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Trade Shows + Conferences

Meet us in person at one of the upcoming events below

Schmidt + Clemens will be represented at many international and national conferences and exhibitions this year. From Germany to the USA, S+C specialists will present technical papers at conferences to introduce our latest alloys and production developments. As in previous years, S+C will have a booth at many of these events and both technical and commercial staff from all business areas, will be happy to explain and demonstrate the advantage of our products to you. We look forward to welcoming you at the following events:

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Stainless Steel World

MECC Maastricht, The Netherlands

November 18 - 20, 2025

Both: #43

To the trade fair page

Hagener Symposium

Hagen, Germany

November 27 - 28, 2025

To the trade fair page
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Latest news & reports

News from the world of Schmidt + Clemens
September 22, 2025 // Company50 years of Werksarztzentrum Oberberg e.V.Expertise, proximity, and trust in occupational health and safety

Werksarztzentrum Oberberg e.V. is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Thanks and recognition on the anniversary.

Jahresergebnis 2024
September 21, 2025 // CompanyS+C Anniversary Celebration 2025 Schmidt + Clemens honors long-standing employees at its 2025 anniversary celebration

The event focused on 18 long-serving employees who together can look back on an impressive 590 years of service.

Jahresergebnis 2024
August 22, 2025 // CompanyTree Planting Challenge 2025Schmidt + Clemens participates in the “Tree Planting Challenge 2025”

The company was nominated for the campaign by Pferd Tools, thereby setting an example for sustainability and the responsible use of natural resources.

Jahresergebnis 2024
May 21, 2025 // CompanyGround-breaking ceremony for the extension to the company kindergartenSchmidt + Clemens invests 1.1 million euros in a family-friendly future

Today's ground-breaking ceremony marked the official start of the extension to the company kindergarten on the Schmidt + Clemens Group (S+C) site in lindlar.

Jahresergebnis 2024
May 16, 2025 // CompanyAnnual result for 2024Sales growth of 33 percent in a challenging environment

The Schmidt + Clemens Group presented a pleasing result for the 2024 financial year at its shareholders' meeting.

May 11, 2025 // CompanySchmidt + Clemens is "Innovation Champion"Highest innovative strength - award from WELT and ServiceValue

The Schmidt + Clemens Group (S+C) has been awarded the title of "Highest Innovative Strength".

January 27, 2025 // CompanyS+C and aiconver GmbH are launching a new partnershipTogether we develop innovative AI technology

The goal is to make the rapidly growing data volumes within the company more accessible, break down data silos, and actively support employees with AI.

January 10, 2025 // Company„Most Wanted Start 2025“S+C honored once again

Schmidt + Clemens among germany’s most popular training companies "Most Wanted Start 2025" – Stainless steel specialist from lindlar honored once again.

18. December 2024 // CompanyDonation marathon 2024Jan Schmidt-Krayer from Schmidt + Clemens sets off on a donation marathon

As part of a two-day donation marathon, he handed over considerable financial support to six social and charitable organizations in the region.

04. December 2024 // CompanyDouble Recognition for Schmidt + ClemensFamily Friendliness and Highest Trust 2024

Schmidt + Clemens, the leading specialist in stainless steel solutions based in Lindlar, is proud to announce two significant accolades.

05. September 2024 // CompanyVfL presents new exclusive partnerSchmidt + Clemens Group returns to the Gummersbach jersey!

VfL Gummersbach presents Schmidt + Clemens Gruppe (S+C), a new, strong exclusive partner.

05. September 2024 // CompanyFamily business for generationsSchmidt + Clemens celebrates its long-serving employees

At the event location “old hammer mill” in Engelskirchen-Bickenbach, Schmidt + Clemens honoured its employees celebrating 25 and 40 years of service.

26. June 2024 // CompanySchmidt + Clemens: Focus on sustainability. Green Steel World in Essen

For the first time, the Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist is taking part in the "Green Steel World" trade fair and conference in Essen.

25. June 2024 // CompanyEuropean Championships at Schmidt + ClemensFamily business celebrates 145th anniversary

The Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) can look back on its foundation 145 years ago and is celebrating this with a big family soccer party in the ONI Arena in Frielingsdorf.

22. June 2024 // Company25,000.00 euros for the German Red Cross Schmidt + Clemens donates for new building

The Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) has made a donation of 25,000.00 euros to the Lindlar-Frielingsdorf branch of the German Red Cross (DRK) to mark the company's 145th anniversary.

15. Mai 2024 // CompanyCareer orientation on siteSchmidt + Clemens presents metal and electrical industry info truck

The Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens is currently presenting the metal and electrical industry info truck at the Gummersbach-Derschlag comprehensive school.

15. March 2024 // CompanySchmidt + Clemens awarded for highest innovative strengthWELT and ServiceValue confirms: Schmidt + Clemens awarded for highest innovative strength

With this award, Schmidt + Clemens once again underlines its leading role in the industry and its commitment to continuous innovation and outstanding quality.

