At the moment, EST Edelstahl-Schneidtechnik GmbH in Hattingen and EST Edelstahl-Schneidtechnik GmbH in Vöcklabruck, Austria, are combining their efforts, experience, and knowledge under the brand "EST".

EST has constructed a cutting center that is among the largest in Europe in terms of capacity, on the site of the former Henrichshütte, where steel was produced more than 150 years ago. This also refers to the vast range of stainless steel grades and dimensions that are readily available as raw materials.

Nowadays, stainless steel blanks may be supplied in the quickest amount of time and are manufactured in accordance with the strictest specifications using 10 cutting technologies. Apart from plasma cutting, several waterjet technologies are also used for production, whereby the client