Industrial Technology #4.22

Edition Number 4 - October 2022

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Guide to the most current automation and industry 4.0’s terminologies

A big step towards understanding a specific industry is to know the used terminology. Automation and Industry 4.0 have many terminologies which are unknown or less familiar to the most. We will go through the most used terms when talking about industry 4.0 and automation in the 4IR and see what these terms mean and how they are defined. Here the second part (from M to R).

Map/reduce A big data batch processing framework that breaks up a data analysis problem into pieces that are then mapped and distributed across multiple computers on the same network or cluster, or across a grid of disparate and possibly geographically separated systems. The data analytics performed on this data are then collected and combined into a distilled or “reduced” report.

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Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) Access rather than possession. Digitization has substantially changed the approach to physical possession. It is increasingly being replaced by temporary access to goods or services. The best example: music streaming. What has already become an everyday situation in many consumer segments will also revolutionize the industrial environment over the next few years. As the name suggests, “Manufacturing as a Service” will see manufacturing processes purchased as services: the machine itself does not change ownership – payment is made for the performance of the machine only. What applies to complete production systems will, in the future, also apply to individual elements within a manufacturing facility, for example to robots. On the basis of a “pay-per-use” model, it will not be the physical object itself that is purchased in conjunction with “Robotics as a Service®”, but rather its performance, such as weld spots in vehicle body production, for instance. The smart factory of the future integrates these services seamlessly into its production processes and thus has the capability of reacting to varying capacity requirements and goods flows exceedingly flexibly and efficiently while conserving resources at the same time.

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Master Data Management (MDM) Master data management is a technology-enabled discipline used to consistently define and manage the critical data of an organization to provide a single point of reference ensuring the uniformity, accuracy, stewardship, semantic consistency and accountability of shared master data assets. The data that is mastered may include reference data- the set of permissible values, and the analytical data that supports company decision making.

Megatrends Megatrends are powerful, transformative forces that could change the global economy, business and society. They have been changing the way we live for centuries.

Customization, digitization, responsible use of natural resources and demographic changes are the megatrends that will need to be mastered in the coming decades.

Metadata Often referred to as data that describes other data, metadata is structured reference data that helps to sort and identify attributes of the information it describes. In other words, it’s data created by combining personal, anonymous or pseudonymous data for multiple individuals as a group. Metadata summarizes basic information about data, which can make it easier to find, use and reuse particular instances of data.

Monitoring & Stream Analytics Monitoring and stream analytics process and analyses data records continuously that are available to the smart factory from diverse sources – devices, sensors, infrastructure, etc.

In real time they make comparisons with data records from the past and recognize anomalies, which can be categorized as faults with the aid of machine learning. On this basis intelligent systems can initiate immediate countermeasures and generate forecasts and recommended actions for the future.

Near Field Communication Near-field communication transmits data through electromagnetic radio fields to enable two devices to communicate with each other. For data transfer to occur, both devices must contain NFC chips, as transactions take place within a very short distance (4 cm or less).

Neural Network Artificial Neural Networks are models inspired by behavior of the human brain. These are used to estimate mathematical functions and facilitate different kinds of learning algorithms, allowing computer programs to recognize patterns and solve common problems in the fields of AI, machine learning, and deep learning.

OT/IT Convergence The OT/IT convergence is the integration of manufacturing systems controlling physical events and processes with back-end hardware and software for conveying and processing information. Higher efficiency and reliability may be attained with such a smart grid platform combining the physical infrastructure and human interface.

Platform as a Service (PaaS) Platform as a service is a complete development and deployment environment in the cloud, with resource that enable you to deliver everything from simple cloud-based apps to sophisticated, cloud-enabled enterprise applications.

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Power over Ethernet (PoE) Power over Ethernet describes any of several standard or ad-hoc systems which pass electric power along with data on twisted pair Ethernet cabling. This allows a single cable to provide both data connection and electric power to devices such as wireless access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones.

Power over Wi-fi (PoWiFi) A technology that can convert the signals sent by wireless routers into DC. WiFi hotspots and routers are programmed under PoWiFi to broadcast noise when a channel is not being used to send data, thus providing a continuous stream of low-power signals that can be harvested.

Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics is the use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on historical data. The goal is to go beyond knowing what has happened to provide a best assessment of what will happen in the future. Using predictive analytics, we can predict future events like when a machine might fail.

Predictive Maintenance Predictive maintenance refers to the use of data-driven, proactive maintenance methods that are designed to analyze the condition of equipment and help predict when maintenance should be performed. Predictive maintenance software uses data science and predictive analytics to estimate when a piece of equipment might fail so that corrective maintenance can be scheduled before the point of failure. The goal is to schedule maintenance at the most convenient and most cost-efficient moment, allowing equipment’s lifespan to be optimized to its fullest, but before the equipment has been compromised.

Prescriptive Analytics Automatically synthesizes big data, multiple disciplines of mathematical sciences and computational sciences, and business rules to make predictions and suggest decision options to take advantage of the predictions.

Private Cloud The private cloud is defined as computing services offered either over the Internet or a private internal network and only to select users instead of the general public. Also called an internal or corporate cloud, private cloud computing gives businesses many of the benefits of a public cloud - including self-service, scalability, and elasticity with the additional control and customization available from dedicated resources over a computing infrastructure hosted on-premises.

Product Life-Cycle Management Product lifecycle management is an information management system that can integrate data, processes, business systems and, ultimately, people in an extended enterprise. PLM software allows you to manage this information throughout the entire lifecycle of a product efficiently and cost-effectively from ideation, design and manufacture through service and disposal.

Public Cloud Public cloud is an IT model where on-demand computing services and infrastructure are managed by a third-party provider and shared with multiple organizations using the public Internet. Public cloud service providers may offer cloud-based services such as infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), or software as a service (Saas) to users for either a monthly or pay-per-use fee, eliminating the need for users to host these services on site in their own data center.

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Public Key Infrastructure Structure of hardware, software, people, processes and policies that uses digital signature technology to provide relying parties with a verifiable association between the public components of an asymmetric key pair with a specific subject.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) The use of electromagnetic or inductive coupling in the radio frequency portion of the spectrum to communicate to or from a tag through a variety of modulation and encoding schemes uniquely to read the identity of an RFQ Tag. A method to identify objects through electromagnetic waves without actual physical contact. This way, data can be gathered more easily. An object or creature is equipped with a transponder which transmits data to an electronic reader. Other than, for example, barcodes, the information can be read without a line of sight and in some cases operating distance can be over a kilometer.

Real-time Analytics Dynamic analysis and reporting based on data entered into a system less than one minute before the actual time of use.

Reference Architecture Model for Industry 4.0 (RAMI 4.0) RAMI 4.0 combines all elements and IT components in a layer and life cycle model.

RAMI 4.0 breaks down complex processes into easy-to-grasp packages, including data privacy and IT security.

Reference Architectures Reference Architecture is an end-to-end architecture which has already been created for a particular domain of interest. It typically includes different Architectural Patterns, applied in different areas of its structure. There are two broad types of Reference Architectures: Industry Specific RA & Technical RA. Reliability Ability of a system or component to perform its required functions under stated conditions for a specified period of time.

Repeatability A sensor’s performance in consistently reporting the same response when subjected to the same input under constant environmental conditions.

Re-Shoring Available is the new cheap. Whereas in the past purchase decisions were often primarily made on the basis of the lowest price, in the future it will be the product that is available most quickly and with a high level of customization that will be at the top of consumers’ shopping lists. This necessitates new manufacturing and marketing methods and structures that will only become possible as a result of networked production in smart factories. Short distances will be an important factor in achieving fast availability. Due to the high degree of automation, production steps that are currently outsourced to low-wage countries can be repatriated to high-wage countries in a process known as “reshoring”. Irrespective of wage structures, intelligent automation allows cost-efficient and high-quality production in the vicinity of the consumers.

References - AMRC Industry 4.0 Dictionary - Wikipedia.com

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POLYLAYERTECH

Sealing of any kind of polypropylene extrusion grade profile

The Italian company Polylayertech was founded after many years working in the Extrusion of Polypropylene of all kinds of profiles.

This enable PolylayerTech to be one step ahead in sealing and converting market of Polypropylene extrusion grade and profile.

The flexibility of the sealing and converting problems

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remains our main target.

PolylayerTech is located in the North East of Italy, very close to the well known city of Venice.

We are operating in the post Polypropylene extrusion sealing and converting markets and products.

Our mission is to solve the welding and converting

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problem with specific and special customize lines, i.e. edge sealing line for layer pad either on line sealing, Sleeves pack, boxes, thick and light material, medical boxes, protection packaging and all other requirements for our customers.

We are working as a worldwide consulting company in extrusion, welding converting PP sheets, business plan, temporary management, Project Leader and new products, bringing to the market innovative, value added, and consumer green packaging solutions.

Our team enables us to provide personalized consulting services. The combination of our unique specialized skill sets in plastic extrusion, converting, packaging, process machinery put us in the lead position, worldwide.

Our passion is to innovate and develop turn-key custom effective solutions for plastics packaging and visual markets.

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F.LLI MARIS

Recycling and Upcycling through Maris Extruders

Established near Turin in 1962 to manufacture extruders and dies for pipes and profiles, Maris quickly became a leading player in the early development of nascent technologies. Focused on the production of co-rotating twin-screw extruders for various application, they have recently patented a continuous process for rubber devulcanisation. In this case, the vulcanised rubbers are recycled using a continuous

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system, allowing them to be reused (in proportions ranging from 15% to 50%) in new formulations for the same original application. What is more, the percentage of devulcanised material in the compound can be further increased to obtain different formulations. In this regard, the devulcanisation process can also be applied to post-consumer materials, since it involves careful material selection, identification and treatment

steps. We are referring to the large volumes of endof-life tyres (ELTs) that can certainly consider a very useful “secondary raw material”. Still in application terms, recycling - or better - upcycling, is a constantly evolving and growing sector.

Maris’s response to the need to recycle plastic materials (polyolefins, PVC, PET and also expanded materials) with high contamination and high moisture content is Evorec Plastic Plus. This combination of two technologies - a single screw extruder and a corotating twin screw extruder - makes it possible to recycle very critical materials with a single extrusion system. Just to summarize the features of this tandem solution, it has been now reached a point at which it is possible to fully exploit the potential of both the single screw extruder and the corotating twin-screw extruder, in a single machine and in a single step.

In other words, by combining two specific, complementary expressions of our know-how, it is possible to feed non-free-flowing materials, carry out double filtration, obtain highly homogeneous materials, and introduce additives/fillers into the recycled polymer. It is also possible to process materials with a high moisture content and a very high level of contamination; this would not be possible with a twin screw extruder alone, but thanks to this combination, it is now feasible.

Regarding the upcycling example described in this article, figure 1 comes to our aid, showing the five

phases of the single screw extruder: 1) grinding, dehumidification, storage; 2) feeding; 3) melting; 4) first degassing; 5) first filtration. After these operations, the post-industrial or post-consumer waste is ready to be fed continuously towards the corotating twin screw extruder. Figure 1 also lists the phases of this second step: 6) homogenization; 7) second degassing; 8) side feeding of polymers, fillers or additives; 9) third degassing; 10) second filtration and granulation/palletizing.

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TOVO GOMMA

From the automotive to building industry, from the footwear to foodstuff sector

Tovo Gomma Spa, characterized by a solid and stable company structure with a family character, has been operating since 1973 in the elastomers sector and is specialized in the project and production of rubber compounds, vulcanized sheets and foam for the most various industrial sectors, from automotive to food, from petrochemical to construction, in Europe and worldwide.

The strengths that characterize our company are the completeness of range of solutions available, the ability to project and fine-tune products for specific applications, production flexibility and efficiency in all process phases.

Our staff, led by a qualified and experienced

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managerial structure, has at its disposal a technological laboratory with the most recent and complete equipment for development and quality control of compounds and sheets.

The mixing plants are completely controlled by PLC, the dosages take place automatically on dedicated plants and the materials are managed in such a way as to guarantee their traceability. The mixing and dosing lines for small ingredients are duplicated and redundant to ensure production continuity in all circumstances.

For the production of sheets, we have systems for continuous vulcanization and compression moulding machines.

for Quality, Environment and Safety certified in accordance with ISO 9001/14000/45000 and has adopted an Organizational Model compliant with Legislative Decree D.Lgs. 231/01.

