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Übernahme von Leybold Optics genehmigt
05/11/2012
Uzwil – The acquisition of Leybold Optics by Bühler announced in early April has been approved without any restrictions by the competent anti-trust authorities. Both companies are highly satisfied by this outcome and look forward to achieving the envisioned growth targets together.
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Bühler Food Safety Initiative promotes dialogue and innovations
05/03/2012
Uzwil/Plymouth – Another Bühler Food Safety Dialogue was well received by more than 30 U.S. food engineering and food safety professionals. Following a high calibre technology briefing and a panel discussion, the participants were invited to the grand opening of the new food grade Bühler Food Innovation Center.
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Bühler wins METEF International Innovation Award
04/25/2012
Verona – The Bühler Technology Group has once again displayed its innovative strength in the high-tech sector and has won first prize in the “Technology & Process” category at METEF. The Die Casting business unit won the sought-after METEF International Innovation Award for its “Lost Core” technology and received the award during a celebratory ceremony on the first day of the trade fair.
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Bühler investiert in neue Produktion in Uzwil
24.01.2011
Der Technologiekonzern Bühler investiert über die nächsten fünf Jahre rund CHF 70 Mio. in die Fabrikation in Uzwil. Damit werden optimale Voraussetzungen geschaffen für den weiteren Ausbau der Fliessfertigung in der Produktion.
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Bühler beschliesst befristete Arbeitszeitverlängerung
26.08.2011
Uzwil – Aufgrund der extremen Wechselkursverzerrungen hat die Konzernleitung von Bühler gemeinsam mit der Mitarbeiterkommission entschieden, die Arbeitszeit in der Schweiz ab 1. September 2011 temporär auf 42,5 Stunden pro Woche zu erhöhen.
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ACHEMA in Frankfurt am Main, 18. - 22. Juni 2012
04/17/2012, Frankfurt am Main / Germany
ACHEMA is the world forum of the process industry as well as the trend-setting technology summit for chemical engineering, environmental protection and biotechnology. Once again, Bühler will be there, with its presence creating a highly stimulating exhibition experience. Furthermore, it gives us great pleasure to be able to introduce our new partner PRIMIX Corporation.
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Bühler and PRIMIX Corporation sign cooperation agreement
04/10/2012, Uzwil/Osaka –
Bühler shall under an exclusive cooperation agreement with PRIMIX Corporation offer electrode slurry production plants for lithium ion batteries in Europe and North America.
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Bühler Signs Contract for 100% Acquisition of Leybold Optics
04/04/2012, Uzwil –
The Bühler Technology Group has reached an agreement with the seller EQT III on the 100% acquisition of Leybold Optics. The transaction must still be approved by the competent antitrust authorities.
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New factory in Wuxi
07/15/2011
Bühler is building a new factory in Wuxi in China, which will manufacture die casting machines of the Ecoline series.
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Successful GIFA 2011 for Bühler Druckguss
07/20/2011
The innovation cycles of the foundry industry are defined by the GIFA which takes place every four years in Düsseldorf. The theme of the 2011 fair was energy efficiency. It provided the trade show with record numbers of exhibitors and visitors and helped increase the number of orders for Bühler Druckguss.
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Successful Fiscal 2011 in a Tough Environment
03/22/2012, Uzwil –
With sales (turnover) of CHF 2131 million, the global Bühler Technology Group once again achieved solid growth of about 12%.
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Clean barley and malt - the key to a purer beer
03/13/2012
Increasing numbers of malting, brewing and grain-handling companies are turning to Bühler’s SORTEX optical sorting technology to help ensure the quality of their barley remains high.
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METEF in Verona, 18. - 21. April 2012
03/14/2012, Verona
Bühler will be presenting exciting technology solutions in the field of die casting at the trade show in Verona. Structural, Carat, Energy Efficiency and Customer Service will be the main themes of our exhibit. If you have questions about reconditioning, please stop by for expert advice from our booth partner, Brescia Presse S.r.l.
