“A Tenfold Leap into the Future”
Published in the trade magazines “Produktion” (Issue 04/2026, p. 14), featuring additional in-depth coverage of b&m‑ECCO TEC®.
Media Clippingb&m in the press, trade media, and selected publications.
“b&m-CONTACTSCREW® eliminates ground cables”
Published in “Fastener + Fixing Magazine” (May–June 2026 edition, p. 162), featuring a use case on the b&m‑CONTACTSCREW®. The article highlights a project delivered by the b&m R&D team for the mechanical engineering company Kurtz Ersa.
“Engineering a Chipless Future”
Published in “UMFORMTECHNIK MASSIV + LEICHTBAU” (Issue 01/2026) / "FORMING TECHNOLOGY" (Special Edition April 2026), featuring the manufacturing process b&m‑ECCO TEC®, the arrival of the world’s largest flat‑die rolling machine in Ober‑Ramstadt, and the cooperation with the drivetrain specialists at BURGER Group.
“Screw also manages ground contact”
Published in “Industrieanzeiger” (Issue 02/2026), providing insights into the reliable solution developed by baier & michels together with Kurtz Ersa for the electrical ground contact of coated components. The focus is on the b&m‑CONTACTSCREW®.
“German Sustainability Award 2026 for resource conservation”
Published in the January edition of the Würth Group’s “Monthly Circular” (p. 41), highlighting the chipless manufacturing process b&m‑ECCO TEC®, which combines high throughput, resource efficiency, and technical precision. The German Sustainability Award 2026 further emphasizes the success of this approach.
“Feat of strength”
Published in the “Frankfurter Rundschau” (12 January 2026) about the logistical achievement of delivering a 125‑ton flat‑die rolling machine for b&m‑ECCO TEC® and its strategic importance for innovation and production expansion at b&m.
“Major project nearing completion”
Published in the “Darmstädter ECHO” (12 January 2026) about the spectacular transport of a 125‑ton machine from Belgium to Rohrbach and its importance for the b&m‑ECCO TEC® manufacturing process and the technological development of b&m.
“b&m-ECCO TEC®-Method”
Published in “AGRARTECHNIK” (Issue 10/2025) just in time for Agritechnica, featuring the chipless forming process b&m-ECCO TEC® and the collaboration between baier & michels and drivetrain specialist Burger Group.
“Efficiency Starts with the Thread”
Published in “BESSER LACKIEREN” (Issue 16/2025, p. 5), featuring insights from Lutz Büttner on how baier & michels optimizes assembly processes with smart and well-engineered solutions.
“125 tons: b&m tests new rolling machine”
Published in “UMFORMTECHNIK” (Issue 03/2025, p. 10) about the impressive performance of b&m’s new giant machine, which is expected to set new standards in production once the testing phase is completed.
“Precision Parts – Manufactured Chiplessly”
Published in “konstruktionspraxis” (Issue 09/2025, pp. 18–19), showcasing how b&m-ECCO TEC® streamlines mass production through chipless manufacturing with faster process cycles and significant cost savings.
“Made in Rohrbach: Award-Winning Technology”
Published in “MODAU BLICK” (30 July 2025) about baier & michels’ success in the “TOP 100” innovation competition with its chipless manufacturing technology b&m-ECCO TEC®.
“Baier & Michels set for further growth”
Published in the “Darmstädter ECHO” (5 July 2025) about b&m expanding its production capacities in Rohrbach through the acquisition of additional space to support future growth.
“Industry 4.0: The Homegrown Revolution”
Published in “UMFORMTECHNIK MASSIV + LEICHTBAU” (Issue 02/2025, May, pp. 28–29), featuring a guest article by Olaf Ambros and Maximilian Korte on the full digitalization of manufacturing at b&m.
“Screw Manufacturer Invests 20 Million Euros”
Published in the “Frankfurter Rundschau” about the construction of a new b&m production facility in Ober-Ramstadt/Rohrbach in coordination with the Würth Group. In the article, Lutz Büttner and Jana Tischler discuss Germany as a business location, the b&m-ECCO TEC® technology, and the company’s success in the “TOP 100” innovation competition.
“Award for Innovation”
Published in the “Darmstädter ECHO” (23 April 2025) about b&m receiving the “TOP 100” innovation award and the connection to the b&m-ECCO TEC® manufacturing process.
“b&m to build new production facility”
Published in the “Darmstädter ECHO” (16 April 2025) providing a current update on the new construction project at the b&m site in Ober-Ramstadt/Rohrbach.
“Precision Parts: The Future is Chipless”
Published in “ANTRIEBSTECHNIK” (Issue 02/2025, March, p. 26) about b&m-ECCO TEC® as an economical and sustainable alternative to turned-part production, offering high cycle rates and additional process advantages.