The attention to the environment has already entered, together with the issue of work safety, in all Tovo Gomma’s business processes. The implementation of a company policy geared towards the environment issues, requires an integrated approach and attention to details. Tovo Gomma intends to continue this path within a strategy of continuous improvement that in the future will make sustainability an element of advantage, even economic, for everyone.

In 2021, the offer of compounds was further expanded: a line for the production of silicone compounds came into operation with a team of consolidated experience in a dedicated plant equipped with the most recent and complete production and testing technologies.

The company has an Integrated Management System

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SAT INDUSTRIAL THERMAL EQUIPMENT

SAT is a European leader in the field of heating equipment dedicated to industrial thermal processes

Founded in 1953, in the heart of the French Alps, the company belong to a family group of roughly 140 employees, weighing around 30 M€ of turnover, with a 6 500 m² workshop as well as an integrated engineering office, to create, design, assemble and test your machines dedicated to your projects.

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Specialized in forced air convection heat transfer, the SAT engineers and technicians competences are highly appreciated by key actors of the main industrial fields such as Aeronautics, Automotive, Rail, Space, Plastic…

70 years of experience and more than 10,000 machines installed in more than 50 countries contribute to develop a wide range of fields of expertise such as mechanics, automation, process control, all dedicated to the main applications : batch and continuous ovens and furnaces, heat treatment furnaces for light alloys processing, composites curing equipment, retrofit and calibration of second hand equipment…

SAT offer also its high thermal know-how to the plastic industry by designing and manufacturing turnkey equipment focused on two processes: rotational molding and slush-molding.

The slush-molding range serves the Automotive first tier suppliers for the dashboards and door panels slush skins processing.

The ROTO-SAT rotational molding range of machines is the largest of the market.

It covers the common principles Carousel, Turret with fixed arms, Linear shuttle, laboratory machines, but also very particular principles such as our Rotative Shuttle dedicated to large and heavy parts, or rocking ovens specifically designed to transform boats and canoes.

Above our very different solutions regarding the arms’ design and cinematic chain, the turret rotation system, etc., our all range is equipped with a high performing oven developed by our best thermal engineer based on our 70 years’ experience in such domains.

Today, thanks to this experience in the design and manufacture of very accurate electrically heated industrial furnaces, SAT has decided to “electrify” its Rotational Molding machines.

To face the actual energetic crisis and the huge ecologic challenges, SAT offer to rotomolders different configurations from full electric energy to full gas, through hybrid solutions.

The main advantages of this innovation are the reduction of greenhouse gases, the reduction of consumption, and the energy savings.

SAT has also upgraded its turret range, by offering a 4-arm turret, to allow rotomolders to increase their productivity.

Indeed, this improvement makes it possible to work faster, cheaper, smaller, simpler, safier.

To discover all of SAT Thermique ranges and innovations, go to the K2022 show on booth 11 I40!

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New CirculenRenew polymers for primary pharmaceutical packaging made by Röchling

Rotterdam – August, 30 2022 – LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, together with Röchling Medical, part of Röchling Group, known for producing high quality, secure medication packaging, have announced a step forward towards their ambition to advance the circular economy. The companies created eye drop containers made by Röchling Medical using CirculenRenew polymers.

LyondellBasell CirculenRenew polymers offer a variety of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (HDPE and LDPE) grades that are equivalent to virgin resin quality. LyondellBasell CirculenRenew grades support the use of renewable feedstocks from bio-based sources that are not in competition with food sources.

“We are very proud to work with Röchling Medical on this project. It’s the first time we are supplying CirculenRenew grades for a primary pharmaceutical packaging application. This is an important milestone for us which also supports our ambitious goal of producing and marketing 2 million metric tons of recycled and renewable-based polymers by 2030,” says Mathieu Lecomte, marketing manager at LyondellBasell.

LyondellBasell and Röchling have collaborated closely to find the right grade for Röchling’s eye drop containers. After several trials, the project team has chosen a Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) not only because of its high purity, which is necessary for pharmaceutical applications, but also because it was ideal for use in blow molding.

“In such a highly regulated environment as the pharmaceutical industry, driving change towards more sustainable solutions for primary packaging is a challenge,” says Grit Pasche, Röchling Group’s global director quality & regulatory affairs.

“Therefore, CirculenRenew was the right choice for us. These renewable-based polymers offer the same properties as fossil-based alternatives in terms of product performance.”

This advancement is possible via the principle of mass balancing. The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus certification provides traceability of the renewable content along the supply chain and verifies that the mass balance accounting follows predefined and transparent rules. Customers can use these certificates to verify compliance with sustainability and traceability requirements. As part of an ISCC Plus certified supply chain, pharma customers are able to actively contribute to promoting sustainability and conserving resources, ultimately reducing the CO2 footprint of their products.

This recent project illustrates how value chain collaboration can lead to innovative solutions with sustainability goals in mind. Together, LyondellBasell and Röchling are helping to unlock the circular potential of plastics.

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Notice Regarding Sustainability-Linked Loan Agreement

Tokyo – August 24, 2022 – DIC Corporation announced today that it has entered into a sustainability-linked loan (SLL) agreement with The Norinchukin Bank. This is DIC’s second SSL agreement with the bank and comes two months after its first, in June 2022.

An SLL is a loan that encourages borrowers to set ambitious sustainability performance targets (SPTs) that reflect their management strategies and incentivizes them to work toward those SPTs by linking loan conditions to degree of achievement, thereby supporting business activities and growth that are both environmentally and socially sustainable.

DIC has positioned sustainability, including environmental issues, as a principle management priority, and is actively working to expand its portfolio of products and services that contribute to decarbonization with the goal of playing a pivotal role in lowering CO2 emissions across markets and society. In DIC NET ZERO 2050, published in June 2021, and in its DIC Vision 2030 long-term management plan, announced in February 2022, the DIC Group set forth a target for reducing CO2 emissions by 50% from the fiscal year 2013 level by fiscal year 2030, with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality—net zero CO2 emissions—by fiscal year 2050, thereby clarifying its commitment to helping realize decarbonization. Against this backdrop, DIC’s decision to enter into a second SLL agreement was taken with the objective of using proceeds to further advance its sustainability strategy.

Having redefined its purpose as “Dedicated to sustaining all life,” The Norinchukin Bank works together with its stakeholders to foster the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries and create a prosperous future for food and lifestyles, thereby contributing to a sustainable global environment. The bank promotes a variety of sustainable management initiatives and has committed to providing sustainable finance in the amount of ¥10 trillion by 2030 as one of its medium- to long-term goals announced in May 2021. Seeing affinity with the philosophy of the DIC Group’s sustainability strategy, the bank once again agreed to extend an SLL to DIC based on its assessment that this loan will help resolve climate change–related issues, including by lowering CO2 emissions.

In the 2022 edition of its integrated report (DIC Report 2022), DIC redefined one of its four priority materiality themes, “response to climate change,” as “contribution to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.” The Company is advancing various initiatives aimed at reducing emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 50% from the fiscal year 2013 level by fiscal year 2030.

This target has been selected as the SPT for this SLL. DIC has obtained a third-party opinion from the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) regarding the loan’s conformity with the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles, as well as the rationality of the SPT chosen. This opinion affirmed that the SPT is both meaningful and ambitious, and from that perspective that the loan adheres to the aforementioned principles.

Going forward, DIC will continue working to help ensure the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainability Goals (SDGs), a key global initiative, by addressing a variety of related themes and with the aim of evolving as a unique global company that is trusted by society.

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LIMA

Since 1971 Seals and Technical Items

LIMA is engaged in the production and marketing of industrial seals and technical items made of thermoplastic materials and fluoro carbon resins, whatever they may be with more than 5,000 compounds available.

departments and subdivisions, data recording, the safe storage of documents and traceability of batches handled in production and then shipped to customers in accordance with ISO9001 and ISO 14001 - ISO 45001 standards

The Company has an IT infrastructure developed to ensure the correct flow of information between

LIMA has many years of experience manufacturing seats, insert rings and sealing rings (with springs in

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Elgiloy, Hastelloy) which are assembled inside valves destined to gas pipelines, oil pipelines, oil platforms, cryogenic plants and equipment for the chemical sector.

LIMA’s production department can rely on various types of machinery to cope with a wide variety of Customer requirements in terms of size, adherence to drawing tolerances and geometric complexity.

LIMA is structured in three distinct production lines.

suitable for deburring, roughing, cutting, finishing and drilling. We also do custom leveling, coating, water jet cutting, laser engraving and coloring work.

The quality of the workmanship is guaranteed both by the high technologies at our disposal and by the professionalism of our staff: each seat is checked by means of altimeters, comparators, sets of calibrated spheres and optical measuring machines, lasers and 3D probes.

In the first, the CNC turning department, the company utilizes high-tech machinery (lathes, multi-spindle, multi slide, 3/5 axes), capable of turning parts up to 1,500 mm.

In the second, the milling department, details are made by processing the plates: we have 3/5-axis CNC vertical machining centers with worktops up to 5,500 x 3,500 mm.

In the third, the automatic machine turning department, parts are produced in series and orders of hundreds of thousands of pieces, in addition to grinding operations.

Furthermore, in our workshop there are machinery

For more information:

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PROMECO

Promeco Solutions for Waste and Industrial Waste Recycling

Detail of the matrix for LDPE densification with Promeco technology YOUR PARTNER FOR SUSTAINABILITY Promeco was founded in September 1996 when Maastricht Treaty set the safeguard of the environment among the basic aims of the European Community.

The main mission has always been to develop efficient and effective technologies for waste and of industrial waste recycling so that they can be turned to resources.

At that time people was looking at Promeco as it just

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arrived from Mars.

Therefore, Promeco keeps on developing recycling plants in terms of supply of single machinery or turn-key plants.

Promeco R&D has been constantly growing and, thanks to a strong attitude towards self-analysis, to the interaction with suppliers and clients and above all, thanks to the capability of a long-time, cohesive,

Detail of the Promeco plastic pre-treatment line highly skilled team, Promeco has increased its offer with customized, highly technological solutions over time.

Promeco structure is simple but organized to be able to match the dynamism of its market promptly. This opposes the relationship the Company has with its stakeholders as clients, suppliers, employees and participants, with which the relation is in the spirit of a long-term mutual trust.

The governance is based on the core values of the Company, that are transparency, trust, integrity and innovation.

Promeco strategy is focused on all the parts involved in the Company activities that are considered as the main resources of the Company itself. This is the principle that promotes a highly inclusive work environment without any discrimination, being aware that diversity and inclusion, along with merit-based criteria and continuous learning are the keys of success of every business, both in terms of profitability and global sustainability.

Following these principles, Promeco is able to offer to its clients efficient technological and profitable solutions, supporting them in achieving their goals of effective, efficient, equal and sustainable results: passion, know-how, technological research in the name of sustainability and of circular economy with client’s profit.

PROMECO SOLUTIONS FOR GREEN DEVELOPMENT Several plants solutions can be found on Promeco corporate website www.promeco.it In the field of plastics, besides the more conventional

plants of plastic recycling, above all post-consumer, mixed and heterogeneous waste, of primary interest is the Promeco Chemical Recycling plant, that allows the production of hydrocarbon feedstocks as naphtha which are materials that the chemical industry can reuse to re-manufacture new plastic materials saving fossil resources. This process uses the mixed plastic waste that are difficult to recycle through the usual mechanical recycling methods.

This process has been defined as the “missing gap” among the 360° plastic recycle.

This solution has been developed over 10 years ago by Promeco and the plants have been sold in Singapore and it is based on the thought that plastic is not a material to be demonized.

Of high interest, is the 3rd plant for fishing nets (PA6) recycling that is currently under installation in Ljubliana, Slovenia for a leading Italian group.

This line includes the high-efficient combination of the well-known Densifier Promeco Extruder System “PES” with a special single shaft extruder: they are directly connected to optimize the energy consumption and degassing, maximizing the production. A continuous melt filter can also be added to remove all the impurities from the output product.

This special combination, called combo, is also well known and used for a better degassing of special inked plastics or deodorizing of the post-consumer plastics.

Among the latest environment friendly processing lines in polymers processing, we must mention the DRY CLEANING OF PLASTICS system that has been developed in order to avoid water consumption and to cut down the investment and maintenance costs: this is a sustainable solution to produce pellet

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Detail of the PES-PE Combination from post-industrial LDPE film for injection moulding.

