(Munich / Eupen, October 29, 2014) In a formal contract signing ceremony, Kabelwerk Eupen AG (Eupen, Belgium), one of Europe’s leading pipe and cable manufacturers, has placed another order for extrusion of HDPE pipes with KraussMaffei Berstorff QuickSwitch technology.
“The standard we have set for ourselves is to offer our customers systems with cutting-edge technology that give them the best product quality in a constantly growing market segment. This gave us the opportunity, when expanding our product portfolio, to once again select KraussMaffei Berstorff as a system supplier with innovative technological expertise,” explains Alfred Bourseaux, Owner and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kabelwerk Eupen AG. “We are already using QuickSwitch lines from KraussMaffei Berstorff to produce HDPE pipes for a variety of diameter ranges. Our experiences with the inline dimension change system, which allows us to change the pipe dimensions quickly during ongoing production, could not have been better. This makes it possible to respond to changing market requirements with great flexibility. In addition, this enables us to guarantee high delivery availability,” confirms Michael Göbels, Operations Manager for Pipe Extrusion at Kabelwerk Eupen.
“Receiving a follow-up order from our longtime customer again shows us the market-leading position of the QuickSwitch system—precisely in terms of attaining the highest flexibility and product quality,” emphasizes Prof. Jens Liebhold, Head of the Extrusion Technology Business Area at KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH. “We are pleased to have another opportunity to contribute to the success of such a highly skilled partner and renowned pipe manufacturer.” The new system is used to produce multi-layered HDPE pipes between 160 and 250 mm in diameter. In addition, the KME 38-30 coextruder and an outer layer adapter are being used to retrofit the existing line with the 160 mm diameter range. Kabelwerk Eupen intends to use this as a way to expand the fields of application for the finished product.
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Around the world, the KraussMaffei Berstorff product brand stands for advanced, futureproof extrusion solutions. The company’s product spectrum ranges from single extruders with application-specific tooling, to up- and downstream components and fully automated extrusion lines. This product range, plus a customer-specific choice of service modules, guarantee that KraussMaffei Berstorff is a robust system partner for customers such as the bulk chemicals, automotive, construction, packaging and pharmaceuticals industries. KraussMaffei Berstorff, part of the KraussMaffei Group since 2007, was created through a merger of KraussMaffei and Berstorff, an engineering specialist with a long tradition.For more information: www.kraussmaffeiberstorff.com
The KraussMaffei Group is among the world’s leading suppliers of machinery and systems for producing and processing plastics and rubber. Its products and services cover the whole spectrum of injection and reaction molding and extrusion technology, giving the company a unique position in the industry. The KraussMaffei Group is innovation-powered, supplying its products, processes and services as standard or custom solutions which deliver sustained added value along the customer’s value-adding chain. The company markets it’s offering under the KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal brands to customers in the automotive, packaging, medical, construction, electrical, electronics and home appliance industries. Continuing a long tradition of engineering excellence, the international KraussMaffei Group currently employs around 4,000 people. With a global network of more than 30 subsidiaries and more than 10 production plants, supported by around 570 sales and service partners, the company is close to customers around the world. KraussMaffei has been headquartered in Munich since 1838. For more information: www.kraussmaffeigroup.com