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About METAGRO

Reliability in Perfection
 

This is what reliability means to us at METAGRO:

Long-Term Value

We manufacture products that retain their value. They are not subject to short depreciation cycles but can instead be relied upon by an entire generation.

High-Quality Materials

We process and use only stainless steel and aluminium. Both materials are of high quality and can be fully returned to the recycling loop.

Craftsmanship and Technical Expertise

Our products are created with master craftsmanship and laser precision, combining traditional skills with state-of-the-art technology – fast, accurate and error-free.

Optimised Processes

We transform our customers’ ideas, as well as our own, into new and innovative products quickly and efficiently. Throughout the process, we fulfil our customers’ wishes and expectations with flexibility, on-time delivery and uncompromising reliability.

History

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  • 1972

    Founding of METAGRO

    Coffee machine dealer Ing. Peter H. Reuschel identified a niche in the market: offering bespoke stainless-steel furniture for the hospitality sector. Personal ties to Hainfeld (Lower Austria) enabled him to build a 1,500 m² production hall and a 100 m² office “on a greenfield site”.
    The chosen company name, METAGRO, in German stands for METAl and GROßküche (commercial kitchen).

  • 1973

    Start of Production

    Production began with 14 employees. The technical know-how was contributed by the then co-owner, Patzner GesmbH in Bad Mergentheim (today PALUX). Manufacturing followed the tradition of a master craftsman’s workshop – producing custom-made items and medium batch sizes.

  • 1980

    First Major Contract

    The company received its first major contract: constructing a kitchen for 8,000 meals at the CA Technical Centre (today UniCredit Bank Austria), with an order volume of approx. €500,000.

  • 1982

    Start of Refrigerated Furniture Production

    METAGRO began producing GastroNorm and beverage refrigeration units.

  • 1984

    First International Trade Fair

    First participation in an international trade fair: the IKK in Nuremberg.

  • 1988

    Purchase of Punching Machine

    With the acquisition of a CNC-controlled punching machine (Trumatic 240), the era of CAD-based design began.

  • 1994

    Stainless-Steel Furniture Design

    Graz-based designer Hans-Peter Rainer created stainless-steel furniture for the Nuremberg Autumn Fair.

  • 1997

    New Office Building

    A new 750 m² office building was constructed following an architectural competition. Designed by architect Loistl, the building features a light-filled entrance area that has become a popular meeting place for employees and customers alike.
    The cantilevered visual supports form a striking architectural counterpart to the elongated production hall and attract the attention of architecture enthusiasts.

  • 1999

    Laser Cutting System

    The introduction of a laser cutting system opened up new possibilities in sheet metal processing. Even the most complex contour cuts could now be made – without the need for expensive tooling.

  • 2001

    New Production Hall

    A new 2,400 m² hall was built, increasing total production and storage space to 7,700 m². By this time, METAGRO was manufacturing not only stainless-steel furniture for commercial kitchens, but also high-end domestic kitchens and products for shopfitting and outdoor applications.

  • 2003

    Welding Automation

    With specially designed welding machines, production of stainless-steel hygiene furniture in H1, H2 and H3 according to DIN 18865-9 commenced.

  • 2004

    Acquisition of Rech & Founding of Rech Mechatronik

    METAGRO acquired Rech Kühlanlagen and founded its subsidiary Rech Mechatronik in Vienna. This strategic move established METAGRO as a specialist in refrigeration technology.
    The new company is responsible for the planning, installation and maintenance of refrigeration systems.

  • 2008

    Stainless Steel Design Award

    METAGRO received the Stainless Steel Design Award 2008 at the Vienna Tec trade fair for the production of a champagne refrigerator.

  • 2012

    Acquisition of Second Laser Cutting System

    A second laser cutting system was purchased. Equipped with suction arms, it enables scratch-free sorting of laser-cut sheets, allowing small batch sizes with specialised cuts to be produced at attractive prices.

  • 2013

    40th Anniversary Celebration

    METAGRO celebrated its 40-year anniversary as a reliable partner for professional kitchen and shopfitting specialists. During the festivities in the CNC production hall, the “3klang Choir Rohrbach” performed an unforgettable live stainless-steel percussion set.

