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51 Extrusion International 6/2020 Kampf Schneid- und Wickeltechnik GmbH & Co. KG Mühlener Str. 36-42, 51674 Wiehl, Germany www.kampf.de KAMPF also offers numerous solutions for processing new materials used in lithium-ion batteries. The compa- ny’s classics include slitter rewinders and winders for up to eleven meters working width and production speeds of up to 1,500 meters per minute. KAMPF, as the world’s largest manufacturer in this seg- ment, always faces the challenges of the markets and works continuously on the further development of its product portfolio. The two KAMPF Technical Centers can be used for tests with customer material as well as for nu- merous test series and developments under laboratory conditions. In addition to new machine developments, customers bene fi t from the KAMPF Lifecycle Service. The experts of this worldwide service network are on duty around the clock and also offer numerous services, such as the KAMPF Academy with its comprehensive quali fi cation measures. However, the KAMPF anniversary year is a special year – it could have been so wonderful if the company, and the rest of the world, had not faced the SARS- CoV2 with enormous challenges. Although KAMPF had a relatively mild “corona” course and the crisis man- agement has been successful so far, thanks to differ- ent working time models, a much higher use of digital technology and with the help of KSP (KAMPF Service Portal), the planned celebrations had to be cancelled completely. What can we expect in the future? KAMPF is facing further challenging tasks and is already intensively engaged in the topics of modularization, au- tomation and digitalization. With “the@vanced”, KAMPF is developing a leading, integrative platform for network- ing machines and components along the value chain. KAMPF is also co-founder of the Converting 4.0 network, which connects people and forward-looking industries. The network now counts more than 80 participating com- panies and associations. The new technical departments “Automation” and “Industry 4.0” are supporting the transformation from a machine manufacturer to a system provider. 100 years of company history show that, in addition to courage, the competence and enthusiasm of the employees is the central success factor of the machine manufacturer. Therefore, KAMPF focuses on sustain- able human resources development and the promotion of young talents. Training and the most modern teach- ing methods have always been a priority at KAMPF. The company is involved in support and early educa- tion measures through learning partnerships with several schools in order to inspire children and young people for the so-called MINT professions (mathemat- ics, computer science, natural science and technology) and to give them an insight into the working world of mechanical engineering. 100 years of company history – for KAMPF both incentive and challenge. Because in today’s networked and digi- talized world, the demands placed on man and machine are changing rapidly. KAMPF is ideally positioned for this and will continue to develop new technologies and mod- ern solutions for ever new challenges with expertise and passion. At KAMPF we always face change with courage and curiosity. Installation at theWiehler site The “Converting 4.0” network now counts more than 80 participating companies and associations