The ALMEX Overall Concept

ALMEX Build to Run

From Idea to Operation – Industrializing Innovation

Your end-to-end partner for the entire product lifecycle: From strategic consulting to agile development and global manufacturing, through to ongoing operation. With flexibility, speed, and nearly 50 years of engineering expertise, your innovation becomes market-ready.

Why ALMEX Build to Run?

The ALMEX Promise

We are not perfect, but close to it – and always at the forefront. As a highly innovative development and manufacturing company, we accompany you through all phases of your product development.

End-to-End from a Single Source

From strategic consulting, design, and engineering to manufacturing, logistics, and after-sales services – you have one point of contact for the entire product lifecycle. No interface chaos, but continuous responsibility.

In-house Global Manufacturing = Speed

Thanks to global manufacturing sites (via the parent company Tri Star Group), we can deliver prototypes quickly and proceed directly to scalable series production – without external dependencies and with consistently high quality.

From Strategy to Operation – Seamlessly

No isolated individual projects: ALMEX CONSULTING lays the strategic foundation, ENGINEERING develops, MANUFACTURING produces, and SERVICES supports ongoing operations. PROJECTS seamlessly orchestrates all phases.

Partnership Instead of Supplier Relationship

We listen, understand your processes, and develop creative solutions that exceed your expectations. Close, trusting relationships characterize our way of working – you are not an order number, but a partner on equal terms.

ALMEX Build to Run – The 4 Performance modules at a Glance

The Overall Process

A holistic concept orchestrated by ALMEX PROJECTS and implemented in 4 steps.

1

ALMEX CONSULTING

Identify business potential, clearly define requirements, and create future-proof system architecture – so that innovations become marketable solutions.

Business Analysis • System Architecture • ROI Focus

2

ALMEX ENGINEERING

From idea to technically validated product: Prototypes, pre-certification, and market-ready hardware and software development. Even faster with AI support.

Rapid Prototyping • Hardware & Software Design • AI Integration

3

ALMEX MANUFACTURING

Scalable production with assured quality: Access to global manufacturing sites, state-of-the-art machinery, and standardized quality assurance.

Global Manufacturing • Quality Assurance • Scalability

4

ALMEX SERVICES

Ensure field performance: Preventive maintenance, remote support, fast repair processes, and intelligent logistics for continuous value contribution throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Maintenance & Support • Repair Center • Logistics & Warehousing

The operational and strategic engine of your product development – from planning to rollout

ALMEX PROJECTS

Overall Management

ALMEX PROJECTS orchestrates the entire Build-to-Run process: Teams, timelines, budgets, and quality are professionally managed with agile and classic project methods. We coordinate international supply chains, manage risks, and ensure that your innovation project is implemented on time, within budget, and with the highest quality.

Holistic Control

Complete project organization from initiation to completion

International Coordination

Management of interdisciplinary and multinational teams worldwide

Agile & Classic Methods

Flexible method selection based on project requirements

What ALMEX Does for You

The Performance modules in Detail

Four specialized Performance modules that interlock seamlessly and guarantee continuous value creation

1

ALMEX CONSULTING

Strategic Foundation for Marketable Products

Core Services:

Business Analysis:

ROI-focused use cases, stakeholder analysis, requirements engineering

System Architecture:

Modular, expandable technical systems for future-proof solutions

Strategic Advice:

Technology roadmapping, market analysis, risk assessment

Your Added Value:

The strategic compass for entire product development – ideas become marketable, economically successful solutions.

2

ALMEX ENGINEERING

From Idea to Technically Validated Product

Core Services:

Mock-ups & POCs:

Rapid realization of ideas for validation

Pre-certification:

Early testing against norms and industry standards

Hardware & Software Design:

Mechanics, electronics, and software under one roof

AI Integration:

Faster, more cost-effective development through AI deployment

Your Added Value:

Nearly 50 years of engineering excellence: hardware, software, mechanics – developed and validated to near perfection.