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Mark VanBuskirk Joins Buhler Aeroglide as VP of Sales
07/01/2011, Raleigh, NC USA
New VP Sales at Buhler Aeroglide
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Excellent energy savings with new pasta dryer
02/28/2012
Uzwil – Compared to conventional dryers, the Ecothermatik™ uses 40% less heat, 20% less cooling and 10% less electricity. This delivers serious cost savings along with the highest quality long-cut pasta. Its streamlined design also allows easy access for cleaning and maintenance.
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Bühler sets global optical sorting standards
02/16/2012
For over 150 years the Bühler Group has developed ground breaking innovations in food process engineering. From its purpose built London base it designs and manufactures the most advanced optical sorting solutions that are available to the global food industry.
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GEAPS Exchange, March 4-6, 2012
02/17/2012, Minneapolis, MN
We are pleased to invite you to visit Bühler Inc. at the 2012 GEAPS Exchange - the grain handling industry's largest and best venue for operations professionals and suppliers to connect.
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Bühler is well on track
01/17/2012
Uzwil – The Bühler Technology Group performed well once again in 2011, with an order intake of CHF 2230 million. This translates into organic growth of 9% in local currencies. Sales (turnover) in local currencies rose by an even stronger 17% to CHF 2130 million.
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Empowering Success – with Bühler
01/18/2012
Uzwil – Bühler will present its latest developments in the industry at EUROGUSS 2012, the International Trade Fair for Die Casting Technology, Processes, and Products. At the forefront are the subjects of energy efficiency in foundries, the capacity of the Carat Two-Platen technology, as well as Structural, the approach for cost-effective manufacturing of structural components. Using the motto "Empowering Success", Bühler will demonstrate how systematic implementation of solutions increases the power of success.
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Bühler Grinding & Dispersing Open House and Technology Seminar, March 5-6, 2012
01/20/2012, Mahwah, NJ, USA
Bühler would like to cordially invite you to our Open House and Technology Seminar. This two-day event being held March 5-6, 2012, will showcase our new renovated facility in Mahwah, New Jersey. We will provide a broad overview of topics covering all aspects of wet grinding of materials across a wide spectrum of industries. In addition, we will have special presentations by industry experts, and hands-on demonstrations featuring new concepts, processes, technologies and equipment.
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You can rely on BuhlMark
01/13/2012
Seamless traceability of castings has been gaining in importance. BuhlMark is Bühler’s answer to this demand.
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World Solar Challenge 2011: Auch in Down Under vorne dabei ...
01/13/2012
Energy efficiency is of great concern to Bühler employees and Die Casting employees even in their private lives. A team of employees prepared themselves during their free time to participate in the World Solar Challenge 2011, driving through the Australian Outback and did a fantastic job.
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Schulen und testen mit neuen Maschinen
01/13/2012
The machine park located in the Bühler Die Casting Technology and Training Center has been completely renovated. The following machines are now available: a Carat 105 compact, an Evolution 34 compact, as well as an Ecoline 53.
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Overhauls: How to Simply Extend the Life of Your Machines
01/13/2012
Even low-maintenance Bühler equipment is prone to wear after years of intense utilization. The useful life of a machine can be decisively extended with professional overhauling at just the right point in time.
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Metef, Verona
01/13/2012
Following eight successful events at the Garda Exhibition Center, METEF is taking a giant step forward by moving to the VERONAFIERE Exhibition Center. The leaders in the area of aluminum technology will gather in Verona from April 18 – 21, 2012.
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Hansjörg Fritsche is back
01/13/2012
Roots do not have to be made of wood. In this case, “back to the roots” means that Hansjörg Fritsche has found his way back to die casting after 16 years in the wood-based products sector and has been managing the Customer Service department since January 1st.
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Euroguss, Nuremberg
01/13/2012
From January 17 – 19, 2012, we hope to revive the great atmosphere of the GIFA 2011 at the EUROGUSS in Nuremberg. At our booth, under the motto of “Empowering Success”, we will show how innovative products will make you successful.
