one name was really important to get our people together and unite. We are a strong team instead of, how do you say, random islands in the big sea!”
Braking history DELLNER BUBENZER provides solutions in engineering, braking system design and climate testing. The company offers engineering solutions including, engineering and 3D construction of components,
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assemblies, tools, and special parts. The company also optimises existing solutions, technical documentation, customised testing, and the development of prototypes. The company also provides superior braking system designs for static and dynamic applications, and climate testing of customers’ brake systems to ensure they can stand up to the toughest weather. 24/7 preventative services, reactive services, and life cycle management for all its customers, are all par for the course. Focusing on DELLNER BUBENZER’s activities in the marine sector, Mr Mikaelsson said: “From the Swedish operation we are focusing on the STL, which is our multifunctional single interface unit, and we are experiencing big growth in this area. This first quarter has been fantastic for us to be honest. “When it comes to the modular STL concept, we can supply a stan dalone stopping (brake) system, a combination stopping (brake) and locking system or a combination stopping (brake), turning and locking system. Within various kinds of vessels, this modular based system has great value, and we have for decades also supplied to the naval sector which currently is a rising star.” When it comes to new products, the SB 28.5 was launched this year. The culmination of decades of innovation, SB 28.5 incorporates elements of sustainability into its design without compromising effectiveness or efficiency. Raphael Woelck, Product Manager, Motor Mounted Brakes said: “There is quite a long history with that series, it was one of our very first brakes. It has been a constant process of develop-
ment and improvement, based on the feedback we get from the market. It nicely represents the journey and the closeness we have to the customer. With these brakes, we try to always focus on the customer’s needs.” One of DELLNER BUBENZER’s many strengths is its versatility in providing solutions for the customer. One such case study reaffirming this point was highlighted by Peter Mikaelsson: “The Swedish operation this year, will break delivery of 100 unique designs of the STL system. These are no off-the-shelf products that you can come and buy; we have made 100 unique design solutions and we will make delivery of this amount by the end of this year.”
Pieces of the puzzle The global supply chain issues plaguing aspects of every industry has seen companies adapt in ways they may not have needed to before. For this to work, close ties and trust among partners is invaluable. Mr Mikaelsson said: “Good relationships with suppliers are essential at the very least. We always follow the philosophy of setting up a real partnership not just a working relationship. We are in close in contact with our customers with our suppliers and that gets the best results in all aspects of business.” Considering these issues, the overarching theme at DELLNER BUBENZER, is one of unity and teamwork, all geared up to serve the market even better than before. With a strong base of experience and technology, the company aims to get closer to every marketplace. Mr Woelck said: “The first step we made towards this was the rebranding, which has allowed all the companies we have now in the group to synergise like never before. It was like a big puzzle and now it is completed; it gives a nice picture.”n
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