Dear customers & partners, we’re already looking forward to seeing you in person! Over the coming months, the Vasantha Group will be present at some of the most important trade shows for plastics, precision tooling, and medical technology – across Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Here’s where you’ll find us: 12-16 October 2026 – Fakuma, Friedrichshafen…
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With a total of 107,759 active minutes, we achieved an outstanding 20th place out of 228 participating companies in our category (50 to 250 employees). In the overall rankings of all companies, regardless of employee count, we secured a sensational 57th place. It’s particularly noteworthy that, in terms of employee count, we’re actually toward the…
Just a few months after the successful commissioning of two automated systems for a total of three milling and turning centers, we are once again sending a strong signal of innovation and future-proofing: VTW is investing approximately one million euros in a state-of-the-art YASDA 5-axis milling machine complete with automation, as well as in a…
The acquisition of the Swiss precision mold design and automation specialist brings together over 60 years of expertise in IML and tooling, a global installed base of more than 2,500 automation systems, and direct access to key markets in Europe and North America. Vasantha Group, a global leader in high quality precision injection mold and automation…
Together, we looked back on the past year and at the same time looked ahead to what lies ahead. A special moment was the honoring of our employees who have been part of the VTW team for five years. Once again, we also recognized the “good ideas” with which our employees actively contribute to the…
VTW only started its own apprentice training program in September 2022. Three years later, in September 2025, the first apprentice successfully completed the program – an important milestone in the company’s young training history. “Training young skilled workers is central to our business. We award bonuses of up to €1,500 for excellent performance at the…
VTW is currently on the fast track and is very confident about the future: Business is developing extremely positively in 2025: Sales and order intake are reaching new record levels, and more and more international customers from the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors are relying on the expertise of the Austrian mold making specialists. Capacity…
The team prepared a special surprise for managing director Manfred Schinko’s 50th birthday: a theoretical and practical “final exam.” After weeks of preparation, the concept was ready: first, tricky questions had to be answered—each correct answer earned a tool for the practical part. Wrong answers led to handicaps that deliberately made the work more difficult.…
October 8–15, 2025 | Messe Düsseldorf | Hall 1, Booth 1E41 When the doors of the K trade fair in Düsseldorf open from October 8 to 15, 2025, it will be time for a premiere for the Vasantha Group: With V-Protect – a vasantha smart sensoric, the company will present its newly developed mold sensor…
From July 7 to August 1, 2025, Anja Fasching from Heinreichs completed her internship at VTW. The student at DigBiz in Waidhofen/Thaya took advantage of the opportunity to gain practical experience and actively participate in various areas of the company. A particular focus of her internship was updating the safety data sheets for the materials…
The VTW Sportchallenge has become a beloved company tradition. Every year, participants—now half of the entire VTW team—are eager to integrate exercise into their daily routines. The award ceremony, held for the first time in the picturesque setting of the Domäne Wachau, marked the festive conclusion of this successful initiative. An exclusive tour of the…
With over 80 years of experience in mold making, injection molding, automation and assembly, the Vasantha Group stands for tailor-made complete solutions from a single source. From planning and development to finished production systems, the group of companies supports customers from the medical, pharmaceutical, healthcare and packaging sectors at its sites in Germany, Austria, the…
The last financial year was characterized by difficult conditions, both on an economic and geopolitical level. Although the company fell short of its original ambitious sales target, it was still able to achieve a positive annual result thanks to consistent control of expenditure. Only four years after the start of production, VTW can therefore report…
Sustainability starts with a good idea. Under the motto “One tree per cavity”, VTW set a strong example of environmental awareness and responsibility: a tree was planted for every mold cavity delivered in the last financial year – 1,000 in total. This was implemented on April 11, 2025 as part of a day of action.…
