Extrusion International 5-2022

20 Extrusion International 5/2022 INDUSTRY NEWS NewTechnical Manager Reciprocating Head Introduced Automated Extrusion Process Drastically Changes the Extruded Profile  As of August 16, 2022, Guenther Klammer is respon- sible for the research and technical developments of Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH as the new technical manager (CTO). With this reinforcement in the management, the team of plastics recycling machine spe- cialists will ensure the technical progress of products and services also in the future and further expand their posi - tion as a technological pioneer. For the new position at NGR, Klammer brings his pro- found technical expertise as well as many years of industry experience in plastics recycling. "Implementing innovative and sustainable solutions in plastics recycling is my pas- sion, and I am looking forward to the new tasks at NGR," says Klammer, who intends to continue driving the Feld- kirchen-based mechanical engineering company's growth course at the highest technical level. "In recent years, NGR has made a steady progress from a start-up to an internationally successful machine builder, not least due to technically innovative products," explains Josef Hochreiter, CEO of the NEXT GENERATION GROUP. "But we certainly don't want to rest on this success. Be- cause the requirements in plastics recycling are becom- ing more and more complex worldwide. In order to meet precisely these increased requirements and to continue to offer one step ahead solutions, we have once again strengthened our forces." Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR) www.ngr-world.com  Guill Tool, a global manufacturer of extrusion tool - ing, has released its new reciprocating head. The tradi- tional tip and die assembly is replaced with a linear recip- rocating assembly that changes the tube’s profile within a given length. This process is repeated throughout a single extrusion run without interruptions. Cutting capa - bility, in association with the extrusion speed, cuts the finished product to length. While cost and value stream activities are reduced, quality is improved. Only one extrusion run is needed to produce a finished product, as opposed to multiple ex - trusion runs with tooling changes along with a manual assembly operation to connect different tubing shapes. Guill’s new reciprocating head eliminates an assembly operation. It also eliminates in-process inventory. Thus, there is no need for stor- age of various tubing shapes and connectors needed for assembly, fulfillment of orders and replenishment of finished goods. Furthermore, the reciprocating head eliminates a con- necting piece, allows JIT production and products made- to-order. Lastly, it reduces total run time from receiving the order to shipping. For more information: Guill Tool & Engineering www.guill.com Guenther Klammer, newCTOatNextGeneration RecyclingmaschinenGmbH (Photo: NGR)