Since November 2024, Schmidt & Heinzmann has become part of the DIEFFENBACHER Group following the acquisition of its composites division. This strategic move has strengthened DIEFFENBACHER’s position in the composites sector, allowing the company to offer an even broader range of technologies and solutions for automated composite part production.

DIEFFENBACHER is a globally active manufacturer of press systems and complete production lines for the wood, forming, and recycling industries. The company also provides energy-efficient solutions for power plants and industrial heat recovery. In the composites field, DIEFFENBACHER delivers advanced systems for producing semi-finished materials like SMC and prepregs, cutting machines for various fabrics, and highly automated solutions for manufacturing composite parts, including integrated press and automation systems.