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Energy Efficiency: More Effective than Increasing Sales?
01/13/2012
A company with 15 die casting cells and an annual production of 4,000 tons of castings would like to have a quarter of a million Euros more in its coffers at the end of the year. In this case, there are two options: either increase sales by approx. 9 million Euros (assuming a margin of 3 %) or reduce the total energy consumption by approx. 20 %.
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Clarity or Gut Feeling? ProCalc!
01/13/2012
Are you familiar with the cost structure of your castings? Anyone who is familiar with the details of the cost structure will ensure that a margin has been built in, even in the most challenging of situations.
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Bühler Druckguss AG has been integrated into Bühler AG
01/13/2012
Effective January 1st, 2012, the globally active technology company Bühler integrated its die casting company, Bühler Druckguss AG, in Bühler AG. At the same time, the German subsidiary, Bühler Druckgiessysteme GmbH, was integrated in Bühler GmbH.
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Bühler China: A New Factory with Strategic Importance
01/13/2012
The successful Ecoline series: One year after being introduced on the market, the demand has already exceeded our manufacturing capacities by far.
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“We will help you cast the die ...”
01/13/2012
Did you know that we not only design the construction of die casting machines, but also offer casting and die concepts?
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... und in Columbus, Ohio (USA): am Casting Congress
01/13/2012
From September 19 – 21, 2011, BuhlerPrince showed itself from its best side at a conference in Columbus, Ohio: 650 visitors were able to learn about innovative solutions for the die casting industry.
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Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, March 27 – 30, 2012
01/13/2012, Cologne
Be there when Anuga FoodTec, one of the world’s most important trade fairs for the grain-processing industry, re-opens its doors.
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Schmidt-Seeger GmbH is now Bühler GmbH
01/12/2012
Uzwil – In September 2010, Schmidt-Seeger GmbH was acquired by the Bühler Technology Group. Now that the integration has been completed, the company will in the future appear solely under the name Bühler GmbH.
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Victam/Grapas Asia in Bangkok, 15. – 17.02.2012
01/04/2012, Bangkok
Visit Bühler at Victam/Grapas Asia in Bangkok - the worldwide important trade show in the feed milling as well as grain processing industry.
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Ruth Metzler New Member of the Board of Bühler
12/16/2011
Uzwil – Ruth Metzler joins the Board of the worldwide Bühler Technology Group.
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ProSweets in Cologne, January 29 – February 01, 2012
12/15/2011, Cologne
Visit Bühler at ProSweets in Cologne – the international supplier fair for the confectionery industry. From raw materials/ingredients to process technology and packaging – Prosweets Cologne covers the entire supply spectrum of the confectionery industry under one roof.
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IPACK-IMA in Milan, February 28 – March 03, 2012
12/09/2011, Milan
We are pleased to invite you to visit Bühler at one of the most important global events for the grain processing industry. FROM GRAIN TO PASTA - We are happy to welcome you at our booth B13 in hall 13.
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EUROGUSS 2012
12/01/2011, Nuremberg.
The energy gained from the success at the GIFA 2011 will be brought into EUROGUSS 2012 and carried forward. Under the motto of “empowering success”, Bühler Die Casting plans to show how our innovative products reinforce the power of success as we participate in the EUROGUSS 2012 which opens its doors in Nuremberg on January 17th.
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Integration of previously independent legal entity Bühler Druckguss into Bühler
11/29/2011
Uzwil – As of January 1, 2012, the globally active Bühler Technology Group will integrate its die casting company Bühler Druckguss AG into Bühler AG.
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Newly launched SORTEX E1C takes nut sorting to new peaks
10/31/2011
Faced with ever stricter food requirements which mean that almost no foreign material (FM) or colour defects are allowed in sorted products, nut processors around the world have had their margins squeezed to the limit. They must be able to rely on the optical sorters they use. Thankfully - the SORTEX E1C has arrive.