“Sustainability is not just lip service here”
Published in “AGRARTECHNIK” (Issue 01/2025, pp. 18–22) on sustainability management at b&m, focusing on cost optimization, process quality, and resource efficiency.
“A forming vision with disruptive potential”
Published in “UMFORMTECHNIK MASSIV + LEICHTBAU” (Issue 03/2024, September, pp. 6–7) about the chipless production technology b&m-ECCO TEC®.
“Baier & Michels expands company site”
Published on July 11 2024 in the newspaper “Darmstädter ECHO” about the expansion project at the b&m headquarters in Ober-Ramstadt/Rohrbach.
“We want to position b&m more broadly”
Published on February 13 2024 in the magazine “MM MaschinenMarkt,” featuring an interview with Lutz Büttner on current trends, challenges, and how b&m is addressing them.
“Space to remove”
Published in “profi” (Issue 01/2024, pp. 70–71) about b&m-TRIMNUT® – The Repair Nut, the innovative solution for repair applications.
“Connections for agricultural machinery”
Published in the trade magazine “Agrartechnik” (November 2023) about b&m’s entry into the agricultural machinery market.
“Small parts make big impact”
Published as an advertorial in the trade magazine “Agrartechnik” ahead of AGRITECHNICA 2023, focusing on b&m solutions for agricultural machinery manufacturers.
“From machine operator to manager”
Published in the regional newspapers “Mühltalpost,” “Modaublick,” and “Odenwälder Journal” (September 2023), highlighting the career path of Klaus Fichtelberger at baier & michels – from machine operator to manager.
“Guardian of Stability”
Published in “Automobil Industrie” (Issue 03/2023, pp. 52–53), featuring contributions by Prof. Eckhard Kirchner and Olaf Ambros on b&m-HIGHLOAD®.
“Electric, light, safely joined”
Published in “Konstruktion & Entwicklung” (Issue 05/2023, pp. 28–31) about b&m solutions for e-mobility and hybrid lightweight design.
“The End of a Rusty Connection”
Published in “Kunststoff Magazin” (June 2023), featuring contributions by Eric Folz and Maxim Ort on b&m-CARBONPLAST®.
“The opportunities are incredibly enormous”
Published in "Konstruktion & Entwicklung" (Issue 03/2023, pp. 6–9), featuring an interview with Rainer Bürkert and Olaf Ambros on portfolio, strategy, and positioning within the Würth Group.
“Medium-sized company relies on location Germany”
Published in “Automobilwoche” (10 July 2023, p. 17)
“b&m-CONTACTSCREW® eliminates ground cables”
Published in “Fastener + Fixing Magazine” (May–June 2026 edition, p. 162), featuring a use case on the b&m‑CONTACTSCREW®. The article highlights a project delivered by the b&m R&D team for the mechanical engineering company Kurtz Ersa.
“Engineering a Chipless Future”
Published in “UMFORMTECHNIK MASSIV + LEICHTBAU” (Issue 01/2026) / "FORMING TECHNOLOGY" (Special Edition April 2026), featuring the manufacturing process b&m‑ECCO TEC®, the arrival of the world’s largest flat‑die rolling machine in Ober‑Ramstadt, and the cooperation with the drivetrain specialists at BURGER Group.
“Screw also manages ground contact”
Published in “Industrieanzeiger” (Issue 02/2026), providing insights into the reliable solution developed by baier & michels together with Kurtz Ersa for the electrical ground contact of coated components. The focus is on the b&m‑CONTACTSCREW®.
“German Sustainability Award 2026 for resource conservation”
Published in the January edition of the Würth Group’s “Monthly Circular” (p. 41), highlighting the chipless manufacturing process b&m‑ECCO TEC®, which combines high throughput, resource efficiency, and technical precision. The German Sustainability Award 2026 further emphasizes the success of this approach.
“Feat of strength”
Published in the “Frankfurter Rundschau” (12 January 2026) about the logistical achievement of delivering a 125‑ton flat‑die rolling machine for b&m‑ECCO TEC® and its strategic importance for innovation and production expansion at b&m.
“Major project nearing completion”
Published in the “Darmstädter ECHO” (12 January 2026) about the spectacular transport of a 125‑ton machine from Belgium to Rohrbach and its importance for the b&m‑ECCO TEC® manufacturing process and the technological development of b&m.
“b&m-ECCO TEC®-Method”
Published in “AGRARTECHNIK” (Issue 10/2025) just in time for Agritechnica, featuring the chipless forming process b&m-ECCO TEC® and the collaboration between baier & michels and drivetrain specialist Burger Group.
“Efficiency Starts with the Thread”
Published in “BESSER LACKIEREN” (Issue 16/2025, p. 5), featuring insights from Lutz Büttner on how baier & michels optimizes assembly processes with smart and well-engineered solutions.
