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| Rhein-Main-Malz was established in 1985 and until 2001 was equally owned by two old-established German malting companies Malzfabrik Rheinpfalz of Pfungstadt, and Malzfabrik Schweinfurt of Schweinfurt. The company was originally formed to widen the sales potential of Malzfabrik Rheinpfalz and Malzfabrik Schweinfurt, especially outside Europe. To provide an increased production capability, Rhein-Main welcomed a new shareholder in August 2001, the family-owned company Heinrich Kling Mälzerei& Co KG of Schriesheim, near Heidelberg.
From zero in 1985, Rhein-Main-Malz is now responsible for about 25% of the total production capacity of its three parents. Main markets outside Germany are in South East Asia and Africa. Production at Pfungstadt is based on the traditional Saladin Box system, which is continuously updated and modernised. Schweinfurt employs the Lausmann system; the first two production lines were commissioned in 1975, the third larger line in 1991, and planning permission is currently being sought for a fourth line. The Kling maltings at Schriesheim uses a Seeger Transferable Box system and the smaller plant at Edingen uses a Lausmann-built Saladin box. Total production at all maltings is at present about 130,000 mt per year. Quality control is to international standards; ISO 9001:2000 is in operation at all maltings. |
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