Medek & Schoerner GmbH
Machines for electric cables and optical fibers
Founded in 1929 by Josef Medek and Gustav Schörner senior, Medek & Schörner GmbH has evolved from a small precision machinery workshop in Lower Austria to become a global market leader in cable marking machines and marking systems for optical fibers. The company remains family-owned and operated, currently in its fourth generation of leadership under Rudolf Descovich.
The company specializes in manufacturing high-tech cable marking and optical fiber coating equipment, offering a comprehensive range of solutions including gravure printers, offset markers, length marking systems, ring marking machines, and optical fiber coating systems. Their machines can achieve marking speeds of up to 2,500 m/min for ring marking and 3,000 m/min for optical fiber coloring.
Medek & Schörner's strength lies in their integrated manufacturing approach, producing nearly all mechanical, electrical, and electronic components in-house. This ensures outstanding quality control and enables rapid customization to meet specific customer requirements. The company maintains a strong focus on research and development, particularly in complex electronic control systems and UV-LED technology for optical fiber curing.
With operations in over 70 countries worldwide, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology. Their latest innovations include advanced UV-LED curing technology for optical fiber manufacturing, which has demonstrated significant improvements in efficiency, including 93% reduction in downtime and 81% reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional systems.
