History
2023
First GTV version truss processing machine
2022
First MSM-L version mesh welding machine for the production of mesh for ladders
2021
The company celebrates its 60th anniversary.
The DRA-C version wire straightening machine is added to the DRA portfolio
2020
New DRA-16-M wire straightening and cutting system with bending option brought to the market
2019
Introduction of the flexible MSM-M mesh welding system for the precast concrete industry
Introduction of the Dual-Weld option (combined resistance and inert gas shielded arc welding) for the LSM and ASM series
2018
ASM cage welding machine for the production of drilled piles with a flexible number of longitudinal wires
2017
First LSM-C version cage welding machine for the production of conical cages for masts
First RSM version cage welding machine
Mario Pfender becomes sole Managing Director
2016
Mesh welding machine MSM-Box line for the automated production of frame profile reinforcements
BSM-ROR (round-oval-round) for material-optimized pipe production
2015
Sale of paint roller and brush divison
Begin of licensed production of the ISM-250 cage welding machine in India
Development of automation options for the cage welding machines (various ALZ and KEG versions)
First GTM version truss welding machine
First DRA-E version single wire straightening machine
2013
The RPS/PSF pipe handling/pipe processing machines are removed from the product range, focusing the product portfolio on reinforcement production
2012
Establishment of the Russian subsidiary mbk Komplekt
– The ESM cage welding machine replaces the BSM-LB version
2011
Mario Pfender joins the company and is appointed as an additional Managing Director
50th anniversary of the company
Certification according to DIN EN ISO:9001:2008
First MSM-S version mesh welding machine
2009
Establishment of the subsidiary mbk Sales & Service Inc. in the US
2007
Completion and occupation of the new assembly plant with administrative offices (the current Plant 3)
2006
First LSM version cage welding machine
2005
The BSM-LB is added to the portfolio
2004
First MSM-B version mesh welding machine
2003
Development and extension of the production plant for mechanical production (extension of Plant 1)
2001
First VSM version cage welding machine
1999
Construction of the assembly plant for machines for the production of paint rollers and brushes (the current Plant 2)
1997
First RPS version pipe testing line
1996
First PSF version gantry sawing and milling machine
1993
Expansion of the production spectrum to machines for the production of paint rollers and brushes
1989
Expansion of administration and mechanical production
1983
Albert Pfender is appointed as additional Managing Director
1981
The first machine is delivered overseas (America)
1980
The company moves to its present location (the current Plant 1)
1976
The first welding machines are delivered throughout Europe
1975
Foundation of the present-day mbk Maschinenbau GmbH
1968
Sale of the first reinforcement welding machine Typ BSM
1961
Georg Pfender founds a machine shop
