Investing in innovations as a success factor.

Founding of the company

 
Reinhard Hassink, a master of mechanical engineering dares to take the step into self-employment: with initially two employees, he takes over the locksmith business from Albert Verlemann in Recke. The first customers are farmers and companies in the closer environment. They order repairs, locksmith work and the first mechanical engineering.
The young entrepreneur quickly invests in the core competence of CNC sheet metal processing. With the most modern technology, he sets the course for quality and success in the production of system components, machines and plants. The company continues to grow – and in 1982, he did invest in the machine park- again.

the company moves to Recke-Obersteinberg

 
The quick growing makes it necessary to find a new location for the business: the business is now set- up in Recke- Obersteinbeck on the site of the former Hochwald-Milchwerke. The existing machine park is extensively modernized and expanded with powerful CNC-controlled machines.
Now, at this time, 35 employees are working on the success of the company. On an area of 1,800 square meters they produce sheet metal parts and welded assemblies for craft and industrial companies in the region.

New construction of an administration and production complex

 
Continuous growth requires the next expansion. In 1990, another production area with 3,300 square meters was built in the industrial area of Ibbenbüren-Uffeln. Due to this occasion, company founder Reinhard Hassink, once again shows his enthusiasm for innovative technologies: he invests in laser technology as a new form of sheet metal processing.
The company is then establishing itself in the supplier market. After a name change in 1991, the company is now named MBH Maschinen- und Stahlbau GmbH and employs 75 people. In the same year, MBH invests in a modern enamelling line, which makes it necessary to expand the existing production area to 6,500 square meters.

A quarter century full of company successes

 
In the 90s, management as well as staff are becoming more and more sensitive to an intensive customer and service orientation. The Japanese way of thinking of a continuous improvement process towards the perfection of production and workflow (KAIZEN) finds its way into MBH.
In 1996, Reinhard Hassink recognized the importance of an even more comprehensive quality management. The company is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001. This documents the high quality level of the products, services and internal processes externally.
The customer base now extends far beyond the region. The quality services of MBH are also known and of great value in Austria and Switzerland. This positive development leads to further investments: expansion of the production area to 11,000 square meters, updating and expansion of the state-of-the-art machine park and hiring more employees.

A second managing director and 200 employees

 
The company’s founder’s enthusiasm for innovation and investment has carried over to the next generation. Björn Hassink is the managing director with equal rights alongside Reinhard Hassink on January 1st, 2011. He is also orientating himself on technical progress and the requirements of the market.
At the same time, MBH expands the range of services. MBH already becomes a competent service provider in the development and construction phase. In addition, customer-side constructions are revised in terms of value analysis.
In addition to the technical investments, increased value is also placed on the most important production factor – the company’s own employees. There are many awards in recognized company competitions for the efforts. These show that MBH has recognized the signs of the times and has positioned itself as an attractive employer in the long term.
MBH is also increasingly assuming responsibility for the region and the people who are living in it. Successful charity events to support the weaker members of society and conscientious handling of the environment are important concerns of management and employees.

Anniversary and handing over within the family business

 
01.06.2017 MBH Maschinenbau & Blechtechnik GmbH celebrated its 40th anniversary. At the same time, Reinhard Hassink officially transfers the company son Björn Hassink. The management now consists of Björn Hassink and Heike Hassink-Lah.
Quality welds together! This MBH philosophy was and is lived at all levels of the company. The more than 220 committed and highly qualified employees remain the foundation for a successful future. MBH is committed to the location, the region, the people, the employees and absolute loyalty to its business partners.

An optimistic look into the future

 
With over 225 employees, MBH is now an established system supplier and partner of the industry in Germany and other German-speaking countries. MBH is associated with permanent innovation, maximum quality assurance and beneficial continuity. The enthusiasm, which the founder of the company had concerning innovation and willingness to invest has carried over to the next generation. Björn Hassink, managing director since 2017, is guided by technical progress and the requirements of the market. At the same time, the range of services is also being expanded in terms of content. MBH is already a competent service provider in the development and construction phase. In addition, customer-side constructions are revised in terms of value analysis. With new company modules such as the programs GesundheitPLUS, BildungPLUS and FamilienPLUS, the focus is not only on the “technical eye” but also increasingly on the most important production factor: the company’s own employees. Various awards in recognized company competitions prove that MBH has recognized the signs of the times and is doing so has positioned itself as an attractive employer in the long term. Outside of day-to-day business, MBH takes its responsibility for the region and the people living in it seriously. In addition, the disadvantaged receive sustained support through successful charity events. Conscientious handling of the environment is an important concern of corporate management. Management and employees are aware of their responsibility towards the environment and act in the interests of environmental protection. Energies + resources are used effectively. MBH is committed to the location, the region, the people, the employees and business partners. MBH – quality welds together.