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Extension of the product portfolio with machines
from KraussMaffei Berstorff
Oxxo, the new subsidiary of the Cevital Group (head office:
Kouba, Algeria), recently started using 23 twin-screw extruders
to produce window profiles on 19 lines in Bordj Bou Arreridj
near Algiers. The scope of supply also includes four co-extrusion
combinations which manufacture window profiles with inex-
pensive core material. Window profile extrusion is enabling Ce-
vital to establish an additional foothold alongside the already
established product flat glass which is produced by the subsi-
diary Mediterranean Float Glas (M F G). The KraussMaffei Ber-
storff twin-screw extruders in the proven 32D Series and the
conical models now well-established on the market are being
used at the new production plant near Algiers both for window
profiles and the production of roller shutter slats.
During an extensive training program, the machine operators
were thoroughly acquainted with the functions and technology
of the machines. "We would like to thank KraussMaffei Ber-
storff and its team of experts for their strong local commit-
ment,"said Hocine Medjahad, Director Supply Chain at Oxxo
and in this function responsible for the installation and start of
the entire plant. "Our employees obtained excellent basic
knowledge with which they can now properly operate the mac-
hines according to production engineering criteria. As a ne-
wcomer, we also attach great importance to the communication
of systems competence which KraussMaffei Berstorff ideally
provides in cooperation with Greiner Extrusion”.
Profile extrusion lines in production
Newcomer with expansion plans
The Cevital Group has been operating on the Algerian market in different industrial sectors since 1971. For example, the
subsidiary Mediterranean Float Glass (M F G) - established in 2007 - produces many different types of flat glass for the con-
struction industry and has a daily capacity of 1,400 tonnes. The products have been sold on both the domestic market and
in Europe since 2008. Due to market strategy reasons, the company decided to include window production in its product
portfolio. The windows are manufactured and marketed by the newly established subsidiary Oxxo.The annual production
capacity will initially be around 720,000 windows. Other expansion stages will be gradually implemented.
AZO’S sister company AZO EURL in new premises
With an investment of around 2 million euros, AZO is laying
the foundations for further expansion of its market position in
neighbouring France and on the European market as a whole.
With the French sister company’s premises bursting at the seams,
it was decided to invest in a new building in Vallet, in the heart of
the Muscadet wine-growing area. Apart from offices and store-
rooms, the prestigious building provides two meeting rooms,
showrooms, test labs and 1000 sqm warehouse space. The plea-
sant atmosphere is ideally suited for collaborating with customers
to find solutions to meet their specific requirements and the buil-
ding overall emphasises and showcases AZO’s expertise in raw ma-
terials handling. The official opening ceremony was held on 17
June after record construction time. The invited guests included
the architect who designed the building, the mayor, the manage-
ment at AZO France and other representatives from the AZO
Group. The French sales subsidiary and the construction project it-