ipcm n. 83 | September - October 2023

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MECCRIOS is specialising in engineering and manufacturing cryogenic technologies for different industries, from industrial to food and research sectors.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH

Research, Innovation, and Circular Economy in Paint Stripping: MECCRIOS Group’s Vision on its 32nd Anniversary From an interview with Attilio Bernasconi, director of MECCRIOS Group, Caltignaga (Novara, Italy)

Can paint stripping be a sustainable process? Can it contribute to the circular economy? Above all, what are the most advanced innovations and research studies in a field dominated by four technologies – thermal, chemical, mechanical, and cryogenic? Attilio Bernasconi from MECCRIOS, who has made cryogenic and dry ice technology the backbone of his career in the industry since 1991, gave us the answers to these questions.

“T

he contract paint stripping market was a thriving one

the constant R&D activity that has distinguished it over the

that unfortunately no longer exists today.” Welcoming us

last thirty-two years. While also paying special attention to

with these words is Attilio Bernasconi, the founder and

the development of environmentally friendly solutions, the

director of MECCRIOS Group together with his wife Margherita

MECCRIOS Group provides state-of-the-art machinery that

and son Andrea. “It is concentrating around large industrial groups

makes use of the many advantages of cryogenic technology,

taking over smaller businesses, and only a few independent paint

both in the industry and food sectors.

stripping centres remain with the strength and ability to pursue

“MEC works with two gases: carbon dioxide in its various forms

research and innovation.”

and liquid nitrogen in its forms for industrial applications. The

Active since 1991 in the field of cryogenic paint stripping and

Group is divided into four sectors: the first relates to services

cryogenic separation for the restoration of equipment and the

such as industrial paint stripping using various technologies

recovery of workpieces, MECCRIOS’ solutions are the result of

(cryogenic, thermal, and mechanical), sub-zero heat treatment,

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