Optimized Geometry of Circular Knives

There are plenty of inconveniences that might occur while cutting paper: Problems with dust, sandy paper or an alteration of the paper dispensing that might cause the cutting behaviour of the paper to deteriorate etc.
Many of these cases ask for an adaptation and optimization of the cutting-quality of the machine knives.

In their grinding-centre “Diacarb”, the IKS Klingelnberg Group developed three novelties on the paper cutting market:

• New Wave – A smoother cut-through combined with high durability
• Hyper Wave - The reduction of dust-development combined with high durability
• Hyperhone – A cut that is 100% free of burrs, meeting extremely high requirements

For an individual technical consulting plaese contact:
Jochen Wingsch
Sales and Service-Manager
Phone: +49-2191-969-247
JWingsch@interknife.com
www.interknife.com

June 17, 2009

Portucel Spoporcel assigns IKS Klingelnberg as training partner for cutting technology

The Portuguese company group Portucel Spoporcel is one of the major paper manufacturers in the segment of wood-free natural paper. On the occasion of the production start-up of their just recently built paper-mill “ATF” (About the Future) in Sébutal (Portugal), IKS Klingelnberg took on the mission to train the production staff members on the newest cutting technologies.

Hence, IKS Klingelnberg is involved in two training-events that are connected to the start-ups of two important paper production plants, namely the Palm and the Portucel Spoporcel plant.

If you want to inquire more information on our coveted training-events, that will help you to optimize process efficiency concerning cutting technologies, please contact

Mr. Bernd Böhlert
Tel.: + 49 (2191) 969 317
Mail: BBoehlert@interknife.com

June 15, 2009

ROLF MEYER GmbH - Outbilding for new office space

Company Rolf Meyer finished this month the new Outbilding. On an extra area of approx. 200 sqm, six new, modern offices were developed. This Outbilding was necessary to have more space for continuously growing numer of employees and to optimize the Workflow.

Further factor on the part of Management is the optimistic view into the future: "We confront the current crisis, which we see as a market given fact, but we make every possible effort to be optimally prepared for the economic revival."

June 12, 2009

Thomas Meyer honors Gamil Mina who celebrates 25 years with the company.

Thomas Meyer solemnly congratulated Gamil Mina, exclusive representative of TKM United States, Inc., on his 25 years' partnership with the company together with the international team of Division Wood of the IKS Klingelnberg Group which met at the trade fair LIGNA in Hanover last week. Those present used this event as an opportunity to give Gamil Mina three cheers by way of a little get-together in the evening after the trade.
"I'm really proud that such a deserving partner has been doing such a brilliant and successful job for our company for so many years", highlights Meyer in his laudatory speech and motivates Gamil Mina, who was visibly moved, to retain this spirit also in future.

Picture: Thomas Meyer (right) congratulates Gamil Mina (left)

May 26, 2009

LIGNA 2009: Totally positive course of trade fair – all expectations exceeded – hopes for new growth raised.

The largest trade fair for forestry and timber industry in the world closed its doors last Friday.

On five days, 1,757 exhibitors from 48 countries presented their products and services to international trade experts. On 130,000 m² innovative product highlights were exhibited to the industry. The organizer counted more than 83,000 visitors from more than 90 countries. .

Jörg Wengenroth (head of Division Wood, IKS Klingelnberg Group and managing director of BMMS GmbH) is quite satisfied with the course of the trade fair. The industry had not become discouraged by the intense economic crisis. Contrary to expectations, the general mood among exhibitors and visitors was quite good. Although the number of visitors were smaller than two years ago (about 20 % less), we were able to even confirm our high result of 2007 with 125 profound conversations held at our communication-friendly and open booth. Wengenroth is pleased: "Our customers were present."

We would hereby like to thank all visitors for seeing us at our booth. The positive feedback regarding our trade fair appearance was especially pleasing. We are confident that this event will result in further technical discussions and we are already looking forward to seeing you again on the occasion of the next LIGNA from 30 May 2011 to 03 June 2011 in Hanover/Germany.

