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Illig the manufacturer of thermoforming machinery and the company which provides solutions for the packing technology could welcome altogether approx. 300 participants to the Open House held on 22nd September for the German speaking experts and on 24th September for the international professional experts.
KraussMaffei’s CX injection moulding machine series (35 to 650 t) is a range of extremely versatile machines. Austrian plastics processor MKW recently installed a new CX machine for thermoset processing. The machine is the 100th thermoset machine produced as part of the CX series since KraussMaffei began the staged introduction of this new series, which has superseded the earlier C series.
New MP reactor for producing APP optionally from PET or terephthalic acid in mid-sized systems.
Erema, the Austrian manufacturer of plastic recycling systems, is recording above-average growth rates for its Vacurema inline sheet technology for the production of flat PET film in a single working step direct from post-consumer bottle flake.
GN Thermoforming Equipment has introduced the GN DX series of thermoformers – a new line of servo-driven machines that provide significantly greater cutting capacity of APET sheet for food packaging applications.
The final packaging of beverages is one of the most important selling points in the trade, as people are keen to buy goods that are attractive and practical.
Liquid yogurts in single serve bottles is one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the drink packaging industry. Actually, in many of the markets such as Japan, Europe and South America, pourable yogurts are becoming more and more common as they are much easier to consume than thicker yogurts usually eaten with a spoon and thanks to the general perception of good health associated with yogurt consumption.
Moretto, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automation equipment for the processing of plastics, introduces X Technology, highly energy-efficient comprehensive drying, dosing and other relevant systems for the manufacture of bottles and containers for liquids in the beverage, food, cosmetic and other industries and using PET.
Plastech publishes an interview with Manfred Geiss, Managing Director of Geiss AG. The Geiss company offers worldwide equipment for thermoforming and processing of plastics from one single source and is one of the leaders in the thermoforming market.
At this year's "Drinktec" (featuring an integrated "PETpoint") from 14 to 19 September in Munich, the Austrian recycling specialist Erema will be presenting its expertise in the field of technological, high-quality and cost-efficient plastic recycling.
The ongoing recession continues to hit the industry heavily. Despite this, Engel again succeeded in expanding its market share considerably in the past financial year. On top of this, due to an extremely positive first sixth months in 2008/09, a turnover of some 591 million Euros was achieved. Targeted measures, geared to facilitate investments by customers, will continue to reinforce Engel's position on the market.
Innovative system solutions for the packaging industry, aimed at increasing performance and efficiency in the thermoforming of plastics, form the centerpiece of the Open House to be hosted by ILLIG at its headquarters in Heilbronn, Germany, from 21 to 24 September 2009.
ILLIG will present their latest line systems for sheet processing at the upcoming Fakuma, Friedrichshafen, October 13 to 17, 2009. These lines are suitable for manufacturing products for various applications in electrical engineering, electronics, automobile and vehicle construction, general industrial applications through to household, leisure and sports articles.
This year’s Mann+Hummel ProTec presentation at the Fakuma trade fair in Friedrichshafen is focused on system solutions increasing effectiveness and efficiency of material handling in plastics processing.
TSM Control Systems is now offering plastics producers new ways to weather the economic storm and improve their profit margins. New TSM technology focuses on, reducing production down time during order changes, reducing labor costs through cleaning automation, reducing raw material usage and avoiding unnecessary excess energy costs of scrap material reprocessing.
At Plast’09, an exhibition that took place in Milan at the end of March, Moretto S.p.A. launched latest developments in its products range. The company, global leader in the production of automation for the processing of plastics, has introduced innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies.
New Thermoforming “High Jump Record” ILLIG 3rd Generation RDM-K now completed: productivity and product quality increased to a previously unachievable level.
PIAB, a global leader in industrial vacuum technology, will launch its new Unibody conveyor for the pharmaceutical industry at Achema, May 11-15, in Frankfurt.
Rising numbers of articles in the food and beverage industries are rendering the order-picking process ever more complicated. Efficient solutions are needed. For this reason, Krones has developed a modularised, automatic order-picking system – known as EOP System A – for the food and beverage industries.
Precisely dosed for high quality fleece fabric Process-stabilised dosing of all components directly during the manufacturing process – that is one of Mann+Hummel ProTec’s core competencies. The fleece manufacturer RKW Gronau relies on exactly this competence in its new nonwoven fabric plant. The SOMOS Gramix S9 gravimetric dosing and mixing system, designed for up to nine formula components, is integrated in the plant.
Compact, blow molding system makes Graham Wheel Technology affordable to smaller molders and smaller markets.
Leading Italian auxiliary equipment supplier Moretto is bringing innovations and cutting-edge technologies to Plast’09, this year’s most important European-wide plastics and rubber exhibition.
There’s a lot in favour of automated injection moulding: increased performance – greater flexibility – constant process stability – higher output of parts without loss of quality – integration of several functions in one operation. But which type of robot is the better choice – a linear robot or an industrial robot?
For plastics processors looking for processing improvements to total machine control solutions, with affordable add-on systems, Eurotherm will feature its revolutionary Maco Compact Control family of new and updated products at the upcoming National Plastics Expo in June.
Dynamic Conveyor will be unveiling new products and enhancements to the plastics industry at NPE ’09 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, June 22 – 26, 2009. Offering sustainable and eco-friendly conveying solutions, the DynaCon Modular Conveyor line is expanding its offerings to the plastics industry.
Negri Bossi’s new range of hybrid injection moulding machines, to be marketed under the Janus name, will make its debut at the Plast 09.
Illig, manufacturer of thermoforming machines, welcomed more than 100 participants from the whole European market on occasion of the company's Presentation Days, January 27 and 28, 2009.
After six years of growth in a row, the German construction equipment and building material machinery industry expects to see an end to the construction boom in 2009.
Industrial print shops looking to offer their customers top quality and quick delivery achieve this through high-performance presses such as the new Speedmaster XL 105 with perfecting device from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen.
Jomar has introduced a 135-ton, energy efficient, hybrid Injection Blow Molding (IBM) machine that saves up to 35% on power.
User-friendly and highly reliable, the PUC08 is KraussMaffei’s new process data capture system for polyurethane processing. Extreme ease of use is one key feature of the PUC08.
Dr BOY insert moulding machines with vertically arranged clamping units offer many advantages for an automation of the production process. In particular, the easy and space-saving integration of peripheral equipment and the possibility for rapid changeover are decisive factors.
Now there’s a better way to heat the barrel of injection molding machines. Xaloy nXheat induction barrel heating (patent pending) sharply cuts energy costs and improves temperature control for better quality and less scrap compared with conventional heater bands.
Flexibility and user-friendliness are paramount to Starlinger when it comes to new developments. The latest technological achievements comprise capacity increase, energy saving measures and easy adaptability to customer material. In addition, Starlinger has been granted food contact approvals by various countries and brand owners.
The large majority of TV sets manufactured in Europe come in housings produced by the privately owned firm of Jász Plasztik. Currently equipped with over 150 injection moulding machines, Jász Plasztik leads the field in Hungary - only 20 years after Lajos Kasza started it up in his garage at home. The 110 injection moulding machines from Engel have had an important part to play in this story.
Paramount Packaging, distributor for Fuji Packaging Machinery in the UK and Ireland, has introduced its new Fuji FW3410B Alpha horizontal flow wrapper featuring the Zip-Pak Reseal 360XM resealable closure applicator unit from Zip-Pak. This is the first time the applicator has been featured on a horizontal flow wrapper from Fuji Packaging Machinery.