  • 2015

    Swingline Hygiene Design

    The Swingline hygiene version (H1M), featuring a seamless cabinet base, became METAGRO’s new standard product line. The newly designed front panels with curved handles offer enhanced comfort and visual appeal.

  • 2016

    Modernisation of Machinery

    Modernisation of the machinery: the CO₂ laser was replaced by a new solid-state laser. With nearly double the cutting speed and 66% energy savings, this upgrade ensures continued short delivery times and an environmentally future-proof production process.

  • 2017

    Deburring Machine

    A specialised deburring machine was acquired, further raising METAGRO’s quality standards. Additionally, a new special welding machine now allows semi-automatic corner welding of up to half a metre.

  • 2018

    45 Years of METAGRO

    METAGRO celebrated its 45th anniversary with around 500 visitors at an open-day event showcasing the production facilities.

  • 2019

    Office Extension

    A two-storey office extension added 260 m² of space, creating room for twelve additional workstations. In addition to achieving seamless architectural integration with the existing building, the main focus was on ergonomic workstation design.

Our Machinery

Laser Cutting ILaser Cutting IIPunching and Nibbling MachinesBending CentrePress BrakesShearing MachineSpecial Welding MachinesDeburring MachinesOn-Site Measurement (As-Built Measurement)

Laser Cutting I

TruLaser 3040 Laser Cutting System

  • Laser power: max. 3 kW
  • Working area: 4,000 × 2,000 mm
  • Loading system: LoadMaster
  • Accuracy: ± 0.05 mm
  • Cutting speed: 34 m/min (stainless steel 1.0 mm)
  • Integrated camera for process monitoring
  • Single-cutting-head strategy (no head changes required)
  • Maximum material thicknesses:
    • Stainless steel: 15 mm
    • Aluminium: 15 mm
    • Brass: 6 mm
    • Copper: 6 mm

Laser Cutting II

Amada LC-2415 Alpha Laser Cutting System

  • Laser power: 2.5 kW
  • Working area: 2,500 × 1,500 mm (without repositioning)
  • Maximum material thicknesses:
    • Stainless steel (V2A and V4A): 5.0 mm
    • Aluminium: 4.0 mm
  • Includes automatic loading system
  • Includes automatic parts sorting

Punching and Nibbling Machines

Finnpower E6 Turret Punching Machine

  • Working area: 1,565 × 3,074 mm (without repositioning)
  • Punching force: 300 kN
  • Thread forming station up to M8
  • 20 turret stations including two multitool stations and thread-pulling tools
  • Thread-pulling up to sheet thickness 2.0 mm

Bending Centre

Salvagnini P2lean Bending Centre

  • Bending length: up to 2,180 mm
  • Component size:
    • Minimum: 285 × 140 mm
    • Maximum: 2,495 × 1,600 mm
  • Bending force: up to 330 kN
  • Operation without tool changes
  • Up to 17 bends per minute

Press Brakes

Hydraulic press brakes by Trumpf and electric press brakes by Safan

  • Bending length: up to 4,250 mm
  • Pressing force: up to 2,300 kN
  • Simulation of bending processes directly on the machine
  • Ergonomic operation with bending assistance for large components

Shearing Machine

TrumaCut T 840 Swing-Beam Shear

  • Roller conveyor with sheet-lifting device for scratch-free cutting
  • Cutting capacity: stainless steel up to 5 mm
  • Sheet return system: 1,500 mm
  • Maximum cutting length: 4,000 mm

Special Welding Machines

  • Longitudinal seam welding machine: welding length up to 800 mm
  • Two corner seam welding machines: welding length up to 500 mm
  • Two basin welding machines

Deburring Machines

Timesavers Series 42-1350-WRB

  • Multi-rotational brush machine, dry operation
  • Suitable for stainless steel and aluminium
  • Feed speed: 0.5 to 8 m/min
  • Capable of deburring cutting edges that cannot—or only with difficulty—be deburred manually
  • Protective foil on sheet surfaces remains intact during processing

On-Site Measurement (As-Built Measurement)

FlexiJet 3D Measurement System

  • State-of-the-art laser measurement technology
  • Measurement data is converted directly into a CAD drawing
  • Flexible and unrestricted measurement (360° vertical, 360° horizontal)
  • Precise and fast production of as-built components
  • No dimensional limitations – entire rooms can be captured in a single measurement