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15th place for Bühler employees at the World Solar Challenge 2011
10/27/2011
Uzwil – SER 1 has mastered its trip across Australia with flying colors: 15th place of 37 in the total ranking and “Best Newcomer Award”. The success of the race was amply celebrated in Adelaide on Sunday evening together with the winning Tokai team from Japan. Bühler congratulates the Solar Energy Racers cordially on this great accomplishment.
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Bühler acquires manufacturing capacity from Rieter in the Czech Republic
10/26/2011
Uzwil – Uzwil-based technology group Bühler is to acquire two manufacturing facilities in the Czech Republic from Rieter, the textile machinery group based in Winterthur. These operate as suppliers to Rieter and other companies in various industrial sectors. This move gives both companies additional flexibility in manufacturing and in balancing capacity, and creates optimal preconditions for the long-term further development of these plants.
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GIFA 2011: Bühler Sets New Standards
10/14/2011
Bühler set a new course at the International Foundry Trade Fair (GIFA) in Düsseldorf that concluded with a record number of visitors. Using the slogan of “Empowering Success”, Bühler presented itself as the fore-runner in the industry with the Carat and Structural series.
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Bühler Employees and the Solar Mobile in the Australian Outback
10/14/2011
Starting on October 16th, there will be no turning back. That is when the World Solar Challenge starts in Australia in which vehicles race “down under” using sunlight as their only source of energy.
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Monitoring Production for the Entire Operation
10/14/2011
In the future, die casting systems will be totally embedded in an MES environment (Manufacturing Execution System). We have entered into a cooperation agreement with T.I.G. and are now able to provide the proper solutions for the market.
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Andreas Koller
10/14/2011
Andy Koller was named to be Manager of Customer Service Department on July 1, 2011. He took over the position from Torsten Antoni who is the new CS Project Manager.
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Energy Savings: New Impetus
10/14/2011
Intelligent measuring and operating concepts make it possible for us to only consume energy when the equipment is actually operating. This also includes maintenance of the casting cell.
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Empowering Success at EUROGUSS 2012
10/14/2011
The energy gained from the success at the GIFA 2011 will be brought into EUROGUSS 2012 and carried forward. Under the motto of “empowering success”, Bühler Die Casting plans to show how our innovative products reinforce the power of success as we participate in the EUROGUSS 2012 which opens its doors in Nuremberg on January 17th.
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Vacuum Technology: Simplest Handling with Bühler Smart Interface
10/14/2011
The Vacu2 multi-stage vacuum system, made by Pfeiffer, is distinctly different than traditional vacuum products.
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Casting Simulations Help Start Production Faster
10/14/2011
The new Bühler simulation computers are able to simulate the entire casting process for parts of all sizes in a very short time.
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Win-Win with Thixo Molding
10/14/2011
Injection molding of magnesium components is not a new process; however, it has not been able to establish itself in the automobile industry. Its multiple advantages might soon change that, given the debate around CO2 and energy.
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Newly Graduated Bühler Machine Design Apprentice Pascal Brunner Wins Bronze at the WorldSkills 2011
10/17/2011
During four intense competition days at the WorldSkills professional world championship, newly graduated Bühler machine design apprentice Pascal Brunner demonstrated his skills at an international level. For his outstanding performance, he was awarded the bronze medal in the O2 Arena in London for ranking third, in the presence of 15,000 spectators. Bühler is proud of Pascal and congratulates him warmly on his great accomplishment!
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A huge success: The 100th Carat has been sold
10/03/2011
Already in July the hundredth die casting machine of that model was already sold. One Carat 440 Compact was sold to the German car manufacturer, Volkswagen.
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Bühler appoints Turk International as Oxylink™ distributor in Western USA
10/05/2011
Uzwil - Bühler expands its distribution network for Oxylink™. Turk International will represent the product line in the Western States of the USA.
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Bühler employees start at the World Solar Challenge 2011 with their own Solarmobil
10/04/2011
The countdown for the Bühler employees taking part in this year’s World Solar Challenge is running.
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