The Deodorising system: the odour is typical from the post-consumer HDPE plastics and with our exclusive continuous process we can remove 95% of the volatile high molecules. The system keeps the material at the desired temperature for an adequate retention time inside the reactor. It allows the vacuum system to extract the odoriferous molecules that are deeply impregnated inside the pellets.

Promeco solutions allow to diversify the sources of energy and grant a sustainable growth.

Taking into consideration the 17 goals of the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, as well as the European Directives about the Green Deal, Promeco is projected towards the future combining its activity of developing highly technological recycling activities with a personal program of sustainable development in the name of a circular economy to reach sustainability principles in terms of consumption and production.

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SOLUTIONS FOR PLASTIC RECYCLING DENSIFICATION – PELLETIZING – FILTERING ODOUR REMOVAL - CHEMICAL RECYCLING DRY CLEANING OF PLASTIC

Designing sustainable plastics for a Circular Economy

Worldwide we are facing big challenges like climate change, population growth that need strong, effective and shared policies, strategies and action plan. These challenges require embracing Circular Economy as a guiding light. Circular economy involves many aspects, but we will be focused on the role of plastics.

Our society, economy and environment are all negatively affected by the way plastics are currently designed, produced, used and discarded. Plastics production, use and disposal are responsible for significant greenhouse gas emissions and pollution in the natural environment, particularly in drinking water and the oceans. The amount of plastic litter is growing, hurting marine ecosystems, biodiversity and potentially human health.

We must rethink the way we design, produce and use plastic on a circular economy based.

A circular economy is restorative and regenerative, and it involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. In the case of plastic, this means simultaneously keeping the value of plastics in the economy, without leakage into the natural environment.

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Designing sustainable products While up to 80% of products’ environmental impacts are determined at the design phase, the linear pattern of “take-make-use-dispose” does not provide producers with enough incentives to make their products more circular. Many products break down too quickly, cannot be easily reused, repaired or recycled, and many are made for single use only. It has been calculated that design improvements could halve the cost of recycling plastic packaging waste.

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An interesting consideration about designing sustainable plastic products has been made

by Shanar Tabrizi on its position paper ‘’Designing for real recycling, not plastic lock-in’’: in order for plastic products to be recyclable, they need to be designed in line with a certain set of standards and technical requirements. As concerns differ greatly between specific product types and materials, design-for-recycling standards are needed for each product or material group rather than having broad overall principles that cannot be practically applied. Designing for recycling means designing with an end-market in mind and demands an integrated approach where collaboration is key. While design principles often need to be coupled with other parameters such as product safety, shelf life or branding, an important key principle is using fewer types of plastics, as different plastics need to be recycled separately.

The author continues outlining interesting common design considerations to take into account when designing plastics for recycling. These considerations are: • Separability of components • Compatibility of materials and material mix • Choice of materials • Toxicity of materials and the need to phase out substances of concern • Form, size and thickness • Use of additives, fillers and colorants (and their toxicity) • Product residues (how easy the product is to empty of its content) • Barriers and coatings • Design of labelling and sleeves (and adhesives used) • Use of printing and suitability (non-metallic etc.) or toxicity of inks

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In line with the above principals is the Design Book published by RecyClass with the goal of providing a practical guide that clarifies the definition of recyclability and highlights key considerations for designing both rigid and flexible packaging for recycling with maximum output quality as the priority.

When it comes to policies and strategies, the European Union has ambitious goals outlined in the Circular Economy Action Plan and Plastics Strategy. But as stated in the above-mentioned Position Paper: while waste prevention and reuse efforts must be prioritized, we cannot achieve a circular economy without closing this huge gap between recyclability potential, actual collection and sorting, and final recycling’’.

All these steps have to deal with a proper design of plastic products. And it seems the EU commission have well understood the importance of a proper design of plastic products.

In fact, with the Plastics Strategy the Commission aims to encourage and support product design choices which take into account the entire life cycle of plastics and plastic products, making them more durable, reusable and easily recyclable. The commission action plan will also include: - Supporting design and production of recyclable plastics and products; - Investing in collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure; - Improving the traceability of materials and substances to boost recycling rates and ensure clean, safe material cycles; - Developing quality standards for sorted plastic waste and recycled plastics; - Developing Green Public Procurement criteria on integrating recycled content; - Financially supporting research and development of innovative projects to help businesses in their efforts to increase recycling.

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Conclusion We need to stop thinking of plastic as ‘waste,’ but as a renewable resource that needs to be disposed of correctly. A circular economy for plastics offers a promising vision for stemming the tide of plastic waste, but converting this aspiration into a fully functioning, closed-loop system will require greater cooperation from all key actors in the value chain.

We need to support the design, development and delivery of policies to make our use of plastics more sustainable, enabling our societies and economies to reap the benefits of plastics, while avoiding associated impacts to the environment, health and to the economy.

References - Designing for real recycling, not plastic lock-in by Shanar Tabrizi - Factsheet ‘’a European strategy for plastics in a circular economy’’ by EU commission - Circular Economy Action Plan by EU commission

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Your Fastener Factory

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“INOXDADI S.R.L.” founded in 1973 is one of the most important European producers and distributors of nuts, screws, bolts, studs, washers, threaded rods and fasteners in a wide range of materials like Stainless Steel, Duplex, Superduplex, Refractory Stainless, Nickel Alloys, Brass, Titanium, Aluminium, Nimonic,….

Our company is located in the north of Italy, about 50 Km from Milan.

The factory, the warehouse and the offices cover a total area of 20.000mq.

Since almost 50 years “INOXDADI S.R.L.” is dealing with a wide range of fasteners in various sizes and grades, certified by ISO and TUV and produced in accordance to international standard (DIN/ISO/ NFE/UNI) or to customer drawing and distributed worldwide.

The applications range is wide and stretch from petrochemical to marine industry, from aerospace to nuclear applications, from chemical processing to pollution control, from industrial furnaces to gas turbine components, from hydro-carbon processing equipment to heat exchangers, from waste treatment to desalination equipment, medical, automotive, energy, costruction.

Our huge stock of countless items in stainless and special alloys, includes metric & imperial (UNC, UNF) sizes as well as left and/or fine pitches thread that are therefore immediately available for shipment.

The raw materials are of European origin and the full traceability from the mill to finished product is everyday guaranteed and can be certified. Declaration of origin as well as certificates 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, PPAP, VDA are available on demand.

The Quality Dept is equipped with portable x-ray and fixed gas spectrometers in order to attest the

good quality of the raw material in terms of chemical composition, while severe mechanical tests are arranged for every batch of products to ensure conformity to the mechanical requirements of the material/article.

Our automatic video sorting & inspection machine can guarantee a deep geometrical check so to guarantee very low PPM quality level in accordance to customer demand.

Significant and continuous investments are constantly made with purchase of new machines and new technologies for the industry 4.0.

Frequent training courses have allowed and encouraged all workers to achieve important and continuous aims.

“INOXDADI S.R.L.” …here quality matter!

Available ex-stock products certified in acc. to TUV Z.30.3-6 06.04.2022

For more information:

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MECCANOPLASTICA

Passionate People Lasting Solutions

Meccanoplastica Group introduces itself at the first K fair post pandemic with a completely renewed image.

A new face, which does not distort tradition, but offers it freshness and projects it into the future, because

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this is the goal of Meccanoplastica for the K fair and for 2023: to continue to innovate its three production lines - EBM, IBM, SBM machinery - but with the care and precision of the philosophy of Made in Italy craftsmanship.

The new communication starts from the brand: four bars broken along the diagonal that form a two-tone square.

The corners opposite the diagonal rounded to recall the shapes of plastic products.

A lettering designed ad hoc with a broken O that follows the diagonal of the brand.

The link with the past is given by the colors, while the novelty is the choice of a flat and essential style, which adapts to communication on mobile devices, the prevailing means for communication via social media, which Meccanoplastica relaunches with a revision of the youtube channel and the Linkedin page.

“The new image that we present today is for us a symbol of the dynamic change we are bringing to the Company: innovating and improving, while remaining faithful to their “traditional heritage”, remaining passionate people who give their best in order to build quality technological solutions, which last over time”.

The renewal also passes through the site, which acquires a new graphic layout and is enriched with a section dedicated to applications, to present the flexibility of Meccanoplastica machines in the creation of plastic objects.

The site also introduces an in-depth analysis of Meccanoplastica’s vision and its attention to the environment and sustainability, an increasingly central theme in the group’s evolution.

The Group, after having participated for the first time this year at the HISPACK Fairs in Barcelona (= presenting an innovative FULL ELECTRIC two-stage ironing blow moulding system, for the production of high-cadence PET bottles); and at the DRINKTEC Fair in Munich, it will conclude its 2022 trade fair commitment at the K in Düsseldorf, the main showcase of the plastics and rubber sector at an international level.

On this occasion Meccanoplastica will present a new double-station Extrusion Blow Moulding FULL ELECTRIC Machine, 16 Tons of Mould clamping power

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(850 mm. carriage-stroke) with a consumption of just 0.25KW/Kg of processed HDPE. Suitably equipped for the production of FOOD containers in multi-cavity configuration, for very high production performance.

The main novelty of 2022 at Meccanoplastica - at a technological level - is the presentation of the JET754, a full electric 4-station Injection Blow Moulding machine, which joins the traditional range of IBM 3-station units of the JET series.

This machine model is specifically versatile for the use of resins such as polyolefins (PE and PP) and harder resins such as PET – PETG and NYLON, of high use in the first-class COSMETIC sector.

Therefore it is aimed above all at manufacturers in this sector who have to make packaging for items such as mascara, lip gloss, etc ..

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For more information: Meccanoplastica Group:

www.meccanoplastica-group.com www.linkedin.com/company/meccanoplastica www.youtube.com/c/Meccanoplasticagroup

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BASF to debut VALERAS™ for its plastic additives portfolio at K 2022

• Trendsetting sustainable solutions to create new value • Evolving portfolio benefits customers wanting to meet and exceed their sustainability goals • “Creator Talks” to spotlight value creation in MAKE – USE – RECYCLE Ludwigshafen - September 13, 2022 – BASF will showcase VALERAS™ for its plastic additives portfolio for the first time at K 2022. VALERAS adds value to plastic applications by delivering significant sustainability benefits with additive technical solutions and services. Among these are solutions to accelerate the plastics journey to a circular economy and net zero emissions.

BASF will also present its latest addition to the VALERAS portfolio, Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) of several antioxidants and light stabilizers as a premium service. This complements the recently launched solutions IrgaCycle™ and RegXcellence®. These offerings, along with other novel additive solutions, will be showcased in a series of “Creator Talks” being held at the BASF stand (Hall 5, booth C21/D21).

“Trends in plastic innovation are changing rapidly, driven across the different industries by legislation and higher consumer awareness. As an ongoing effort to create new value for plastics, we proactively collaborate with our customers to develop sustainable solutions that contribute to the make, use, and recycle phases of a plastic’s lifecycle,” said Dr. Achim Sties, Senior Vice President, Performance Chemicals Europe, BASF. “We believe that with our proven track record in additives, coupled with our customer's knowledge of the applications, we will be able to solve the current challenges the industry is facing and deliver innovative solutions to meet tomorrow’s needs. We invite visitors to K 2022 and “Go!Create” together with us.”

New sustainable solutions for a competitive edge BASF will be showcasing various new trend setting sustainable additives solutions at K 2022: Rotomolded products are commonly used for outdoor applications such as water storage tanks. Extreme weather is very damaging to the properties of these applications. Designed specifically for polyethylene rotational molding resins, the tailored additive package from the Irgastab® range extends the service life of rotomolded parts, and also saves time, energy and costs during processing.

The Irgatec® CR technology enables the creation of advanced meltblown nonwoven materials which fulfill the increasing requirements defined for both personal hygiene and filter applications. With Irgatec® CR 25, BASF introduces a solution targeting PP meltblown modification, which is of high interest for filtration materials. The solution can be implemented directly by the meltblown producers without additional investment in their existing line, thus enabling a faster-to-market solution for specialty PP nonwoven products.

Additives are key enablers for circular plastics and to drive innovation for recyclability. The recently launched IrgaCycle range includes additives solutions that are specifically designed to improve the properties of mechanically recycled plastics for different target industries. Recyclers can benefit from higher quality of recyclates whereas converters can increase recycled content in their applications. IrgaCycle tackles challenges like gel formation, mitigates the impact of impurities and improves mechanical performance by enhancing process stability.

