Asia is booming in packaging
China has developed into a global super power with giant strides. According to estimates of the German professional association VDMA Chinese machinery manufacturers took the lead for the first time in 2009.
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Sales of German plastics and rubber machinery rise faster than expected
German plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers have recovered from the economic crisis more quickly and decisively than anticipated a year ago.
Multivac: twin lane Traysealer for higher output
With the T 850 traysealer Multivac is bringing onto the market the first twin lane model of the new generation of traysealers. Its capacity lies in the range of eighty to one hundred packs per minute. As Multivac will show at Interpack 2011, the T 850 is capable of being completely integrated into an automatic packaging line.
Flow measurement and control combined with online-thermography
Multi-circuit flow control is more often used by processors looking for better process security and part quality.
First large high-pressure pipe extrusion line for Russia on order
By placing the order for a complete extrusion line to produce high-pressure pipes of up to 1,600 mm in diameter, ZAO Tehstroi, Kazan, will not only virtually double its own production capacity, but also extend the overall range of pipes produced for the Russian market in Russia.
Metal detection for vertically packed food product
Food manufacturers can now ensure that their vertically packaged products are of the highest quality with Mettler Toledo Safeline’s new ST Series metal detector.
Brückner Group acquires 100% of Swiss PackSys Global
The German Brückner Group announced today that effective January 31st 2011 Brückner Technology Holding GmbH has acquired all shares of PackSys Global (Switzerland) Ltd., located in Zürich, Switzerland.
Nissei begins sales of injection molding systems for plant-based resins in the US
Nissei Plastic Industrial has been promoting productions in harmony with nature and will release an injection molding system “N-PLAjet” for the US market. It processes a newly developed plant-based PLA (polylactic acid) material, which was created to reduce the environmental impact.
New machine launched by Multivac
Multivac has developed a concept for integrating equipment for the high pressure treatment of foods into fully automatic packaging lines.
Engel joinmelt achieves new savings
In collaboration with partners Hummel-Formen and KVT Bielefeld, Engel blazes the trail for a new dimension in process integration. The Engel joinmelt process supports hot gas welding directly in the mould.
Fanuc bets future on ‘cranes with brains
Fanuc Ltd., the world’s largest maker of controls that run machine tools, is shifting focus toward robots to capitalize on China’s automation boom, the company’s founder said.
Playmobil buys 30 Sumitomo Demag injection moulding machines
Playmobil to place purchase order for 30 machines made by Sumitomo (SHI) Demag for their Dietenhofen facility.
