NEWS
NPE 2024
New RDF 85 XL thermoforming system with Sencorp 2500 tool compatibility
Heilbronn, 25.04.2023 | At the NPE Plastics Show from May 6 to 10 in Orlando, Florida, the German machine builder ILLIG will be presenting an extensive portfolio of thermoforming and packaging solutions. In addition to classic packaging solutions, such as cups, lids, capsules or clamshell packaging, this year's trade fair appearance will also focus on heavy gauge thermoformed parts, which are used in the automotive industry or for logistics solutions. ILLIG's latest product innovation is the RDF 85 XL thermoforming system, which has been developed to meet market requirements in North and Central America.
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Growth financing not possible from own resources
ILLIG continues equity and restructuring process as part of self-administered restructuring proceedings
The Heilbronn-based mechanical engineering company ILLIG is continuing its equity capitalization and restructuring process as part of its self-administered restructuring proceedings (equal to a chapter 11 according to the US law). The Heilbronn Local Court today accepted the company's filing. The self-administration will be led by the existing management and supported by the restructuring expert Jochen Sedlitz and his team of GRUB BRUGGER (Stuttgart).
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Pulp laminated dairy cups
ILLIG expands the application range of the new XLU series
The Pulp Lamination Unit (PLU 40) enables the lamination of cups and trays made from pulp with up to 90 mm part depth.
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Fakuma 2023
Increased flexibility. Reduced energy consumption. ILLIG presents innovative solutions for thermoformed technical parts
At Fakuma 2023, ILLIG – one of the world’s technology leaders for thermoforming machines – will be presenting a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and machines with a focus on the forming of technical plastic parts in hall A3, booth 3005. Under the motto “Performance for a sustainable future”, the Heilbronn-based company will present high-performance thermoforming systems with roll and sheet loading for the cost-efficient production of precise formed parts.
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High energy costs
Why energy efficiency in thermoforming is more important now than ever before
With industrial energy prices high and volatile, environmental regulations are becoming more rigorous. Optimizing the energy efficiency of ILLIG’s thermoforming solutions is therefore an important part of the company’s product strategy. ILLIG firmly believes it is possible to achieve energy savings of up to 30 per cent per machine.
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International exhibitions a smashing success
ILLIG wins new orders in Brazil, China and Europe
Heilbronn, May 25, 2023 – ILLIG Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG was able to win important new orders for thermoforming and packaging systems worth double-digit millions of euros within just a few weeks between March and May of this year. The technology specialist from Heilbronn, Germany, will be delivering several thermoforming lines to customers in Brazil and China.
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