Sustainability journey continues As an extension to the VALERAS portfolio, BASF is now offering its plastic additives customers product carbon footprints for several antioxidants and light stabilizers as a premium service via the myPlasticAdditives online portal. Customers using this service will be provided with greenhouse gas emission information starting with raw material extraction right up to the point a product leaves the BASF factory gates. With the additional transparency, BASF helps its customers to prioritize carbon savings actions, validate sustainability claims for creating low carbon plastics, and increasingly make sustainable purchasing decisions.

Platform for industry players to exchange ideas In a series of high-level “Creator Talks” at its booth featured under MAKE – USE – RECYCLE, BASF will showcase projects with technology leaders where strong collaboration and open exchange have enabled customers to overcome technical challenges. The BASF plastic additives experts will also share insights into innovative applications for packaging, automotive, building and construction. More information on these Creator Talks can be found on BASF’s K 2022 website.

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Every single Rifra masterbatches is unequivocal because it embodies our values and our creativity through an organised structure and a certified production process: Quality, Environment and Safety.

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Innovative technology makes flexible packaging recyclable

• Technology from Covestro weakens the bond strength of PU adhesives • Laminated films in multilayer packaging can be separated after use • The individual materials can be recycled later September 15, 2022 – They are indispensable in modern everyday life: Flexible packaging made from several layers of film enables the hygienic and safe storage of many foods. However, the versatile packaging has a problem: sustainable disposal. After use, the bonded films in the material mix are difficult to separate from one another - and that is why such flexible packaging is unfortunately only partially recyclable.

Covestro has identified the problem - and has developed a process for recycling companies and packaging manufacturers to address this problem: In the case of multi-layer film packages laminated with polyurethane (PU) adhesive, the respective materials can be separated from one another again thanks to the new technology. The team will now present the development at the K 2022 trade fair from 19 to 26 October in Düsseldorf.

In the process, a special separation agent specifically weakens the bond strength of the PU adhesive. Since the separation agent consists of natural ingredients and water, it is also very sustainable. For packaging manufacturers and recyclers, the process offers a major advantage: "Our know-how helps them to make better use of the residual value of their packaging and thus makes more materials available to the recycling industry," says Thomas Fait. The New Business Development Manager for Adhesives at Covestro has led the development of the technology on a laboratory scale. "With projects like this, we contribute to achieve our corporate vision: to make the circular economy a reality. For this purpose, we work with partners from a wide variety of fields and industries and are always looking for ways how our products and technologies can help other companies become circular."

At the K 2022 trade fair, the team will be presenting the technology to the plastics industry for the first time and looking for potential partners from the packaging and recycling industry to further develop the process together with them.

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HCH. KÜNDIG & CIE. AG

“Your Profile Our Business 50 Years” and as long as the film extrusion exists!

50 years of KÜNDIG CONTROL SYSTEMS - a success story: Kündig Control Systems (KCS) is a division of the family-owned company Hch. Kündig & Cie. AG (HKC) specializing in thin plastic film measuring and control devices. Since its inception in 1972, the KCS team has steadily climbed its way to being the world leader in the blown film industry.

It was during the 1971 International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITMA) in Paris, that it became apparent that the golden years of Switzerland’s powerful textile

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industry would soon be over. Textile machinery was the parent company’s core business and the exhibition validated a HKC decision to search for an additional business avenue, a business avenue needed to ensure the company’s future.

Earlier in 1970, HKC hired a technical salesman and entrusted him with the task of setting up a trading department for machines and equipment outside of HKC’s traditional clientele. Instead of textiles, the focus shifted to include thin plastic films. It proved to be the right decision, even though, in retrospect, it

was a very ambitious and demanding choice.

The new KCS division got its first opportunity to solve a plastics industry problem during a spontaneous visit to the former Vinora company located in RapperswilJona, Switzerland. Vinora needed a new width control device for blown film extrusion lines to replace the unsuitable devices then available from the Meiners company. KCS decided this was a challenge they would tackle with the added assistance from a young electrical engineer. The first width control device was sold in 1972, thus establishing KCS’s foundation for the new division, which is celebrating its anniversary today.

KCS exhibited for the first time at K 1979 in Dusseldorf.

The interest in width controls and now, film thickness gauges, was significant. Since KCS did not want to develop and manufacture thickness gauges internally, they made a cooperation agreement with the Winzen company of Minneapolis, Minnesota USA. As time went on, the quality requirements of Europe’s film industry began to exceed the capabilities of the sensors procured from the USA. Therefore, the next new challenge was the KCS’s decision to develop their own capacitive thickness gauge. In 1987, the now infamous K-100 film thickness gauge was fully developed and shortly thereafter was sold to all major blown film line manufacturers and end users in Europe and North America. Today, the high quality KCS measurement and control devices of older and newer generations have been in use for years on all continents and their functional efficiency is guaranteed by an efficient customer service department.

Since these beginnings, KCS has continued to develop

performance improvements in all its products, testing new scientific findings and developing new technologies. KCS’s guiding principal is to offer the world’s most innovative measuring and control equipment for the production of very thin, high quality plastic films - which reduce raw material usage. Clearly, an investment in equipment from KCS is clearly both an economic and ecological decision.

At this year’s K show, as a world premiere, KCS presents the 9th generation of width measurement and control.

For the first time, the FE-9 width measurement uses a new, innovative technology for even more precise foil edge detection. Detailed explanations of this technology are available at booth C51 in Hall 10. As with its predecessor, the FE-9 width measurement system consists of two half-beams in three different sizes, which can be connected to each other at different positions. With only a few different modules, this system enables width measurement of film webs between 10 and over 4000 millimeters. [Picture FE-9] The CUFE-9 operator console, which is also new, combines 50 years of experience in width control technology with state-of-the-art technology. If the CUFE-9 is integrated into the company network, the system can be completely controlled remotely via a web browser. In addition, width measuring instruments from the 6th generation introduced in 1985 can be connected to the CUFE-9.

The online film thickness gauge K-XRAY Rotomat KT 3G based on X-ray technology, which was introduced at the last K trade show, is now an established device on the global market. On several occasions, thickness gauges based on a gamma solid-state radiator have

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also been replaced by a K-XRAY sensor. As a result, thin foils can be measured much more precisely, which, in combination with profile control, leads to decisively tighter cross-profile tolerances. If you are interested, please send a conversion request to sales@gauge.ch or visit booth C51 in hall 10.

“Your Profile Our Business 50 Years” and as long as the film extrusion exists!

By no means will the 50-year-old KCS now rest on its laurels. The development pipeline is full to bursting and highly motivated, hard-working employees of the KCS specialist department are doing their best to ensure that new, high-precision, innovative measuring and control devices with the best price-performance ratio will soon be launched on the world market.

Finally, a huge thank you to our worldwide customers for their good cooperation and their loyal partnership over many years. Without their investments in measuring and control equipment from KCS, this success story could never have been written.

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VALTORTA

Valtorta and Battaggion Group: Professionals in the Mixing Field

Valtorta Battaggion Group S.r.l. started its business in 1926 under the name of Valtorta Costruzioni Meccaniche. After having experienced different fields, Valtorta focused its business on the development and the manufacturing of mixing equipment, as well as process plants for the chemical industry. The continuous development of the plastic materials led Valtorta to a deeper specialization in all those plastic related processes, with the consequent expansion of its own production range. Starting out from the first Horizontal Blenders, the company quickly moved into high-speed turbo-mixers for PVC, making of technical development and construction quality its motto and growing as a company capable of satisfying and anticipating the market technological needs.

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Sturdiness, high production efficiency, easiness in operating and flexibility in meeting each Customer’s needs, have always been the peculiar characteristics of our work philosophy.

With the aim of a technical, commercial and production range increase, in 2010 Valtorta joined the Battaggion Group, a well-known and established organization which has been active in the mixing world for more than 100 years. Main focus of its machinery is the processing of high to very high viscosity products.

Within the Battaggion Group, Valtorta has then become the specialized division in the production of machinery for powders and granules, as well as

for all liquid and pasty products, characterized by low to medium viscosity. The combination of the two companies has therefore boosted the already wide product range of the Battaggion Group, granting a deeper market penetration in the mixing technology.

Valtorta is nowadays in the position to provide turbomixing plants for PVC production, single coolers, feeding and dosing lines (both mechanical and pneumatic type ), dispersers and vertical mixers for solutions (plastisol, PU, varnishes, paints, etc.), horizontal mixers (single or two-stages type both cooled and heated), homogenizing and filtration units, conical mixers for powder, high speed horizontal mixers, as well as special plants.

During the last decades the company built a great experience not only in the manufacturing of standalone machines but in their integration into complete production plants too. More and more the same customers which require Valtorta machines for mixing processes, also require that these same machines become one of the many sections which compose their production line.

This means that most of the Valtorta machines need to be interfaced with upstream feeding systems, as well as with downstream systems for the movement of the mixed product. It is in this stage that all the experiences and the synergies allowed by the different companies which compose the Battaggion Group can make the difference.

The deep knowledge of the materials to be processed, their initial and final properties as well as the customers’ final expected results are essential for us to grant complete systems which must be able to integrate today’s state of the art of the mixing technology. It is with this spirit that during the whole course of management of a complete plant project, an open and professional exchange of opinions with our customers becomes the basis for the Valtorta’s and the Battaggion Group’s technical staff to head towards a feasibility study first and towards the design, the construction, the installation and the successful startup.

VALTORTA’S BIGGEST PROJECTS The ME mixers are the Valtorta horizontal slow speed mixers, to be used mainly for those processes which require a not aggressive slow mixing action: they can provide a high quality of the compound, even when the product to be processed is fragile or it must keep unchanged specific physical characteristics. Main applications are the mixing of TPR, PVC, powders or dry granules but, if necessary, also powders and low viscosity pastes, added with liquid components.

In 2002 Valtorta manufactured the biggest ME ever assembled in the facility: the 30.000 liters bowl horizontal slow speed mixer. The project was challenging, but Valtorta demonstrated to be capable of accomplishing the final task, as always, which is to supply high performance plants.

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At the time the customer purchased two of these machines at once. The two ME 30.000 were designed to homogenise granules or powders in the petrochemical industry.

Each one of the two machines had a thermally conditioned, 30.000 liters bowl made of stainless steel and the action of a continuous ribbon blender driven by a 110 kW electrical motor granted high mixing performances. The discharge of the mixed product was done by a pneumatically driven shutter valve installed on the bottom of the bowl.

plant was purchased by the customer for rigid PVC. The 4 impellers installed inside the Turbomixer bowl and the Cooler Horizontal high speed mixing shaft with paddles profiled blades, ensure the best homogenization of the product.

Valtorta is always ready for new challenging and exciting projects. Be the next one!

The huge dimensions of these machines did not stop Valtorta from jumping into this project.

The TSOR are the most efficient combination of machines for the PVC mixing and preparation for the extrusion line. The output rhythm is the highest of all these various systems, this choice demands that the manufacturing materials and equipment should be the best and most suitable to the customers’ needs.

In 2020 Valtorta manufactured a 2.000 liters TS with 6.000 liters OR: the biggest TSOR ever assembled by the company. Made by stainless steel AISI 304 and driven by 450 and 75 Kw motors, this

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For more information;

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Moving on Up: Industrial Technology Solves Expensive Warehouse Space Constraints

By Mark Stevenson

Prices are up. Prices for labor are up. Prices for raw materials are up. Prices for warehouse space is up. Labor is in short supply. It is a constant lament. In this chorus of complaints rests the answer: Go up!

Warehouse space, if available is too expensive, that is unless space utilization can increase 10 – 30% by simply adding elevation of storage capacity. Before going up, feet on the ground, there is a reason 3PLs (third-party logistics), distribution centers, warehouses, and manufacturing work cells have not considered adding a layer of shelving, racking, and conveyance. The limitation of the reach trucks needed to strategically “go up” have prohibited getting access to the extra level of mezzanine capacity. This constraint has been solved with robotics and industrial technology.

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Laura Ross, a content creator for Thomas for Industry argued the cost of warehousing in the U.S. is skyrocketing. She cited a report released at the end of 2021 by real-estate firm CBRE Group Inc. Results found that the rental rates on expiring multi-year warehouse leases are increasing at a rapid rate. The cost of renting an industrial property has increased an average of 25% compared to the rates paid at the end of five-year contracts.

