Restructuring development at Neulinger Special Machines Builder TF Wickeltechnik continues to advance favorably
In the small town of Neulingen, Germany, TF Wickeltechnik GmbH, a specialist in the development and production of machines for the automation of reel-to-reel processes, is undergoing a significant transformation. Established in 1992, the company has built a reputation for quality, compact design, and excellent service, with over 3,500 machines and systems in use at around 500 customers in 30 countries worldwide.
Despite facing challenges, the operational business at TF Wickeltechnik continues in full swing. Managing Director Michael Stepper praises the company's machines and systems, stating that they enable customers to seamlessly integrate them into production processes and workflows. The company's product portfolio includes winding machines, belt storage systems, welding equipment, and automatic box changers, all designed for the automation of reel-to-reel processes.
Recently, TF Wickeltechnik initiated an investor process, with the goal of finding an acquirer for the company. This process, overseen by Tobias Hirte of Schultze & Braun, is progressing well, with potential investors showing great interest in acquiring the company. However, the identities of these potential investors have not been disclosed.
Tobias Hirte remains confident that a restructuring of TF Wickeltechnik can succeed, given the great interest from investors and the positive order development. From August, the company aims to finance the salaries and wages of its employees from the ongoing business operations. Currently, 11 employees are receiving insolvency benefits until the end of July.
The company's long-standing partnership with tool manufacturer Fritz Stepper, based in Pforzheim, is a testament to TF Wickeltechnik's reliability. Fritz Stepper has recently ordered two new unwinders from TF Wickeltechnik for its production.
Regarding the expected completion date for the investor process, no clear date has been given. The insolvency was announced in late May 2025, but no detail is provided about the timeline for finding investors or completing the investor process.
In summary, TF Wickeltechnik GmbH is seeking investors to continue its growth in the field of reel-to-reel automation. The identities of the potential investors have not been disclosed, and the expected completion date for the investor process is not clear. Despite these challenges, the company's operational business continues in full swing with positive order development.
The transformation of TF Wickeltechnik GmbH in the industry of reel-to-reel automation has prompted an investor process, with various finance sources displaying keen interest in acquiring the business. The company's product offerings, including winding machines, storage systems, welding equipment, and automatic box changers, have proven beneficial to customers seeking automation solutions in their business processes.
