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KraussMaffei Group sells KraussMaffei Austria to Luger GmbH

02.03.2021
KraussMaffei Group sells KraussMaffei Austria to Luger GmbH
KraussMaffei Group is selling its subsidiary KraussMaffei Austria to the Austrian family-owned company Luger GmbH. It will continue to operate under the name KMAT Maschinen- und Service GmbH.

Bharat Sharma Vice President of Asia-Pacific Region

13.01.2021
Bharat Sharma Vice President of Asia-Pacific Region
As head of the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Greater China), Bharat Sharma will be responsible for sales, service and project management.

Tiziano Caprara starts as new Managing Director of KraussMaffei Italia

27.11.2020
Tiziano Caprara starts as new Managing Director of KraussMaffei Italia
Tiziano Caprara has taken the position of Managing Director at KraussMaffei Italia. He succeeds Andrea Bottelli.

KraussMaffei laid the foundations for a new plant and headquarters in Parsdorf

11.09.2020
KraussMaffei laid the foundations for a new plant and headquarters in Parsdorf
The chance of the century for a company with a long tradition: 2022 marks the start of KraussMaffei's relocation to its new plant and headquarters in Parsdorf

KraussMaffei lays foundation stone for new company premises in Laatzen

03.09.2020
KraussMaffei lays foundation stone for new company premises in Laatzen
A modern factory with office and production space for up to 750 employees is being built on the extensive site

KraussMaffei: Dr. Volker Nilles to become head of KraussMaffei’s New Machines division

31.08.2020
KraussMaffei: Dr. Volker Nilles to become head of KraussMaffei’s New Machines division
KraussMaffei merges three existing segments – Injection Molding Machinery, Reaction Process Machinery and Extrusion Technology – into a new division called New Machines. This new division will be headed by Dr. Volker Nilles, who previously headed the Injection Molding Machinery.

KraussMaffei extends sales cooperation with Luger in Austria and Hungary

12.08.2020
KraussMaffei extends sales cooperation with Luger in Austria and Hungary
KraussMaffei Austria founds a sales alliance with the Austrian family-owned company Luger GmbH. The cooperation begins on September 1.

Statement of KraussMaffei on FAKUMA 2020

02.07.2020
Statement of KraussMaffei on FAKUMA 2020
KraussMaffei does opt against attending the FAKUMA 2020 trade fair – should the event take place.

CEO Change at KraussMaffei Group

26.03.2020
CEO Change at KraussMaffei Group
Dr. Frank Stieler (61) resigns from position as CEO. He is succeeded by Dr. Michael Ruf (55) as the new CEO of KraussMaffei Group GmbH. Additional changes to streamline and adjust the organization will follow

Nicolas Beyl, Head of Reaction Process Machinery (RPM), is leaving KraussMaffei

10.02.2020
Nicolas Beyl, Head of Reaction Process Machinery (RPM), is leaving KraussMaffei
Nicolay Beyl, member of the KraussMaffei Group Executive Committee, is leaving the company at his own request. – Frank Kegelmann takes over as interim head of the RPM segment from 1 April. – CEO Frank Stieler expresses his thanks to Beyl for his great commitment.

Online marketplace polymore goes live - The machinery and systems manufacturer KraussMaffei launches a portal for a more sustainable plastics industry

16.10.2019
Online marketplace polymore goes live - The machinery and systems manufacturer KraussMaffei launches a portal for a more sustainable plastics industry
The online marketplace polymore goes live during the K 2019 in Düsseldorf. Platform launches with a wide network of compounders and recyclers: Polymore has already received 100 material inquiries and recycling material offers.

KraussMaffei bundles all extrusion technologies under a single roof

10.05.2021
KraussMaffei bundles all extrusion technologies under a single roof
(Hannover, May 10, 2022) KraussMaffei Group has bundled its technological know-how and decades of experience in extrusion by merging its corporate extrusion operations at a single location.

All information, around the clock and everywhere: In the digital pioneersClub

03.05.2021
All information, around the clock and everywhere: In the digital pioneersClub
On the new, digital platform pioneersClub, customers not only get information on all their plants at a glance, but also quick access to spare parts

socialProduction from KraussMaffei - proactive production monitoring anytime and anywhere

19.04.2021
socialProduction from KraussMaffei - proactive production monitoring anytime and anywhere
KraussMaffei is launching socialProduction, its mobile app and web application for injection molding machines. This innovation combines the advantages of social media with cutting-edge production monitoring technologies.

The smart toothpick made of LSR

08.03.2021
The smart toothpick made of LSR
TePe, a Swedish family-owned company, offers the EasyPick. As a two-component part, it is both solid enough for the task and, because of its silicone overlay, gentle on the gums. It is produced on a CXL 160 SilcoSet from KraussMaffei.

Good start for the KraussMaffei Pioneers!Talks

18.02.2021
Good start for the KraussMaffei Pioneers!Talks
The digital, interactive event series featured fascinating conversations about silicone processing and the medical industry

Digital customer events in the new format – KraussMaffei Pioneers!Talks 2021

18.01.2021
Digital customer events in the new format – KraussMaffei Pioneers!Talks 2021
In the new, interactive Pioneers!Talks, KraussMaffei and partners will focus on current trends and developments in the plastics industry. The next upcoming events are on February 10 and 11.

Polyplastic LTD opts for KraussMaffei twin-screw extruders to extend its production capacity

07.12.2020
Polyplastic LTD opts for KraussMaffei twin-screw extruders to extend its production capacity
(Hannover 7 December 2020) Within the frame of a new investment project, Polyplastic LTD – a Russian plastics producer – and KraussMaffei have recently concluded a contract for the delivery of two ZE 80 x 42D BluePower twin-screw extruders to extend the company's production capacity.

Sustainable enjoyment: With coffee lids made of LSR

24.11.2020
Sustainable enjoyment: With coffee lids made of LSR
KraussMaffei's complete systems provide a safe and reliable introduction to silicone processing - including technical knowledge and networks

In times of Covid-19, Intersurgical relies on KraussMaffei technology

17.11.2020
In times of Covid-19, Intersurgical relies on KraussMaffei technology
A leading manufacturer of ventilation systems has to increase its production considerably due to Corona. To do this, he relies on systems from KraussMaffei

Customer orientation as a way of life in the new digital age – successful launch of the KraussMaffei HEY!TALKS

26.10.2020
Customer orientation as a way of life in the new digital age – successful launch of the KraussMaffei HEY!TALKS
New online format HEY!TALK connects customers and experts: In six panel discussions, the experts provided information on digitization, circular economy and technical innovations

KraussMaffei HEY!TALKS - Experts provide information online in a talkshow atmosphere

13.10.2020
KraussMaffei HEY!TALKS - Experts provide information online in a talkshow atmosphere
From digitization in service and manufacturing to solutions in the circular economy: KraussMaffei's HEY!TALK online talk shows from October 20 to 22, provide information on innovations in plastics processing.

The new RimStar Smart from KraussMaffei

13.10.2020
The new RimStar Smart from KraussMaffei
A mixing and dosing machine must above all be cost-effective and practical. KraussMaffei provides the solution with the new RimStar Smart.

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Marion Sommerwerck
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