A new press at Mikrostyk and production costs

A new press at Mikrostyk and the cost of metal stamping production

The cost of metal stamping production is now one of the key factors determining whether a project stays in Europe or is moved to Asia.

That’s why at Mikrostyk we made the decision to invest in a new production press from Yangli Group.

Just a few years ago, competitive advantage was built on quality, experience, and relationships. Today, in most cases, one parameter decides: the cost of metal stamping production. Our customers operate under enormous cost pressure. Their purchasing decisions are increasingly based on the price-performance ratio. This means that even the best process will not defend itself if it is not cost-competitive.

What influences the cost of metal stamping production?

The cost of metal stamping production is the result of many factors:

  • raw material prices
  • energy costs
  • process efficiency
  • machine depreciation
  • level of automation
  • labor costs

In practice, however, the most significant factors today are energy and materials—and it is precisely in these areas that Europe is losing to Asia.

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A new press as a response to rising costs

In this reality, manufacturing companies cannot ignore market trends.
That’s why we decided to invest in a new press from Yangli Group, allowing us to have a real impact on the cost of metal stamping production.

The result: up to 30% lower production costs
Thanks to the new press, we achieved a very tangible outcome—a reduction in the hourly rate for a given tonnage by approximately 30% compared to comparable European solutions.

Every such purchasing decision comes with a broader context. On the one hand, we want to develop European industry, build local competencies, and invest in quality and stability. On the other hand, we operate in a global market, compete with Asia, and must maintain a competitive production cost.

In practice, this means we have to adapt to market realities—even if they are not ideal.

What does this mean for Mikrostyk’s customers?
The new investment directly translates into our offering. Thanks to it, we can:

  • offer more competitive prices
  • respond faster to RFQs
  • increase production flexibility
  • maintain high quality at a lower cost

This is particularly important in projects where the cost of metal stamping production determines the location of the entire supply chain.