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Press releases
ASMAG GmbH
Johann Vielhaber and Bill Panthofer
ASMAG Group expands presence
in North America with acquisition
of US-based Tube and Cable Mill
manufacturer
The ASMAG Group, a leading Austrian
manufacturer of machinery and equipment
for the tube, pipe, and profi le industry, is
acquiring US-based Mill Masters, located
in Jackson, Tennessee. This strategic move
strengthens ASMAG’s presence in North
America while expanding its technological
capabilities in the fi eld of tube welding mills.
Mill Masters, which has delivered more than
150 tube and cable mills globally, specializes
in systems for smaller tube dimensions –
perfectly complementing ASMAG Group’s
existing portfolio, which focuses on Tube
Mills for larger dimensions. The acquisition
enables ASMAG to serve a wider range of
customer needs and further enhances its
service capabilities in the US market.
“This is an exciting step forward for us,” said
Johann Vielhaber, owner and CEO of the
ASMAG Group. “We’ve long recognized the
potential of the US market. By acquiring
Mill Masters, we’re not only expanding our
technological range but also establishing a
strong manufacturing and service presence
in the United States – bringing us closer to
our customers and partners. At the same
time, we want to acknowledge the outstand-
ing work and dedication of Bill Panthofer,
the founder, and the Mill Masters Team who
built Mill Masters into a successful compa-
ny over many years. His legacy provides a
strong foundation for this next chapter.”
“I’m proud of what we’ve built here in Jack-
son,” said Bill Panthofer. “Joining the ASMAG
Group allows us to tap into global resources
and innovation while continuing to deliver
the quality and precision we’re known for.
It’s a great match – for our company, our
ASMAG GmbH
Liesenwaldstraße 3a
A-4644 Scharnstein
Austria
employees, and our customers.”
Tel: +43 761688010
Mill Masters will continue to operate under
its established name and will remain at
sales@asmag.at
its current location in Jackson, Tennessee.
https://www.asmag.at
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While it will be integrated into the ASMAG
Group organizationally, customers and part-
ners can expect continuity in relationships,
expertise, and service.
ASMAG Group already operates a sales
offi ce in Chicago, Illinois. With Mill Masters,
the company now establishes its fi rst full op-
erational production and service site in the
United States. The ASMAG Group currently
comprises four European locations: ASMAG
in Scharnstein and INGENIA in Linz (both
Austria) as well as SEUTHE in Hemer and
REIKA in Hagen (both Germany). Mill Mas-
ters becomes the fi fth key site in the global
ASMAG network.