Motivation & Start: The belief in new materials

To desire change -
To take the initiative:
To achieve results.

To make policy -
To give directions:
To control the rate of progress.

To challenge the future-
To consolidate success:
To look forward into the future.

1980

Independence was gained with boron carbide shotblast nozzles

1982

Growth by acquisition: ASBN Ltd., London
Hotpressing

1988

Hannover Trade Fair 1988: Materials are still the focus

1997

Sintec becomes a Global Player: Sintec Shanghai

1998

Patents guarantee our market position

2005

The company still expands in Asia and Europe

2006

Kennametal acquires the core business of Sintec

2008

Relocation of the headoffice to Schongau