PETpla.net Insider 03 / 2020

TOP TALK PET planet Insider Vol. 21 No. 03/20 www.petpla.net 9 PETplanet: So what was the trigger point for developing lateral removal? Davatz: Despite all the advan- tages of overhead removal, we had to recognise that the factory layout for many of our customers is geared towards systems with lateral removal. So the systems and moulds are built and installed to meet this require- ment. We have listened to what our customers are telling us and we are co-operating with our mould part- ners on these systems. This means that moulds for lateral removal can also be used on our systems and the new product range fits in with existing factory layouts. This is delighting our exist- ing customers and will also be interesting for customers who have previously ordered from other providers. PETplanet: Systems from Näfels have a well- known reputation for sturdi- ness and long-lasting con- struction. Davatz: And that’s how it will stay. The new Netstal PET-Line will still be a true Netstal: precise, fast, sturdy and reliable. We intend to bring further improvements to the existing product range in terms of energy consump- tion and cycle times reduc- tion. PETplanet: Why have you singled out the 4000 as the first model in the new product range? Davatz: The 4000 will certainly be the flagship model within the new Netstal PET-Line family. PETplanet: Many thanks, Mr Davatz. www.kraussmaffei.com Renzo Davatz, CEO of KraussMaf- fei HighPerformance AG (formerly Net- stal-Maschinen AG) since the summer of 2016, completed his apprenticeship with the Glarner Machinery Company. Subsequently, he has occupied vari- ous positions in Netstal over the past 30 years – for example, he established the service organisation in the USA and was responsible for the service business worldwide for KraussMaffei and Netstal products.