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Bielefeld as coated sheets that are used for struc- tural components as well as for the dishwasher’s outer casing. e paint is applied in Salzgitter in the strip coating line. e demands on the sheets are high. Dr. Störmer explains, “We pay special attention to the gloss, the uniformity and the precision in the surface structure, as well as to meticulous compliance with the tolerance win- dow.“ Dr. Ralf Koch, sales director for construc- tion, household appliances and end customers at Salzgitter AG, adds, “We have to treat the sheets with the o -cited kidskin gloves during produc- tion. is applies to both our coil coating line and our Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlservice GmbH
in Schwerte, where the sheets are then cut to size according to the dimensions that Miele speci es. Miele very precisely inspects each individual sheet and sorts out any with the smallest defect.“ Salzgit- ter produces such items as color-coated sheets in various grades for the production of dishwashers.
A dishwasher consists of the main washing com- partment and outer casing assemblies, which Miele prefabricates separately in Bielefeld. e technolo- gy, including the electronics, pump, and wiring, is added during the nal assembly. Head of dish- washers household Robert Kurpiun relates, “ e greatest technical challenge is hydroforming the washing compartment.“ And the logistics. “Since
Careful scrutiny: A Miele employee in Bielefeld checks the back of a dishwasher
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