Hans Michael Schmidt-Dencker

Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH develops, manufactures, and distributes workpiece-specific manufacturing systems for the metal working industry. Its products include ferrous and non-ferrous metal machining centers, automated production systems, and tool sets. These are used in the automotive and aerospace industries, as well as in hydraulics and pneumatics manufacturing. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Schramberg-Waldmössingen, Germany.

Schuler AG is a holding company, which engages in the provision of machines, systems, dies, and services in the field of forming technology. It operates through the following divisions: Automotive, Automotive New Markets, Hydraulic, Industry, Systems, Intelligent Tooling Solutions, Automation, and Service. The Automotive division serves as the central point of contact for car manufacturers and Tier 0.5 customers. The Automotive New Markets division caters to new customer groups in the automotive and Tier 0.5 industry. The Hydraulic division manufactures hydraulic presses and production equipment for a wide variety of market segments. The Industry division offers solutions for blanking and forming systems, as well as forging lines and system solutions for large pipe production. The Systems division comprises high-speed presses and systems. The Intelligent Tooling Solutions division pools the business activities of AWEBA and the die construction operations. The Automation division develops and installs solutions for automating machine tools. The Service division provides global support locally for the customers. The company was founded by Louis Schuler in 1839 and is headquartered in Goeppingen, Germany.

Schoeller Holdings Ltd. provides investment services. It engages in investing in maritime activities like ship owning, ship management and liner services. The company was founded by Heinrich L. Schoeller in 1978 and is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus.