Exhibitor catalogue

The Hein design office is your specialist for sustainable product development, design and tool construction for plastic parts. We support you in implementing your innovations and also advise you, among other things, in the areas of material selection, technologies, manufacturing processes and process-reliable production. Each project is very individual and unique in its execution, so we always face new challenges and always try to exceed our customers' expectations. What we stand for: Use energy and raw materials more efficiently and shape the future of the plastics sector in a sustainable and socially compliant manner. That is our aim. We want to gain experience together with our customers and partners and grow through shared tasks and challenges. We want to strengthen the human spirit of adventure and inventiveness in future generations and offer them a job to realize their potential. Since our partners and customers play a significant role in the success of our company, we rely on long-term partner and customer relationships. We want to show new customers what is possible.

In addition to the CARD granulate dryers (formerly FarragTech, now part of Wittmann), Kov Tech GmbH's product portfolio also includes MB Conveyors conveyor belts and separators as well as Ultra System purging compounds. The EOAT gripper components from GTS-Greif Technik Schmid complement the distribution.

KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is a global manufacturer of custom thermoplastic elastomers. KRAIBURG TPE was founded in 2001 as an independent business unit of the KRAIBURG Group and is now the industry's competence leader in the field of TPE compounds. The company's goal is to provide safe, reliable and sustainable products for customer applications. With more than 680 employees worldwide and production sites in Germany, the USA and Malaysia, the company offers a large product portfolio for applications in the automotive, industrial and consumer goods industries, as well as for the strictly regulated medical sector. The established THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX® and For Tec E® product lines are processed by injection molding or extrusion and offer manufacturers numerous advantages not only in processing but also in product design. KRAIBURG TPE is characterized by its innovative strength, global customer orientation, customized product solutions and reliable service. The company is ISO 50001 certified at its headquarters in Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at all its sites worldwide.

KraussMaffei is one of the world's leading manufacturers of machines and systems for the production and processing of plastics and rubber. Our range of services includes all technologies in injection molding, extrusion, reaction technology and additive manufacturing. This gives KraussMaffei a unique selling point in the industry. With great innovative strength, the company ensures sustainable added value for its customers across their entire value chain with standardized and individual product, process, digital and service solutions. With this range of services, KraussMaffei serves customers from the automotive, packaging, medical, recycling and construction industries, as well as manufacturers of electrical and electronic products and household appliances, among others. KraussMaffei employs around 4,700 people worldwide and has a global network with 30 subsidiaries and 570 trading and service partners. This means we are always close to our customers. KraussMaffei's headquarters have been in Munich since it was founded in 1838. Since April 2016, KraussMaffei has been majority owned by China National Chemical Corp. Ltd. (“ChemChina”), one of the largest chemical companies in China. Since the end of 2018, the KraussMaffei Group has been under the umbrella of KraussMaffei Company Ltd. listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. KraussMaffei stands for first-class products that are manufactured at 16 locations around the globe, including Munich, Hanover/Laatzen, Einbeck (Burgsmüller), Plauen (Plamag), Manningtree (Pultrex, Essex, UK), Jiaxing (China), Sucany (Slovakia). ), Näfels (Switzerland, headquarters of the subsidiary NETSTAL Group) and Florence (USA). KraussMaffei is currently undertaking the largest investment program in its history to further modernize the traditional company. The group is investing more than 100 million euros in new plants, for example in Munich/Parsdorf, Hanover/Laatzen, Einbeck (for the Burgsmüller subsidiary) and Jiaxing in China.

Sharpen your view! Every surface is unique and requires individual attention. KRÜTH is a family-owned company that develops innovative grains, structures, symbols, markings and tool finishing with national and inter-national customers. Engravings are applied to tool surfaces with competence and great care. The tradition of innovation has allowed KRÜTH to grow and invest in future-oriented technologies. When the company was founded, a typical Solingen trade was used to structure tools for a wide range of applications. KRÜTH currently has two locations in Solingen, where the latest 3D-Laser Engraving, Laser-EtchingEngraving and traditional EtchingEngraving are being implemented. The classic process is used at two other KRÜTH locations in Austria and Portugal. KRÜTH is represented worldwide by the Surface Etching Cooperation (SEC) and the Global Laser Group (GLG).

Kunststoff Christel is an experienced Supplier of plastic parts and assemblies for applications in the medical, automotive, building and analytics industry. Machine capacity is available from 18t up to 1300t clampforce in 1C and 2C technology. Assembly capability includes US-welding, glueing, heat-staking, leakagetesting and pad printing. Final assembling of complex components rounds up our manufacturing processes. We are certified according to ISO 16949 and 13485 and offer production standards also under cleanroom conditions according to ISO 14644. We support our customers during product development based on our experience especially in the field of large housing-Parts, light-conductors, micromolding and 2C-Parts. With our own tool shop we are reliable partner for our customers with a long experience in designing and building complex molds.

As a certified plastics recycling company with a pioneering spirit, Occhipinti GmbH & Co. KG has been supplying the electrical, automotive and switch industries as well as the medical technology industry with well-sorted and high-quality plastics and plastic granules since 1975.

L&R Kältetechnik stands for innovative and future-proof cooling systems that not only offer the highest level of efficiency, but also actively contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions. Our cooling systems use natural refrigerants such as propane, which are an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional synthetic refrigerants. By using this sustainable technology, companies benefit in several ways: The energy efficiency of our systems reduces electricity consumption and thus operating costs, while at the same time meeting environmental requirements and making use of funding opportunities. In addition, our cooling systems offer outstanding reliability and performance - a decisive advantage for companies that rely on constant cooling. By choosing L&R Kältetechnik, you are opting for a future-oriented cooling technology that optimally combines sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Visit us at the trade fair and find out how our solutions can help your company work more efficiently and in a more climate-friendly way!

Labotek was founded in Denmark in 1943 and is a manufacturer of high-quality and innovative solutions for the plastics industry. We specialize in drying, dosing, storage and transportation of plastic granules, powder and recycling material. Labotek Deutschland GmbH was founded in 2007 and is a member of the Labotek Group, which has 180 employees in Scandinavia, England and India. The sales and support network is supported by more than 50 dealers and distribution partners worldwide.

LATI S.p.A. is one of the most important European manufacturers of engineering thermoplastics. Our range of products is articulated in 2500 formulations, ready-to-use or tailor-made on request. Internally-researched and developed materials are exported worldwide through their branch network and are used in the electrical, electronic, industrial and transportation sectors.

LEGROM GmbH is an internationally operating, traditional industrial enterprise headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany. Founded in the late 1940s, LEGROM combines over 70 years of expertise in the development and manufacture of technical plastic solutions and precision injection molds with modern engineering excellence. LEGROM serves as a trusted partner for customers in diverse sectors including mechanical and plant engineering, textile machinery, and the bearing industry, delivering high-quality components worldwide. The company’s broad product range encompasses precision injection molded parts, tool and mold solutions, and customized technical components tailored to complex industrial requirements. A highlighted innovation in LEGROM’s portfolio is the LEGROM VARIO flexible hose system – a modular solution designed for flexible fluid and coolant management in machinery and production processes. The success of LEGROM is rooted in the performance, efficiency, and deep expertise of its team, its commitment to precision and quality, and a collaborative approach to solving technical challenges with customers globally.

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