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Hennecke goes digital with Monitizer
Hennecke, a specialist in industrial sheet metal working based in Neustadt (Wied), Germany, has digitized its shot blasting operations using Wheelabrator's IoT platform, Monitizer – creating transparency and quickly revealing new optimization potential.We spoke with the project team about the opportunities of digitization in contract manufacturing, the challenges of job shop production, and finding the right balance between human and machine.

ATIK Metal Success Story
Atik Metal, a leading Turkish foundry since 1954, combines tradition with innovation. With a new state-of-the-art facility in Izmir and advanced shot blasting technology, the family-run business continues to set industry standards in quality, efficiency, and long-term vision.







Meet Brian Kuptz
Join us as we sit down with Brian Kuptz, a shot-blasting expert with over two decades of experience, to explore the current landscape of North American foundries. Discover what these businesses are investing in, their main concerns, and how Brian and his team provide crucial support to both small job shops and large-scale operations.

Magda Holtke Joins Wheelabrator
A surface technology veteran has joined Wheelabrator to head up our global wheelblast business. Magda Höltke takes over from Heinrich Dropmann to lead the wheelblast technology center in Germany and will drive global innovation in wheel tech as our new Senior Vice President Global Wheel.




