Applications

Rubber and Plastics

For the substances innovations are made of

The plastics industry provides innovative products and solutions for virtually every industry. International market and production structures challenge the industry most of all with respect to costs and the availability of raw materials and energy. Recycling and efficient use of resources drive this development.

Low production costs are critical for success. Process efficiency and optimum use of energy become crucial factors. Special focus is on automated production and flow of materials.

Requirements of the plastics industry

Safety: Production, handling and storage of hazardous materials
Precision: Precise handling of raw materials and pre-products
Power: Tough applications, also in dusty environments

Kuraray Trosifol

Sector: Specialist chemical companyCompany: Kuraray Group, worldwide sales of more than EUR 4.8 billion and over 10,000 employees, including 700 in GermanyChallenges: Acute lack of…

All runs to perfection at the Michelin plant

Industry: automotive, tyres Company: 114,000 employees worldwide, EUR 21.9 billion (2017 net sales), Headquarters: Clermont-Ferrand (France). Challenge: goods handling in the largest…

The explosion-proof MX-X forklift truck guarantees safe warehouse processes in hazardous materials warehouses

Industry: logistical services for the chemical industry and associated sectorsCompany: 1,000 employees. Locations: Leverkusen, Dormagen, Krefeld-Uerdingen and DuisburgChallenges:…

Heuchemer

Challenges: Expansion of the existing warehouses by an additional 10,000 pallet bays for raw and finished goods.Solution: An approximately 16-metre-high pallet rack warehouse to…