INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Sustainability in DNA at GFMS

Machine tool manufacturerGF Machining Solutions aims to become a sustainability leader and, to achieve this ambition, has created three inter-connected pillars within its new business strategy.These pillars cover:product sustainability;climate andresource planning; and looking after the wellbeing of its employees. The first pillar requires constant innovation to ensure products and services have sustainable lifecycles, whilethe second pillar translates into decoupling resource consumption from growth. The third pillarhas a focus on creating diverse, engaging and safe workplaces.
For further information www.gfms.com

Ball valve specialist installs IMET bandsaw

Dafram SPA, a specialist in the production of ball valves for the oil industry, chose the IMET XT4 automatic bandsaw to help boost its workflow and production requirements. IMET says it was extremely happy to provide a reliable and efficient working tool to such an important partner in a market (valve construction) where precision is crucial. IMET machines are available in the UK from Addison Saws.

XT series automatic double-column bandsaws offer full material cuts up to 560mm. All the machines of the XT series are equipped with an integrated feeder and 10” touchscreen display that includes automatic cutting parameters and a materials library, allowing users to start a cutting cycle in just few minutes.

Regarding the XT4 model, clamping vices move at the same time to ensure optimum clamping of the material. Furthermore, bars which are not completely straight can advance through the system without issue.All vice pressures are adjustable, while the system also allows the vices to ‘back off’, thus avoiding the blade rubbing on the cut surface during the ascent of the saw frame for the next cut.

TCT bandsaw blades are suitable for this machine and it features hydraulically pressured TCT blade guides for maximum precision and squareness of cut. A further feature are adjustable lateral roller bearings that take the blade twist load prior to entry into the guides. The moving guides position automatically close to the cutting area, again for maximum precision. As a point of note, the machine software controls a hydraulic cylinder to tension the sawblade accordingly, while an automatic trim cut option is also available.

Finally, if the material has an acceptable pre-sawn face, it will locate accurately and automatically relative to the blade ‘zero’ position.
For further information www.addisonsaws.co.uk

Family succession at Behringer

Last month, Rolf Behringer (68) handed over his executive duties at saw manufacturer Behringer GmbH to his son Andreas Behringer (31), who will subsequently manage the company as second managing director together with Christian Behringer (54).

Following 44 years of commitment to the family business, Rolf took over the management from his father Willy Behringer in 1988. He was mainly responsible for the company’s purchasing and commercial operations. During this time, the business also made the transition from a workshop to a steadily growing and internationally active industrial company. Since 2000, he managed the company together with his cousin Christian, who is responsible for technology, sales and marketing. Rolf will continue to be available as a shareholder in an advisory role.

Andreas is the fourth generation to join the management team. After graduating from high school and spending a year abroad, he studied international management in Mannheim until 2015. Andreas started his professional career as a project manager at a service and consulting company near Frankfurt. Over a period of four years, he gained insights into a wide variety of industries and corporations across Germany. In 2020, he joined the family business. Over the coming years, Andreas will focus primarily on HR and sustainability issues in the company.

“My goal is to lead our company into a successful and, at the same time, sustainable future,” he says. “By focusing on people and necessary investments, we can ensure that our family business will continue to prosper for many years to come, offering attractive activities and jobs for future generations.”
For further information www.behringer.net

Datanomix and Hexagon announce agreement

Datanomix, maker of the Automated Production Intelligence software platform, has commenced a partnership with Hexagon to offer the solution to its global manufacturing customers. The companies will also begin a journey of joint development and integration of new data sources that visualise larger and larger segments of manufacturing processes, enabling business leaders to zero in on untapped layers of efficiency in their operations.As part of its reseller enablement program, Datanomix will train Hexagon’s customer-facing teams on selling, installing and supporting its offerings.
For further information www.datanomix.io

Vollmer sets date for VDays return

Vollmer’s VDays symposium will make a return on 18-20 April following an enforced Covid hiatus. The previous VDays event in 2019 hosted more than 450 guests over four days and the 2023 event promises to be even better.VDays will provide a full programme of technical presentations, product demonstrations, company tours, virtual reality applications, meetings with industry experts and networking in an environment of like-minded manufacturers. Spread over three days, attendees can learn all the latest insights on the sustainable and efficient sharpening of rotary tools and circular saws.
For further information www.vollmer-vdays.com