Smart Molding International 1-2023

29 www.smart-molding.com machinery an excellent track record of operation and production. Reduced downtime and greater throughput are a hallmark of ENGEL equipment.” ENGEL received the purchase order in November 2020. The handover of the first machine was completed in February 2022. Now, a year later, the second machine, a replica of the first, was delivered. Sustainability, long-term partnership, and investment for the future ADS and ENGEL share their commitment to sustainability. "We are managing a precious resource, water, through innovative products, using a high content of recycled plastic," says Scott Barbour, President, and CEO of ADS. The company recycles more plastic than any other in North America. As a result, ADS was recognized for its commitment to recycling by receiving the number 1 ranking by Plastics News in 2022. “We have made significant investments in new equipment, and this will allowus to produce our products more effectively and efficiently,” says Bryan Coppes, Vice President of Engineering and R&D at Infiltrator. “It is the new capabilities and opportunities for continued product development that is truly exciting. This new equipment will allow us to continue to bring new and innovative products to market and meet and exceed our customers' needs.” ENGEL has recently been awarded EcoVadis' "gold" sustainability rating. For customers like Infiltrator, this is further confirmation that they have chosen the right partner. EcoVadis is the world's largest provider of sustainability rankings. The rankings include data from more than 90,000 evaluated companies and focus on the global supply chains in each case. In addition, the companies' environmental, social, and ethical performance is evaluated. ENGEL is proud of long-term partnerships with customers like Infiltrator and ADS. "A project like this one is always a challenge. Along with the size of themachines, the innovation required, and the related investment comes a certain risk. However, our long-standing partnership, mutual trust, and truly just understanding what is essential for the other party helped tremendously," says Vanessa Malena, President of ENGEL North America. She adds: "We are excited to see what we have accomplished together. When developing solutions with our customers, we endeavor to surpass the limits and contribute to their success and growth with forward-thinking design and manufacturing." About ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH ENGEL is one of the global leaders in the manufacture of plastics processing machines. Today, the ENGEL Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier: injection moulding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers together with automation, with individual components also being competitive and successful in the market. With nine production plants in Europe, North America and Asia (China and Korea), and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries, ENGEL offers its customers the excellent global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading-edge production systems. ENGEL www.engelglobal.com A seamless installation of automation for the handling of large parts with shot weights up to 270 pounds (picture: ENGEL)