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NPE 2012 Press Release
For Immediate Release
GN Thermoforming to Showcase Advanced Plug-Assist Machinery
and Cost-Saving Tooling at NPE 2012
CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA, December 16, 2011 – GN Thermoforming Equipment, a leading manufacturer of roll-fed, in-mold cut thermoforming machines, will introduce the latest in plug-assist thermoforming machinery and cost-saving tooling technology at NPE 2012: The International Plastics Showcase, April 1-5, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
At NPE (Booth 1683), GN Thermoforming’s GN760 plug-assist thermoformer will make its U.S. debut after its international roll-out last October at K 2010 in Dusseldorf, Germany. The new cut-in-place machine will be running a unique common-cut die tool to demonstrate the machine’s low-scrap capability. Amid today’s rising cost of materials and the increased focus on sustainability, GN has developed innovative tooling technology which significantly reduces skeletal web scrap from 28%-30% to 16%-18% when compared to typical form-cut-stack machines.
“With the escalating price of resins today and the need to reduce environmental footprint, our new plug-assist thermoformer gives processors an important tool to improve their profitability,” said Jerome Romkey, GN’s Marketing Manager.
The new cut-in-place machine has a 762 mm x 533 mm (30 in x 21 in) forming area and incorporates many of the same components found in GN’s traditional machines. The new larger model expands GN’s line of plug-assist machines, meeting the demand for medium- to large-volume runs.
The GN760 also offers a 35% to 50% reduction in electrical consumption when compared to competitive equipment. The new model uses servo drives for plugging, material transport, stripping, and stacking. It also boasts a radiant infrared heating system with 60 zones and an electronic regeneration system which reduces energy use, resulting in a savings of approximately $9000/yr.
The company is currently targeting food packaging applications but is also exploring medical and electronic packaging. Food trays made of PET/PE laminate is the initial target for processors currently running the GN760 in the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, and South Africa.
At NPE, GN also plans to display other cut-in-place tooling capabilities that help processors improve productivity and cut costs.
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GN Thermoforming Equipment Booth # 1683 |
About GN Thermoforming Equipment
GN Thermoforming Equipment, based in Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a leading manufacturer of roll-fed, in-mold cut thermoforming machines for the production of quality plastic packaging. The company’s advanced machinery combines the two critical steps of forming and cutting into one operation, a system which yields low material scrap rates. Very modest power consumption is among a long list of benefits for GN thermoformers which have earned the designation of Environmentally-Friendly Equipment with Low Carbon Footprint. More information on GN Thermoforming Equipment is available at www.gncanada.com.
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Celebrating 30 Years!
GN Thermoforming Equipment Marks 30th Year in Business
As Leading Global Machine Manufacturer
CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA, November 28, 2011 – GN Thermoforming Equipment is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a leading global manufacturer of Servo-Driven, Roll-Fed Thermoforming Machines for the production of food packaging. Today, the company has remained true to its original business philosophy of developing innovative machinery and seeking out export markets for its unique products.
“The company is immensely proud of working with many of its customers on a long-term basis,” said Jerome Romkey, Marketing Manager for GN. “This is a tribute to our leadership role in the Thermoforming Industry and our targeted focus on new products and strong customer service.”
From the beginning, GN Thermoforming Equipment has been an export-driven company, recognizing quickly that more stable sales growth could be achieved by selling into various markets, thus minimizing the impact of regional economic slowdowns. “We quickly embraced the export business and became very good at it,” said Jerome. At the outset, GN focused on the U.S., Mexico, U.K. and Russia and today, it derives more than 90% of its business from exports all over the world.
GN started out in 1981 as a manufacturer of Contact-Heat Machinery and in 2000 made an entry into Radiant-Heat Plug-Assist Equipment to spur future growth. The company, whose workforce has grown from six employees to over 100, has enjoyed significant and steady growth over the past 30 years. Products have been exported to 66 countries and over 1200 thermoformers have been installed worldwide.
It all started in Vienna where Georg Nemeskéri, still in his teens, began experimenting with form and structure and the early stages of building thermoforming machinery in his father’s factory. After pursuing his interest and studying in mechanical engineering, Georg immigrated to Chester, Nova Scotia on the east coast of Canada to start a new venture, Chester Plastics, and process thermoformed packaging products. In 1981, Georg started another company, GN, in order to provide high quality Pressure Forming Machinery for the Plastics Industry. Over the course of the past 30 years, he has further expanded the business to meet the growing demand of other consumer product manufacturers. Chester Plastics was eventually sold in 2001.
Besides the headquarters located in Chester, GN established in 2004 GN Europe, a Sales & Service division which is operating from the Czech Republic. An extensive network of 22 manufacturers’ representatives is also strategically located throughout the world.
GN’s full range of Contact-Heat Cut-In-Place Thermoformers meets the demands of both small- and large-volume applications. They are all ideally suited to produce high-quality food packaging from a range of materials including OPS, PVC, HIPS, PET, PP, and a range of bio-based materials including PLA.
A global network of sales and technical service personnel support OEMs and processors that produce plastic packaging for the bakery and confectionery markets. Key applications include clamshells, cake domes and bases, margarine tubs, muffin and cookie trays, egg trays, cups, yogurt containers, and other food containers. Other more limited uses include trays for the medical/pharmaceutical industry and blister packaging for the industrial market.
About GN Thermoforming Equipment
GN Thermoforming Equipment, based in Chester, Nova Scotia, is a leading manufacturer of servo-driven, roll-fed thermoforming machines for production of food packaging. The company’s advanced machines combine the two critical steps of forming and cutting into one operation, resulting in excellent clarity and detail of the finished product. Innovative design combines the best of pressure forming and vacuum forming, resulting in high-output, energy-efficient systems that produce little waste and are simple to use. More details are available at www.gncanada.com.
