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Synopsis	Date
The best of both worlds for Select Moulds Krauss-Maffei technology plays key role in toolmaker's expanded service In a field where companies are either battling low-cost competition from the Far East or positioning themselves as a high quality bespoke tool manufacturer, High Wycombe-based Select Moulds is, with the help of injection moulding machinery manufacturer Krauss-Maffei, working to create a successful niche for itself as a 'tooling solutions' business...	04/02/02
Euromoulds flies the flag for 2 shot moulding Krauss-Maffei technology helps toolmaker expand and diversify business Krauss-Maffei 2-shot injection moulding technology is helping Chesham-based Euromoulds Ltd strengthen its position in the supply chain by offering a more strategic and tailored resource to its customer base of moulders and OEMs...	03/12/01
People are the key to productivity Improving productivity - squeezing the last drop of performance from production machinery, reducing downtime, cutting back on raw material costs, integrating manufacturing processes - is a mantra that hums through the plastics industry...	23/11/01
Moulding the next generation In the first of series of articles, Krauss-Maffei UK's managing director Stephen Learney discusses why effective recruitment and development is equally as important as product innovation and investment for the productivity of the UK plastics industry...	12/11/01
Black & Decker tools up with Krauss-Maffei for improved production 75% cut in mould change time increases productivity and flexibility Power tool manufacturer Black & Decker is reaping the benefits of producing the majority of its plastic components in-house using leading-edge injection moulding solutions from Krauss-Maffei, with substantially reduced mould change times adding to the versatility and responsiveness of the company's moulding operation...	09/11/01
Krauss-Maffei reliability keeps contract moulder in prime position Unbeatable reproducibility helps build business in targeted markets As OEMs focus increasingly on marketing and distribution, contract moulders are taking responsibility for larger chunks of the new product development process, requiring them to be more innovative and flexible, and deliver consistently high quality...	09/11/01
Triathlon series for DVD 5 with electric drive Highest precision for DVD production systems K 2001. Krauss-Maffei is showcasing a new version of its triathlon DVD production system featuring the company's new electric injection moulding machine...	24/10/01
Krauss-Maffei brings electric machines up to date New ELTEC range adds value to proven 2-platen technology Krauss-Maffei's new electric injection moulding technology - the ELTEC range, launched at K01 - is not, in fact, the company's first venture into electric machines. Krauss-Maffei's 'electric heritage' goes back to its earliest years, when one of the first machines it sold was the E&Z electric moulding machine, in 1936. In the decades since then, however, the company has built a reputation for high-specification hydraulic machines and today sells over 1800 per annum worldwide...	24/10/01
Gary joins Krauss-Maffei UK team New sales engineer brings wealth of experience to polyurethane division The UK arm of plastics machinery manufacturer Krauss-Maffei has appointed Gary Coleman as a sales engineer in the company's RPM division...	19/10/01
Krauss-Maffei goes into the ARRK User-friendly technology brings pre-production injection moulding in-house for rapid product developers The quality, accessibility and ease of use of Krauss-Maffei's C-series machines is helping ARRK Product Development Group, Europe's leading rapid product development company, bring pre-production injection moulding in-house, saving time and cost and helping provide a wider range of services to its customers...	10/08/01
New extrusion technology gives more for less 17% higher output, less wear and tear with Krauss-Maffei 36 L/D extruders A new generation of counter-rotating twin-screw extruders from Krauss-Maffei with 36 L/D processing units incorporates a radically new processing technology for PVC, offering a 17% increase in output and reducing wear and tear on the screws and barrel...	27/07/01
Two-in-one extrusion process multiplies benefits New Krauss-Maffei KMG direct extruders can save up to 40% on material costs Krauss-Maffei's new KMG range of direct extruders combines compounding with the extrusion of profile, sheet and pipe in one compact machine, for flexible, cost-effective manufacturing...	27/07/01
Krauss-Maffei shows PU progress at K01 Krauss-Maffei is showcasing a wide range of PU technologies at K01, reinforcing its position as a leading player in this competitive market...	21/07/01
Krauss-Maffei switches on electric machines at K01 New product line heads range of IM, extrusion and PU technologies showcased at Düsseldorf Krauss-Maffei is choosing K01 in Düsseldorf this October to launch its first-ever range of electric injection moulding machines...	21/07/01
Longer life for Krauss-Maffei extrusion screws High quality product plus economical regeneration service Krauss-Maffei's extrusion screw range provides a high quality product engineered to give maximum wear protection...	28/06/01
Multi-benefits from multi-component partnership Krauss-Maffei and Euromoulds work together to increase customer choice Krauss-Maffei's expertise in multi-component machine manufacture is set to help a leading UK toolmaker strengthen its competitive position and increase its business...	28/06/01
Versatility and quality make Krauss-Maffei the best option Unrivalled scope of materials and technologies from C-Series injection moulding machines Krauss-Maffei offers a wide range of injection moulding solutions designed and engineered to meet the demanding requirements of its customer base. C-series machines are available from 30 tonnes up to 4000 tonnes and comprise three ranges: the C-Winner range from 30-50 tonnes; the 50-650 tonne C range and the 800-4000 tonne MC range...	27/06/01
New service engineers for Krauss-Maffei UK New appointments boost UK support team Plastics machinery manufacturer Krauss-Maffei has strengthened its UK support team with the addition of four new service engineers...	16/05/01
Solutions for extrusion efficiency Krauss-Maffei technology helps bring cost savings and greater output to pipe and profile extrusion The commercial pressures facing pipe and profile manufacturers - to increase output whilst driving down costs, and at the same time maintaining quality - present an ongoing challenge to extrusion equipment manufacturers...	20/04/01
Linecross builds PU business with ECO II Krauss-Maffei technology and reliability helps transform perception of traditional thermoformer Investment in Krauss-Maffei polyurethane processing technology has helped a longstanding thermoforming business win new contracts and enter new markets...	08/05/01
Quick change technology puts R-TEK in the driving seat Krauss-Maffei system offers consistent 15 minute mould change times for automotive components manufacturer. A quick mould change system from plastics machinery manufacturer Krauss-Maffei is helping automotive components company R-TEK keep ahead of the demanding requirements of its major automotive OEM customers...	14/03/01
Decoform drives automotive interior moulding into the future Krauss-Maffei's low-pressure back injection compression process offers benefits in cost and design Plastics machinery manufacturer Krauss-Maffei is promising to bring increased productivity, quality and design freedom to the manufacture of soft touch automotive interiors, thanks to its 'one-shot' Decoform technology...	06/04/01
Thinking out of the box Increasing globalisation and the need for differentiation means that major brand names are looking to their packaging suppliers to add value at the top as well as the bottom line. But first-tier suppliers aren't the only ones to be affected: it's a development that everyone in the supply chain needs to plan for...	19/03/01
Krauss-Maffei UK shows how it's done 'Technology Through Innovation' open day highlights company's partnership approach to business Leading plastics processing machinery manufacturer, Krauss-Maffei UK, held a very successful customer open day recently at its UK base in Warrington, Cheshire. ...	13/03/01
Krauss-Maffei cleans up at Becton Dickinson Ireland Three further C-Series injection moulding machines for healthcare products manufacturer A requirement for greater reliability and uptime combined with minimum maintenance was the main motivation for healthcare products company Becton Dickinson Ireland choosing Krauss-Maffei C-Series injection moulding machines for the clean working environment at its Dun Laoghaire, Dublin facility...	19/02/01