May 26, 2009

China Print, Beijing: The IKS Klingelnberg Group presented an extensive portfolio on every aspect of cutting and doctoring

Every four years, the printing industry looks to China: From 12 to 16 May the China Print 2009 took place in Beijing in the New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC) for the 7th time since its establishment in 1984. The China Print is one of the leading trade fairs for printing technology in the world. Exhibitors from China and abroad took advantage of this exhibition in order present their innovations and refined technologies. In this respect, the entire range of printing technology was addressed. The International Forum for Printing Development as well as various conferences and seminars were the highlights at the trade fair. To sum up, the responsible persons at IKS Klingelnberg Group state that the China Print 2009 as one of the largest market places of the printing industry lived up to its name once again and attracted experts from all over the world.

Facts
On 110,000 square meters (comp. 2005: 92,000 square meters) 1,284 exhibitors (comp. 2005: 986 exhibitors) from 25 countries (comp. 2005: 24 countries) presented their products. More than 160,000 visitors (as in 2005) from more than 80 countries were counted on five days.

May 24, 2009

LIGNA HANNOVER shows the way forward 

• Over 1,700 exhibitors expected at the world's biggest tradeshow for the forestry and wood industries
• Focus on efficient resources management
• Extremely high level of international participation
• Increased advertising activities aimed at foreign visitors
  
  Hannover. From 18 to 22 May 200, Hannover, Germany, will again be the international hub for the forestry and wood industries. "Despite the global economic crisis, LIGNA will again bring together all the significant players from this sector. Once again this underlines the outstanding status enjoyed by the event and is a clear sign that exhibitors expect LIGNA to stimulate business and generate orders. Given the current difficult situation, the theme highlighted this year - efficient use of resources - is more relevant than ever as only efficiently run enterprises will survive. In this context, the innovative technical solutions for forestry and woodworking showcased at this year's LIGNA can play a crucial role", says Stephan Kühne, member of the Board at Deutsche Messe, Hannover.

JOIN US AT THE MARKET PLACE in hall 27, stand E14!

May 13, 2009

IKS Klingelnberg has trained staff members of the paper manufacturer PALM in King´s Lynn in regard to the topic "Cutting , Winding, Packaging"

The paper manufacturer PALM is one of the worldwide top manufacturer of pulp, groundwood, paper and paperboard and is building up the biggest newspaper printing machine of the world in King's Lynn / UK.

Bernd Böhlert, Technical Trainer at IKS Klingelnberg, was responsible for the training of the PALM staff members in the starting-up phase of the new machine in particular in regard to know-how transfer and caring for customer loyality.

KNOW-HOW-TRANSFER: Our training comes to you!
Are you interested in trainings and contents in the range of the paper converter industry?

Then ask targeted for our topics!

Your direct way to the trainig
Bernd Böhlert
Phone:+49 (2191) 969 317, E-Mail: BBoehlert@interknife.com

May 13, 2009

TKM France - NEWSLETTER No. 2

TKM France has become a key partner for Flexo printers!

Read here the second TKM France Newsletter "TKM France is more and more involved in Flexo Printing".

For further informations don´t hesitate to contact:

Mr. Pieter DEWAELE:  PDewaele@rolfmeyer.de  or
Mr. Emmanuel MOUGENOT:  EMougenot@tkmfrance.com

April 15, 2009

Diacarb finds the solution for improvement of the knife performance at Henri Wintermans Cigars (the Netherlands)

Henry Wintermans Cigars – established in Eersel in the Netherlands – has grown into the second largest cigar manufacturer in the world. The product portfolio includes world-famous brands such as Café Crème, Colts, Mercator, Henri Wintermans Founder’s Blend and Petit.

In the Leuven-settlement (in Belgium) Henri Wintermans Cigars and Diacarb initiated some tests to improve the performance of the knifes which are being used to cut the cigars and cigarillos.

