Extrusion International 6-2023

14 Extrusion International 6/2023 INDUSTRY NEWS Acquisition Busch Vacuum Solutions, one of the largest vacuum pump manufacturers worldwide, has acquired centro- therm clean solutions, one of the technology leaders in in- dustrial gas abatement systems. The strategic acquisition underlines the commitment of Busch Vacuum Solutions and Pfeiffer Vacuum to sustainability and will help to fur- ther strengthen the position as a proven solution provider in the semi-conductor industry and other related sectors. “The acquisition of centrotherm clean solutions is a crucial step in our long-term strategy to advance sustain- able technologies and solutions together with Pfeiffer Vacuum,” said Sami Busch, Co-CEO and Co-Owner of the family-run company Busch Vacuum Solutions from Maulburg. “The innovative gas abatement systems from centrotherm clean solutions are a perfect addition to the Busch and Pfeiffer Vacuum product portfolio. Integrat- ing the companies under one umbrella will enable us to serve our customers even better in the future and offer complete sustainable vacuum solutions. Additionally, the companies already collaborate successfully on individual projects in the field of service. Therefore, the customers of centrotherm clean solutions will also benefit from our worldwide service network in more than 45 countries.” Centrotherm clean solutions has its headquarters in Blaubeuren, and is also present at other locations in Europe, America and Asia. As a provider of techno- logically leading gas abatement systems especially for the semiconductor and high-tech industries, the com- pany employs over 300 people worldwide, who can draw on the experience of a thirty-year company his- tory. The company’s headquarters and production site in Blaubeuren, as well as all worldwide locations and jobs, will be retained after the acquisition. Busch Vacuum Solutions www.buschvacuum.com centrotherm clean solutions https://centrotherm-cs.de/ The headquarters of Busch Vacuum Solutions in Maulburg (photo: Busch Vacuum Solutions) The centrotherm clean solutions campus in Blaubeuren (photo: centrotherm clean solutions) New Austrian Production – Facility Is Fully Operational Extreme Coatings, a leading global supplier of wear- resistant coating solutions for the plastics and rubber in- dustries, has announced that its new manufacturing fa- cility in Austria for the production of high-performance coatings for feedscrews in injection molding and extru- sion applications is fully operational. The company has established a European subsidiary, Extreme Coatings GmbH, and formed a strategic part- nership with a leading Austrian engineering services company to operate the facility. The new plant is al- ready meeting the application needs of a range of Euro- pean customers including plastic part manufacturers for the automotive, packaging, and profile markets. The increased capacity in Europe will shorten lead times, reduce shipping costs, and establish local supply for Extreme Coatings’ growing customer base through- out Europe, according to Scott Caplan, Executive Vice President, Extreme Coatings. The 15,000-sq-ft Austria plant expands Extreme Coatings’ global footprint which includes operations in India, South Korea, and Chile. “We’ve expanded our global footprint so we can break the logistical logjam that exists today and ensure stable supply to all key European regions,” said Caplan. Extreme Coatings has established a licensing agree- ment with Austria’s FS Maschinenbau, a family-owned engineering services business, to provide engineer- ing and manufacturing services. Extreme Coatings has transferred technology and know-how to FS Maschinenbau and new equipment has been installed at the new plant. FS Maschinenbau is a leading developer and man- ufacturer of machine tools and equipment for the manufacturing of rotors, stators, and screws. The company has been a leader in being a solutions pro- vider for the oil and gas service companies, providing state-of-the-art machine tools, automation and turn- key solutions for complete manufacturing plants for rotors and stators. Europe continues to be a growing area for plastics manufacturing with feedscrew coatings playing a pivot- al role in optimizing the performance of injection mold- ing and extrusion machinery for production of automo- tive, household goods, and building products. Extreme Coatings www.extremecoatings.net