Extrusion International 6-2024-USA

14 Extrusion International 6/2024 INDUSTRY NEWS New U.S. Subsidiary UTH, headquartered in Fulda, Germany, with subsidiar- ies in China and Japan, is deepening its global commit- ment by establishing a new location in the United States. "This strategic decision is driven by our deep understand- ing of our customers' growing needs and specific require - ments, as well as our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible support as a reliable partner to the rub- ber and silicone processing industry," says Julia Uth, who, along with Manuel Bessler, is overseeing the U.S. project. As a specialist in fine mesh straining, precise extrusion, and mixing, the family-owned company, with nearly 40 years of industry expertise, offers innovative solutions and intelligent technologies worldwide for the rubber, tire, silicone, sealant, and adhesive industry. Their prod- uct range includes high-quality serialized machines, cus- tomized system solutions, and specialized machinery. UTH's modular roll-ex® extrusion system is setting inter- national standards for the particularly gentle and clean processing of rubber and silicone, "with a clear focus on sustainability and cost-efficiency," emphasizes Julia Uth. She adds, "A concrete example of this is our involvement with a leading tire manufacturer in the U.S. Through the use of our innovative and resource-saving TRP (Two-Roll Plasticizer) solution, based on the patented roll-ex ® gear pump technology, our customer was able to reduce en- ergy consumption in reprocessing by up to 50 percent." Additionally, approximately 98 percent of the process-re- latedwaste is returned to the tiremanufacturing process. "Having a local presence allows us to ensure imme- diate and personalized support. Through streamlined communication pathways in the North American re- gion, we can make decisions more quickly and imple- ment measures more efficiently," explains Julia Uth on the company's decision to open an additional location in Fort Mill, South Carolina. "Other reasons include the numerous tire and rubber companies located here and the excellent local infrastructure." Manuel Bessler also emphasizes the improved process reliability and service that the new U.S. location will bring, enabling more ef- ficient maintenance and support for the international customers in North America who have increasingly ac- quired UTH machines over the past years. As an establishedmid-sized company centrally located in the heart of Germany with existing branches in Asia, UTH is further expanding the company’s global market share and service network with their additional loca- tion in North America. "The U.S. market is one of the largest in the world, and we want to provide our new customers there with our advanced technology to en- hance production and improve the quality,” highlights Manuel Bessler. "However, manufacturing will contin- ue to take place in Fulda." "The decision to establish the new site focused on en- hancing local support. This allows us to respond more quickly, improve spare parts procurement, and provide more efficient service to avoid costly production down - times. Moreover, proximity to our customers strength- ens relationships and enables us to provide even more targeted support tailored to their specific needs." In the U.S., not only are large tire manufacturers and compounders key target groups, but the sealant and ad- hesive industry also offers potential for UTH's diverse so- lutions. The primary point of contact for customers – and a well-known figure in the industry – is the new General Manager of Sales & Service, Bill Bisson, who has been sup- porting UTH’s U.S. team with extensive market knowl- edge since late August. Bill brings a wealth of experience in rubber extrusion and gear pump systems, as well as the North American market. He is passionate about provid- ing tailored solutions, offering comprehensive service, and advising on the unique needs of each company. "UTH’s technology is impressive, and I want to share that with our customers," says Bill. Together with his col- leagues, Bill will present the wide range of collaboration opportunities with UTH at industry events, like at the International Elastomer Conference that took place in Pittsburgh. "The U.S. boasts strong innovation, interest- ing business partnerships, and an economic environment that, despite fluctuations, can be considered relatively stable and robust," says Bill. "I look forward to contribut- ing to growth in sales and expanding our portfolio of of- ferings while supporting our customers with spare parts, process improvements, and technical services with the U.S. team of UTH.” northamerica.com. UTH North America Inc. www.UTH-northamerica.com Julia Uth, Bill Bisson and Manuel Bessler of the newly formed UTH North America Inc. team stand proudly by the innovative TRP system, dedicated to supporting the rubber, silicone, adhesive, and sealant industry with sustainable technologies and exceptional customer service The team from UTH North America Inc. discusses the economic and sustainable advantages of the modular roll-ex ® system, which offers a wide range of individual application options