Press release. Tailored PU solutions: KraussMaffei to attend the premiere of the PSE Europe

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1 Tailored PU solutions: KraussMaffei to attend the premiere of the PSE Europe Trade show focus on modular mixing and metering systems, foam molds and cutting technology Numerous application examples confirm system competence Competence Day Pultrusion at the main factory in Munich at same time (Munich, May 31, 2017) From June 27 to 29 in the MOC Munich, the PSE Europe, the Polyurethane Solutions Expo, will be taking place for the first time. As one of the world's leading system providers of reaction process machinery, KraussMaffei will use this platform to present its extensive range of products and technologies to a broad specialist public interested in polyurethane processing. At the same time, KraussMaffei will invite interested customers and visitors to Competence Day Pultrusion on June 28 in the TechCenter at the company headquarters in Munich. Versatility increases demand for polyurethane "The demand for long-life, light and at the same time economical polyurethane solutions shows no signs of letting up. This meanwhile applies not only for the automotive industry, but also for other branches of industry such as construction, the E+E industry, transport, the sports and recreation industry and medical technology," says Steffen Bauer, Sales Manager Germany, Reaction Process Machinery, at KraussMaffei. "The PSE Europe, the first international specialist trade show with a clear focus on the processing of polyurethane, provides us with an outstanding opportunity to present our multifaceted, modular solutions to a broad specialist public from the most diverse sectors." The offer of KraussMaffei Reaction Process Machinery comprises tailored solutions for the foaming of polyurethane systems, state-of-the-art surface technologies such as the ColorForm or CCM processes (clear-coat molding Publication free of charge Sample copy requested 1

2 for flow-coating real wood in car interiors), and solutions for the automated series production of fiber composite lightweight components. Typical applications for foamed polyurethane systems are, for example, soft, hard or integral foam solutions in car interiors such as seats, steering wheels or dashboards, as well as in the furniture industry, for example armrests for office chairs. In the white goods segment, hard foam systems are used for insulation foaming, for example for refrigerators or boilers. The construction industry too uses the excellent insulating and damping properties of polyurethane, for example for insulating panels or pipe foaming. "A major advantage of the KraussMaffei solutions here is their modularity. This applies both for our metering machines and mixing heads, and for our mold carriers and systems, foam molds, or cutting technologies such as punching and milling," says Bauer. KraussMaffei thus offers, for example, a large range of high-pressure mixing and metering systems as pump machines (RimStar and EcoStar), piston engines (Comet) or as a combination of both (hybrid). The same modularity applies for mixing heads: the tailored linear, transfer, spray or special mixing heads from KraussMaffei with variable output rates from 5 g/sec to 10,000 g/sec provide the right solution for all production requirements. The nozzle elements of the 2- to 6- component versions are customized to the production requirements and processing parameters. Solution providers along the entire value chain In addition, KraussMaffei is one of the few solution providers worldwide that can provide all services along the polyurethane value creation chain entirely from a single source from machines to mold and trimmer technology to process solutions for wet and dry side equipment, including automation. KraussMaffei also offers the testing of components with the business area of Automotive Testing. "We support our customers with the conception of the appropriate machines and procedures, starting with design and simulation, and through to test runs and prototype testing. With our three technology centers in Munich, Harderberg and Viersen, we offer our customers ideal opportunities for testing, optimizing and further developing their processes in practice on test vehicles or on initial prototype components." The TechCenter in Munich boasts a combination of systems and processes for Publication free of charge Sample copy requested 2

3 reaction and injection molding machinery that is unlike anything else in the world. This includes, for example, the most diverse lightweight construction processes such as the HP-RTM process (resin transfer molding), the wet molding process and the long fiber injection process, as well as surface technologies such as the ColorForm or the CCM process. Even traditional RIM (reaction injection molding) or R-RIM (reinforced reaction injection molding) foaming technologies can be run in the TechCenter. In Harderberg, KraussMaffei offers the testing and simulation of foam molds, while in the TechCenter in Viersen the different cutting and trimming systems, such as stamping and milling, are available for test purposes. KraussMaffei Competence Day Pultrusion The Competence Day Pultrusion will be taking place concurrently with the PSE Europe on June 28 at KraussMaffei in Munich. The focus will be on the new ipul pultrusion system, which doubles the previous manufacturing speeds in the pultrusion process for the production of highly filled, fiberreinforced plastic components. The new ipul system will produce a hollow profile with dimensions of 40 x 40 mm. the Competence Day will be accompanied by specialist presentations and exhibitions by the partners Thomas Technik, Evonik, Huntsman, Covestro and the Fraunhofer IGCV. More information at KraussMaffei at the PSE Europe Booth 310 PM_RPM_2017_05_PSE Europe_RimStar.jpg Main theme of modularity and precision: Mixing and metering systems of the RimStar series can be used in many areas of application in polyurethane processing PM_RPM_2017_05_PSE Europe_Umlenkmischkopf.jpg For the processing of demanding systems and for the laminar pouring of the mixture into open molds, KraussMaffei offers the proven transfer mixing head Publication free of charge Sample copy requested 3

4 PM_RPM_2017_05_PSE Europe_Schäumwerkzeug.jpg Molds for flexible foam applications are used, for example in car interiors, for dashboards, door panels and door armrests PM_RPM_2017_05_PSE Europe_Routing Star.jpg Routing Star milling system for post-mold processing of simple and complex plastic components Photos: KraussMaffei Enclosure: Pictures and more information can be found at Press contact: Petra Rehmet Press officer KraussMaffei brand Phone: +49 (0) (Number Words: 782 / Number Characters: 5,328) About KraussMaffei The KraussMaffei product brand is internationally recognized for its groundbreaking, multitechnology system and process solutions for injection and reaction molding technology and factory automation. With its standalone, modular or standardized machinery and systems, and a wide, customizable service offering, KraussMaffei is a full-system partner for customers in many industry sectors. KraussMaffei bundles many decades of engineering expertise in plastics machinery and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. For more information: About KraussMaffei Group The KraussMaffei Group is among the world s leading suppliers of machinery and systems for producing and processing plastics and rubber. Its products and services cover the whole spectrum of injection and reaction molding and extrusion technology, giving the company a unique position in the industry. The KraussMaffei Group is innovation-powered, supplying its products, processes and services as standard or custom solutions which deliver sustained added value along the customer s value-adding chain. The company markets its offering under the KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal brands to customers in the automotive, packaging, medical, construction, electrical, electronics and home appliance industries. Continuing a long tradition of engineering excellence, the international KraussMaffei Group currently employs around 4,500 people. With a global network of more than 30 subsidiaries and more than 10 production plants, Publication free of charge Sample copy requested 4

5 supported by around 570 sales and service partners, the company is close to customers around the world. KraussMaffei has been headquartered in Munich since For more information: Publication free of charge Sample copy requested 5