The history of Worthmann Maschinenbau GmbH & MACEAS GmbH
Entrepreneurship and the courageous implementation of ideas were two of the cornerstones for the successful development of Worthmann Maschinenbau GmbH. A unique selling point was created early on through the development of an automated leak test. In connection with the continuously growing competencies and sophisticated investments, new business fields were quickly opened up.
Worthmann Maschinenbau GmbH
Timeline
1995
Foundation of Worthmann Maschinenbau GmbH in Saterland
1997
Development and construction of the first leak test device
2000
Removal to the current location in the Barßel - Harkebrügge industrial park
2001
Maceas GmbH was founded as a specialist in leak testing and measurement technology with the additional location in Bexbach, Saarland
2009
Development and construction of the first helium vacuum leak test device
2014
Expansion of the product range to include ship doors for mega yachts
2016
Takeover of Maceas GmbH by Worthmann Maschinenbau GmbH
2017
Move into the new office building
2020
Realignment to sustainable hydrogen and battery technologies
10/2025
30th anniversary of the company
10/2025
Cessation of operational business activities and transfer to MACEAS GmbH. Employees will also transfer to MACEAS GmbH.
MACEAS GmbH
Timeline
2001
Foundation of MACEAS GmbH by Prosensys GmbH and Frank Worthmann
Production of complete assembly lines for fuel tanks with data processing systems and ultrasonic leak test devices
2004
Expansion of the product portfolio to include ultrasonic leak testers for fuel rails, fuel pipes, light alloy wheels, cylinder head covers among others
2008
Full automated ultrasonic leak test system for compressed air tanks with integrated pressure test
2009
Expansion of the product portfolio to include helium leak test systems in vacuum and under atmosphere
2011
10th anniversary of the company
2015
Takeover of MACEAS GmbH by Worthmann Maschinenbau GmbH
2016
Incorporation of Prosensys GmbH into MACEAS GmbH
2020
Realignment to sustainable hydrogen and battery technologies
2021
20th anniversary of the company
10/2025
SNE Sterling Holding GmbH is the new and sole shareholder of MACEAS GmbH
This makes MACEAS part of the internationally operating Group Sterling, which includes companies such as SAT Anlagentechnik GmbH (Germany), NKE Automation S.r.l. (Italy), and other locations in the USA, Brazil, and China.