PETpla.net Insider 04 / 2016

CAPPING / CLOSURES 33 PET planet insider Vol. 17 No. 04/16 www.petpla.net Transport system at the factory work hall. Mr Nomblot explains: “Differ- ent manufacturing location enables Sumitomo Demag to have a product portfolio produced locally, adapted to specific market needs, what is a significant advantage for local cust- omers, as well as international play- ers.” Until then, the Schwaig-based company will produce cap machines in the El Exis SP series, which has expanded over about 20 years. “The packaging machines require the highest level of precision, way beyond that of the standard machines. This is the only way to ensure opti- mum performance, a longer life and low energy consumption,” according to Mr Nomblot. “Sumitomo Demag constantly invests in its production and machining equipment, in order to keep the highest quality and precision level, but also to maintain short deliv- ery times.” For plasticising, the group site has developed its own screw geometries, which are suitable for every polymers among them polifines. The quality of the machines has been generally recognised by cap manufacturers. Sumitomo Demag deliver individual machines, as well as caps production lines. The line busi- ness, with tools and follow-up has a somewhat subordinate significance at Sumitomo Demag. “Turnkey can be integrated in Schwaig, or at our partners, mainly tool makers. Integrating the pro- cess before delivery is a additional safety for customers, who validate the system before bringing it in his factory. Always more projects will be integrated prior to delivery,” explains Mr Nomblot. In the future he sees faster process, due to increasing market demand, evolution of produc- tion equipment and weight reduction of caps. In this way, the El Exis will continue to find its market, with more demanding process requirements and customer expectations www.sumitomo-shi-demag.eu info@hasplastik.com Tel: +90 212 695 50 00 Fax: +90 212 694 97 24 100815dmyR .com