UTH expands with new U.S. subsidiary in South Carolina

Fulda, Germany — UTH GmbH, headquartered in Fulda, Germany, with subsidiaries in China and Japan, is deepening its global commitment by establishing a new location in the United States. “This strategic decision is driven by our deep understanding of our customers’ growing needs and specific requirements, as well as our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible support as a reliable partner to the rubber and silicone processing industry,” says Julia Uth, who, along with Manuel Bessler, is overseeing the U.S. project.
As a specialist in fine mesh straining, precise extrusion, and mixing, the family-owned company, with nearly 40 years of industry expertise, offers innovative solutions and intelligent technologies worldwide for the rubber, tire, silicone, sealant, and adhesive industry. Their product range includes high-quality serialized machines, customized system solutions, and specialized machinery. UTH’s modular roll-ex® extrusion system is setting international standards for the particularly gentle and clean processing of rubber and silicone, “with a clear focus on sustainability and cost-efficiency,” emphasizes Julia Uth. She adds, “A concrete example of this is our involvement with a leading tire manufacturer in the U.S. Through the use of our innovative and resource-saving TRP (Two-Roll Plasticizer) solution, based on the patented roll-ex® gear pump technology, our customer was able to reduce energy consumption in reprocessing by up to 50 percent.” Additionally, approximately 98 percent of the process-related waste is returned to the tire manufacturing process.
“Having a local presence allows us to ensure immediate and personalized support. Through streamlined communication pathways in the North American region, we can make decisions more quickly and implement measures more efficiently,” explains Julia Uth on the company’s decision to open an additional location in Fort Mill, South Carolina. “Other reasons include the numerous tire and rubber companies located here and the excellent local infrastructure.” Manuel Bessler also emphasizes the improved process reliability and service that the new U.S. location will bring, enabling more efficient maintenance and support for the international customers in North America who have increasingly acquired UTH machines over the past years.
As an established mid-sized company centrally located in the heart of Germany with existing branches in Asia, UTH GmbH is further expanding the company’s global market share and service network with their additional location in North America. “The U.S. market is one of the largest in the world, and we want to provide our new customers there with our advanced technology to enhance production and improve the quality,” highlights Manuel Bessler. “However, manufacturing will continue to take place in Fulda.”
“The decision to establish the new site focused on enhancing local support. This allows us to respond more quickly, improve spare parts procurement, and provide more efficient service to avoid costly production downtimes. Moreover, proximity to our customers strengthens relationships and enables us to provide even more targeted support tailored to their specific needs.”
In the U.S., not only are large tire manufacturers and compounders key target groups, but the sealant and adhesive industry also offers potential for UTH GmbH’s diverse solutions. The primary point of contact for customers—and a well-known figure in the industry—is the new General Manager of Sales & Service, Bill Bisson, who has been supporting UTH’s U.S. team with extensive market knowledge since late August. Bill brings a wealth of experience in rubber extrusion and gear pump systems, as well as the North American market. He is passionate about providing tailored solutions, offering comprehensive service, and advising on the unique needs of each company.
“UTH’s technology is impressive, and I want to share that with our customers,” says Bill. Together with his colleagues, Bill will present the wide range of collaboration opportunities with UTH at industry events, like at the International Elastomer Conference that took place in Pittsburgh. “The U.S. boasts strong innovation, interesting business partnerships, and an economic environment that, despite fluctuations, can be considered relatively stable and robust,” says Bill. “I look forward to contributing to growth in sales and expanding our portfolio of offerings while supporting our customers with spare parts, process improvements, and technical services with the U.S. team of UTH.” For further details, please visit www.uth-northamerica.com.