3

ALMEX MANUFACTURING

Scalable Production with Assured Quality

Core Services:

Global Plants:

Worldwide manufacturing sites for flexibility and speed

State-of-the-art Machine Parks:

Most modern manufacturing technology for highest quality

Quality Assurance:

ISO 9001 and industry-specific standards

Industrialization Skills:

Smooth transition from prototype to series production

Your Added Value:

Combination of local engineering know-how and global manufacturing power – fast, scalable, high-quality.

4

ALMEX SERVICES

Performance in the Field and Continuous Value Contribution

Core Services:

Service & Maintenance:

Lifecycle management, remote support, predictive maintenance

Repairs:

Central Repair Center and on-site repairs for minimal downtime

Logistics:

Global spare parts availability, digital tracking

Stock Management:

Intelligent warehousing, VMI, obsolescence management

Your Added Value:

Maximum availability and extended product lifecycles with minimized operating costs.

Success Stories

Build to Run in Practice

How we have industrialized innovations together with customers – with calculated risk, successfully, and always with passion

From Zero to a Hundred in 18 Months

How a highly security-critical system is realized under extreme time pressure, from the initial idea to five-figure series production.

Installation Completion – New Mobile Ticket Machine @ALMEX

KVG x ALMEX – Pin-on-Glass

What Makes ALMEX Build to Run Unique

Unique Overall Concept

Consulting + Development + in-house manufacturing + service – modular or all from a single source. Few competitors worldwide offer this.

Speed through In-house Manufacturing

Global production capacities enable fast prototypes and scalable series production without external dependencies.

Partnership on
Equal Terms

We listen, understand processes, and develop creative solutions. ALMEX PROJECTS orchestrates the entire process seamlessly.

Ready to industrialize your innovation?

Let us together shape the path from idea to operation – with flexibility, professionalism, and dedication. ALMEX Build to Run turns your vision into reality.

Frequently Asked Questions about ALMEX Build to Run

Answers to the most important questions about ALMEX Build to Run

ALMEX Build to Run is our holistic approach that covers the entire product lifecycle – from the initial idea to long-term operation. It consists of four Performance modules: CONSULTING (strategy & architecture), ENGINEERING (development & validation), MANUFACTURING (production & scaling), and SERVICES (operation & maintenance). PROJECTS coordinates the entire process across all modules.

Build to Run is suitable for all companies, regardless of industry, that want to develop and industrialize innovative products. Typically, our customers are looking for a reliable partner for the entire product lifecycle.

No. You can use individual services or take advantage of the entire Build-to-Run process. If you already have a finished concept, you can start directly with Engineering. If you only need manufacturing, we offer Manufacturing as a standalone service. To round off your own product portfolio, we can support you with Consulting and Services – and also with Project Management. The strength lies in the flexibility of all areas.

Costs depend on the project scope – the complexity of the solution, the quantity, and the desired service modules. In the Consulting phase, we create transparent business cases with clear cost structures. Contact us for a non-binding initial consultation and individual cost estimates.

Project duration varies depending on complexity: A simple product can go from idea to series production within 6-12 months. Complex systems (e.g., automated solutions with certifications) require 12-24 months. However, due to our in-house manufacturing, we are exceptionally fast compared to competitors.

We manufacture at worldwide locations – depending on customer requirements and market. These locations are in Asia and Europe. Final assembly often takes place at our Hanover site, allowing us to guarantee “Made in Germany” quality. As needed, we utilize international sites to shorten delivery times and optimize customs duties.

Quality is embedded in every performance stage: In Consulting, we define clear quality criteria; in Engineering, we test against norms and standards; in Manufacturing, we monitor every production step; and in Services, we guarantee long-term performance. Our products undergo comprehensive quality controls and certifications.

In addition to quality, transparent cost analyses are also embedded in every performance stage. In Consulting, we define clear cost frameworks, which are continuously validated by our internationally active purchasing department throughout every development phase.

Excellent contacts within Europe, Asia, and North America guarantee long-term competitive products.

Yes, you can use ALMEX Consulting as a standalone service – for example, as strategic technology consulting. Many customers start with Consulting to validate their idea before investing in development and manufacturing.