Extrusion International 3-2019

14 Extrusion International 3/2019 INDUSTRY NEWS Acquisition Harburg-Freudenberger Maschinenbau GmbH (Hamburg, Germany) and TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG ( Hanover, Ger- many) announced that the HF Group’s Extrusion Technol- ogy Business Unit was transferred to TROESTER on May 1st, 2019. Following decades of designing and manufacturing extrusion equipment and related components, the HF Group has decided to transfer its Extrusion Technology Division to TROESTER. TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG will maintain the Ex- trusion Business Units location in Hamburg and has taken over all Extrusion employees thus guaranteeing the continu- ity and product excellence which was one of the key factors of the sale. Dr. Joern Seevers, Managing Director of Harburg-Freuden- berger Maschinenbau GmbH, explains the company’s deci- sion: “The Extrusion business has changed significantly in recent years and many of our customers are increasingly ask- ing for complete lines and turnkey solutions for rubber ex- trusion. With the transfer of ownership to TROESTER we are ensuring that Extrusion – which today is highly specialized in the Indian market – can continue to develop successfully in their field of expertise. We are delighted that TROESTER, a traditionally run family business, shares similar values as HF and will continue to develop the acquired business together with its highly qualified employees.” Dr. Peter Schmidt, Managing Partner of TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG, comments on the transfer: “HF’s Extrusion technol- ogy has convinced us. The acquisition enables us to take over technologically excellent Extrusion products as well as a dy- namic service and engineering organization, which we are looking forward to and which will open up new opportuni- ties for TROESTER in the international market. HF Extrusion’s technical equipment and scope as well as their international network of valuable business contacts ideally complement TROESTER’s current portfolio thus providing our customers with new and enhanced equipment solutions.” As the world’s leading supplier to the tire industry, HF will focus on its mixing equipment, tire building machines, curing presses and Press+Lipid Tech machinery in order to promote these products through innovation thus strengthening and continuously expanding their market position. Existing HF extrusion orders and projects will be completed in close cooperation with TROESTER and both teams will continue to ensure continuity in all future business relations with customers and suppliers from their respective locations in Hanover and Hamburg. The acquisition of HF Extrusion is another important step for TROESTER to further develop the company and establish it- self as one of the world’s leading system suppliers for rubber extrusion machinery and equipment. High-Performance PVC Elastomer Insulation Compounds Two PVC elastomer compounds for wire and cable insula- tion exhibit the enhanced performance required in diverse demanding applications while providing manufacturers with new options for versatility. Teknor Apex Company featured the compounds at Interwire 2019. As thermoplastic elastomers, Flexalloy® 89504-90 and -90FR compounds provide greater low-temperature flexibility than standard PVC and more capability to withstand repeated flexure over a long working life. Both grades have Shore A hardness ratings of 90, are UL recognized for Oil I and II as insulation, and meet the requirements of the VW1 (UL 83) flame test. The FR grade provides a greater level of flame resistance and has UL recognition for meeting the 720 hour sunlight resistance test in all colors. “Teknor Apex received dual UL recognition for Flexalloy 89504-90 products as both “PVC” and “elastomer” com- pounds, enabling them to be used for all cable types within UL 62 and many wet-rated applications under UL 83,” said David Braun, wire and cable industry manager for the Vinyl Division of Teknor Apex. “In cases where these insulation compounds are matched with our extensive line of Flexal- loy jacket materials, manufacturers can use Teknor Apex as a single cable compound source.” Teknor Apex Company www.teknorapex.com TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG www.troester.de Typical application: welding cable