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Step by step.
Located in central Poland, PET preform maker Młynex produces around 50 million PET preforms per month. The company was founded by Florian Cander and is now run by his son, Jakub. In this interview, Jakub Rozwandowicz explains how a water-powered flour mill became a modern preform manufacturer, why flexibility is their strongest selling point in the Polish market, and what the collaboration with Otto Hofstetter AG means for Młynex’s growth.
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Thinking backwards.
Otto Hofstetter AG is expanding its PET services with digital reverse engineering in collaboration with BMT. The approach helps producers reduce development risks, shorten time to series production, optimise material use and improve process reliability.
Shrinking the footprint.
Otto Hofstetter AG’s first corporate carbon footprint highlights steel as the key emissions hotspot. By switching to Climate+ steel, the company is reducing the CO₂ footprint of its moulds while maintaining the same quality, durability and price.
Precision runs in his veins.
Enzo Helbling’s career at Otto Hofstetter AG began with an apprenticeship and led to a leadership role in soft machining. In this interview, he talks about precision, teamwork, modern CNC technology and the discipline that connects his work with Crossfit.
A small diamond.
SAF Bianco has grown from an Italian family business into an international packaging group without losing its values. Emanuele Bianco shares how innovation, circular economy thinking and generational change are shaping the company’s future.
Size alone is not the goal.
From humble beginnings to industry leadership – discover how Tanto Hariyadi built SanQua into one of Indonesia’s top water companies, and why trust has always been the foundation of their success.
Letting success happen.
Discover the story of Long Thames Enterprise – a family-owned Taiwanese company leading in cartridge and packaging solutions. CEO David Chen shares how family values, resilience, and long-term partnerships have shaped their global growth and expansion into new markets.
More than a label.
Discover why “Swiss Made” means more than just quality – Otto Hofstetter AG combines precision, reliability, and true customer focus to deliver lasting value.
With passion and determination.
Meet Andrea Kuster—runner, problem-solver, and heart of Otto Hofstetter AG for over three decades. Discover how her passion for running and her dedication to people have helped shape a unique, family-like company culture.
Closing the circle.
The Otto Systems Plastic Recovery Fund demonstrates that with the right infrastructure, large-scale plastic collection and job creation are possible.
70 Years, precisely.
Celebrating 70 years of innovation, Otto Hofstetter AG’s journey from a small garage to a global leader in precision moulds continues with a new generation at the helm.
Set to lead.
In just two years, Sarooj Water has become Oman’s leading 250 ml water brand, driven by smart technology, local production, and a focus on quality and sustainability.
Job training with a vision.
Through hands-on training and strong industry ties, libs prepares Switzerland’s next generation of skilled workers — with Otto Hofstetter AG among its dedicated partners.
Steel going strong.
With specially developed steels and a focus on recycling, Otto Hofstetter AG enhances the durability and eco-footprint of its world-renowned injection moulds.
Precision wins.
Balancing top-level ski racing and technical training, Nick Zingg shows how discipline, precision, and planning lead to success both in sport and in his apprenticeship.
Superior sustainable quality and manufacturing excellence.
The Berain Water & Beverages Factory, a leading bottled water brand in Saudi Arabia, has its headquarters and two of its production facilities in Riyadh. A third plant is located in Jeddah.
The Algae revolution.
With its algae-based materials, the Swiss start-up Noriware is pioneering sustainable packaging solutions.
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