After-Work Event at DIENES – A look behind the scenes

Experiencing production up close

Following a brief welcome at 3 p.m., a guided tour through our production facility began. In small groups, participants gained fascinating insights into key stages of the value chain for one of our core products – the knife holder.

From the initial processing steps to our modern CNC machining centers, which ensure precise tolerances down to the smallest detail, each stage impressively demonstrated the interplay between technology and expertise. In the systems assembly area, the individual components were finally brought together to form the finished product, supported by a harmonious combination of manual work and technology.

For many, it was fascinating to see how much know-how, care, and technology go into each individual knife holder. Especially for colleagues who normally have little direct contact with production, this was a great opportunity to experience how our products come to life.

“I never would have guessed how many steps are involved in making a single knife holder – that was truly fascinating.” – Feedback from Brigitta Csima.

TEOC (The End of Coincidences): Digitalization meets slitting technology

Rolf Thielen, Head of our Automation Department, presented the TEOC brand (The End of Coincidences) in the newly designed break room. At DIENES, TEOC brings together all activities related to electronics, sensors, software, hardware, and digital services.

TEOC is not a stand-alone solution, but a comprehensive digitalization approach with a clear goal: to systematically collect, analyze, and utilize data from the slitting process to better understand production operations and continuously improve processes.

Company history & a relaxed conclusion

In the new meeting rooms at our sales department, Maja Supe-Dienes also gave a captivating overview of our family business’s 112-year history and our global locations.

Afterwards, freshly prepared potato pancakes, cold drinks, and good conversation awaited the attendees. In a relaxed atmosphere, colleagues from a variety of departments exchanged ideas, away from the daily routine, but right in the heart of the company.

A reason to celebrate: 4,000 followers on LinkedIn!

Another highlight of the evening: DIENES has surpassed 4,000 followers on LinkedIn!

We are pleased about the growing interest in our work, our products, and the behind-the-scenes look at our everyday operations. Thank you to everyone who follows us, shares our posts, or gives feedback – your support truly makes a difference!

The after-work event once again highlighted how valuable personal insights, cross-departmental exchange, and a shared understanding of our work are.

Thank you to everyone who joined – for your interest, your questions, and your enthusiasm. We are already looking forward to the next opportunity to make DIENES come alive!

About the family business: DIENES is the market-leading provider of industrial slitting solutions. Its product portfolio includes knives, knife holders, slitting systems, and valves, as well as various services and digital products. The company can look back on a history spanning more than 112 years and currently employs around 500 people at nine locations worldwide. DIENES holds various national and international patents and is active in a wide range of industries, such as packaging, labels, adhesive tape, battery foil, nonwovens, pulp, paper, core paper, aluminum, carbon material, and many more. DIENES knives and knife holders are used to cut, score, or perforate a wide variety of materials. DIENES products are used, for example, in roll-to-roll (R2R) and roll-to-sheet (R2S) processes.