Michael De Ridder, technical advisor for Diacarb in Belgium: "Henri Wintermans was trying out Tungsten Carbide circular knives from other suppliers before, but the knife performance was not in proportion to the price. Diacarb is the only one who is capable to polish the entire knives. The results were better already than before and the dust formation had been reduced substantially.
For phase 2 of the tests the knives have been provided with a special coating. With this coating the knife performance 'jumped' to a substantial higher level: from 1 to 2 weeks with the polished knives to 2 to 3 months!"

Diacarb was glad to receive the first orders for these circular knives, not only for the Leuven-settlement, but also for the Eersel-settlement.

April 8, 2009

We welcome the new Managing Director of TTT Technology Oy Ab, Finland

We are highly pleased to welcome Mr. Markku Ahlbäck to the IKS Klingelnberg Group. He is joining us in the capacity of Managing Director and Chief Operative Officer of TTT Technology Oy Ab. He reports directly to the CEO / Executive Board of the IKS Klingelnberg Group and to the Board of TTT.

As the Managing Director he is responsible among others for the planning, steering and management of sales, production, engineering, finance and administration of TTT.

Mr. Ahlbäck obtained the Master of Science degree in Engineering at the Helsinki University of Technology in 1981.
He looks back to a long term career in several international companies. One of his main functions was the COO of Neles Oy, an international company today known as Metso Automation.
In the last eight years Mr. Ahlbäck was engaged in the electronic contract manufacturing business. He started his carreer as President & CEO of Ahltronix and as Executive Vice President of Enics AG.

Picture: Markku Ahlbäck

March 31, 2009

Start planning NOW to be at the BIG ONE!
Join us at TISSUE WORLD 2009 - The Meeting Point Number 1 for the the Tissue Industry

24-26 March 2009, Acropolis, Nice, France

Tissue World in Nice is truly the World’s Meeting Point for the Tissue Industry. The most recent Tissue World 2007 was an exceptional success – the best one ever – attracting 2,400 executives and tissue makers from 89 countries worldwide.

Visit our competent team at Stand C32!

March 16, 2009

The trade journal ipw reports in the February issue about the OPTIMIZATION OF CROSS-CUTTING QUALITY
A report of Martin Steissl, Product Manager Division Paper, BÖHLER MILLER Messer & Sägen GmbH

For a long time now, IKS Klingelnberg Group has devoted particular attention to the subject of "cross-cutting" at BMMS (Böhler Miller Messer und Sägen GmbH) in Waidhofen, Austria.
When it comes to optimising processes, it is necessary to fully understand the factors.

Read here the complete ipw report

For further informations please contact Mr. Martin Streissl

February 24, 2009

Tire Technology Expo 2009
17, 18, 19 February, Hamburg Messe, Germany

Now in its ninth year, Tire Technology Expo is the world's most important Tire Manufacturing Technology Exhibition and Conference.

Tire Technology Expo 2009 offers the visitor a technology showcase covering materials and equipment through the complete spectrum of the tire manufacturing process.

We warmly welcome you to visit our booth during this time.

Stand No. 4265

January 21, 2009

Ligna - Making more out of wood

The next show runs from 18 to 22 May 2009, when Hannover, Germany, will again be the focus of the international woodworking and wood processing industries.
More than just a platform for matching supply with demand, LIGNA is the place to go to gauge the entire market, shop for ideas and forge invaluable business contacts. With its clearly structured, comprehensive content offering, it is a pivotal event for providers and investment decision-makers.

Visit our booth in hall 27, stand E14!

