Country Focus For exteriors, the newly innovated lightweight TPE, which focuses on low density to enhance the performance of the end product and promote energy savings, is suited for a range of applications in the automotive sector. In addition to their excellent weather resistance and UV resistance, our TPEs that are specially developed for automotive exterior applications also feature extremely good, costeffective processing. Our TPEs enable you to create visually attractive and high-quality surfaces for your applications. Applications include window sealing systems, covers for A/B/C pillars, roof railing base pads and more. In powertrain applications, the TPEs offer an economical option. Kraiburg says its compounds that have been specially developed for the automotive industry can be cost-effectively processed in multi-component injection moulding. They exhibit optimal long-term stability when exposed to high temperatures and when in contact with motor oils and greases. Applications include molting elements, grommets, timing belt covers, E-box gaskets, battery seals and more. For packaging, Kraiburg’s solutions enable smooth, scratch and impact-resistant surfaces; properties that are needed in various end-product applications in the consumer, cosmetic, food packaging and toy industries. In terms of safety, shoring up Kraiburg’s commitment to customer satisfaction and well-being, its TPE products comply with global regulations and standards, including the EU (No 10/2011), and the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, EN 71/ 3. The TPE compounds also adhere to the GuoBiao (GB) 48062016 standard in China. Machinery company expands in Thailand Taking advantage of the growth of the sector in Thailand, Germanyheadquartered injection moulding machine builder Arburg recently opened its new premises in Samutprakarn. Having been in Thailand since 2001, the family-owned machinery maker felt that it was time to have new premises. "We are very proud to have the largest Arburg showroom in Southeast Asia because of the new premises. This enables us to offer our customers in Thailand optimum support and even better service," said Ratree Boonsay, who
has successfully managed the subsidiary since its foundation in 2001. “Our continuous investments in the important Asian market have paid off," Andrea Carta commented on behalf of the entire parent company, thanking the customers and the Arburg team in Thailand. Since late 1992, the Thai market had initially been managed by a representative office of Arburg Singapore. Ratree Boonsay took over the management of the newly founded subsidiary in 2001 and successfully established and expanded it together with her team. Along with the opening, Arburg showcased its Allrounder injection moulding machines "live" with two packaging applications. A hybrid Allrounder 570 H with a clamping force of 2,000 KN produced two 500-millilitre containers in a cycle time of around six seconds. The second exhibit, an electric Allrounder 470 E Golden Electric with a clamping force of 1,000 kN, produced two stacking boxes in a cycle time of around 18 seconds. A linear Multilift Select robotic system was used for handling of the moulded parts weighing 63.8 g each. With 705 sq m, the new premises offer ample space for the presentation of machines, customer trials and training courses. The spare parts warehouse has grown as well, this allows even more spare parts to be delivered directly, said Arburg. Arburg’s product portfolio encompasses Allrounder injection moulding machines with clamping forces of between 125 and 6,500 kN, the Freeformer for industrial additive manufacturing and robotic systems, customer and industry-specific turnkey solutions and further peripheral equipment.
From right: Andrea Carta, Arburg Director of Overseas Sales, together with Ratree Boonsay, Managing Director Arburg Thailand and Alexander Raubold, Counsellor Economic and Commercial Affairs of the German embassy in Bangkok, officially opened Arburg’s new premises in Samutprakarn
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