End-of-line

Energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and supply chain optimisation are a few of the innovative features presented by System Ceramics at Tecna 2022.

The ceramic company Taeyoung is set to install two Compacta sorting lines equipped with a Falcon Millennium palletiser and Multigecko system.

Underpinning these results were a major contract in Asia, R&D investments and expansion of the sales and technical organisation.

The Multiflex packaging process of System Ceramics represents a state-of-the-art technology that can assure high-performing operations, flexibility and customization.

The new packaging solutions adopted by the company during 2017 allow for savings of up to 63% of the weight of paper packaging, which is made from 55% recycled material.

The end-of-line stage of the factory in Onda (Castellón) has been equipped with latest-generation technology for the production of large-size porcelain tiles.

Packaging line with a high level of cardboard savings, ideal for sizes up to 120x180 cm.

Numerous Creadigit units are in operation at the facility in Chilces. Multigecko, BS08 and Falcon end-of-line solutions have also been supplied.

Ceramica Gladymar has commissioned SITI BT Group to supply a complete plant for the production of 120x120 cm size tiles, a complete novelty for Bolivia.

The Lasselsberger Group has signed an important agreement with System for the supply of advanced automation for the technological upgrading of the production plants in the Czech Republic and Hungary.

System digital printers and automation have been installed at the MCM Group’s new facility which began operation in Izmir in April.

The innovative layout installed in three factories includes the Multigecko, Multipack and Griffon systems. A Creadigit XLE digital printing system has also been started up.

The Italian facility and the Cinca plant in Portugal have undergone a technology upgrade, including significant investment in the end-of-line department.

Sacmi presents the first integrated system for the tray packaging of slabs and panels as large as 1200x2400 mm.

Loading-unloading units and a latest-generation LGV (laser guided vehicle) together with a new digital printer have been installed and tested at Ce.Si.

Faboce has chosen System technology for digital decoration, handling and packaging of full-body and glazed porcelain tiles in sizes up to 120x120 cm.

One of the latest orders received by Appel in the Indian market is from Simola Tiles, which will install a Calibro-Planar machine on its new 1200x2400 mm large-size tile production line.

Pakistan's largest tile manufacturer is due to start up a new 24,000 sq.m/day plant for the production of porcelain tiles, glazed stoneware and monoporosa in late 2017.

In 2017 the Argentine manufacturer will start up new end-of-line plants including Qualitron, Multigecko, 4Phases, Falcon portal palletisers and AGVs.

The outsourcing of the logistics operations will enable the Scandiano (Reggio Emilia) based company to cut costs and improve plant export management.