Development and manufacture of acoustic signalling and warning systems such as the MARTIN-HORN® – 100 % made in Germany.
Deutsche Signal-Instrumenten-Fabrik Max B. Martin GmbH & Co. KG
Philippsburg (Albert-Schweitzer-Str. 2)New on Amplifa
About Max B. Martin
Deutsche Signal-Instrumenten-Fabrik Max B. Martin GmbH & Co. KG develops and manufactures acoustic signalling and warning systems at its Philippsburg site in Baden-Württemberg. The product range includes the MARTIN-HORN® for fire brigade, rescue and special vehicles, signalling systems and break-warning systems for industrial plants, conveying technology, crane systems and ship engine rooms, as well as signal transmitters for CO₂ fire-extinguishing and sprinkler systems, compressed-air horns, ball horns and signal whistles. Production is carried out with a high level of in-house manufacturing depth, 100 percent in Germany, and comprises CNC turning, milling and drilling, CNC-controlled hydraulic metal spinning, cylindrical and surface grinding as well as laser technology; materials processed include brass, cast and steel parts and plastics. Signal trumpets and call horns are used, among others, by Deutsche Bahn, the ÖBB and the Dutch State Railways. The owner-managed family business with around 45 employees is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and is a recognised training company of the IHK Karlsruhe.
- Site
- Philippsburg
- Processes
- CNC turning, CNC milling, CNC drilling, CNC-controlled hydraulic metal spinning (metal spinning), Cylindrical grinding, Surface grinding, Laser technology (laser processing/laser cutting), Assembly of acoustic signalling and warning systems
- Materials
- Brass (chrome-plated membrane sound horns), Cast (grey cast iron and steel parts), Steel, Plastic (signal whistles, distributor pieces), Brass, Cast (grey cast iron), Plastic
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1880
- Employees
- ca. 45
- Industries
- Fire brigades and rescue services, Police and authority vehicles, Rail transport, Industrial plants and conveying technology, Crane systems, Shipbuilding
- 01
In-house development
- 02
CNC turning
- 03
CNC milling
- 04
CNC drilling
- 05
Metal spinning
- 06
Grinding
- 07
Laser technology
- 08
Assembly
- 09
Sales
Materials & Manufacturing Processes
Brass
Used for chrome-plated membrane sound horns, ball horns and signal whistles.
Cast (grey cast iron)
Grey cast iron parts, among others, in the MARTIN extraction blower 2090 R.
Steel
Steel parts, among others, in the extraction blower 2090 R.
Plastic
Used for signal whistles and distributor pieces.
Sites
Philippsburg
DEProduction site and administration
- Materials
- Brass, cast, steel, plastic
- CNC machining machines (turning, milling, drilling)
- CNC-controlled hydraulic metal spinning machine
- Cylindrical and surface grinding machines
- Laser technology
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC turningMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| CNC millingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| CNC drillingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| CNC-controlled hydraulic metal spinning (metal spinning)Forming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cylindrical grindingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surface grindingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser technology (laser processing/laser cutting)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly of acoustic signalling and warning systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development and manufacture of acoustic signalling and warning systems (signal horns, signallingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC machining machines (turning, milling, drilling) | – | – | – | – | Philippsburg |
| CNC-controlled hydraulic metal spinning machine | – | – | – | – | Philippsburg |
| Cylindrical and surface grinding machines | – | – | – | – | Philippsburg |
| Laser technology / laser processing system | – | – | – | – | Philippsburg |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
The company is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV SÜD, certificate no. 12 100 34360 TMS) and organises all processes according to this standard based on the principle of “zero defects”. External certification bodies assess the quality management system neutrally and on a regular basis.
| Evidence | Philippsburg |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1880
Foundation stone laid for the Deutsche Signal-Instrumenten-Fabrik in Markneukirchen/Saxony; manufacture of call horns, hunting horns, cavalry and fanfare trumpets.
- 1905
8-note Martin trumpets in various pitches; founding of many “Martin bands” by gymnastics and cycling clubs as well as volunteer fire brigades.
- 1932
Development of the MARTIN-HORN® together with fire brigade and police authorities; legally prescribed as an emergency warning signal for road users with right of way; registered word mark MARTIN-HORN®.
- 1980er
Expansion of the product range to include 16-note Martin trumpets.
- 2012–2014
Development of a new electric blower for the MARTIN-HORN® 2298 GM with lower weight, around 40 % less installation volume and reduced motor noise.