German injection moulding machinery manufacturer Arburg (Lossburg; www.arburg.com) is increasing the support and a pre and after sales service at its Holsbeek / Belgium subsidiary. The company said the expansion was in response to high demand for its “Allrounder” injection moulding technology and increased activity in the packaging technology and automation segments.

After a significant decline in the Belgian plastics processing market in recent years, Arburg now believes that business has largely recovered. Simon Bemong, managing director of the Holsbeek subsidiary, said: “I see the greatest potential in the packaging and automation sectors. Our customers require high-quality, reliable technology and intelligent automation solutions in order to remain competitive at a global level.”

During 2013, the company has introduced versions of hybrid and electric injection moulding specifically for the packaging industry, which offer high throughput combined with reduced energy consumption. The “packaging” models are available in five sizes with clamping forces from 1,800 to 4,600 kN.

As part of its exhibit, “K 2013” exhibit – 16 to 23 October in Düsseldorf / Germany (www.k-online.de) – Arburg plans to introduce its innovations in automation and robotics.