Precision in Medical Technology

Interview with Silas Kick, Authorized Officer and Head of Finance, and Victoria Back, Marketing Manager at CPM Precision GmbH

CPM Precision GmbH Precision
High-tech manufacturing at CPM Precision GmbH: Here, precision meets state-of-the-art technology

CPM Precision GmbH has established itself as a specialist in the production of high-precision turned parts, used exclusively in medical technology. In the interview, Silas Kick, Authorized Officer and Head of Finance, and Victoria Back, Marketing Manager, provide insights into the development of the company, the importance of digitalization, and the strategic plans for the future. They explain how the company continues to grow and responds to the changing demands of the industry without losing focus.

Wirtschaftsforum: Mr. Kick, can you give us an overview of the main milestones of CPM Precision GmbH?

Silas Kick: CPM was founded in 2000 as Claus Peter Maier Precision Turning Technology – at that time still a one-man operation with one machine in the Odenwald. A decisive step was the move in 2004 to Hirschberg in the industrial area, where we still have our location today. In the early years, we grew extremely and invested heavily, which enabled us to reach the size we are today. The willingness to invest in the early years was crucial for our growth. Another important milestone was the certification according to ISO 13485, for us the official confirmation that we meet all requirements to operate in the medical technology sector.

Wirtschaftsforum: Ms. Back, how has the company developed over time?

Silas Kick, Authorized Officer and Head of Finance at CPM Precision GmbH

Victoria Back: Last year, we focused intensively on our brand values and clearly defined them. Precision remains our core brand value, but we have additionally developed the values ‘Customized’, ‘Passionate’, and ‘Mindful’. These values were always there, but they were never named and communicated as clearly as now. This helps us to appear more consistent and authentic in all our activities and in communication with our customers. It is important that all employees can identify with them. Developing these values has also helped us to strengthen our position in the market.

Wirtschaftsforum: How is CPM Precision GmbH currently positioned and what future plans do you pursue?

Silas Kick: Until 2022, we were a family-owned company, then the firm Halder from Frankfurt became our new majority shareholder. At the same time, the management team also joined as co-shareholders. Last year, we merged our sister companies Nanolize and CPM Deltaturn with CPM Precision to increase our efficiency and to drive growth further.

Victoria Back, Marketing Manager at CPM Precision GmbH
Victoria Back, Marketing Manager at CPM Precision GmbH

Our goal is to continue to respond flexibly to the needs of our customers in the future and to further expand our product range, which extends from dental implants to other complex medical technology components.

Wirtschaftsforum: What role does employer branding play in the company's strategy?

Victoria Back: We place great emphasis on selecting employees who fit well into the team and live our values. We do not have strict hierarchies – new employees, including those from the younger generation, can bring in ideas and take on responsibility from the beginning. This mix of experience and fresh perspectives is crucial for our success and helps us stay innovative and flexible.

Wirtschaftsforum: What challenges do you see in medical technology, and how do you address them?

Silas Kick: We want to further increase our visibility as an expert in the medical technology sector and specifically expand our business. A strategic focus is on expanding our offerings in eye surgery and spinal implantology. Additionally, we are increasingly focusing on automation, particularly in the surface treatment of dental implants, i.e., etching the implants, to meet growing demands, and we are continuing to drive forward digital transformation, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence into our processes. Our willingness to experiment, especially with new technologies, drives us forward.

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CPM Precision GmbH Cleaning Automation
The new etching and cleaning automation from CPM Precision GmbH greatly expands capacity and optimizes the surface treatment of dental implants

Wirtschaftsforum: What role does digitalization play in your business strategy?

Victoria Back: Digitalization plays a central role in our business strategy. We use it deliberately to make our internal processes more efficient and to respond flexibly to market changes. Additionally, we place great emphasis on a strong presence on communication platforms like LinkedIn to enhance our proximity to our customers and make our corporate culture visible.

Wirtschaftsforum: What are the goals for the future of the company?

Silas Kick: Our goal is to evolve from being a hidden champion, as we are currently perceived in the medical technology industry, into a well-known player. It's important to us to maintain our current commitment and our appetite for further development in order to continue to steer our company towards success and be successful in the coming years. This November, we will also be participating as exhibitors for the first time at the international Medtech fair COMPAMED in Düsseldorf. The personal exchange with our customers is what we value most and look forward to.

Wirtschaftsforum: What inspires you in implementing your business goals?

Silas Kick: It is motivating to see how our team grows, masters new challenges, and how our efforts bear fruit. This dynamism and the pursuit of constant improvement drive us to continue to be successful.