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