Brand-independent service, retrofit and new machines for press brakes, sheet shears, and swivel bending machines
EHP Blechbearbeitungsmaschinen GmbH
99887 Georgenthal OT Schönau vor dem Walde (Commercial Area No. 7)New on Amplifa
About EHP
EHP Blechbearbeitungsmaschinen GmbH is a privately owned provider for service, conversion and retrofit (Retrofit) as well as sales of sheet metal working machines. Since its founding in 1993, the company has specialized in brand-independent service for press brakes, sheet shears, and swivel bending machines – including repairs, maintenance, safety inspections (UVV), training, spare parts procurement, and commissioning. A core competence is retrofit: control system conversions (CNC), safety controls, safety systems, stops, tool clamping, hydraulic components, and electrical cabinet refurbishments; over 100 retrofits have been completed to date. Furthermore, EHP distributes new machines (electric and hydraulic press brakes, sheet shears, flatbed lasers up to 2500 x 12000 mm, rotary bending machines, automation solutions) and constructs special tools and special machines. The team of 10 employees, including 4 engineers and 6 service technicians, works on site for customers nationwide. The location is Georgenthal OT Schönau vor dem Walde in Thuringia.
- Site
- Georgenthal OT Schönau vor dem Walde
- Processes
- Retrofit / Conversion and Retrofitting of press brakes, shears, and swivel bending machines, Control system conversion (CNC) on press brakes (CYBELEC, ESA, ELGO), Retrofitting of safety systems (Pilz-PLC, LazerSafe) on press brakes and sheet shears, Repair, maintenance, and commissioning of sheet metal working machines (sheet shears,, Safety inspections (UVV) and training for press brakes, Design of special machines and special tools (e.g., die boxes, asymmetrical, Sale of new machines: electric and hydraulic press brakes, hydraulic sheet shears,, Service (brand-independent) for press brakes, sheet shears, and swivel bending machines
- Materials
- Retrofit / Conversion, Safety Inspections (UVV), Special Machine and Tool Design, Flatbed Laser (Fiber)
- Certificates
- UVV Safety Inspections, CE Marking after Conversion
- Founded
- 1993
- Employees
- 10
- Industries
- Sheet Metal Working, Metal Processing, Mechanical Engineering
- 01
On-site Consulting
- 02
Design / Engineering
- 03
Procurement (Spare Parts, Components)
- 04
Conversion / Retrofit / Service
- 05
Commissioning and Acceptance
- 06
Training and Maintenance
Services and Technologies
Retrofit / Conversion
Modernization of existing press brakes, shears, and swivel bending machines with controls (CYBELEC, ESA, ELGO), safety systems (Pilz-PLC, LazerSafe), stops, and hydraulic components.
Safety Inspections (UVV)
Regular inspection of press brakes and sheet shears according to professional association regulations.
Special Machine and Tool Design
Design of special machines for punching as well as special tools such as die boxes and asymmetrical bending tools.
Flatbed Laser (Fiber)
Distribution of flatbed lasers with fiber technology up to 2500 x 12000 mm, optionally with a 3D head.
Location
Georgenthal OT Schönau vor dem Walde
DEHeadquarters with administration, spare parts warehouse, retrofit, and service team
- Press brake for training and research purposes (2023)
- Robot for training and research purposes (2023)
- Storage capacities for spare parts and tools
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retrofit / Conversion and Retrofitting of press brakes, shears, and swivel bending machinesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Control system conversion (CNC) on press brakes (CYBELEC, ESA, ELGO)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Retrofitting of safety systems (Pilz-PLC, LazerSafe) on press brakes and sheet shearsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repair, maintenance, and commissioning of sheet metal working machines (sheet shears,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Safety inspections (UVV) and training for press brakesInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design of special machines and special tools (e.g., die boxes, asymmetricalEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sale of new machines: electric and hydraulic press brakes, hydraulic sheet shears,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
14 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Press Brake | Warcom LOGICA | – | – | – | – |
| Hydraulic Press Brake | Warcom FUTURA | – | – | – | – |
| Hydraulic Sheet Shear | Warcom MAXIMA | – | – | – | – |
| Flatbed Laser (Fiber Technology, also with 3D Head) | Warcom W-Fiber | – | up to 2500 x 12000 mm | – | – |
| Rotary Bending Machine | Faccin | – | – | – | – |
| Press Brake (for training and research purposes) | – | 1 | – | 2023 | Georgenthal OT Schönau v.d.W. |
| Robot (for training and research purposes) | – | 1 | – | 2023 | Georgenthal OT Schönau v.d.W. |
| Press Brake (Retrofit Reference) | Mengele D 160-2 / EHP EHPR-P 16-25/20 | 1 | – | 1982 / 202 | – |
| Press Brake (Retrofit Reference) | LOTZE 323x2000 kN | 1 | – | 1995 | – |
| Press Brake (Hydraulic Modernization) | GWF H500-3 | 1 | – | 1991 | – |
| Press Brake (Control System Conversion) | Fasti 904-125-30 | 1 | – | 1996 | – |
| Press Brake (Control System Conversion) | Durma AD-S 851500 | 1 | – | 2009 | – |
| Press Brake (Control System Conversion) | LVD PPBL-H 300/40 | 1 | – | 1994 | – |
| Press Brake (Control System Conversion) | SAGITA 200x4000 | 1 | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality and Safety
EHP upgrades machines to current safety standards, including press safety systems (LazerSafe), Pilz-PLC, and CE marking after conversion, and carries out safety inspections (UVV) and training on occupational safety.
| Evidence | Schönau vor dem Walde |
|---|---|
| UVV Safety Inspections | |
| CE Marking after Conversion |
History
- 1993
Founding of EHP Service Waltershausen GbR; Specialization in brand-independent service for press brakes, sheet shears, and swivel bending machines
- 1995
Collaboration with a leading provider of new sheet metal working machines
- 2000
Relocation to Schönau vor dem Walde and rebranding to EHP Blechbearbeitungsmaschinen GmbH
- 2005
Establishment of the Retrofit division
- 2008
Trade fair debut at Intec in Leipzig with our own stand
- 2009
Partnership with a world market leader in tube and wire processing
- 2011
Markus Echtermeyer takes over the management of the service division
- 2013
Markus Echtermeyer becomes CEO; 20th company anniversary
- 2018
Team growth, new office space; Markus Echtermeyer acquires the company shares
- 2019
Founders Peter and Almuth Echtermeyer retire
- 2020
Acquisition of a service company from the Berlin metropolitan area; expansion of storage capacities
- 2021
Martin Gause joins the management
- 2022
First electric vehicle; own trailer for the retrofit team
- 2023
30th company anniversary; investment in press brake and robot for training/research; largest retrofit project in the company's history
- 2024
Second electric vehicle, introduction of bike leasing
- 2025
Digital telephone system, digital assembly reports and tablets for service technicians
- 2026
First fully electric service vehicle