What a weekend! Together with SAVYA, we spent unforgettable days full of sport, fun and hut fun in Zell am See / Kitzsteinhorn. 🔥 The perfect start: After checking in at the Hotel Römerhof* with wellness area & spa, we headed straight to the Kohlschnait toboggan run. We took the Rodelexpress to the mountain inn,…
19.-22.03.2025 – Arburg Technology Days, Lossburg (DE) 20.-23.05.2025 – Plastpol, Targi Kielce (PL) 9.-10.07.2025 – Medical Technology Germany, Ulm (DE) 24.-25.09.2025 – Medical Technology Ireland, Galway (IRL) 8.-15.10.2025 – K Show, Düsseldorf (DE)
The motto “There’s always a better way” sums up what continuous improvement means at VTW. It is not just a guiding principle, but an attitude that we live by every day at VTW – and which has once again led to impressive results this year. At the end of the year, we honored the five…
The College of Business Administration has gained a new class partner in VTW. This co-operation combines theory and practice in an innovative way and should give the pupils important insights into the corporate world. Why VTW? The decision in favour of VTW as a class partner was no coincidence. ‘Even though the pupils initially had…
Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen was once again a highlight for the plastics industry and attracted over 1,600 exhibitors from all over the world, who presented their latest innovations in twelve exhibition halls. The focus was on topics such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), the circular economy and energy efficiency, reflecting the current challenges and future…
Full of energy and with a clear view of the future, VTW welcomes two new apprentices who started their training at the Waidhofen plant in September: Stefan Holczmann and Benjamin Bayer are embarking on an exciting new chapter in their lives. In a unique dual apprenticeship in the fields of metal technology toolmaking and plastics…
At the end of June, we opened our doors to students from the 3rd secondary school and the 3rd technical school for mechatronics in Karlstein. In addition to a company presentation, they were also given a factory tour with background information on our injection moulding tools. We hope you enjoyed the insights and wish you…
This year, the incentive to achieve a top ranking in the SPUSU Company Challenge was particularly high, as this increased the choice of prizes. The prizes awaiting the best participants this year were impressive: Hot air balloon ride An adventure above the clouds awaits the lucky winner of this hot air balloon ride. An unforgettable…
On Friday, 7 June 2024, our company trip to the beautiful Salzkammergut began on the occasion of our 5th company anniversary. After a welcome drink and a 2-course meal, we travelled to Bad Dürrnberg to the valley station of the Zinken lifts. There we started our panoramic hike along the water pipe path up to…
Last year, we received several orders for 2K moulds. In order to be able to sample these efficiently, we invested in an additional injection moulding unit for our existing 150-tonne Arburg injection moulding machine. As the series moulds were too large for our smallest pilot plant machine, an alternative solution had to be found quickly.…
NPE 2024, one of the world’s largest trade shows for plastics processing and technology, was held in Orlando this year and attracted numerous industry experts and interested parties. The entire Vasantha Group attended this important event to showcase its latest innovations and technologies. A highlight at the show was undoubtedly the demonstration of the Advanced…
We are delighted to welcome Georg Molzer to the VTW team and wish him all the best! Briefly about himself: After his apprenticeship as a toolmaking technician and plastic mould maker at KTW, he joined the technical centre and was initially entrusted with the production of pilot and later series tools, including customer acceptance tests.…
At the first open day, all visitors had the opportunity to take part in the VTW competition. There were prizes to be won: 1st Prize: Hot air balloon trip 2nd Prize: Wellness day at the Schwarzalm 3rd Prize: Two tickets for an event of your choice with cabaret and music in the city park As…
The technical effort required to produce injection moulding tools for plastic closures was demonstrated to the public at VTW in Waidhofen. To mark its fifth anniversary, VTW GmbH organised an open day on Friday and was able to present a number of innovations. The numerous visitors not only saw ultra-modern production systems, but also had…
Have you always wondered what exactly VTW produces and what it looks like behind the facade? At our open day, you can find out exactly that and much more during a guided tour of the company. What you can expect: Company tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photo box Raffle: hot air balloon ride,…
