HISTORY

Demuth Machines started operations on June 1st, 1981 and, nowadays, the company is one of the main equipment suppliers for the wood handling to the pulp industry. Demuth technology has been used at important countries such as: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela.

The Company counts on a working staff that comprises a group of 500 employees and its Industrial operations are made at two own installations, being the first one in  a 10.000 square meter building located in Novo Hamburgo city and, the second and recent one,  in a 17.000 square meter area in Portão city.

Demuth is currently developing and attending many projects, as the Company stands a traditional position in the pulp segment. This position is the result of quality application and reliability in the production and delivery of a great product line, using experienced professional and updated technology.

Fredo Demuth

President and the company founder, Mr. Fredo Demuth is a born executive and an admired leader. In 1981, with his experience and a future vision, he projected, produced and sold the pioneer DRPF 200/400 re-chipper. Later on, the equipment opened the way for the company's successful path in the forest segment and, from 1999 on, as well in the pulp industry, where Demuth became one of the most innovating and reliable equipment suppliers for wood yard.

Mr. Fredo commands a working staff that comprises a group of 500 employees. He projects the company future and takes part in negotiations with the world's largest pulp and paper mills.

Erik Demuth

Mr. Erik Demuth is the commercial director and has been working at Demuth machines for 20 years. He currently leads and coordinates the strategic decisions related to product development, sales, production and delivery operations, as well the machinery start up at pulp producing mills in more than 15 countries, assuring that desired  productivity and quality levels are reached on time.  

With talent and knowledge of the world market, Mr. Erik has taken decisive part at great businesses in the recent years. Nowadays, he is directing special attention to a new acting plan of the company in the five continents, which comprises new businesses and segment opportunities.