MORE  THAN  JUST  EXTRACTION

Autumn has plenty of highlights in store, and our next trade fair stop is already set: the ALUMINIUM - World Trade Fair and Conference in Düsseldorf from October 6 to 8, 2026.

As the world's leading platform for the aluminium industry, ALUMINIUM brings together producers, processors, end users, and technology suppliers along the entire value chain from more than 100 countries.

So, ERBO has to be there, too, of course. Save the date and visit us in Düsseldorf 😎

Place is limited, especially in productions. Whenever the chip volume becomes very large, employees need a lot of time to dispose of the chips. This not only disrupts the production process; especially voluminous, moist and oily chips create major space problems in the plant. Briquetting of the chips is a possible solution. The dried chips are pressed into a compact briquette form and freed from cooling lubricants. That way, they are easier to handle, can be reintroduced in the production cycle and also bring a higher revenue when resold.

Susanne Westerhoff joined Hashtag#teamERBO in 2023 after many years of working in a small, versatile team at DELTOID, a company that is now part of ERBO. With experience across multiple departments – from invoicing and order processing to shipping documents, complaints handling, and spare parts quotations – she built a strong all-round understanding of business processes.

Today, as a Purchasing Officer, she is responsible for ensuring that all required materials, services, and products are available at the right time, in the right quantity, in the right quality, and at the best possible price. 🛒 A role she describes as highly interesting, as it brings structure and clarity to complex processes.

Working 600 km away from the company site, Susanne is fully based in a home office setup – something she quickly adapted to and appreciates for the focus it allows. Even though she works remotely, she remains closely connected through daily communication with colleagues, production, and installer teams. However, she still tries to be present at summer events and the Christmas party whenever possible, as those moments of personal connection are important to her. 🤗

What she values most about ERBO is the way people work together. Even when something doesn’t go as planned, the focus is on finding solutions together. That makes everyday collaboration straightforward and reliable.

She also appreciates the variety in her role and the opportunity to keep developing her understanding of the products and processes she works with on a daily basis – something that keeps her work interesting and gives her a strong connection to what the company delivers every day.

After the summer - the trade show season 2026 is kicking off! 🚀

We’re excited to start with IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago. As the largest manufacturing technology trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS brings together the industry’s leading innovators, developers, suppliers, and decision-makers.

👉 Save the date and stop by to meet our team. We look forward to see you in Chicago. 

We started out small once – but over the years, we have managed to grow steadily and healthily, continuously expanding our competencies. As a reliable family business with more than 45 years of experience we offer innovative extraction technology and swarf handling for customers all over the world. With expertise and foresight, we are your partner for custom-fit solutions. From the outset, our focus remains on the secure and efficient production flow of your company.

AMB – Internationale Ausstellung für Metallbearbeitung has established itself as a leading trade show. 

It occupies a top position among the trade fairs in the metalworking industry and is one of the top five worldwide. AMB is also an important trade fair for us to get in touch with partners and customers. So, of course, we cannot miss it! We would be happy to see you there. Save the date and pay us a visit in Stuttgart! 👋