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ULLRICH Machinery Company (UMC) from New Zealand is a family-owned company that has been involved in fence and machinery manufacturing for almost 90 years. The company recently released the patented UMC Fence Lokk Machine (FLM) series. UMC states that the FLM machine is the only fabricated fence machine in the world capable of producing two different types of fence knot. Combining decades of experience, UMC has been able to deliver a high-speed, versatile machine with integrated safety and wide-ranging functionality. The design principles were firstly to create value for fence manufacturers by offering a machine that gives knot type flexibility and is safe and simple to operate. Secondly, to lower the cost of entry for companies that may be looking to enter the fabricated fence sector, or for existing producers looking to expand their product range. Thirdly, to offer features to end-use consumers that will enhance the welfare and protection of livestock or people interacting with a fabricated fence. As a result of widespread consultation with the fencing industry, UMC has delivered a fabricated fence machine that can be changed from one knot type to another within a few hours, achieving cost and time savings for manufacturers. Other benefits of this new design include increased productivity and knot quality, reduced downtime and an improved operator environment. The machine can produce fence up to 120" tall, and has standard features such as automatic removal of finished rolls up to 1.5

Ullrich Machinery Company www.umcmachinery.com

Compound out of REACH Borealis has launched HE1355, a high density polyethylene (HDPE) grade, free of azodicarbonamide (ADCA), and designed for use in telecommunications cables. Borealis believes the new development will enable cable manufacturers to future-proof their production operations, as the use of HE1355 will avoid any issues arising from the planned inclusion of ADCA on the EU’s annex XIV of REACH. HE1355 is said to equal the technical performance of other chemically foamed HDPE grades currently on the market, combining the characteristics of Borealis’ HE1345 and HE1344 compounds. The optimal cell structure of HE1355 makes it suitable for applications such as foam or foam-skin insulation for telephone singles and data cables with a typical expansion of 35 to 40 per cent, as well as for dry core and petroleum jelly-filled cables.

Borealis AG www.borealisgroup.com

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