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SALZGITTER MACHINENBAU AG
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS
How are you using AI or machine learning or big data , and what possibilities do they bring to the future of SMAG ? “ We are doing this already , especially at BMA , in process engineering . We plan to ramp up our efforts in coordination with our customers , and we ' ll pick up speed in the near future .”
What plans do you have for the future - will you be opening in a new country , or are there new acquisitions in the pipeline ?
“ I think that the group has evolved quickly with its mergers and acquisitions over the past five years . It ’ s now time to consolidate , to improve our efficiencies and continue to grow organically .”
SMAG has been operating for more than 100 years - how would you sum up the secret of your success ? “ During the past century , we have evolved with the times and have re-invented ourselves - resilience is in our DNA .”
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