igus presents 166 new possibilities with tribopolymers in Hannover
At Hannover Messe 2017, igus presented 166 new products for motion – from printed plastic gear wheels with an outstanding service life to a bionically inspired strain relief system for cables. In a live presentation, the motion plastics specialist showed how users of its plastics can increase service life, lower costs, reduce procurement and assembly times and enhance the productivity of equipment with intelligent igus products. In 2016, igus increased sales by 7.4 per cent and is now planning the start of construction of a new factory building this year.
Never before have so many motion plastics been used in moving applications. In 2016, igus produced 1.2 billion plastic parts in Cologne and exported them all over the world, while also providing cables, drive technology, accessories and offering services such as harnessing. Last year, the company’s sales grew by 7.4 per cent to 592 million euros. Out of the total sales, 54 per cent was achieved in Europe, 28 per cent in Asia and 18 per cent in America. In the same period, the number of employees worldwide increased to 3,180.
“In 2017, we also have a growth strategy and are planning the start of construction of a new factory building this year. In an area of 22,000 square metres, new space for production, storage and offices will be created in Cologne Porz-Lind”, says Frank Blase, Chief Executive Officer of igus GmbH.
The aim of all motion plastics is to lower costs and increase service life. This is because Tribo polymers continue to have enormous potential in industry. How big this potential is was demonstrated by igus at Hannover Messe with its 166 new products and offers. “We exhibited at Hannover Messe for the first time in 1987”, explains Frank Blase. “30 years later, we are showing that it is easier than ever before to change from metal solutions to plastic, especially in the area of bearing technology.” Compared to its predecessor, the new iglidur G1 bearing all-rounder doubles the service life at a comparable price.
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