Extrusion International 1-2021

21 Extrusion International 1/2021 Maximising Production Capacity with a Minimal Investment evant in the medical sector, where operators are called upon to upgrade production facilities with extrusion lines for spe- ci fi c processing in order to be able to process an increasingly diverse range of orders. There are several guaranteed tax, fi nancial and organisa- tional advantages: fi rstly, according to the IFRS 16 account- ing standard, new leased extrusion lines will not be recorded in the assets of fi nancial statements and the lease can be fully deducted. Secondly, in such a rapidly evolving context, a lease is also a great choice in order to always be able to use latest generation technology, especially when it comes to Industry 4.0. Finally, with this solution, the disposal costs of capital goods, which are often not taken into account in the planning phase or are sometimes underestimated, can be reduced. Bausano has come up with an offer that involves paying a fi xed periodic fee for renting the entire extrusion line – ex- cept for the cylinder and screws, which are custom-designed and manufactured – which will be purchased and will remain the property of the customer, even if themachine is returned. Also included in the contract is a visit by one of Bausano’s specialised technicians who will assist the customer in start- ing up the plant. “We are at an unprecedented time in history, which is why we want to be closer to our customers by offering alternative solutions that do not weigh down their lines of credit,” says Clemente Bausano, Vice President of Bausano. “We consider an operating lease to be a valuable means of encouraging companies which, for various reasons, have had to postpone investments for purchasing an entire extrusion line, thereby offering them bene fi ts in terms of sustainability and fi nan- cial stability.” Bausano & Figli Spa www.bausano.com „ In the current market scenario, marked by a high degree of uncertainty and unpredictability, manufacturing indus- tries need to be able to adapt quickly in order to meet an ever-evolving demand. Today, more than ever before, the complexity of our economy requires a fl exible approach to production that involves seizing new opportunities right away and cautiously managing the risks related to techno- logical obsolescence or sizing for future requirements. How- ever, at this time in history, such an arrangement implies that companies need to carefully evaluate which investments can be postponed and which ones need to be made in order to continue to be competitive and, at the same time, preserve a positive cash fl ow. In this sense, Bausano – an international leading player in the design and production of customised extrusion lines for the transformation of plastic materials – supports its custom- ers, expanding its offer to include an operating lease service of extrusion lines for producing granules for subsequent moulding, extrusion or calendering. The aim is to support, by limiting their investments, not only companies that have to deal with peaks in workload but also companies that want to diversify their business. This requirement is particularly rel- and thus becoming the fi rst continent to be climate neutral. A 55% reduction in CO 2 is to be implemented already in 2030. With its predominantly fossil-free and sustainable PLA- based products, BIO-FED can offer an alternative material for a large part of packaging applications, for example. The relevant M•VERA ® grades can be processed both in the injec- tion moulding process and in the extrusion process. As a 100% biobased and industrially compostable polymer, PLA is versatile. Possible applications include packaging for food and cosmetics as well as consumer items, such as of fi ce supplies or household goods. PLA compounds are charac- terised by variable stiffness and typically low shrinkage. The material properties can be individually adjusted by adding different fi llers or reinforcing agents and additives. According to the manufacturer, transparent compounds are also possible. Moreover, biodegradability according to “OK compost INDUSTRIAL” is being sought. The compounds can also be colored with the biobased AF-Eco ® masterbatches from the sister company AF-COLOR. These are developed and manufactured in close cooperation by the two compa- nies. BIO-FED Branch of AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH www.bio-fed.com