Die Plansee-Gruppe 2011

PMG PM-Products & Systems
Well-prepared for recovering markets Highlights
The unexpectedly fast recovery of the global automotive
market and the strong demand from China were important
growth drivers for the PMG division in the 2010/11 fiscal year.
At the same time, PMG successfully completed an ambitious
cost reduction program, which it started before the onset of
the economic crisis.
In China, production facilities were consolidated into a new
plant. Several production lines have begun operation at the
new site, with the manufactured components being supplied
to the local market.
PMG has developed new products for shock absorbers,
powertrains and electrical applications, and has successfully
launched them on the market. The Group has also taken
steps to develop its systems business with one way clutch
and synchronizer systems for manual and double-clutch
transmissions.
Start of production at the new site in Shanghai
Developing the systems
business
Working closely with its customers,
PMG is developing customized
solutions for demanding
automotive applications. PMG
can supply everything from one
source: from customized designs
and production of individual
components, through to stock One way clutch systems
maintenance and assembly of
the finished system.
Shaping the future of cars
The next generation of vehicles
need to be smaller, lighter and
more efficient. Soft Magnetic
Composites (SMCs) increase
the efficiency of magnetic and
electrical applications beyond
those of laminates. PMG is a
leading developer of SMCs for
hybrid and electric vehicles.
Integrating quality controls
Sealing the piston in the cylinder
of a shock absorber has an effect
on its functional performance.
PMG has developed a test that is
integrated into the process. It
verifies the hydraulic performance
of the absorber, and therefore
prevents poor functional
performance in the final product.
SMC range extender
Shock absorber pistons
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