Acquisition of the HOESCH MDF press line for plastics molding -
 a big step towards system suppliership.

 First automated complete line for plastics molding.

 Development of the DX series for blank forming.

 First press line for metal forming with automatic loading and unloading,
 automatic toolchange and high-bay tool storage systems.
 Development of new press technology for stainless steel forming.

 Delivery of 4 automated press lines for the production of fiber-reinforced moldings.

 Development of the DT series for tool tryout.
 First line for the combined extrusion / compression process with presses and extruder.
 First high-speed tryout press including tool handling.
 Fully automated press line for manufacturing stainless steel sinks with MPC technology.
 Dieffenbacher takes over worldwide market leadership in the field of press systems for
 sink production.  

 Dieffenbacher acts as general contractor for the delivery of a complete production line
 for gas meter casings.

 28,000 kN high-speed tryout press for DaimlerChrysler.

 AVK-TV-Innovation Award 2001 received for LFT-D-ILC plant engineering, the direct
 production process for fiber-reinforced plastic compounds.

 JEC Award 2002 received in category "Industry and Process" for the development
 of new material and associated equipment for the manufacture of
 light-weight fiber-composite parts.

 Start-up of a variable press line for body parts.
 Development and presentation of the new IMPRESS press series for metal forming.

 AUDI places large order for 8 tryout presses.
 LFT press technology for large body skin panels in class A quality.

 New press series COMPRESS and COMPRESS PLUS for plastic forming.

 New press series COMPRESS ECO for plastic forming.