Stichweh Bucket Wheels for Suction Dredgers Now Also in Italy and the USA

摘要

The German construction industry is currently in a poor economic situation and no improvement is expected in the short term. This has not only affected the producers of sand and gravel, but also the manufacturers of machinery for this industry. Maschinenfabrik Fritz Stichweh GmbH, which is 90% dependent on this sector, is no exception. To compensate for the unsatisfactory order situation of its domestic operations, the company has stepped up its export efforts. The company's export quota normally reaches around 30%, but it is targeting an increase to 50% or higher. A report on the use of bucket wheels for sand recovery in Italy and the USA is presented.