2013
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Nordson launches Polymer Processing Systems group
Nordson had a strong presence at this year’s K show for the first time. This followed its series of acquisitions of plastics processing equipment companies in the three years since the last exhibition. In July of this year, the US-head- quartered group bought Kreyenborg and BKG, while in 2012 it acquired Xaloy and EDI, which followed its 2011 purchase of Verbruggen. It has now brought these
companies together under the Polymer Process Systems group name. “All of the organizations
that Nordson has acquired in the polymer processing space are leading suppliers of melt processing components that excel in precision engineering and place high value on meeting customers’ manufac- turing needs and supporting them long after the sale,” said Peter Lambert, senior vice president of Nordson. Kreyenborg makes
screen-changers, while its sister company BKG special- ises in pelletizers. EDI and Verbruggen, which are now combined as Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries,
Nordson made its debut at K 2013 following its plastics-related acquisitions
manufacture flat dies for extrusion applications. Xaloy produces screws and barrels for injection moulding and extrusion machinery, plus a range of other components and melt delivery systems. Lambert explained that by bringing the plastics process- ing equipment companies together alongside Nordson’s existing dispensing equipment business, they could benefit from the group’s global manufacturing capabilities. “We can deliver manufacturing and support to where the customer is,” he said. In the case of BKG and
Kreyenborg, Lambert said that the Germany company would benefit from Nordson’s existing
manufacturing strength in the US and China. For example, the Xaloy factory in the US already produces pelletizers and screen-changers, primarily for recycling applications, and has manufacturing resources and skills that are being trans- ferred to the wider range of designs that the two German operations now bring to the group. Nordson also highlighted
the research and development resources and capabilities that it brings to its recent acquisi- tions – last year the group spent approximately US$50 million on R&D. Looking to the future, Lambert said that Nordson “is always looking for acquisitions
Peter Lambert: identifying opportunities in high-precision melt-stream components
and has more money to invest”. The focus continues to be on companies with the “best technologies for process critical equipment”, he added. “Nordson Polymer Process-
ing Systems is not in the business of building primary machines, such as extruders and injection moulding presses, but is instead a supplier of components necessary for these systems to function,” explained Lambert. “Over time there will be a growing opportunity for OEM and processor customers to source components from our various product lines in a single order, if they so choose”. ❙
www.nordson.com
Reduction Engineering Scheer expands globally
Reduction Engineering Scheer announced new investments in its pelletizer manufacturing, servicing and sales sites. The company has relocated its Scheer Pelletizing Systems Division from Stuttgart,
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Germany, a new 30% larger manufacturing facility in nearby Korntal. It says that the expansion was prompted by strong growth for its pelletizers throughout the world, particu- larly in Asia.
COMPOUNDING WORLD | November 2013
Reduction Engineering Scheer has also expanded its local activities in Asia, doubling the size of its operation in Shanghai, China, and establish- ing a new sales and service centre in Tainan, Taiwan. The
latter includes a 600 m2 production area with CNC machines for the re-sharpening of rotor knives. It will support the company’s customer base in South East Asia. ❙
www.reductionengineering.com
www.compoundingworld.com
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