Custom Manufacturing Without Compromise: How ÖHF Malsch GmbH Revolutionizes International Elevator Construction with Siegmund Welding Tables

The elevator industry demands the highest safety standards and absolute dimensional accuracy. "Nothing is impossible" is the motto of ÖHF GmbH, based in Malsch-Völkersbach on the edge of the Black Forest. As a traditional family business with over five decades of experience, ÖHF manufactures custom elevator systems for global markets. To efficiently master the complex requirements of custom production, the company relies on a strong foundation in its manufacturing: 18 high-precision welding tables from Siegmund.

The Highest Demands in Elevator Manufacturing

ÖHF GmbH produces elevator solutions that do not fit into any standard mold—delivered directly from their domestic production hall to global markets. Their demanding portfolio includes:

• Freight elevators in accordance with the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
• Highly complex passenger and panoramic elevators in accordance with the Lift Directive (2014/33/EU)
• Specific under-floor elevators for custom solutions

In international competition, quality and innovation are the decisive competitive advantages. To meet these extreme quality requirements in the long term, ÖHF put its entire production process to the test and sustainably optimized it.

From Steel Trestles to High Precision: The Decisive Efficiency Boost in the Workshop

Production Manager Daniel Daum describes the transformation in the workshop as a massive boost for precision and productivity. Where simple steel trestles and improvised fixtures were used in the past, 18 Siegmund welding tables now form the heart of production. A welding table is a high-precision work surface made of solid steel, developed as a stable foundation for professional metalworking and welding.

For the strategic alignment and process simplification at ÖHF, the modular Siegmund system delivers decisive competitive advantages in the daily welding process:

• Efficient distortion prevention: The face-milled surface guarantees exact alignment of the components, preventing welding distortion and angular errors.
• Targeted clamping sections: Instead of time-consuming improvisation, ÖHF utilizes system components such as bolts, stops, and clamps.
• Less rework: The elevator manufacturer creates an exact welding fixture that secures the material firmly and at the correct angle.
• Cost-effectiveness: Thanks to precise hole grid systems and standard clamping tools, ÖHF saves working time on every project.

This modularity pays off especially with complex 3D structures in elevator construction. A Siegmund welding table optimizes workflows, shortens setup times, and ensures maximum dimensional accuracy.

Strong Partnerships for Smooth Processes

Premium equipment only reaches its full potential with the right support in the background. That is why ÖHF GmbH has trusted the expert guidance of Siegmund specialized dealer MTECK for years. This partnership-driven collaboration is a success on all levels: Siegmund also highly values the close, smooth cooperation with the dealer MTECK as well as the direct, positive exchange with the customer ÖHF.

Conclusion: Investing in Long-Term Productivity

As Managing Director Ute Amann emphasizes, ÖHF manufactures elevators from the Black Forest for the entire world—an ambition that allows for no compromises. By switching to the 18 Siegmund welding tables, the company is investing not just in work surfaces, but in the long-term productivity, safety, and precision of the entire workshop.