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Partnership expertise KraussMaffei is reinforcing its system expertise for reaction process machinery in the area of interior trim and has plans to work together with 3CON Anlagenbau GmbH as a partner in the future. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Ebbs, Austria. It is a provider of laminating, edgefolding and thermoforming technologies for the automotive industry and its suppliers. In the area of interior trim, KraussMaffei’s reaction process machinery implements production systems for foamed or back-foamed parts for vehicle manufacturing with surfaces with especially high aesthetic quality. This includes parts such as instrument panels, door coverings, door panels and window trim. KraussMaffei provides customised system solutions from a single source, starting with the moulds, including the mixing and metering systems, and spanning all the way to equipment for cutting and punching finished components. Nicolas Beyl, president of the reaction process machinery segment of the KraussMaffei Group, said: “3CON is a valued partner to have at our side; together with them, we can also offer our customers technologies for laminating, edgefolding and thermoforming.” Hannes Auer, founder and CEO of 3CON, added: “We are very glad to have KraussMaffei, a company with global standing, at our side.” KraussMaffei – Austria Website : www.kraussmaffei.com Renewables in Scotland Following a nine-month procurement process, Schneider Electric has been awarded a two-year framework contract with Scottish Power Renewables for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, test and commissioning of technology for the delivery of over 215MW of renewable energy. “The success of renewable energy projects is vital. The UK government is facing challenging targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions, as well as aiming to reduce dependency on volatile foreign markets,” said John Patton, northern UK operations manager at Schneider Electric. “With our help, Scottish Power Renewables are reshaping the British energy sector to build a new generation of clean and secure power supplies. “By engaging local suppliers where possible, we’ve been able to deliver a competitive deal to Scottish Power and reduce the carbon footprint involved in such a mammoth project.” The deal follows a busy period for Schneider Electric in the renewable energy sector, including the official opening of the 136MW Harestanes Windfarm in southern Scotland. Scottish Power Renewables – UK Website : www.scottishpowerrenewables.com Through the partnership with 3CON, KraussMaffei is now expanding its system expertise.

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