Monthly Archives: April 2023

KOVOBRASIV Mnisek was settled 30 years ago, on September 1st 1991, by Winoa (formerly known as Wheelabrator Allevard). However, its history is much richer and goes back much further. Founded in 1962 under the name Kovohutě Mnisek, KOVOVRASIV has constantly evolved and adapted to the demands and needs of its customers in the field of steel abrasives and surface preparation.

Its very first pour was made in September 1962 and its products were quickly used all over Czechoslovakia. The original production was primarily intended

KVB (Winoa Czech Republic, s.r.o.) has recently won the competitive game against Vulkan, gained 30 tons of their potential and optimized customers’ process. A strong relationship with Schmidt and Clemens group was established and a new door opened for STELUX. How did it happen?

Schmidt + Clemens is an internationally active company. In addition to its German headquarters in Lindlar-­Kaiserau, S+C manufactures in Spain, UK, Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. Schmidt + Clemens Group is a current global market leader with products for the petrochemical industry; its main business orientation are High Alloy Steel and High Alloy products. Turnover in 2013 was 310 Mio EUR.

The Schmidt + Clemens ALFANAMETAL in Czech Republic produces spun cast and static cast parts, i.e. tubes, return bends, elbows, Y-­pieces, T-­pieces and tetra-­fittings all from just one source. Stainless steel consumption for b