Smart Molding International 1-2024

15 www.smart-molding.com newsfeed NISSEI's 2nd factory in China opened to increase production capacity in the region As part of its efforts to strengthen global production structure, NISSEI PLAST I C I NDUSTR I AL CO. , LTD. recently completed the construction of a new injection molding machine factory “NISSEI PLASTIC MACHINERY (HAIYAN) CO. LTD. ” in Haiyan County, Zhe j i ang P rov i n c e , Ch i na . The factory's construction was completed i n Decembe r 2023 and i t wa s operationalized in January 2024. As a global supplier of injection machine, NISSEI has a management strategy of producing and delivering ideal machines from the nearest production bases to meet demands in each region. NISSEI has followed its strategic plan and established a global production system with five production bases in Japan, China, Thailand, United States, and Italy. In China, NISSEI established their first overseas wholly owned production subsidiary NISSEI PLASTIC MACHINERY (TAICANG) CO., LTD. in July 2009 in Taicang City, Jiangsu Province. As the market in China grew, the Taicang Factory expanded its floor space, improved production capacity, and added the number of machine types to be produced at the factory. I n add i t i on , NI SSE I has been anticipating growing demands for injection molding machines in the global market, including China and Asia, from a long-term perspective and gauging its production capacity of the Taicang Factory. NISSEI PLASTIC MACHINERY (HAIYAN) CO. LTD., NISSEI’s second factory in China, was established in January 2022 in order to meet these growing demands. The purpose of the newly established Haiyan Factory is to expand production capacity in China and promote cost reductions through in-house parts machining. Two types of all-electric injection molding machine NEX Series with 294kN (30-ton) and 490kN (50-ton) clamping force are currently planned to be assembled at the Haiyan factory. The initial injection molding machine production capacity at the Haiyan Factory will be 15 units per month. The site will also serve as a parts supply base to strengthen the global procurement and supply chain structures of their five production bases around the world. NISSEI www.nisseiplastic.com Oerlikon HRSflow expands its Italian manufacturing plant to serve growing European markets The hot runner manufacturer Oerlikon HRSflow will start the construction of a new fully automated plant in San Polo di Piave (Italy) to expand its capacity to better serve its European partners. The plant will increase Oerlikon HRSflow Italian output by +30% to meet growing demand in packaging, consumer goods and automotive sectors. Located in San Polo di Piave near its two existing plants, the new facility will use the latest technologies in terms of organization, processes, andmachinery to manufactureOerlikonHRSflow’s expanded portfolio of hot runners, geared towards customers in the packaging, consumer goods and automotive sectors. The new plant is expected to start production by the end of 2024. With this additional capacity, Oerlikon HRSflow aims to retain its technology leadership as a valued partner of European mold makers and end users in hot runners for multiple applications, while providing customers with the right flexibility and an even more reliable and faster service. Oerlikon HRSflow CEO, Antonio Bortuzzo, states, “Our expansion in Italy enables us to stay close to our European partners, and to continue to provide and test innovative solutions in our facilities. We are committed to offering customers the highest technology and professional skills and to serving our European customers closely and sustainably”. Oerlikon HRSflow www.hrsflow.com Picture: Oerlikon HRSflow Photo: NISSEI