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Tenova strip processing business unit
has been awarded two contracts by
the Bulgarian company Intertrust
Holding, of Botunetz, Sofia.
These acquisitions are part of a cold
mill complex, a strategic project for
Tenova strip processing, which also
involves other Tenova business units.
The commissioning includes the design
of the plant’s global lay-out and the
definition of the production cycles.
The automation of both lines will be
supplied through Presind, the Tenova
internal department dedicated to strip
processing lines automation.
The first order is for a push-pull pickling
line with acid regeneration plant. The
pickling line will have a production
capacity of 400,000 tons/year, while
the acid regeneration plant will provide
capacity of 2,500 litres/hour. The facility
is scheduled to begin operations in the
latter part of 2008.
The technology of acid regeneration, a
field in which Tenova possesses full
in-house know-how after the
acquisition of Key Technologies,
permits the construction of lines with
extremely low environmental impact.
The second order is for a hot dip
galvanising line.
The 250,000ton/year line is equipped
for the future installation of an
additional galvanising dip tank for the
production of an aluminum-zinc alloy
that enhances metal resistance to
corrosion in countries with hot
climates.
The project has been granted together
with the Italian office of Tenova LOI
Italimpianti, which will be responsible
for the design and supply of the
thermic section.
Tenova Srl – Italy
Fax : +39 02 469 3026
Email:
Website :
Bulgarian contracts for Tenova
The champagne corks have been
popping in the German city of Neusäß
as Krenn staff celebrated the
company’s 60th anniversary – the
diamond anniversary!
In 1947 the spring specialist Albert
Krenn senior founded the company at
Augsburg for the production of
technical springs, lathing the springs
by hand with his wife, Zenta.
Two years later the company founder
and skilled toolmaker developed a new
kind of steel cutter for the building
industry – a tool that is still in
production today.
At its 10th anniversary the fast-growing
company moved into newly-built rooms
in the neighbouring city of Neusäß, and
in 1975 Albert Krenn junior, the son of
the company founder, took over the
business.
In order to better concentrate the
company’s resources, the manu-
facturing of springs was stopped and
the production of steel cutters with
three-edged replaceable blades was
extended.
Krenn now represents Europe’s most
extensive steel cutter programme, and
apart from the ‘classic steel cutters’,
the manual steel cutters, and
pneumatic tools have been part of
production since the 1980s.
This production has also now extended
to include electro-hydraulic steel
cutters, as well as special tools for the
cutting of chains, wire ropes and other
material. The most powerful cutting
tools have a cutting capacity up to
50mm in diameter.
During the last few years the
accessories range has been enlarged
by products for more efficient working
processes, among them steel strapping
cutters, balancers and suspension
bars.
“We are looking ahead with a positive
feeling, because we have cutting
solutions for all kind of needs,” said
managing director Albert Krenn. “Due
to our policy of enlarging our product
range, it was possible to conquer
important business fields.”
Krenn also produces a catalogue for
the complete product range, which is
also listed on the company’s website.
Werkzeugfabrik Albert Krenn –
Germany
Fax : +49 821 207 9330
Email:
Website :
Albert Krenn, managing director, outside the newly built offices at Neusäß near
Augsburg, Germany
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lDiamond celebrations for Krenn