Extrusion International USA 2-2020

5 Extrusion International 2/2020 Contrary to the equipment suppliers for the automotive segment, the suppliers of waste disposal and recycling technology see a real boom in incoming orders. Herbold Meckesheimhas full order books for 2020 and even further projects for 2021are already being finalized. 58 The open architecture of an automation system of Generation 4.0 offers key benefits and the significance given to it by operators of these systems is equally high. An open architecture with standardized communications protocols and standardized interfaces is one of the requirements for conversion to Industry 4.0 technologies. 48 38 BASF and Fabbri Group have developed a sustainable solution for cling filmused in fresh-food packaging: Based on BASF’s certified compostable ecovio ® , Fabbri Group produces the highly transparent stretch filmNature Fresh. 43 Within two years, the Egger Group decided several times to purchase a conical conEX NG 65 twin screw extruder from battenfeld-cincinnati Austria GmbH, Vienna. All extruders were installed in the edge strip plant Egger Dekor A.S. in Gebze, Turkey. ALEKO – the largest Russianmanufacturer of equipment for polymer processing – has presented to the market a product, which is unique in its technical characteristics, and whichmakes it possible to decrease thickness variations to 70%. 52 Molecor is the leader company specialized in the development of the latest technology, applyingMolecular Orientation to pipeline solutions. Molecor began it business focusing on Oriented PVC pipes and fittings for pressured water conveyance. TOM ® pipes covernominal diameters from 90 to 1,200 mm in 12,5, 16, 20 and 25 bar pressure. 44