Extrusion International 5-2020

Extrusion International 5/2020 MAAG Group www.MAAG.com Switzerland-based MAAG Group has strengthened its digital capabilities by acquiring Germany-based XanTec Steuerungs- und EDV Technik GmbH (“XanTec”). XanTec plans, designs and manufactures advanced industrial control systems that are employed in production plants, pellet- izing systems and extruders, thereby improving process control andmachine intelligence to reduce cost and improve quality. “Thoughtfully applied digital technologies enableMaag to pro- vide world-class intelligent, agile and competitive solutions to our customers. This acquisition fits perfectly with our strategy to strengthen our digital capabilities,” said Ueli Thuerig, President of the MAAG Group. “Additionally, this acquisition is aligned withour goal to continue expandingour portfoliowith industry- leading systems and solutions.” XanTec Managing Director, Hilger Schürmann, stated, “We are excited to partner with the MAAG Group and appreciate the recognition of XanTec’s solutions and technology. Digitalization is an important trend in our industry, even more so in today’s economic environment. XanTec has a portfolio of digital prod- ucts and solutions that holds incredible promise to generate new sources of value.” Acquisition General Sales Manager in Asia Appointed ChewYewKwong has joinedNord- son Corporation’s Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) business as general sales manager in Asia for Xaloy ® extrusion and injectionmolding components. Chew will be responsible for sales of Xaloy screws, barrels, and front end components. He will coordinate with other Nordson teams to serve cus- tomers orderingmultiple PPS products. “Chew Yew Kwong has more than twenty years of experience in international sales and operations management,” said Teong HK, vice president of PPS Asia. “His polymer industry knowledge and management expertise will be a valuable addition to our mission of providing excellent support to customers throughout Asia.” The company’s Asia manufacturing facility for Xaloy products is located in Chonburi, Thailand. Nordson Polymer Processing Systems www.nordsonpolymerprocessing.com A dosing unit for all extrusion and compounding tasks. SPECTROPLUS Perfect and constant dosing motan-colortronic gmbh - info@motan-colortronic.de www.motan-colortronic.com ChewYewKwong