KraussMaffei Press Releases

KraussMaffei is world market leader in machines and systems for plastics and rubber processing.

With its three divisions – Injection Moulding Technology, Extrusion Technology and Reaction Process Machinery – KraussMaffei is a premium partner for the plastics and rubber processing industries worldwide.

In the 2006/2007 business year (year ending September 30), the KraussMaffei Group posted sales of 950 million euros and booked orders of over one thousand million euros. The group markets its products under the KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal brands. The KraussMaffei brand covers the whole spectrum of injection and reaction moulding technology, while the KraussMaffei Berstorff brand stands for successful extrusion solutions. The Swiss subsidiary Netstal is firmly established as a premium supplier of high-precision injection moulding machinery.

With over 100 years’ of expertise and know-how in machinery for plastics and rubber processing, KraussMaffei is today a major technology and process partner for industry. The group offers a wide range of solutions that includes specialized and fully integrated turnkey systems. Headquartered in Munich, the company employs around 4000 people worldwide. Worldwide KraussMaffei operates a network of 140 subsidiaries and sales agencies, and deploys over 570 service technicians, ensuring fast response and closeness to customers everywhere.

KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH, Krauss-Maffei-Str. 2, 80997 Munchen, Germany
Phone +49 89 8899 2592 / 4194
Fax +49 89 8899 3092

. Quick and easy color changes for polyurethane processing
Color management is an important aspect of polyurethane processing. More often than not, color is the key to making an attractive consumer product. 2008-08-14

. Injection molding process gives high gloss surface finish in the mold
Harita first to use an injection molding process for tractor engine covers where the high gloss surface for the LFI parts is sprayed directly onto the surface of the mold. 2008-08-04

. Innovative extrusion solutions for special rubber applications
Hot feed extruders integrated into Multiplex extrusion lines are particularly suited for processing rubber compounds. 2008-07-29

. Int’l sales successes in large diameter plastics pipe extrusion
The pipe extrusion segment is registering a strong trend to large diameter plastics pipes for systems supplier KraussMaffei Berstorff. 2008-07-23

. Applying gaskets and sealing beads efficiently
KraussMaffei to demonstrate this capability with a system applying PUR sealing beads and gaskets to a thermoplastic part at Fakuma. 2008-07-23

. Innovative PVC foam core pipe extrusion line delivers impressive performance
KraussMaffei Berstorff complete extrusion line for PVC foam core pipe to reduce raw material consumption and or costs while maintaining highest pipe quality. 2008-07-11

. KraussMaffei automates production system for automotive sunroof linings
A Korean automotive components supplier recently began series production of sunroof linings with an automated sandwich structure system from KraussMaffei. 2008-06-05

. Plastics industry leader to head KraussMaffei IMM division
A leader in the plastics industry, Dr Karlheinz Bourdon, will take over as managing director of the Injection Moulding Machinery division of KraussMaffei Technologies. 2008-02-03

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