“125 tons: b&m tests new rolling machine”
Published in “UMFORMTECHNIK” (Issue 03/2025, p. 10) about the impressive performance of b&m’s new giant machine, which is expected to set new standards in production once the testing phase is completed.
“Precision Parts – Manufactured Chiplessly”
Published in “konstruktionspraxis” (Issue 09/2025, pp. 18–19), showcasing how b&m-ECCO TEC® streamlines mass production through chipless manufacturing with faster process cycles and significant cost savings.
“Made in Rohrbach: Award-Winning Technology”
Published in “MODAU BLICK” (30 July 2025) about baier & michels’ success in the “TOP 100” innovation competition with its chipless manufacturing technology b&m-ECCO TEC®.
“Baier & Michels set for further growth”
Published in the “Darmstädter ECHO” (5 July 2025) about b&m expanding its production capacities in Rohrbach through the acquisition of additional space to support future growth.
“Industry 4.0: The Homegrown Revolution”
Published in “UMFORMTECHNIK MASSIV + LEICHTBAU” (Issue 02/2025, May, pp. 28–29), featuring a guest article by Olaf Ambros and Maximilian Korte on the full digitalization of manufacturing at b&m.
“Screw Manufacturer Invests 20 Million Euros”
Published in the “Frankfurter Rundschau” about the construction of a new b&m production facility in Ober-Ramstadt/Rohrbach in coordination with the Würth Group. In the article, Lutz Büttner and Jana Tischler discuss Germany as a business location, the b&m-ECCO TEC® technology, and the company’s success in the “TOP 100” innovation competition.
“Award for Innovation”
Published in the “Darmstädter ECHO” (23 April 2025) about b&m receiving the “TOP 100” innovation award and the connection to the b&m-ECCO TEC® manufacturing process.
“b&m to build new production facility”
Published in the “Darmstädter ECHO” (16 April 2025) providing a current update on the new construction project at the b&m site in Ober-Ramstadt/Rohrbach.
“Precision Parts: The Future is Chipless”
Published in “ANTRIEBSTECHNIK” (Issue 02/2025, March, p. 26) about b&m-ECCO TEC® as an economical and sustainable alternative to turned-part production, offering high cycle rates and additional process advantages.
“Sustainability is not just lip service here”
Published in “AGRARTECHNIK” (Issue 01/2025, pp. 18–22) on sustainability management at b&m, focusing on cost optimization, process quality, and resource efficiency.
“A forming vision with disruptive potential”
Published in “UMFORMTECHNIK MASSIV + LEICHTBAU” (Issue 03/2024, September, pp. 6–7) about the chipless production technology b&m-ECCO TEC®.
“Baier & Michels expands company site”
Published on July 11 2024 in the newspaper “Darmstädter ECHO” about the expansion project at the b&m headquarters in Ober-Ramstadt/Rohrbach.
“We want to position b&m more broadly”
Published on February 13 2024 in the magazine “MM MaschinenMarkt,” featuring an interview with Lutz Büttner on current trends, challenges, and how b&m is addressing them.
“Space to remove”
Published in “profi” (Issue 01/2024, pp. 70–71) about b&m-TRIMNUT® – The Repair Nut, the innovative solution for repair applications.
“Connections for agricultural machinery”
Published in the trade magazine “Agrartechnik” (November 2023) about b&m’s entry into the agricultural machinery market.
“Small parts make big impact”
Published as an advertorial in the trade magazine “Agrartechnik” ahead of AGRITECHNICA 2023, focusing on b&m solutions for agricultural machinery manufacturers.
“From machine operator to manager”
Published in the regional newspapers “Mühltalpost,” “Modaublick,” and “Odenwälder Journal” (September 2023), highlighting the career path of Klaus Fichtelberger at baier & michels – from machine operator to manager.
“Guardian of Stability”
Published in “Automobil Industrie” (Issue 03/2023, pp. 52–53), featuring contributions by Prof. Eckhard Kirchner and Olaf Ambros on b&m-HIGHLOAD®.
“Electric, light, safely joined”
Published in “Konstruktion & Entwicklung” (Issue 05/2023, pp. 28–31) about b&m solutions for e-mobility and hybrid lightweight design.
“The End of a Rusty Connection”
Published in “Kunststoff Magazin” (June 2023), featuring contributions by Eric Folz and Maxim Ort on b&m-CARBONPLAST®.
“The opportunities are incredibly enormous”
Published in "Konstruktion & Entwicklung" (Issue 03/2023, pp. 6–9), featuring an interview with Rainer Bürkert and Olaf Ambros on portfolio, strategy, and positioning within the Würth Group.
“Medium-sized company relies on location Germany”
Published in “Automobilwoche” (10 July 2023, p. 17)
