Customized measurement and analysis technology for over 50 years
As a steel producer or foundry, you need fast and precise data in order to continuously improve the quality of your products. At MINKON, we take up this challenge - and have been doing so for more than half a century.
MINKON develops and produces unique measurement and analysis technology for molten metal in the steel and foundry industry. We stand for innovative, reliable technology that provides our customers with important measurement data and analyses for optimizing their production processes on a daily basis. This includes
- Sampling probes
- Temperature measurement probes
- Combination probes for simultaneous temperature measurement and sampling
- Measurement technology for determining the hydrogen and oxygen content in the melt
We have developed innovative solutions for these applications that we can adapt precisely to your specific conditions. It is this combination of reliable precision and a high level of customization that has made us known worldwide.
Born in the USA, at home in the world
MINKON was originally founded by the Midwest Instrument Company 'Minco'. This is where our current name comes from. Since 1993, however, we have been an independent, owner-managed group of companies operating primarily in Europe. Our core competence was and is the development and production of high-quality measuring and analysis technology for foundries and steelworks.
Thanks to our sales offices and sales partners around the world, we are always close to our customers and thus able to share our know-how with them at any time.
In-house development and production
At MINKON, it has always been important to us that we are in control of the quality of our products. That's why we have five of our own production sites in Germany, Poland, the UK and Turkey and employ around 220 people.
20 of our employees are involved solely in the development of our solutions. A 500 kg induction furnace is available for development purposes so that we can test under almost real conditions. For specific tasks, we work together with leading steelworks and renowned research institutes such as the BFI (Betriebsforschungsinstitut des VDEh).
Our philosophy: Just right.
Whether it's the size of the mold, the composition of the melt or the temperature curve: every molten metal has its own character. The experts at MINKON know this better than many others on the market, which is why we make individual adjustments to these conditions. This results in measurement and sampling technology that not only delivers precise results, but also fits the respective process exactly.
When implementing our measuring and sampling technology in your plant, our experienced engineers are on site and optimize right up to the end. We do our utmost to ensure that you have all the prerequisites for optimum results.
Employees worldwide work for MINKON
individual products for sampling and measurement
Locations in Germany, Poland, Great Britain and Turkey
Employees in research and development
Total Quality: Certified
Thanks to permanently monitored production processes and seamless control of material quality, we guarantee reliable products that are "Made in Germany". We have also had this understanding of quality certified. We have added further certifications to the standard EN ISO 9001:2015 certification.
- Quality certificate from the steel institute VDEh in accordance with VDA 6.1
- SHE Management System certified according to SCCP
Your strong partner
As a full-service provider with the highest standards of quality and service, we are your ideal partner. We are the technology leader for various special applications international, which is also thanks to our continuous research and development. As our partner, you will feel this lead directly: through reduced costs and sustainable progress in your processes.
We are just as demanding when it comes to selecting our partners. Whether as a distributor or research partner: We look for know-how and expertise as well as an understanding of quality, solution orientation and customer service that matches our own.
This is how our network of partners makes us even stronger for you in the long term.
Quality is more than just product quality. We want to be a first-class partner for you in every respect.