Ask the experts: PLASTICS MACHINERY GROUP

Hall 4, Stand H82

INSET: Don Kruscke, CEO industry challenges head on, far and wide!

What challenges are your customers facing, and how can you help solve them?

PMG differs from other brokers and dealers as we are a dealmaker (Partnering with a variety of OEMs such as Amut Comi and Meccanoplastica) with the offering of having new and used machines on the floor, available for immediate delivery, which helps us tackle a common industry wide issueextraordinary lead times! Another innovation we are excited to showcase at Interplas is our rebuild program. Another unfortunate problem the industry is facing is the loss of business to “green alternatives” due to the negative misconceptions of plastics running rampant in pop media. With the demand for green/responsible production increasing all the time, along with the rising cost of new equipment, PMG has placed immense value in the refurbishment of used equipment. Not only do we breathe new life into used machines for the sake of affordability and renewability, but we also offer brand new machinery with a zero-carbon footprint patent, by Meccanoplastica, to help move your company toward a greener initiative. Overall, we hope to provide the industry with shorter lead times through our OEM relationships and diverse stock, as well as providing affordable alternatives to a greener production model. We want for others the same things we want for ourselves; increased production, lowered cost, reasonable lead times, and a sustainable future for generations to come. the end of the lease term, the borrower can choose to either return the asset or continue leasing it.

Who are you and what do you do?

Robafoam Ltd is a specialist company whose technology and expertise are focused on the automatic application of foam seals. With over 30 years of industrial adhesive and sealant experience, we represent a significant resource in this field.

Our core focus is to provide precise, robotically applied foam seals on both 2D and 3D parts that achieve high IP ratings on parts from a range of different industries. The technology and service are also applicable for NVH requirements, bonding, potting, and encapsulation.

What innovations will you bring to Interplas?

At Interplas 2023, we are bringing our advance foam sealing innovations. Our Contract Gasketing service applies high-performance foam seals directly to customer parts using flexible 6-axis robot systems. We offer customizable foam hardness, adjustable bead widths, and rapid heat curing. Additionally, our 1K foam application systems integrate 3D foam seals within productions lines. We provide technical support, from concept