December 15, 2008

Cutting Seminars - Our know-how for your company

The Technical Support Team of the Division Paper of IKS Klingelnberg GmbH regularly reports on the relevant parameters of the selection of the right machine knife. It supports its customers by granting useful decision-making aid and technical assistance regarding use and replacement of knives on the spot.
In the course of this year, IKS Klingelnberg GmbH, represented by Bernd Böhlert (Technical Support & Training), held four Trouble Shooting Seminars in the Paper Center in Gernsbach, two Cutting Seminars in the Training Center of the Austrian Paper Industry in Steyrermühl and contributed to the two-day workshop of PTS at the chair for Paper Technology in Dresden/Germany. There were representatives of various paper mills from Germany and abroad as well as the manufacturers of cross cutters E.C.H. Will and Bielomatik among the participants.

Mr. Böhlert would be pleased to answer your questions.

December 1, 2008

A new machine knife specially for cutting banknote paper was developed by the innovative Team of TKM France and Diacarb 
 
The frech customer "Banque de France" is very delighted about the high performance of the newly constructed machine knife and the regrinding technology specially for banknote paper. Both is leading to an improvement in efficiency in the production process of banknotes. 

Read here the complete interview.

For further informations please keep in contact with Mr. Pieter Dewaele.

IKS Klingelnberg supports "Remscheider Tafel für Bedürftige e.V." in the purchase of a new van

Remscheider Tafel e.V. collects excessive food from supermarkets, canteens, bakeries, butchers etc., sorts it and hands it out to people in need in Remscheid.
For this purpose, the association is provided with four vehicles which are driven by volunteers.
IKS Klingelnberg GmbH is glad to be able to support this welfare institution in the purchase of a new car as sponsor.

Vocational Training is of Great Importance

"In the IKS Klingelnberg group, vocational training is extremely important", says Dirk Lehmkühler, personnel manager. At IKS Klingelnberg in Remscheid about 13 young people per year have been trained as industrial clerks, management assistants in informatics, specialists for administration of inventory and precision mechanics throughout the last years.
Furthermore, as from summer 2009 one vocational training position combined with studies will be offered. Recently, all apprentices of the German IKS Klingelnberg sites met in Bargteheide near Hamburg for exchange of information and project work.
By product trainings, presentation of various production methods and project work, an understanding of the group-wide IKS Klingelnberg philosophy was to be given especially to the apprentices in their first year of vocational training.
IKS Klingelnberg belongs to a medium-sized group of companies which operates on an international scale and is one of the leading manufacturers of machine knives for the paper, metal, wood and plastics processing industry in the world.

Source: Remscheider Generalanzeiger

Structural Changes at French Subsidiary buland
“buland“ renamed to “TKM France“

With immediate effect, buland which is located near Lille and belongs to the IKS Klingelnberg Group has a new company structure and operates under a new name and logo.

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News from TKM United States

From July 22nd to July 24th Thomas Meyer, Thomas Huhn and Thomas Störte met with the management team at TKM United States to review structure and process optimization. TKM United States is led by Yorke Hanna (COO), Jim Rich (CFO), Michael Clark (Printing Market Manager), Rodney Weaver (Pulp and Paper Market Manager) and David Drake (Customer Service Manager).

The meeting resulted in an improved understanding of who is responsible for each process of our operation from customer inquiry all the way through to us receiving payment for the order.

Picture: Michael Clark, Jim Rich, David Drake and Yorke Hanna (from left to right)

New Circular Saw SWITCH  - Report Holzkurier 29/2008

The Böhler Miller Messer und Sägen GmbH (BBMS) introduced the new developed circular saw SWITCH. The “Two-Part Flangesaw” consists of the changeable saw blade and the reusable flange mounted by screws. Considering the upcoming Trade Fair in Klagenfurt (28th – 31st Aug. 2008), BMMS invited a journalist to come to Traismauer. She wrote an article about the Flangesaw SWITCH and about general market issues concerning BMMS in the sawmill-industry, to be placed in Holzkurier.
Please click here to read the article in German language.

For more information please contact Mr. Friedrich Schwabel.

