Large order for machines received by KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei has received an order from BMW to supply a large number of injection molding, reaction process and automation machines and systems.
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Classic bottle washer for mid-tier companies
Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, has come up with an ultra-compact single-end bottle washer designed specifically for the small and medium output ranges.
Expansion for Engel automation
Construction work has started in Hagen, Germany as Engel automation looks to expand. The production area in particular will benefit from significant extension, with a new hall to be added by next March.
New TFS pilot filter from Steinecker
In the shape of the Steinecker TFS 300 / 1000, Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, is at the Brau Beviale 2011 premiering a pilot filter that enables the dimensioning of a beer filtration system to be simply and accurately planned in advance.
EU subsidies for Krones’ PET recycling process
Under the aegis of the EU’s programme for competitiveness and innovation, the European Commission is supporting Krones in introducing an FDA-compliant flake recycling process.
Contiform 3: the new generation of blow-moulders
The Contiform 3 is the latest generation of Krones’ stretch blow-moulding machine series. It is available on the market as of now in a purposefully, in some parts entirely redesigned version of the individual process steps involved.
Saving energy all along the line
With its holistic concepts for reducing energy consumption on extrusion lines, battenfeld-cincinnati, Bad Oeynhausen/Vienna not only meets processors’ demands for highest possible energy efficiency in production, but also faces up to its responsibility for sustainable management of global resources in view of the rising total energy demand worldwide.
The new BOY 22 E
Dr Boy introduced on the market its new BOY 22 E injection moulding machine that both energy saving and increased efficiency can be achieved together.
Milacron: positive financial statistics
Milacron LLC, a U.S.-based, global supplier of plastics processing technologies and industrial fluids, recently observed its 2nd anniversary with the announcement of positive financial statistics. The numbers demonstrate substantial sales growth, market diversification and increased profitability across all business units.
Engel forecasts record year
Engel will generate the highest turnover in the company's history in the current fiscal year, which ends in March 2012.
Mecman Industrial presents precision application and full cover labelling
With a compact clean-room production system for medical engineering micro-parts and a new full cover labelling application for the packaging industry, Mecman Industrial, S.L. is exhibiting at Equiplast from 14 to 18 November in Barcelona.
New bottle forming machine developed by Illig
Illig developed first bottle forming machine (BF 70 Bottle Former).
Upswing in the Italian plastics and rubber processing machinery industry
It was excellent half year in the Italian plastics and rubber processing machinery industry.
European centre of competence for electric injection moulding machines
In 2009, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH established a European centre of competence for electric injection moulding machines at its location in Wiehe, Germany.
New granulator for thermoformers
Strips of foils or sheets are punched out in the thermoforming process mainly in production of packaging products such as cups.
Compounding of high performance engineering plastics
The German company Ensinger GmbH has placed an order with Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart/Germany, formerly Werner & Pfleiderer, for a twin screw extruder of the new ZSK Mc18 series.
Energy-saving injection molding with Elektron
Equiplast, which takes place every three years in Barcelona, will run from November 14 through 18, 2011. Ferromatik Milacron will present the Elektron, the newest all-electric machine series. The Elektron is designed for a wide range of standard applications and offers outstanding value in an energy-efficient machine.
New Metro P hopper loaders
When discussing safe and economical process control in the sector powder handling – for instance PVC and CaCO3 – in extrusion and/or compounding systems, the Metro P family of hopper loaders, introduced into the market by motan at the end of 2010, plays a vital role.
REIfill technology saves raw materials in thermoforming sheet extrusion
Producers whose Reifenhäuser thermoforming sheet line is equipped with a REItruder can reduce their raw material costs by more than 40 percent by adding mineral fillers.
IntElect offers individual automation solutions
The all-electric IntElect will demonstrate flexible automation concepts for medical engineering and consumer goods applications at the “Precision” Cluster Meeting, hosted by the Wiehe factory of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH.
Husky’s next generation HyCAP system
Husky’s next generation HyCAP system allows for faster cycles and improves energy utilization.
BASF and Arburg: Fakuma special "Energy efficiency" show
In a special show at the Fakuma 2011, material producer BASF and machine manufacturer Arburg will present the multi-faceted subject of energy efficiency.
Sumitomo Demag at IPF in Tokyo
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag brings hybrid high-speed machine to their first IPF in Tokyo
Heidelberg at LabelExpo Europe 2011
Heidelberg presents extended digital print solutions for the packaging industry at LabelExpo 2011.
Perfection for demanding customers
In the automotive and electronics industries, precision and zero-defect production are necessities.
IML with labels printed on both sides for the perfect decoration
Higher reliability in production thanks to uncompromising QA (Quality Assurance) approach: Beck Automation and Glaroform demonstrate IML thin-walled cup.
Erema customers count on ecoSAVE and the environment
Thanks to the high-quality processing of plastic waste, people who use Erema plastic recycling systems have already been able to make a valuable contribution to sustainability.
Dual Sweeper System
Maguire Products, Inc., has eliminated downtime for changing from an empty bulk resin box to a full one by developing a dual control system for its Sweeper, a device that completely empties containers without wasting operator time or resorting to cumbersome box tilters, it was announced by Maguire Europe. The company will introduce the Sweeper to the European market at Fakuma 2011.
The new multi talent on the dryer market
The new RDX-Series from Blue Air Systems, based on the 3D-Principle technology provides high efficiency and performance in material drying with compressed air.
Fakuma 2011 closer and closer
Global offerings for plastics technology in top form - more than 1500 exhibitors from 34 countries (over 1000 from Germany) have already registered to participate at the 21st Fakuma.
Clariant calls on Pallmann mills for masterbatch production
Clariant Masterbatches is a major producer of masterbatches, with a strong reputation in safety and process excellence. Grinding equipment from leading producer Pallmann provides important assistance in this task.
Bosch launches flexible mandrel wheel package maker
Bosch Packaging Technology launches the new mandrel wheel package maker PME 4061. It is the first machine of its kind to allow for the high format flexibility needed for point-of-sale differentiation through pack style versatility.
New paper packaging system launched by Pregis
Pregis announces new GeoSpeed Quantum paper packaging system; machine sets new standard for crumpled paper void-fill from rollstock.
Piovan launches variable speed “Varyo” blower
Piovan, an ancillaries equipment specialist, has created “Easy3System”, a centralised intgreated conveying system.
Motan exhibits further product enhancements Luxor and Spectrocolor G
At the Fakuma 2011 Motan will exhibit a cross section of product enhancements in the following fields of material management: drying, conveying, blending, dyeing and dosing. In particular, the Luxor 80/120/160 and the Spectrocolor G will be highlighted.
Scoring points with precision and production efficiency
With increased precision, dynamic performance and efficiency in its injection moulding machines, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, is delivering exactly what its injection moulding customers want.