Timeline History
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 additional locations in the USA, Brazil, and China.
towards sustainable hydrogen and battery technologies
of Prosensys GmbH into MACEAS GmbH
of MACEAS GmbH by Worthmann Maschinenbau GmbH
Expansion of the product range to include ship doors for mega yachts
200. Leak test system commissioned
Expansion of the product portfolio to include helium leak test systems in vacuum and at atmospheric pressure
Fully automated ultrasonic leak test system for compressed-air tanks with integrated pressure testing
Expansion of the product portfolio to include ultrasonic leak test systems for fuel rails, fuel lines, light-alloy wheels, cylinder head covers, and much more.
Founding of MACEAS GmbH by Prosensys GmbH and Frank Worthmann
Production of complete assembly lines for fuel tanks with data acquisition system and ultrasonic leak test systems
Maschinenbau GmbH at the Saterland site
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 additional locations in the USA, Brazil, and China.
2021
20th company anniversary
2020
Strategic realignment towards sustainable hydrogen and battery technologies
2016
Integration of Prosensys GmbH into MACEAS GmbH
2015
Acquisition of MACEAS GmbH by Worthmann Maschinenbau GmbH
2011
10th company anniversary
2009
Expansion of the product portfolio to include helium leak test systems in vacuum and at atmospheric pressure
2008
2004
Expansion of the product portfolio to include ultrasonic leak test systems for fuel rails, fuel lines, light-alloy wheels, cylinder head covers, and much more.
2001
Founding of MACEAS GmbH by Prosensys GmbH and Frank Worthmann
Production of complete assembly lines for fuel tanks with data acquisition system and ultrasonic leak test systems
2025
30th company anniversary
10/2025
Discontinuation of operational business activities and transfer to MACEAS GmbH. Employees will also move to MACEAS GmbH.
2020
Strategic realignment towards sustainable hydrogen and battery technologies
2017
2016
2014
Expansion of the product range to include ship doors for mega yachts
2009
Development and construction of the first helium vacuum leak test fixture
2001
Founding of Maceas GmbH as a specialist in metrology and leak testing, with an additional site in Bexbach, Saarland