Extrusion 8-2018

57 Extrusion 8/2018 used for flexible tubes of different wall thicknesses and diameters. We also as- sist our customers to match the diffe- rent stiffness requirements after post- extrusion thermoforming. Besides, the fittings are also made of PPS. Using new Ryton extrusion grades for demanding cooling line assembly applications requests technical support in successful welding molded connec- tors and extruded pipes. Mr. Schelles, as far as I know, in or- der to support the growth of auto- motive customers in the EMEA Solvay invests in the Application Development Center. Could you please tell us more about it? Marc Schelles : We have the Applicati- on Development Center in Bollate, Ita- ly. There our customers can take an opportunity to try new materials. Re- cently Solvay has added new extrusion equipment alongside the injection molding processing capabilities. It also aims at supporting the introduction of new PPS grades to the market. In a dedicated fluid-handling design la- boratory the customers can go through all the process from part de- sign to prototype cooling line extrusi- on. They learn how to run the materi- Solvay booth at Fakuma 2018 Solvay www.solvay.de Lutz and Schelles : This year Fakuma is very busy. We have presented a wide range of our portfolio and we are glad our new products have had a success- ful launch. As for attendees, of, course, Fakuma means much for inter- acting with our existing customers. But I’m always surprised to see many new processing companies here. Actually, Fakuma is an event that gives you an opportunity to contact a lot of custo- mers within short time. It is a very con- veniently placed show, just in the cen- ter of European plastics processing area, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland. Sometimes the venue is difficult to reach, but, for sure, it’s worth coming here every year. Mr. Lutz, Mr. Schellers, thank you for this interview! Application Development Center Bollate, Italy al. They can use our screw configurati- ons and have the samples and then compare the results to those they have at their facilities. How do you like Fakuma 2018? Do you meet mostly existing custo- mers here?