This year’s Fakuma in Friedrichshafen was all about the Vasantha Group, because for the first time VTW, V+ and SAVYA Automation were represented at one booth. First and foremost, our customers benefit from these synergies, as they receive one-stop solutions from a single source. From the visualisation to the injection mould to the removal unit…
2023/10/17 09:00:00 We are pleased to announce that we will also be represented at this year’s Fakuma in Friedrichshafen with our new developments. But we don’t want to reveal everything yet – our experts are happy to tell you more about innovations. It remains exciting – 13 more days until we reveal the secret! PS:…
VTW opened its doors again this year to give holiday interns the opportunity for a one-month internship during the summer months. Bruno Zimmermann made a start and took on activities in the warehouse as well as in production and building services. Fabian Kössner also helped out energetically in the warehouse and independently took over warehouse…
The VTW summer party was all about enjoyment and culinary delights, as the three-man grill team – consisting of VTW employees – once again demonstrated their skills. A juicy pork roll with bread filling and tasty chops were served. A salad buffet rounded off the menu. Of course also homemade pastries could not be missing…
More than 62,000 active minutes were collected by the 20 VTW participants in the sports challenge this year, thus making a significant contribution to increasing well-being and health in the workplace. Prizes of over 500 euros awaited the ten most active participants, including a wellness day, an overnight stay at the train hotel, admissions to…
From 17 to 20 April 2023, Ulrich Faller travelled to Shenzhen to exhibit at Chinaplas together with Kevin Shi. It was a great pleasure to get in touch with our customers personally and to inform them about the constantly growing range of the Vasantha Group. Our target market “Medical” was a big area of the…
Fire fighting training for the entire staff was held by Fire Protection Service Kümmel on 20 March 2023. In addition to the theoretical inputs, demonstration examples and practical applications by the employees themselves were not to be missed. For example, it was shown what happens when an attempt is made to extinguish a burning oil…
We’re looking forward to welcoming you at our upcoming trade show appearances in February! Come visit us at PlastIndia, Pharmapack, and MD&M West to meet our experts in person. We can’t wait to see you there! PlastIndia 2023 / New Delhi, India / 01 – 05 February 2023 Hall 5H Stall GF-B-2 Vasantha mold in…
A team of four set sail for a new beginning and formed SAVYA Austria Automation GmbH in December 2022. Once again, an Indian investor has recognised the potential and competence in the Waldviertel and has once again gained a foothold in Austria – this time in the automation industry. With visions, courage and ambitious plans…
Mit der Gründung von V+ Solutions in Freiburg im Oktober 2022 wird die Vasantha Gruppe um weitere Experten erweitert. Die Teammitglieder von V+ Solutions sind der Engineering Hub in der Vasantha Gruppe für die Medizintechnik. Deren Idee ist es, den Kunden bereits bei der Planungsphase von neuen Produktionsstätten, Produkten, Spritzgusswerkzeugen und Automatisierungsanlagen zu unterstützen. “Auch…
Even in economically turbulent times, VTW has recorded a very positive development and continues to be fully on target with full order books. Intensive sales activities in 2022, including several international trade fair appearances, have contributed significantly to the excellent order situation. In addition to its previous focus on special packaging, the Waidhofen-based mould maker…
Since 1952, the K trade fair in Düsseldorf has been a fixed point in the calendar of many plastics and rubber processors as the leading trade fair for the entire industry. Today it can look back on 70 years of success and the Vasantha Group is right in the middle of the action. We earned…
We are honoured to invite you to participate in the world’s No. 1 trade fair for plastics and rubber K2022 in Düsseldorf (Germany) from 19 to 26 October 2022. We look forward to welcoming you at our stand in Hall A1/E39, because we have news to announce! The fair is an excellent opportunity to present…
Unanimous decision When the first plans were drawn up almost three years ago, it was already planned to build up the machine production in two steps. At the beginning ~ 6 million EUR and then – if the order situation and capacity utilisation are good – an expansion by another ~ 2 million EUR, delayed…
Victoria Binder and Fabio Beranek have opted for a TOP apprenticeship at VTW. The two of them started their dual apprenticeship in plastics moulding and toolmaking technology at VTW on 1 September 2022. We are pleased to welcome them as new team members and wish Victoria and Fabio an instructive training period!