John Morris, industrial and logistics lead at CBRE, commented that the company has never seen rent increases this high. Following the outbreak of COVID-19, consumer behavior transformed. The UN’s trade and development experts (UNCTAD) revealed that the eCommerce sector saw a dramatic rise in its share of all retail sales — from 16% to 19% in 2020. In May 2021, it was reported that global eCommerce had risen to $26.7 trillion.

The U.S. alone saw $105 billion added to the economy from eCommerce.

CBRE demonstrated that $1 billion in incremental eCommerce sales results in 1.25 million square feet of warehouse space demand.

Space solutions: getting more from existing space using very narrow aisles (VNA) and Reach Trucks If the warehouse aisles are narrower, more rows of racks and shelves can be placed in the same square footage. Sounds reasonable as long as the lift trucks can navigate the new tighter turning radius. Companies have to weigh the efficacy of a new fleet of lift trucks, preferably AGVs (automated guide vehicles) to avoid the short supply of drivers in the market. There is wide acceptance of AGVs and when weighing the labor and space cost-savings, a rapid ROI is now possible in one year or less (versus two or three years as reported back in 2018).

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The second solution, and it sounds obvious, go up one mezzanine level and capture a significant amount (up to 30%) of storage space capacity. Countless pictures of distribution centers show inventory stored on the first and second level racks, even some on level three. Frequently, if a fourth level is available, it is poorly utilized, and a fifth level mezzanine is out of the question.

Unconventional storage and a myth that the facility is not built for typical automation solutions are some of the false notions for brownfield warehouse managers to resist newer technologies. Thanks to VNAs and robotic elevation capacity, this myth has been fully debunked.

Standard racking no longer works and fails the warehouse optimization test Because there is an ever-increasing demand for warehouse space, standard racking no longer works. warehouse managers face a significant challenge when stacking and stocking loads while efforting to maximize storage space. (This is especially true in regions where the cost per square meter/foot is high.) The most common form of stacking is standard racking. This type of rack is used when there is a relatively higher number of pallets per SKU and requires complete access to each individual pallet face. This is compared to block stacking, which can be configured in a number of ways, and managed by a WMS (warehouse management system).

Lower elevations in warehouses impact storage density and while the racking operations can be complex, manually operated fork truck operators must be especially careful when storing and retrieving pallets at greater heights. This takes a toll on operational efficiency.

The new breed of reach truck robots can be deployed to handle the task of storing and retrieving pallets from the racks with high precision and efficiency.

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With access to higher racking levels (up to 55 feet), pallets of finished goods can be stored prior to shipping. Robots using the latest 3D technology means pick and drop reliability is available even at the highest elevations. Starting at level three, mobile robots actually provide faster cycle times and higher throughput than manual forklifts.

High reach solutions are particularly well-suited for existing (brownfield) facilities since they can operate where other vehicles cannot. Best-in-class reach solutions operate in aisles as narrow as 6‘9” at elevations up to 36’. Similarly, industry leaders with VNA solutions operate with precision at elevations up 55’, at throughputs comparable to much more expensive AS/RS solutions.

Most importantly, these robotics solutions provide the same level of speed and reliability at every elevation as they do at ground level. This translates directly into increased volumes at the same operating costs.

Supply chain and operations managers continuously challenged The unavoidable rising labor costs and market dynamics are directly proportionate to the loss of expertise in the warehouse. The bulk of time spent by valuable operators are sadly used performing nonvalue added tasks like pallet movements.

Thanks to these new robotic solutions, neither automation nor elevation are scary.

Author Profile: Mark Stevenson is the Chief Sales Officer at BALYO and a globally recognized thought leader in transformative mobile automation. He has more than 25 years of international experience in direct and indirect sales management. He has held critical executive leadership roles in the USA and in Europe. At BALYO, Stevenson serves on the COMEX and is responsible for the group's Global Sales, Marketing, Solutions Engineering, and Service teams.

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PROJECT INFORMATICA

Thirty Years of Information Technology for Business

Project Informatica was founded 30 years ago on the intuition of Brescian entrepreneur Danilo Bartoli and in collaboration with his wife Luisa Buizza. The idea was to use their IT know-how to help manage companies in the service sector, so they started Project Informatica, with Ser-data as one of its flagship software.

Danilo Bartoli approached this decision after his experience as a sole proprietor. He had always been passionate about information technology, so he decided to turn to a niche sector where he could best develop his skills. The first software he designed was

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Ser-data, specifically for cleaning companies. Today, Project Informatica has about fifteen distribution points throughout Italy and is recognized as a fullservice IT partner for businesses.

It currently offers two “heavy” software, Ser-data and the Profit management software, and eight “lighter” ones, dedicated to particular aspects of business management.

Ser-data The current Ser-data program is the outcome of years

of work and updating. The scenario has changed a lot since it was first implemented, and customer needs have become ever more specific. Today, Ser-data XP is helping businesses grow by rationalizing their use of time and money.

It is divided into 11 management modules: time and attendance, site budget management, budgeting, inventory, statistics, invoicing, equipment, services, ISO 9001/vision 2000 certification, project specifications and waste management (new). All issues that are so topical today.

Ser-data provides 4 automatic systems, depending on the type of distribution of the company’s work points: many scattered micro construction sites, 3-4 independent construction sites, large construction sites, and then the Localizzami (find me) system, to be installed directly on the vehicles. In this way all the work of the enterprise is controllable from a PC.

commercial enterprises etc. From Italy to Spain and all the way to Algeria.

What’s next The software has been translated into English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, and Russian.

This is because the goal for 2023 is to find IT resellers for every country, thereby spreading the software to all the continents.

In addition, the software version will be available by 2022 with the new Angular technology that allows the platform to be used on mobile devices as well.

The program is unrelated to any supplier; therefore, it works regardless of what products are used.

What’s more In addition to programs, Project Informatica provides hardware, installation, and support. The client company can thus obtain a complete supply in the IT field even if it starts from scratch. With these advantages, it has reached the enviable quota of about 400 customers, including service companies,

For more information:

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CARLO SALVI

Carlo Salvi, advanced solutions built for the future

Carlo Salvi offers real turnkey solutions from a single source. The entire production process is tailored and of course coordinated for the customer, starting with initial consultations, then the development, production and fine-tuning of machines and of course also the customer service. Carlo Salvi machineries offer enormous possibilities: thread rolling, drilling, and tapping are just a few of the many applications.

The forming machines are specifically developed to

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meet customer requirements and to master complex shapes without any problems. All Carlo Salvi headers are equipped with a management system that enables the monitoring and control of processes at any time via remote access. Marco Pizzi: “We offer an extensive Industry 4.0 service package for maintenance and operations. For us, the interconnectedness also is an opportunity to continue to deepen our expertise and drive market expansion.”

From the vision to the mission The main purpose of Carlo Salvi has always been to provide clever solutions for sustainable metal forming operations that improve people’s lives. “Thanks to years of experience in the metal forming technology, we build and elaborate with our partners inspiring and dedicated solutions for our customers and the requirements of tomorrow,” underlines Marco Pizzi.

The decades of experience and know-how of the employees, says Pizzi, are the roots for all coming activities. “The forming technology is our key business. All employees contribute to the solution, and the cooperation with our partners is fundamental too. We strive for an inspiring, positive collaboration for mutual improvement.” Carlo Salvi targeted and dedicated solutions do not only take the complete process into consideration – they are also designed to satisfy the expectations of the customers. Marco Pizzi: “With our qualified team we are ideally positioned for the challenges of tomorrow, such as digitalization and sustainability.”

The family enterprise has not just written down its company values – the values are filled with life. “Passion is our engine. We stand for reliability and quality. We build trust with transparency and consistency. We work and deal with respect, just like a family. Moreover, we want to move forward

with courage and an open mind, because inventive spirit and innovative power will continue to be in our company DNA” explains Pizzi.

To learn more about Carlo Salvi products and culture come visit us from 30. November to 1. December 2022 at the Fastener Fair Italy in Milan, stand n. 640; next year we will be at the Fastener Fair Global in March in Stuttgart and at the Fastener Fair USA in Nashville in May. Stay tuned.

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Sasol and ITOCHU announcing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on green hydrogen and ammonia

Johannesburg - September 2, 2022 – Sasol and ITOCHU Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly study and develop the market and supply chain for green ammonia with a focus on its use as bunkering fuel and for power generation. The parties will also evaluate ITOCHU’s potential involvement and participation in Sasol’s green ammonia export-orientated project(s), including product offtake as well as financial support from Japan for studies and grants relating to green ammonia projects in South Africa.

The MoU has been signed during the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) in Tunisia, which is a forum to advance Japan-Africa sustainable development on the continent.

MUFG Bank Ltd, one of the largest Financial Institutions in the world, and a market leader in sustainable financing solutions, witnessed the signing of the MoU. Green ammonia is produced from green hydrogen, which in turn is produced from renewable electricity (solar and wind) via an electrolysis process. It is a key enabler to achieving net-zero in manufacturing fertilizers, in the marine sector where it can be used as a zero-carbon bunkering fuel, and for co-firing in thermal power generation. Green ammonia is an excellent energy carrier especially over long-distances and can be easily transported. The product can also be “cracked” back to hydrogen gas for further applications.

Sasol is advancing a number of green hydrogen studies and projects in South Africa, such as in Boegoebaai in the Northern Cape province, that include green ammonia production at scale for export. Given South Africa’s excellent solar, wind and precious metals resources, the country is poised to become a global hub for green hydrogen and its derivatives, such as ammonia and sustainable aviation fuels.

Hydrogen and ammonia play an important role in the Japanese Green Growth Strategy and are positioned as "new resources" with significant potential to reduce the country's reliance on carbon-intensive fossil fuels, such as coal and oil.

Japan is expected to be a large importer of green ammonia in the future.

Sasol Executive Vice President: Energy Business, Priscillah Mabelane, said that Sasol believes that strategic partnerships and collaboration are the key to develop large scale green hydrogen projects, and that this emerging sector can play an important role in enabling a just energy transition in South Africa.

“Sasol is excited about our collaboration with ITOCHU to unlock South Africa’s significant potential as a large-scale producer of green hydrogen and ammonia. This marks yet another milestone in our ambition to lead the energy transition in South Africa through decarbonization, while stimulating industrial development.”

ITOCHU has been strengthening initiatives for the establishment of production and supply chains for low-carbon ammonia, the development of ammonia-fueled ships and establishment of an international value chain for ammonia as a fuel in the marine sector and its use for fertilizer-related applications as well as in the power-generation sector. Using the MoU as a platform, ITOCHU, together with Sasol, will jointly study supply chains and markets for green ammonia, and assess other partnership models related to green hydrogen and ammonia production and exports from South Africa.

MUFG Bank, Ltd (MUFG) witnessed the signing of the MoU. Mr Takanori Sazaki – Senior Executive Officer, Regional Executive Officer EMEA said: “MUFG is committed to empowering a brighter future and are proactive in addressing climate change and environmental protection issues. As the first Japanese Bank to declare carbon neutrality and participate in the UN-led Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), this MoU aligns with our commitment of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

We were very pleased to witness the signing of this MoU between Sasol and ITOCHU – not only because both companies are our important and long-standing clients, but also because the envisaged cooperation deals with green hydrogen and ammonia, which we believe will play a key role in establishing a low-carbon society”.

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DET FIRE

DET FIRE: a full-service specialist in Fire Safety and Gas Detection

Our mission is to provide solutions to meeting the requests of our customers in order to protect them from risks and damages caused by fire and gas leaks.

Incorporated into the Sopran Ciodue Group, Det Fire was established in Milan more than 10 years ago and provides a wide range of products and services (that include the supply, design and engineering) of: •Passive fire protection (including fire extinguishing) and smoke/heat detection systems •Fire alarm systems •Evacuation sound systems •Gas detection •Seismic and structural vibration monitoring systems OUR VALUES •PROFESSIONALISM •HONESTY •INNOVATION These core values show exactly what is really significant to us.

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Every person and every project just reflects our Company culture. We desire to achieve the highest quality international standards in the fire and safety industry. For this reason, we always train our staff at all levels, sponsor technical webinar and meeting, and maintain membership in internationally recognized organisations linked to the services we provide.

