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New Structure Has Proven its Worth
OPTIMA GROUP Continues Growth Trend
Schwäbisch Hall. The fiscal year 2006 was marked by a number of factors at the Optima Group (Schwäbisch Hall). First of all, the economic success that characterized previous fiscal years was further increased. The economic expansion has been coupled with a space expansion: Major construction work has been underway for three subsidiaries, some of which has already been completed. The new structure of the group with its three divisions pharma, consumer and nonwovens – dating back to 2005 – has been broadened: The subsidiaries of the individual divisions are for the most part, integrated in joint facilities. The Optima Group manufactures filling, packaging and production machines as well as automation software for these industries.
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Activities of Kugler and SF Vision Combined
Kugler for Cosmetics
In the Optima Group Consumer Division, a new course has been set in the field of filling and packaging machines for cosmetic products. As of January 1, 2007, the Kugler GmbH incorporates all activities of their cosmetics operation in one organization and under one roof. The company is managed by Rainer Feuchter and Hans Bühler. In addition, Rainer Feuchter is Managing Partner of SF Vision and Hans Bühler is Managing Partner of the Optima Group. The technical management remains in the experienced hands of Ludwig Fischer. Kugler has already moved into the new extension at SF Vision at the turn of the year.
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Premiere: Cyclero® in Use
It has all the advantages of the can and of the stand-up pouch: As a newly developed packaging container, Cyclero® very effectively fills a niche. With Cyclero® it is possible for the first time to combine premium quality with convenience and low production costs. The first Cyclero® application to be implemented is an Optima line, on which coffee portion packs are produced and then packaged in film cans. Alufoil Trophy 2007 won (see attached PDF)
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Three in One Line
Incontinence products are definitely an increasingly important market. To give manufactures not just a vague impression but a live demonstration of how these hygiene products are produced and packaged efficiently, Optima Group Nonwovens and Curt G. Joa Inc. have implemented a joint exposition project. The line can be viewed in action on site in the United States.
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Improved Mechatronic Organization with BESTVOR
There still are new machines that are not controlled electronically. But they are getting fewer and fewer. This is because the advantages of machines or tools operating under the mechatronical interplay of mechanics, electronics, and software are undisputed. But one thing is clear : It is just as undisputed that both the functional and organizational complexity during development and implementation is increasing as well. As a member of the research project BESTVOR, Optima contributes its knowledge and expertise to improve organizational processes.
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New Freedom in Service and Maintenance
Inspired by the automotive industry: The latest generation of cars from many manufacturers rely not only on the prescribed service intervals. The system continuously checks all critical points, in addition to all functions that are safety-relevant or may have a significant effect on the mobility. The basic idea to optimize the availability of the overall system can be applied just as easily to filling and packaging machines. Here, the goal is to further reduce or entirely eliminate unplanned interruptions in the production and packaging process. As a member and associated member, respectively , of the ZuPack project, the Optima Group and Autocon are pioneering work in application-oriented research. ZuPack is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
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Packaging Pioneers
Today’s Optima Group is no less characterized by the pursuit of progress than it was in its early years. In the past, there was a lot that simply had not yet been invented to improve the productivity and packaging, whereas today, the facets and disciplines are numerous, allowing for steady improvements. This issue of O-com provides an impressive overview.
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