21. December 2023 // CompanyBalancing work and family lifeAward for industry winner Schmidt + Clemens

Work-life balance is an important criterion for many employees in Germany when choosing an employer. Schmidt + Clemens has now been recognized by the F.A.Z. Institute in the stainless steel production and processing category.

12. December 2023 // CompanyCommitment to oberberg's food bankS+C trainees support the food bank in Gummersbach

Ten trainees from Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) helped out at the Oberberg food bank in Gummersbach today together with trainer Lars Katzmarek.

06. December 2023 // CompanyS+C charity marathon 2023Familienunternehmen engagiert sich in der Region

This year, the Managing Partner of Schmidt + Clemens, Jan Schmidt-Krayer, is continuing the donation marathon that has already become a tradition.

05. December 2023 // CompanyInternational Volunteer DayApprentices get involved in the pantry in Frielingsdorf

On International Volunteer Day today, six apprentices from Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens are actively helping out at the food pantry in Frielingsdorf.

01. December 2023 // CompanyS+C Group implements whistleblower protection lawThe German Whistleblower Protection Act came into force on July 2, 2023.

The Schmidt + Clemens Group is now continuing to implement the national legislation on time and has set up corresponding reporting offices in Spain and the Czech Republic.

07. September 2023 // CompanyHammer mill in Bickenbach brings back memoriesSchmidt + Clemens celebrates with retirees and jubilarians

More than 190 invited guests accepted the invitation to this year's retiree and jubilarian celebration at the old hammer mill in the village of Bickenbach.

06. September 2023 // CompanyEmployer of the future: Digital, innovative, modernSchmidt + Clemens receives award from the German Institute for Sustainability and Digitalization

Schmidt + Clemens, received the "Employer of the Future" award today as part of the DUP Entrepreneur Day at the Colosseum Theater in Essen.

19. Juli 2023 // CompanyHandball meets career at Schmidt + Clemens#deingrosserwurf

Just in time for the season opener of the professional handball players of VfL Gummersbach, S+C launches its new employer branding campaign.

03. Juli 2023 // CompanyTrainees support Lebensfarben associationSchmidt + Clemens takes over sponsorship for one year

The trainees from the information technology department of Schmidt + Clemens, the Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist, had a special idea ...

23. June 2023 // CompanyTOP 100 awardRanga Yogeshwar pays tribute to Schmidt + Clemens

Congratulations at the German SME Summit: Ranga Yogeshwar congratulates Schmidt + Clemens GmbH + Co. KG from Lindlar on being awarded the TOP 100 seal

21. June 2023 // CompanyPartnership with VfL GummersbachSchmidt + Clemens remains a loyal partner of VfL Gummersbach in the future

VfL Gummersbach can continue to rely on the support of its long-standing partner Schmidt + Clemens beyond the current season.

21. June 2023 // CompanyLindlar awards pupil prizeThe 2023 award winners.

The municipality of Lindlar has been honouring special achievements since 2012.

23. Mai 2023 // CompanyS+C trains Germany's best cutting machine operatorSamuel Köster honored by Chamber of Commerce in Berlin

Samuel Köster from Gummersbach was honored as the best cutting machine operator on May 15 as part of the German Chamber of Commerce (DIHK) ceremony in Berlin.

07. February 2023 // CompanyDonation for earthquake victimsThe Schmidt + Clemens Group is donating € 10,000.00 to the Malteser relief service

On the night of February 6, a terrible earthquake hit Turkey and areas of Syria. The number of casualties and injured is rising every hour.

06. February 2023 // CompanySchmidt + Clemens once again among the TOP 100 companiesStainless steel specialist impresses with innovative products and processes

For the third time, the Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens convinced the jury in the TOP 100 competition, the only innovation competition in Germany that...

09. September 2022 // CompanySchmidt + Clemens donates for flood victims in Pakistan15.000,00 € for Malteser International

Today at the Malteser Kommende in Engelskirchen, the managing partner of Schmidt + Clemens, Jan Schmidt-Krayer, presented a donation check for € 15,000.00...

21. March 2022 // CompanyKarrieretag Familienunternehmen bei GOLDBECKDeutschlands FamilienunternehmerInnen treffen Fach- und Führungskräfte

Flache Hierarchien, viel Eigenverantwortung und eine gute Arbeitsatmosphäre: Eine Karriere im FamilienCompany bietet viele Pluspunkte.

18. February 2022 // Company"Schmidt + Clemens - Stainless steel since 1879". Exhibition openedExhibition opened at the Gummersbach Works Medical Centre

In 1975, 32 representatives of Oberberg entrepreneurs founded the association "Werksarztzentrum Oberberg". Among them was Christoph Schmidt-Krayer.