OUR PRODUCTS Det Fire has its own line of products, including modular fire and gas detection systems KIRA, gas detectors and sensors, and seismic and structural vibration monitoring systems. In addition, Det Fire finds and deals with the most innovative solutions in the fire and gas market, including, for example, aerosol fire extinguishing technology or evacuation sound systems. If you are looking for an innovative solution our team will be glad to assist you. Our engineers can also advise and assist you in putting together the right

components for your fire and gas solution according to the latest regulations.

Existing products are optimized and the functionality of new systems or developments is carefully tested.

By listening carefully to our customers, we are able to suggest the right solution with the best products.

All products are certified internationally.

GAS DETECTION Gas leaks can lead to fire or explosion. Det Fire Gas detection range includes a variety of gas detectors, control panels and sensors, available for the protection of personnel and property, throughout an entire building or within specific areas.

-The DF-GD1 and DF-GD2 detectors series use a microprocessor unit capable of processing gas concentration data and performing a dynamic calibration that ensures accurate detection.

The sensors used can be catalytic, electrochemical cell, infrared or semiconductor type, depending on the gases to be detected.

Two distinct versions are available for interfacing the DF-GD1 and DF-GD2 detectors series: •DF-GDx-A equipped with 4-20 mA analogue output •DF-GDx-I equipped with an RS485 digital output with Modbus RTU communication protocol.

-The DF-GD3 detectors series is made with an ATEX certified die-cast aluminium case, with IP65 protection degree which makes them suitable for use in areas classified Category 2 zone 1 and 2 (Gas) and for zone 21 or 22 (Dust), with temperatures ranging from -40°C to + 60°C. Two distinct versions are available for interfacing the DF-GD3 detectors series: •DF-GD3-A equipped with 4-20 mA analogue output •DF-GD3-I equipped with an RS485 digital output with Modbus RTU communication protocol -The DF-GC1-A control panel is a detection control

panel designed for all those applications which require the control and monitoring of settings to be protected from the presence of toxic gases or from flammable gas leaks. Two distinct versions are available: •DF-GC1-A-004 is equipped with 4 input channels of the 4-20mA type, to which as many gas detectors can be connected.

•DF-GC1-A-008 is equipped with 8 input channels of the 4-20mA type, to which it is possible to connect as many gas detectors.

The control unit has a fault relay output, 3 alarm outputs (as indicated by the EN50545-1 standard) and an auxiliary relay.

The backlit graphic display signals or indicates to the user the gas concentrations measured by the detectors and the alarm thresholds of each detector.

-The DF-GC3 control unit is equipped with 4 RS485 communication channels, 1 Ethernet connection, 2 alarm inputs and 1 battery monitoring input.

This control unit supports a maximum of 32 devices per line and it has 1 fault relay output, 4 alarm outputs with power relay for solenoid valves, 2 alarm outputs with monitored power relay for solenoid valves and 2 auxiliary signal relays.

The DF‐GC3 control unit is built and assembled inside an IP66 metal container. ATEX Certified.

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Dangote Petrochemical Plant to Position Nigeria as Polypropylene Hub in Africa

Lagos - The Dangote’s $2 billion Petrochemical Plant located at Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State when fully operational will position Nigeria as one of Africa’s largest petrochemicals hubs and boost non-oil export earnings for the country, according to the Dangote Group President, Aliko Dangote.

The 900,000 metric tonnes per annum capacity Plant, which is being built alongside the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery will produce polypropylene strategically positioned to cater to the growing plastic processing downstream industries; not only in Africa but also in other parts of the world.

Dangote who made this disclosure at 2022 Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar on Non-oil Export recently in Lagos, said the refinery and petrochemical projects will ensure petroleum products’ sufficiency and security for Nigeria.

He emphasized the need for government to unlock the potential of petrochemical export by completing the OB3 pipeline to make gas available to manufacturers. “There is need to prioritise financing gas infrastructure, gas allocation to the domestic market and adjustment of fiscal framework to make supply of gas to domestic market attractive for oil companies,” he added.

Dangote disclosed that the refinery reputed to be the largest single train greenfield petroleum refinery in the world is at an advanced stage of completion and that on completion, it is expected to export more than 8 million tons of Petroleum products annually after meeting domestic consumption, while about 900,000 tons of polypropylene is also expected from the petrochemical plant.

The business mogul revealed that the recently commissioned 3m mtpa Fertilizer Plant has “commenced export to India, North America and Latin America. At steady state, will export two million tons per annum after meeting domestic consumption.”

He explained that the Dangote Fertiliser regarded as the second largest urea fertilizer plant in the world is leveraging Nigeria’s abundant gas reserves as raw material for the production of Urea.

Stressing on the need for Nigeria to encourage non-oil export, Dangote said that Nigeria’s non-oil export is quite low compared to other African top oil producers. “This exposes the economy to oil price and production risks. Export opportunities abound in Nigeria but there are two main routes import substitution and export-oriented industries. Import substitution is ideal for economies like Nigeria which has a large domestic market and a huge import bill”, he added.

Dangote said that investors can build industries, which initially target the domestic market, then subsequently target export markets as they build scale and competitiveness.

He then urged the Federal Government to build on the country’s competitive advantage to develop industries that are primarily geared toward export. “Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in Bonny is a good example of an export-oriented investment (though would be good to get a model where such revenues are sold in I&E window”, adding that some countries have gone a step further to create special economic zones to achieve this objective.

In his goodwill message, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele described the theme of the seminar “Unlocking Opportunities in Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Business” as timely and appropriate.

The CBN Chief reasoned that the theme was apt because “the global economy and structure are changing rapidly before our eyes. The previous world economic order underpinned by globalization and seamless trade possibilities seems to be suffering major disruptions lately. We believe Nigeria has a lot of potential, and we can harness this for the good of our people and country.”

He pointed out that the CBN had undertaken several initiatives to promote the non-oil export sector because of its firm belief that the non-oil export sector holds enormous potential to contribute to employment generation, wealth creation and economic growth of the country.

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APSOLUT

OneConnect and apsolut are the natural partners developing efficient, transparent business processes in Africa, say Eric Owusu-Boakye and Lesego Mosupye

Eric Owusu-Boakye is Principal / Operations Manager for apsolut Africa Region

The world has become a more challenging place to do business in the last couple of years: the Covid epidemic, war in Ukraine and rising energy prices have made supply chains more complex and unpredictable than ever.

It means businesses and public bodies are now looking closer to home to make the efficiency savings, innovations and investments they need to become stronger and more competitive.

Nowhere is this truer than for countries in Africa, with their massive natural and human resources waiting to be developed for the benefit of their people and businesses and to increase trade with the rest of the world.

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The opportunities are wide open for transforming organisations in the commercial and public sectors using the latest digital solutions.

OneConnect is a business solutions specialist based in South Africa with a network of contacts and clients across the continent. It has built on experience driving digital transformation in small, medium and large organisations including clients such as Unilever and the Kenya Tea Development Agency.

OneConnect’s partner, apsolut, is a leading procurement consultancy based in Germany where it counts more than half the country’s top 30 companies among its customers. These include oil, gas and

Lesego Mosupye is Group Chief Financial Officer at OneConnect

chemicals giant OMV and Siemens Energy. And, from its 19 offices throughout Europe and Asia, apsolut delivers solutions to businesses in many sectors on the world stage.

Clients benefit from apsolut’s close relationship with global solutions provider SAP as its innovation partner. It is co-development partner of SAP for new tools such as SAP S/4HANA Product Sourcing and SAP S/4HANA Central Procurement.

workforces with higher-level skills are required.

Local workforces and economies benefit from a transition from traditional practices to world-leading technological business processes.

Further, transparency improves as processes become more organised, while faster, modern techniques will also help spread prosperity throughout local communities.

In recognition of apsolut’s consistent excellence, it has been awarded Partner of the Year 2021 SAP ISBN MEE (Intelligent Spend & Business Network in Middle & Eastern Europe) five times in a row.

So together OneConnect and apsolut offer the best of all worlds: a local consultancy with expert onthe-ground experience and a global procurement operation working closely with market leaders SAP. The benefits of digitising procurement and supply chains are well known. Transformation projects of the kind carried out by OneConnect and apsolut offer substantial savings by reducing transaction costs, identifying the best suppliers in the marketplace and developing excellent supplier relationship management.

There are other benefits too: the skills needed to operate high-end technology solutions mean local

For more information:

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African Energy Chamber Urges U.S. to Lift South Sudan Oil Sanctions

September 8, 2022- by NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber Four years have passed since the U.S. imposed sanctions on South Sudan’s oil industry.

The goal had been to prevent oil money from funding the civil war that had been raging since 2013. By curtailing the ability of businesses and organizations to provide revenue for the South Sudanese government, U.S. officials reasoned, they could pressure President Salva Kiir to end the conflict plaguing his country.

Whether or not you believe the sanctions contributed to peace, the war has indeed ended.

Government leaders signed a peace deal in 2018 and formed a unified government in 2020.

Why, then, do sanctions that were intended to draw the war to a close remain in place?

At this point, what was initially meant for good is now doing harm. The sanctions are hindering foreign investment in South Sudan oil and gas projects and, because of that, preventing the country from harnessing its natural resources (3.5 billion barrels of proven oil reserves) on behalf of its people. The sanctions are making it needlessly difficult for South Sudan to use oil and gas to foster economic growth, create jobs and business opportunities, build capacity, and — particularly important — develop gas-to-power programs capable of minimizing the country’s extensive energy poverty.

I have no doubt that the U.S. imposed sanctions on South Sudan’s energy industry with the people of South Sudan in mind. Their objective was to help free them from violence and protect lives.

Now, the African Energy Chamber is calling upon U.S. officials to make another decision with the South Sudanese in mind: Lift the sanctions.

Time to Release the Chokehold The U.S. sanction on South Sudanese oil and gas production has focused on 15 businesses and government units, ranging from international and local oil companies operating in South Sudan to the South Sudan Ministry of Petroleum and Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet), South Sudan’s national oil and gas company.

Each was added to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) “Entity List,” a compilation of foreign businesses, organizations, and individuals “believed to be involved, or to pose a significant risk of being or becoming involved, in activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.”

As a result, oil and gas exploration in South Sudan has become considerably more challenging. If a company, government, organization, or individual wants to export or reexport specific items (oil) from an entity on the list, they must first convince the U.S. government to let them proceed by getting a special license. Violating these requirements could result in criminal or civil proceedings, denial of export privileges, and possibly even being added to the Entity List as well.

As you might expect, oil and gas activity in South Sudan has been limited. Investments in oil and gas projects have decreased, and the sanctions have dampened interest in the country’s first licensing round. The 14-block round was announced in 2021 and continues until 2023. While this opportunity is far from over, as of yet, it is not seeing the level of interest the ministry of petroleum is hoping for.

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SCAGLIA INDEVA

COLLABORATIVE AUTOMATION: It is much more than just a cobot We consider the whole application, not just the cobot

Since 1970, Scaglia INDEVA has been providing companies around the world with state-of-the-art solutions for material handling and factory logistics, and has extensive experience and know-how in designing and manufacturing solutions that help increase productivity while improving ergonomics and safety for workers.

INDEVA’s range of intelligent and collaborative systems includes electronically controlled industrial

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manipulators, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and Doosan collaborative robots (Cobots).

Collaborative robots, also called ‘cobots’, offer companies of almost any size the opportunity to economically automate processes that were previously out of reach.

It is important, however, to remember that a collaborative application is much more than just a cobot.

To efficiently automate work cycles in the packaging, palletising or machine-servicing areas, to name but a few of the most typical applications, a collaborative application complete with a reliable and safe cobot and an integrated, easily interchangeable, equally safe and easy-to-program gripper tool from the cobot’s control interface is required.

Inherent safety features in Doosan Cobots include 6 load cells, one for each joint, ensuring a minimum contact force of 0.2N and a dual calculation algorithm that only allows the Cobot to move if the 2 results match perfectly. These features, combined with software, vision systems, highly qualified gripping tools, peripherals and signal LEDs, ensure an extremely high level of operator safety.

MoveFlex Consisting of an AGV and a robotic arm capable of lifting up to 25 kg and with an outreach of up to 1,700 mm, MoveFlex aims to greatly facilitate the start or end-of-line processes within the most modern factories in an Industry 4.0 perspective.

Smart Robots 3D intelligent vision device that supports the human operator in manual tasks in order to eliminate errors and increase productivity.

Designed to address the main challenges of the global manufacturing sector.

