This year, both our company and our range of innovative products and services have grown. We have adjusted the structure of our management team accordingly, opened up new business areas and presented our innovations at a number of events.
tmax year in review in pictures
THIS WAS THE YEAR 2018 AT THERMAMAX
New people at management level
To meet the challenges of a growing company, Thermamax has adapted the management structure at the executive level. Thorsten Thom is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is completed by Dirk Nunn as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Uwe Gerber, who holds the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). To the management team
Thermamax certified according to IATF 16949
As a reliable partner to the automotive industry, we have been complying with the new automotive standard IATF 16949:2016 since April 2018. Preparations by quality management and the specialist departments for the introduction of the new standard had been underway since June 2017. The audit took place at the end of January. Learn more
Thermamax starts series production in Serbia
Thermamax d.o.o., founded in June 2017, started the series production of turbocharger insulations in mid-February in Obranovac, Serbia, on the factory premises of the Taiwanese company MEI TA Europe d.o.o.. Thermamax is thus further expanding its position as a reliable partner in the automotive sector and driving forward its international growth strategy. That is why this location is so important
CREATED 2018, MADE FOR THE FUTURE
Learn all about our products and services of the year
Uncompromisingly safe with tmax-Retrofit
The same rules apply to older ships as they do to newer models: safety is the top priority on board, and compliance with safety requirements applies regardless of the year of construction. However, since 3D data is often not available for older engines, retrofitting with SOLAS-compliant and high-performance insulation systems has only been possible to a limited extent up to now. In 6 steps to 100 % SOLAS
A safe home for lithium-ion systems
The dream of zero-emission propulsion is taking concrete shape in many industries. Lithium-ion batteries offer excellent characteristics in the areas of service life, cost, safety and performance. But they also place new demands on fire protection in the engine compartment. Thermamax has taken up this challenge and developed a solution. How to keep maximum temperatures under control
New business unit with strong service
Since June 2018, we have also been active for our customers in the gas and steam turbine business area. The comprehensive service package can be customized and – in addition to optimum insulation – also includes services such as recording findings by means of thermography, installation of the individually developed system and maintenance, as required. This is how we drive our growth
WE ARE PROUD AND OUR CUSTOMERS ARE HAPPY
We were particularly successful with these projects in 2018
With power through the prairie
A widespread passion in the U.S. is power sport vehicles – Off-Road vehicles on which drivers explore rough terrain. Thermamax supports the popular motor sport with thermal and acoustic solutions. This is how tmax ensures safe driving fun
tmax insulation cladding selected for AGCO’s revolutionary IDEAL combine harvester
Thermamax was selected as the supplier for the engine-side fire protection of AGCO’s IDEALTM Class 7 combine. Thermamax is looking forward to working with the American manufacturer. To the success project
IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME
We took every opportunity to present our innovations to the outside world and strengthen our cohesion internally.
Thermamax as a future driver at SMM
Under the motto “We are ready for the future”, Thermamax presented its pioneering insulation technologies for maximum fire protection at SMM 2018 in Hamburg. The main topics here were:
| tmax insulation cladding for maximum fire protection and efficient exhaust gas aftertreatment
|tmax retrofit for retro fitting older marine engines
| Simulation service for testing and evaluating concepts long before the production of prototypes
| tmax battery housing for lithium-ion systems
Learn more about our performance
Thermamax as a future driver at IAA Commercial Vehicles
Under the motto “We are ready for the future”, Thermamax presented its pioneering insulation technologies for maximum efficiency at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 in Hannover. The main topics here were:
| tmax integral insulation for efficient exhaust gas aftertreatment
| tmax-SONETHERM for effective sound insulation
| tmax battery housing for lithium-ion systems
Learn more about our performance
Technical support for Formula Student teams
They develop and construct their own racing cars and then hold tournaments on the major racetracks. At the international Formula Student, budding engineers put their world-class skills to the test. We accompany and support two German racing teams. This is how we do it
Fourth largest team at Mannheim company run
On June 13th 2018, Team Thermamax took part in the Mannheim company run for the third time. Among the approximately 2,000 participants, the Mannheim-based company Thermamax was there again this year with around 85 employees. Turning enthusiasm and fun into success
