EuroWire March 2025

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Nordson appoints new sales agent in Italy Nordson Corp’s Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division, a supplier of melt delivery and pelletising solutions, as well as polymer and fluid coating die systems, has announced an expansion of its sales agent network in Europe to boost global support for its BKG® melt delivery and pelletising customers. of melt pumps, screen changers and pelletising systems with FIMIC’s extensive knowledge of melt filtration processes and established network within the Italian plastics industry.

The furnace is designed to strictly separate the furnace atmosphere, the combustion process and the ambient environment, preventing deterioration in the surface condition of the strip during heat treatment. The air knife systems also contribute to the quality of galvanised surfaces, and the in-line skin pass mill is designed to finish the coated surface with a controlled surface imprint, improving the strip shape. “Thanks to this new project, PT Tata Metal Lestari will become a leading producer of aluminium, zinc and magnesium alloy coated steel coils for Indonesia and a reference point for the Western market,” said Stephanus Koeswandi, CEO at PT Tata Metal Lestari. “We are pleased to collaborate with Tenova on this achievement, recognising its expertise and capabilities in delivering customised and advanced technical solutions.” Giuseppe Zanzi, chief representative officer, Southeast Asia and Oceania at Tenova, added, “The concept design of PT Tata Metal Lestari’s line perfectly combines the highest technology for the production of Al-Zn, Al-Zn-Mg and Zn-Al-Mg coated coils with up-to-date customised operational processes. This new line can guarantee high quality and stable production, together with the flexibility to use three types of zinc, aluminium and magnesium alloys coatings.” Tenova www.tenova.com been committed to providing our customers with the highest quality and most efficient filtration solutions. Adding Nordson’s BKG renowned products to our portfolio allows us to offer a more comprehensive end-to-end solution and elevate process efficiency for our customers.” on 1 January, giving Italian customers seamless access to Nordson BKG products and services through the established FIMIC sales and support network. Nordson BKG GmbH www.nordsonpolymerprocessing.com FIMIC Srl www.fimic.it The partnership commenced

“We are delighted to welcome FIMIC as our strategic partner in Italy,” said Sven Conrad, BKG’s global segment development director at Nordson. “FIMIC’s strong industry connections, technical expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction make them the ideal partner to represent the Nordson BKG brand.” FIMIC CEO Erica Canaia commented, “We are thrilled to partner with Nordson BKG to bring their cutting-edge technology to the Italian market. FIMIC has long

FIMIC Srl, a melt filtration technology provider, has been appointed the exclusive agent for Nordson’s BKG products in Italy. This strategic partnership combines the expertise of the two companies, aiming to strengthen the Nordson BKG brand and provide enhanced solutions to the Italian plastics processing market. The collaboration combines Nordson BKG’s portfolio

Tenova to supply a hot dip galvanising line to Indonesia

The scope of work includes the engineering, supply and supervision of a complete set of equipment for the hot dip galvanising line, including advanced Level 2 electrical and automation systems, specifically developed by Tenova Italimpianti – a Tenova brand known for technologies for reheating, heat treatment, strip processing, acid regeneration plants and cold rolling mills. The new hot dip galvanising line, with a cleaning section (to remove surface contamination) and a combination of mechanical, hydrodynamic and chemical processes, will produce products with optimal surface quality and strip purity.

Tenova, a developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of the metals industry, has signed a contract with PT Tata Metal Lestari, an Indonesian manufacturer of painted and coated steel products, and part of the global steel group Tatalogam, for the supply of a new hot dip galvanising line for zinc aluminium magnesium alloy coated coils. The new line, able to process Al-Zn, Al Zn-Mg and Zn-Al-Mg coated coils and with an annual capacity of 250,000 tons, will be installed on the premises of Tata Metal Lestari’s Sadang Plant in Cijaya, Kabupaten Purwakarta, Indonesia.

The new line will be installed at Tata Metal Lestari’s Sadang Plant

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