INDEVA Cobotics offers all this with its turnkey solutions, extremely safe and efficient collaborative applications for a wide variety of tasks in industrial production, with a rapid return on investment.

LoadFlex INDEVA Cobotics’ servo and storage modules are compatible with most CNC control models. They move easily, allowing multiple machines to be automated with a single cobot.

MyWelder Collaborative welding station equipped with Doosan Cobots with which MIG, MAG and TIG welding can be performed. Thanks to the possibility of connecting the welding machine to the cobot and communicating specific on and off points, it is possible to achieve exceptional welding quality

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KELLER AG FÜR DRUCKMESSTECHNIK

A market leader in the production of isolated pressure transducers and transmitters

KELLER AG für Druckmesstechnik was established in 1974 by Hannes W. Keller, the inventor of the integrated silicon measuring cell.

Today, his sons Tobias and Michael Keller run the business. The company is wholly family-owned and employs 450 staff.

KELLER feels a strong connection to its home of Switzerland. Its headquarters are where the value

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is added and where most of our employees work. As a result, all KELLER products bear the quality seal ‘Made in Switzerland’ and embody the Swiss values of quality, functionality and reliability.

KELLER AG für Druckmesstechnik, including KELLER Gesellschaft für Druckmesstechnik mbH in Jestetten, is certified to ISO 9001. This means that our measured values can be fully traced to national standards.

At home anywhere in the world As a company that operates on an international scale, KELLER AG is represented at a number of locations around the globe. Because we are committed to offering the best service to our customers, you will always receive advice in your local language. KELLER has ten branches in Europe, Asia, South America and the USA. Various representatives and distributors also support our branches in other countries.

Added value – by people, for people KELLER is committed to building a strong network and running a company that is operated by and for people. KELLER AG is more than just a financial backer – it creates sustainable added value. KELLER places a special focus on projects that give people an opportunity for development.

Piezoresistive pressure measurement technology made in Switzerland Every year, KELLER produces 1,2 million highgrade measuring cells which, in addition to being sold directly, can also be found in all of KELLER’s consumer products. Whether a standard or customised solution, quality is our principal focus. From start to finish, our value chain is created at our headquarters in Winterthur, where we do everything from producing the individual parts to calibrating the sensor and carrying out the final checks on the finished product.

Strong roots meet sustainable development KELLER strives not just to meet individual customer requirements, but also to ensure that the company develops in a sustainable way.

This is underpinned by our commitment to promoting the independent development of our employees in both the personal and the professional realm.

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I’m not saying South Sudan’s oil and gas industry has come to a standstill. The country produces approximately 150,000 to 170,000 barrels per day, but that is far from enough to meet the government’s budgetary needs or realize much-needed economic growth. South Sudan needs more investment and activity to truly capitalize on its oil and gas reserves.

Sanctions Are Making Resolving Energy Poverty Harder The U.S. sanctions also serve as an obstacle to the production of natural gas in South Sudan, which could be used to help alleviate energy poverty. South Sudan has one of the lowest electrification rates in the world: As of 2020, only 1% of the country’s 12.5 million people had access to electricity. Even those connected to the grid must cope with frequent blackouts and load shedding.

Gas-to-power projects could make a tremendous difference in South Sudan. But without oil and gas revenue, building gas-fired power plants is extremely difficult. Currently, the country is not producing natural gas for export or domestic use.

Sanctions Are Slowing the Move to Renewables Some may argue that South Sudan will be better off without an oil and gas industry, and that the country should simply focus on renewable energy projects like solar, wind, and hydrogen.

Renewables do offer promise for South Sudan, but how in the world will South Sudan pay the billions of dollars necessary to develop the necessary infrastructure without a healthy economy? And without the revenue, jobs, capacity building, and business opportunities that come from a thriving energy industry, how exactly is South Sudan going to rebuild its economy in the short term?

Don’t get me wrong: I’m all for renewable energy. But, as I’ve said repeatedly, oil and gas production will play a vital role in transitioning African countries like South Sudan to renewables. Natural gas in particular can be monetized to generate revenue and can serve as a feedstock for chemical and fertilizer manufacturing, creating even more opportunity and revenue.

South Sudan can develop a healthy energy industry that includes oil, gas, and renewables, but U.S. sanctions will make that task much more time-consuming and difficult.

Further Complications I also urge the U.S. to consider who will be capitalizing on South Sudan’s petroleum resources if the Department of Commerce continues to discourage investors from exploration and production there. The most likely candidates are governments and companies that aren’t concerned about the United States’ Entity list — or are already on it. China is already a major player in South Sudan, while Russia and the South Sudan Petroleum Ministry have been discussing the possibility of working together.

China’s presence in the region dates back to 1995 — before South Sudan became independent — when the Second Sudanese Civil War was underway. The U.S. had imposed economic sanctions on Sudan in response to accusations of war crimes, but they did little to stop China from capitalizing on Sudan’s oil.

Fast forward to today: China National Petroleum is one of the major stakeholders in Dar Petroleum Operating Company, a consortium of oil companies that continues to produce oil in South Sudan, despite being added to the U.S. Entity List. There is no reason to believe that China will be leaving South Sudan anytime soon.

And then there’s Russia. South Sudan already has made it clear that it’s interested in working with Russia to help develop its oil, natural gas, and refining industries. During a 2020 visit to Russia, Awut Deng Acuil, then South Sudan’s minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss areas of potential cooperation. We have not seen Russia assume a larger role in South Sudan yet, but the door remains open.

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The leading manufacturer of pressure transducers and transmitters High-precision, piezoresistive pressure measurement technology in a wide array of designs KELLER AG für Druckmesstechnik St. Gallerstrasse 119 8404 Winterthur Switzerland info@keller-druck.com www.keller-druck.com

My question to the U.S. is, do you want to create a future where China and Russia remain the primary foreign investors in South Sudan’s energy industry? Wouldn’t it be better to allow strong, stable western countries into the mix?

So Much to Offer It is frustrating to see South Sudan’s energy industry struggling to build momentum, especially when you consider its promise. That potential will be showcased during South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2022, “The Gateway to East African Energy.” The conference, set for Sept. 13-14 in Juba, is being organized by Energy Capital & Power, an Africa-focused investment platform for the energy sector, in partnership with the South Sudan Ministry of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Dams, and Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. The African Energy Chamber is proud to be an event sponsor.

Energy Capital & Power’s Senior Director, James Chester, recently urged governments and countries to consider what South Sudan has to offer.

“South Sudan is not just making the licenses available, it has built its own data facility in Juba and has purchased its own aircraft to undertake aero gravity surveys of the country,” Chester said. “With the majority of South Sudan under explored and producing areas to explore further, the government knows it has high potential assets to market to oil and gas companies—but that data is critical. Until last year, South Sudan did not control its own industry and exploration data. It now has world class facilities.”

Chester added that South Sudan’s location — bridging the Nile Basin and Rift Valley areas makes it a logical hub for exploration in an oil-rich region spanning from Egypt through Sudan to Uganda, Kenya, and beyond.

I only hope that the barriers to investing in South Sudan’s oil and gas industry don’t prevent it from realizing this potential.

To be fair, U.S. sanctions are not the only challenge facing South Sudan. The country’s future will be bleak without long-term stability, good governance, and transparency. But South Sudan must also have a healthy, growing economy and reliable electricity if it is going to offer its people a better future. When approached strategically, oil and gas production can make that happen in South Sudan. It can spur growth, create economic opportunities, and help alleviate energy poverty. But only if the U.S. will step out of the way.

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DELTA COVER

CANCEL SMELLS WITH GRP COVERAGES

Ongoing research carried out by Delta Cover in the structural and technological field enables it to respond concretely to the increasingly urgent problem of the co-existence of purification plants with the surrounding habitat, respecting the environment.

The constant intention to evolve and improve, through

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professionalism and valid collaborators, means we can deal with needs expressed by an evolving sector to the best. The most precious added value we can offer those who use our company is our experience and know-how. Experience and know-how acquired year after year, mean we can offer and advise clients with that little bit extra.

Delta Cover’s well-trained, capable personnel is at your full disposal for contact and meetings needed to understand the problem and provide the best solution.

The high product quality level, a wide model range and 30 years experience has enabled us to operate successfully in contact with the market’s most important water treatment firms and satisfy a growing, increasingly demanding clientele.

More specifically, we can design and make any type of cover such as: domes for circular basins, covers for cochleas, covers for circular basins with fixed and rotating bridge, covers for rectangular basins also of big dimensions.

Our company offers GRP coverages solutions in for any type of civil, chemical and industrial cover, selfsupporting roofing suited to support snow loads established by laws in force. The wide range of moulds available mean we can guarantee a ready response and fast implementation.

GRP covers compared to other materials have the following advantages: lightweightedness, elasticity, resistance to strain, resistance to atmospheric agents, very long-lasting, no maintenance needed, easy to remove when any intervention is needed, simple to assemble, can be walked on and are designed for the plant in question.

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www.deltacover.com commerciale@deltacover.com

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CAMEC

A New Concept of Mobility for the Recycling Industry

DRM: THE SYNTHESIS OF CAMEC’S EXPERIENCE IN DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING MOBILE SHREDDERS INTELLIGENCE, POWER, AND RELIABILITY Since they were launched on the market, the DRM475 and DRM650 mobile shredders have shown extraordinary versatility and high performance in terms of productivity.

Thanks to the innovative configuration, they can

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process automatically a wide range of materials, such as solid urban waste, bulky waste, plastics, wood, paper/cardboard, and more.

The DRM475 has a demountable or self-propelled tracked structure. Each rotor features a central cylindrical shaft on which the blades are welded.

The central part that is placed under the blades has two functions: it determines the size of the output material (based on its distance from the blades), and

it prevents non-crushable materials from passing between the blades, damaging the conveyor belt.

The DRM650 Self-Propelled Shredder is a tracked, versatile machine with a hydraulic unit, equipped with a slow rotating double shaft.

The double rotor is combined with interchangeable tools and with the application of a selection screen, which allows obtaining a constant and controlled size of the output material. The rotating plates can be quickly and easily replaced, in case of breakage, by means of a single-bolt quick coupling.

Maximum Efficiency With Minimum Maintenance Specifically designed for the expulsion of nonshredding materials, the DRM650 and DRM475 are equipped with a shock interception system that stops the rotors in case of intrusion of non-shreddable material, minimizing the damage to the cutting edges.

Both machines are equipped with a hopper, a shredding chamber, an extraction belt with adjustable inclination, and an iron removal system mounted on the output belt of the shredded material.

THE MOVEMENT The DRM475 features a demountable structure, that facilitates movement by a truck equipped with a demountable hook. Additionally, thanks to the hydraulic lowering wheels, the DRM475 is easy to move around the production area.

The crawler makes the DRM650 “self-propelled” by means of a diesel engine, and places this shredder at the top of the Camec range. This new concept of “mobility”, brings the machine close to the material, and no longer the material to the machine.

Furthermore, in compliance with the recent European exhaust gas regulations, our shredders only feature Stage V engines compliant with the European regulation 2016/1628.

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For more information:

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IDROINOX IMPIANTI

Technology and Innovation in the Pharmaceutical and Food Industry

IDROINOX IMPIANTI SRL has been dealing for the last 30 years with the designing, manufacturing and installation of stainless-steel plants and equipment for the food, pharma, cosmetic and electronic processing industry, its activity carried on directly with end customers or in partnership with engineering and contracting companies in Italy and abroad.

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Idroinox’ main activities are: •To provide turnkey solutions food and pharma preparation including commissioning; •To provide turnkey PW, WFI and PS distribution circuits including commissioning; •To supply preparation vessels and storage tanks;

•To supply tube heat exchangers; •To supply complete equipments for the production of ozone, inverse osmosis and clean steam generators; •To provide CIP/ SIP systems; •To supply water pretreatment assemblies with filtration systems and iron and manganese removal, for the production of clean and ultra clean waters according to USP; •To provide detailed engineering: P&ID, tubing sizing dedicated to Process Fluid transport and utilities with implementation of 3D drawings and plant’s layout; •To arrange all necessary documents for FAT, SAT and related protocols along with all required documentation for commissioning and following FDA system validation; •To provide and certify non-destructive controls on raw material and on each part of the plant including: bore scopes, SMEs (alloys analyzer), iron content testing, Eddy Current test, etc…) performed by skilled technicians and state-of-the art instruments; •To carry out Washing, Passivation and Derouging of obsolete plants according to most updated standard.

inspection and testing of tanks, vessels, exchangers and other assemblies.