Picture: Siegried Hollmüller, Hermann Leonhardsberger; Andreas Gärtner, Friedrich Schwabel

Impressions from Africa
Inauguration of the Exhibition of Photos of Gabriele Meyer.

From today, fascinating photos of humans, animals and nature can be seen at the premises of IKS Klingelnberg GmbH in Remscheid.
Gabriele Meyer: “In June 2007, my husband and I had the opportunity to visit the project KIUMA, community center for education and development of the missionary organization “wortundtat” in the south of Tanzania, district Tunduru. For more than 10 years, this project has been supporting young people by giving them a good start into a humane life. I have pleasure in showing you a few “Impressions from Africa“ that I received during this trip“.

Inauguration of New Logistics Hall at Headquarters of IKS Klingelnberg Group
IKS Klingelnberg has grown strongly

The headquarters of IKS Klingelnberg in the industrial park Bergisch Born have grown strongly. IKS Klingelnberg is a global market leader in machine knives - and yesterday the expansion of the company was celebrated with employees, family members and friends of the company.

Last year, IKS Klingelnberg already invested € 5.5 million in new halls for its European logistics center and new machines for the Remscheid site. Yesterday, Thomas Meyer (CEO) presented this to his guests - and afterwards invited to a great buffet with background music in the logistics center.
The managing partners of IKS Klingelnberg are Diether Klingelnberg, Arndt Klingelnberg and Thomas Meyer.

The global sales target for 2008 is € 135 million; for 2009 already € 145 million.
The entire group will contribute to this target - 1060 employees worldwide; 138 in Bergisch Born where there are still vacancies.

Source: Remscheider Generalanzeiger, Saturday 24 May 2008
Picture: Thomas Meyer, Beate Wilding, Diether Klingelnberg

Change in Management at BMMS
Mr. Wengenroth (master of business administration) and Mr. Müller (graduate engineer) are the successors of Mr. Döberl (master of engineering)

The turn of the year saw a change in the management of Böhler Miller Messer und Sägen GmbH. After eight years as managing director, graduate engineer Dieter Döberl resigned from his office. His previous substitutes Jörg Wengenroth (master of business administration) and Andreas Peter Müller (graduate engineer) now form the management. Wengenroth is the commercial managing director while Müller is the technical managing director.

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Picture.: Mr. Wengenroth (master of business administration, right) and Mr. Müller (graduate engineer, left) are the successors of Dieter Döberl (master of engineering, middle)

Geringswalde site is focusing on Circular Knife Production

Recently realized capacity extension at Remscheid site (Logistics and Production) is enableing the integration of the Straight Knife Production from Geringswalde. The Circular Knife Production, however, will remain in Geringswalde. The resulting reallocation of the production ressources will effect further improvement of production efficiency of our high quality products.

IKS Klingelnberg promotes the Initiative Furnier + Natur (Verneer + Nature)

IKS Klingelnberg Group, the leading supplier of machine knives for the veneer industry promotes the Initiative Furnier + Natur which aims at raising the awareness of the consumers that veneer means genuine wood, distinguishing veneer as high-quality material from wood imitations and establishing it in the market.
In 2003, IFN introduced the veneer label which signifies the genuineness of wood. Wherever you see this label, you can be sure of furniture featuring a veneer surface, i.e. genuine wood.

IKS Klingelnberg Group supports VDMA Campaign against Piracy

The IKS Klingelnberg Group supports the worldwide VDMA campaign "Pro Original" by speaking for the indispensable need to protect original technologies and raising awareness for this fact in cooperation with the VDMA and its members.
The motto of the campaign is "Choose the Original - Choose Success" and focuses on the advantages of the utilization of original technologies, such as: Quality, innovation, efficiency, experience and safety.
The campaign aims at preventing violation of the copy rights, confirming existing customers in their buying behavior regarding original technologies and convincing new customers to do the same.
The campaign concentrates on a completely positive message. The gist of its messages is communicated by special logos and mottos which are also used by IKS Klingelnberg in an appropriate way.