The interns Elias Schinko (grammar school Waidhofen) and Sandra Fröhlich (3rd grade at DigBiz Waidhofen) were able to experience for themselves what lies behind the name VTW during their one-month internship in the summer months and actively lend a hand to the 60-member team. Already on the first day, the two were able to get…
The official opening ceremony of VTW on June 23, 2022 was marked by gratitude. Managing Director Manfred Schinko and Vasantha company owner Dayanand Reddy took the opportunity to express words of thanks to all external companions, as well as the complete VTW team. “Only thanks to the support of local companies, as well as other…
Immediately after the end of the quarantine regulations in India, Varun and Sahithi Reddy travelled to Europe. After appointments in Switzerland and Italy, the crowning finale of the European trip was the first visit to the new VTW plant in Waidhofen. The two were impressed by the machinery, the infrastructure and the competence of the…
“VTW stands out as one of the most innovative and fully committed companies in Waidhofen an der Thaya. One has to come to this conclusion after this company visit!”, said ÖGB Secretary Reinhold Schneider. Managing directors Manfred Schinko and Christian Weber personally guided Chamber of Labour President Markus Wieser through the company on 6 April…
With the installation of almost 600 PV modules in February 2022 with a total output of 240 kWp, VTW once again demonstrates that sustainability and environmental awareness are very important to Waidhofen mouldmaking. With this plant on the roof of the company building, around 20% of the energy requirement will be generated from solar energy…
Several students from PTS Waidhofen visited us to find out more about apprenticeships at VTW and to look over the shoulders of the experts for two days. Our apprentice trainer Reinhard Christian welcomed and immersed them in the world of toolmakers. The program included getting to know as many internal processes as possible and also…
With the reopening of international travel, our colleagues Christian Rada and Jürgen Stocklasser travelled across the Atlantic to the USA to refresh valuable customer contacts, hold technical discussions and negotiate concrete projects together with our colleague from VasanthaTech. The technical competence, high precision and uncompromising quality standards at VTW convinced the American customers and led…
Already 10 months before the start of the apprenticeship training, more than 30 students are interested in jobs at VTW and visited us. It is great to see the next generation of people passionate and eager in learning mouldmaking thru VTW.
With a whole boot full of trade fair equipment we visited Fakuma 2021 from 12 – 16 October 2021 in Friedrichshafen (Germany). “It is very gratifying that Fakuma could take place this year despite the pandemic and that we were able to refresh contacts from the past in person,” Markus Böhm elaborates. Due to the…
There was reason to celebrate in mid-October 2021, because less than half a year after the opening of the plant in May 2021, the first tool manufactured entirely in-house by VTW was ready for shipment. With the receipt of the order for the series tool in April 2021, everything happened in quick succession, as the…
The know-how of the experienced employees combined with the precision of the state-of-the-art machinery made the commissioning of one of the first moulds completely manufactured in the new VTW plant a complete success. The closure for effervescent tablets impresses with multifunctional performance and outstanding quality. “Only the smooth interaction of design with production during the…
VTW will participate for the first time in the largest trade fair for plastics industry in Poland and Eastern Europe, Plastpol, and will present itself in Hall C/ 26 from September 21 – 23, 2021 in Kielce (Poland). We are looking forward to your visit!
VTW will present itself to the public for the first time at Fakuma 2021 in Hall A1 / Booth 1117. After a construction period of only 9 months, the European headquarters of the Indian tool making group VTC (Vasantha Tool Crafts) in Waidhofen at the Thaya / Lower Austria went into operation in May of…
Eight employees of VTW GmbH were trained as first aiders in order to be well prepared for all emergencies. During the first aid courses on July 9 and 16, 2021, the aim was to refresh previous knowledge and immediate life-saving measures and to simulate any emergency situations. In addition, all possibilities of assistance in case…
With a common goal in mind, five new employees started work in July 2021. The focus of the entire team is to take the qualities of VTW GmbH out into the world and to successfully establish the company on the international market. The team will be supported by Markus Wolfgang Haider, Vaclav Luks, Michael Mautner,…
State-of-the-art mould making facility in Austria – construction phase and equipment installation in 9 months
In the period from March 9 to 31, 2021, a total of more than 20 processing machines and automation systems for moldmaking were delivered and put into operation. Three injection molding machines with clamping forces of 150 to 650 tons also found their place in the technical center in mid-April, although two bays are still…
More than 1900 exhibitors will present their international offerings on the world’s leading technical event for industrial plastics processing. Fakuma will take place in Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre from 12 to 16 October 2021. Attention will be focused on the latest technologies which promise highly advantageous benefits, as well as processes and tools for efficient plastics…
Only three months after the groundbreaking ceremony, the building shell of the production hall is in place, so that nothing more stands in the way of concreting the floor slab. At the same time, installation of the building services is already underway.
New 4,000 m2 state-of-the-art Mould Making Facility will begin its operations by spring 2021 A team of former KTW employees with proven expertise in mould making came together with the goal to continue building high-quality injection moulds for the medical and packaging industry. The management team have started a cooperation with the Indian based mould…