Industry 4.0 The year 2019, It’s been a year very important for the establishment of 4.0 Industry requirements, on which the company focuses a lot. For that, Idroinox installs control systems very efficient and always interconnected. This permits, to its customers, to read in real time, the process critical parameters.

The benefits of this new industrial revolution are the follow: •Cost reduction and reduction of production times.

•Improvement of Automation data archiving and major control of production process.

•Time reduction of machine downtime and small number of stoppages for errors.

•Greater involvement of the final customer.

IDROINOX IMPIANTI has always focused onto Quality as the main feature of its work and has obtained following ISO certifications: ISO 9002 ISO 9001:2000 ISO 9001:2008 ISO 90001:2015 For the designing, manufacturing, installation and sale of stainless-steel plants and equipment for the food and pharma industry.

IDROINOX is also certified according to PED, module H and H1, for the designing, fabrication, final

Be welcome to visit our website:

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BSN CONSULTING 42

Special Waste and WEEE, Safety, Training: An Integrated Service

DEDICATED ASSISTANCE TO COMPANIES ON CURRENT AND ESSENTIAL ISSUES. THIS IS THE OFFER OF BSN CONSULTING 42, WHICH WANTS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS PARTNERS AND BRING THEM INTO THE LINE WITH THE MULTITUDE OF THE SECTOR’S REGULATIONS. Responsibility is at the center of any business that wants to last over time, especially when the range of action is a sector that evolves together with changing regulations, sometimes complex and articulated such in the waste management, environmental protection and safety in the workplace. These are all themes that build the know-how of BSN Consulting 42, a company that has been offering support, training and a specific consultancy in technical, legal and financial matters to companies, for years.

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COMPETENCES Responsibility, transparency and concreteness are the pillars of our activity – as explains the administrator Leonardo Di Cunzolo: an activity that is based on competence and on over 15 years of experience, which aims to improve the company performance and to identify new business opportunities by constantly checking customer satisfaction.

With a specialized and high-level consultancy work at the service of some of the most famous brands of eldom, among others, and of various independent stores, we take care of critical aspects on behalf of each client company. We are specialized in the many regulations, like for manufacturers and importers of electronics and household appliances, up to those necessary for storage and disposal systems and the transport of WEEE or packaging. We also deal with the

practices of environmental reduction and facilitation in the context of the regulations and the Ta.Ri . We are specialized in safety in the workplace, being a certified training body for professional certificates.

We have certified teachers and a platform capable of responding to the multiple needs of our customer landscape. The company deals in particular with aspects such as risk assessment, health surveillance and training, information and training activities based on current legislation.

QUALIFIED SUPPORT A mission on several fronts, which has evident advantages both from an internal point of view and from the partners that the company collaborates with: BSN Consulting 42 in fact exploits the synergies of long-time professionals, placing itself as a single interlocutor able to provide varied services of vital importance in terms of corporate compliance. We can be the link between the ministerial directives applied to our reference sectors and the market. We pay particular attention to communication with our partners. The company boasts a stable collaboration with an advanced logistics platform, dealing with the entire process ranging from warehouse management to so-called ‘home delivery’ up to the collection of generated waste ABOUT THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE Leonardo Di Cunzolo is the director of the BSN

CONSULTING 42 Consultancy Company, and member of the Board of Directors of the Archimede cooperative, operating in the transport, logistics and waste disposal sector. He is the commercial manager of the Delta Group, active in the transport, logistics, waste disposal and thermo-hydraulic sector. He is the president of the Italian National Union of Environmental Consultants, technical manager of waste management in the National Register of Environmental Managers for companies and municipalities, qualified technician for support services in the Metropolitan City of Rome and the Juvenile Court of Rome.

For more information:

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PBN

How to cut the electricity consumption of your fans by 34%

Diego Perfettibile Co Owner of PBN the industrial fans built to last The recent surge in kWh costs is creating enormous difficulties in the operation of industrial plants.

As often happens, however, a crisis hides new opportunities. Investments in energy efficiency that were once considered unprofitable, at today’s electricity costs have a much faster payback time.

using a valve on the delivery pipe.

By removing this valve and using a proper regulation system, considerable savings can be achieved, such that the necessary investment can be repaid in less than 2 years.

And in the case of industrial fans installed in production facilities, reducing electricity consumption often requires minimal modifications and consequently very little investment, while still guaranteeing significant annual kWh savings.

In the case of one of the last consultations carried out, the overall saving was 34% compared to the initial situation. Moving from percentages to absolute values, this client achieved an overall reduction of 183600 kWh per year in the electricity consumption of four fans.

The flow rate delivered by a fan is in fact often regulated

All this without reducing production at all and with

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Performance and consumption analysis on installed fan

Fan modified with an high efficiency impeller

minimal modifications to the system.

are concrete possibilities for energy savings in your company. This way you can have a feasibility analysis of an energy efficiency even before you have spent a single euro.

The fans also had low to medium installed powers, ranging from 18.5 to 30 kW. This proves that reducing consumption is cost-effective not only on huge powers.

The most important aspect of these energy efficiency actions is the initial assessment of the fans’ operating conditions and actual consumption.

It is in fact the operating mode and the different operating conditions that dictate which is the best efficiency action to pursue.

You can request your preliminary energy waste assessment by sending an email to service@pbn.it.

One of our technicians will contact you immediately to fix an appointment for a preliminary consultation, which I remind you is totally free of charge.

In addition to reducing consumption it is in fact essential to maintain a high reliability of the fan in question.

There is no single solution that is valid for all cases.

Each situation must be assessed in a comprehensive manner and the efficiency action that maximizes reliability must be chosen.

Over the past few months, together with the entire PBN team, we have created a preliminary assessment of fan energy waste.

This is a preliminary consultation, free of charge, the purpose of which is to determine whether there

For more information:

www.pbn.it diego.perfettibile@pbn.it

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NEW FORM TOOLS

Delivering Ground-Breaking Ways to Provide Cost-Saving Metal Cutting Solutions

New-Form Tools Providing high-quality cutting solutions for the Tube & Pipe industry for over 35 years. Specializing in TCT Circular Saw Blades, HSS Saw blades, and Cut-off blades.

New-Form Tools is a Canadian company that has been delivering ground-breaking ways to provide costsaving metal cutting solutions for the Tube & Pipe,

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Roll Form, and Coil Processing industries for over 35 years.

New-Form Tools’ primary value to the industry will always lie in its innovative approach to problemsolving. The company exists to make the metal cutting industry better. Our products are made of steel to cut or support cutting tubing, but our passion is helping our customers do that in the most effective way

possible. We measure our success by the time and money that we ultimately save for every customer that we serve.

New-Form Tools offers a comprehensive line of Carbide-Tipped (TCT) Circular Saw blades that are specifically designed to address the specifications of the Tube & Pipe industry. There are six different TCT blades available that are all designed for cutting specific types of steel. For example, the NF TCT M1 blade is designed for cutting steel and S.S tubes on high-speed secondary automatic sawing machines.

an exciting line of the highest quality Coils and Coil Holders for the Tube & Pipe industry.

Our work begins in Canada, but we strive to help industries all around the world. From the domestic North American market and now available across Europe, we are revolutionizing and setting new standards for specialty blade and cutting systems for high tensile and high strength materials. Contact us today to get your TCT circular saw blades or Cut-off blades!

We have revolutionized the metal cutting industry by offering sharpening services for saw blades and cutoff blades. Previously thought to be “throw-away” saw blades can now be sharpened and brought back to new blade life standards. Combine our new saw blades with our sharpening service to guarantee you the lowest cost-per-cut in the industry.

At New-Form Tools, we also offer a wide range of different products. We are a world leader in Tube Shear Cut-Off blades that are exceptionally tough and durable due to our PVD hard surface coatings.

We also offer HSS Saw blades, Cut-off Die Jaws, and

For more information:

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TROTEC INTERNATIONAL

Professional heating, dehumidification, air purification, ventilation & more...

Trotec – made in Germany.

We are experts in professional dehumidification, heating, air conditioning, air purification, measurement technology and much more.

For more than 25 years, the German company Trotec has been a reliable partner for the supply of machinery and measuring devices in both crafting and industry.

In addition to the dehumidification systems, we

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can offer you a complete range of machines for air conditioning: heating, humidification, ventilation, air conditioning and air purification.

In all performance classes and for every application, our range always offers the product that provides the right solution.

We also offer you a wide range of measuring instruments for building diagnostics, water damage detection, quality analysis and industrial predictive

maintenance.

We have technology at our disposal, but we also possess decades of know-how and experience to provide all-round solutions.

Innovation is a major priority for Trotec We constantly develop our products in all sectors, paying particular attention to practice and its demands, for only those who know and understand practice will be able to find new solutions. Thanks to the experience gained from our industrial installations in many countries, we can offer specific and customised product solutions for all your demands in order to optimise climate-related production processes.

At Trotec you can obtain the perfect solution for your needs: starting from standard machines to

– we offer you a complete service from a single source.

Our wide range of machinery is also available for rental. If you are looking for a solution within a short time and for a short period, the TKL RENTAL DIVISION Rental Service is a at your disposal with a large machine inventory in all performance classes.

Trotec is your reliable partner for German engineering and high quality “made in Germany” products.

the insertion of various options up to the customdeveloped product.

All-round service in our branch in Affi Our Italian branch is located in Affi near Verona. From here, we have been serving our industry customers for already 5 years. From individual requests to specialised consultation services up to precise product recommendations or project-specific advice

For more information:

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Allegri Cesare SpA Via Venezia 6 Sesto San Giovanni MI 20099 Italy

Apsolut Group Oelmühlenstr. 30 Bielefeld 33604 Germany

BSN Consulting 42 Srl Via Bellico Calpurnio 4/2 Roma RM 00118 Italy

Camec Srl Via Borgo Vicenza 128 Cittadella PD 35013 Italy

Carlo Salvi SpA Via Ponte Rotto 67 Garlate LC 23852 Italy

Delta Cover Srl Via Bergamo 1/F Casalbuttano CR 21011 Italy

DET FIRE Srl Viale Leonardo da Vinci 146 Trezzano sul Naviglio MI 20090 Italy

EOS PLAST Srl Via Delle Tezze 95 Trissino VI 36070 Italy

F.lli MARIS SpA Corso Moncenisio 22 Rosta TO 10090 Italy

HCH. KÜNDIG & CIE. AG Joweid Zentrum 11 / P.O. Box 526 8630 Rüti ZH Switzerland

Idroinox Impianti Srl Via F.Santi 9 Q.re Ind. Bogolese 43058 Sorbolo PR Italy

Inoxdadi Srl Via Anna Frank 5/7 Gallignano CR 26029 Italy

KELLER AG für Druckmesstechnik St. Gallerstrasse 119 8404 Winterthur Switzerland

Lima Srl Via Padova 147 Milano MI 20127 Italy

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Meccanoplastica Srl Via Albert Einstein 35/51 Campi Bisenzio FI 50013 Italy

Mercan Machinery MOSB Section 4 İsmail Kahraman Caddesi No:6 Manisa 45030 Turkey

New-Form Tools Stratford, Ontario, Canada 232 Lorne Ave East Stratford ON Canada N5A 6S4

P.B.N. Srl Via E. Curiel 58 Mezzago MB 20883 Italy

Polylayertech Srls Via Colombo 6 Sacile PN 33077 Italy

PROJECT Srl Via M. d’Azeglio 17 Brescia BS 25128 Italy

Promeco SpA /Office and Production Facility: Via Tevere 51 Fino Mornasco CO 22073 Italy

Rifra Masterbatches SpA Via T. Tasso 8 Molinetto di Mazzano BS 25080 Italy

SAT THERMIQUE Savoie Hexapôle - 170 Rue Louis Armand BP 59 73 420 Méry France

Scaglia Indeva SpA Via Marconi 42 Val Brembilla BG 24012 Italy

Tecnologia & Innovazione Srls Largo Padre Renzo Spadoni 1 Pisa PI 56126 Italy

TOVO GOMMA SpA a Socio Unico Via Campagnola 49 Bedizzole BS 25081 Italy

Trotec International GmbH & C. S.a.s.

Via Marconi 27 Affi VR 37010 Italy

Valtorta Srl Battaggion Group Viale Ernesto Pirovano 6/N Bergamo BG 24125 Italy

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