16. December 2021 // Company2nd S+C Donation MarathonSchmidt + Clemens again supported several organizations in the region

As in the previous year, Schmidt + Clemens again supported several organizations in the region in 2021 and expressed its close ties with the Oberberg region.

09. November 2021 // CompanyTrainees organise volunteer daySchmidt + Clemens supports the Tafel in Gummersbach

It was early in the morning when twelve trainees from Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) set off for the Oberbergische Tafel in Gummersbach together with their Training Manager, Uwe...

05. November 2021 // CompanyGermany's most attractive employerFamily-owned Schmidt + Clemens is one of the best in Germany

Increasing one's attractiveness as an employer is more important than ever for German companies today. 3,953 companies were examined by ...

25. October 2021 // CompanyBack among the best trainers in 2021Schmidt + Clemens honoured once again

Once again Capital, the magazine for business and society, has honored Germany's best trainers in its 11/2021 issue. The Lindlar-based family business, Schmidt + Clemens ...

06. August 2021 // CompanyInformation for our customersExtreme weather events

Unfortunately, our S+C Headquarters in Kaiserau was affected by these severe weather events. We are working hard to try to help our employees get back on their feet and ensure...

15. Juli 2021 // CompanyLeppe overflows its banksHeavy rainfall in Lindlar

The heavy rainfall of the past hours also had consequences for the Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens. Already in the early evening, the first cellars ...

09. Juli 2021 // CompanySchmidt + Clemens continues to invest in trainingIndustry leader expands training opportunities

The Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens has invested over € 90,000 in the in-house academy to further expand the range of apprenticeship courses ...

22. April 2021 // CompanySchmidt + Clemens presents annual financial statementsFiscal year well mastered despite pandemic

The Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) closed the last business year with a clearly positive result.

30. March 2021 // CompanyBest training company in the industry 2021Schmidt + Clemens convinces Deutschland

The Lindlar-based stainless steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) has been awarded the title of Best Training Company and impressed as the industry's best training ...

01. December 2020 // CompanyS+C donation marathon: €15,000.00 for good causesStainless steel specialist shows its commitment to the region

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Christmas party for the workforce of Schmidt + Clemens (S+C), the stainless steel specialist based in Lindlar, Germany, has regrettably ...

15. October 2020 // CompanyCAPITAL Vocational Training Study 2020Schmidt + Clemens one of Germany’s best training providers.

With a score of 4 out of 5 possible stars, Schmidt + Clemens is one of the outstanding business enterprises in the “Vocational Training” category.

08. October 2020 // CompanyWorks accident at Schmidt + ClemensDeflagration event in the molded casting shop

At about 6:30 this morning, a works accident occurred in the molded casting shop at our Kaiserau site.

29. Juli 2020 // Company“Crisis Heroes” initiativeSchmidt + Clemens cited for its commitment in the coronavirus crisis

“Crisis Heroes” initiative. Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) has been named among the “Crisis Heroes” (“Helden in der Krise”) for its outstanding commitment in the coronavirus ...

22. June 2020 // Company2020 Study: Innovation for Germany - S+C tops the innovation rankingsSchmidt + Clemens tops the innovation rankings

For the third time in a row, Schmidt + Clemens, the stainless steel specialist headquartered in Lindlar, Germany, has been named as the recipient of the ‘Innovation Prize 2020’.

19. June 2020 // CompanySchmidt + Clemens wins top innovator awardSchmidt + Clemens will officially be able to call itself a TOP 100 company and this for the second time!

With a particular ability to innovate and above-average success rates for innovations Schmidt + Clemens has been awarded as top innovator. Schmidt + Clemens will officially be able to ...

26. March 2020 // CompanyInformation for our customersEffects of the pandemic on the Schmidt + Clemens Group SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19

Unsere Produktionsstätten sind von der Pandemie unmittelbar betroffen. Eine zunehmend größere Anzahl von Mitarbeitern fällt aufgrund staatlicher Anordnungen ...

19. February 2020 // CompanyCompany with a future Focus Money confirms S+C as Digital Champion 2020

In its February 19, 2020 edition, Focus Money, a German business magazine reports on Germany’s “companies of the future”. For the first time, Lindlar-based stainless steel...

19. June 2020 // CompanyGermany’s most innovative enterpriseSchmidt + Clemens receives distinction once again

In its June 15 issue, the German business magazine Focus reports on Germany’s most innovative enterprises. This is now the second time that the distinction has gone to Schmidt.

14. May 2019 // Company140 years of passion for stainless steelSchmidt + Clemens celebrates corporate anniversary

On May 1st of this year, German stainless steel specialist Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) was able to look back on 140 years of corporate history.

04. March 2019 // CompanyKooperation unterzeichnet FCBG und Schmidt + Clemens vereinbaren intensive Zusammenarbeit

In seiner Ausgabe vom 19.02.2020 berichtet das Wirtschaftsmagazin Focus-Money über Deutschlands Company der Zukunft. Erstmals wurde der Lindlarer ...