RESEARCH-AND-DEVELOPMENT AT BOHLER-UDDEHO LM

Today, Bohler-Uddeholm's production and product development focuses on long products, welding technology, strip products and forging technol ogy. Research and development are decentralized for these areas and co nducted on a project-oriented basis, networking with the production pl ants as well as with national and international associations and resea rch institutes. In addition, research and development are carried out in close interaction with customers as well as sales, marketing and qu ality departments. This policy allows rapid translation of development s into process techniques and products. It also permits the company to maintain and expand its leading position in the tool steel market.