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As good as new. Our rotary joint reconditioning service gives the product perfect functionality "as if it had just left the factory". We are so confident in the result that we guarantee it.     All mechanical components have a 'life cycle' and when they are used in particularly heavy-duty applications, for parts exposed to normal wear and tear, it is necessary to carry out some checks and professional maintenance so that the system always works at its best. Let's take one of our customers as an example who treats animal waste (or also called 'rendering') with its plants. Treating slaughterhouse waste such as bones, blood, feathers, carcasses, leather, and turning them into bone and

During this very important event for the paper industry, which will be hosted in Lucca, the energy question will be the main topic   Less than a month to go before the start of the new edition of MIAC, Italy's most important trade fair for paper, paperboard production and converting technologies, which will take place in Lucca from 12 to 14 October.     Once again, this year Johnson-Fluiten and KADANT are renewing their presence at this leading event, which confirms itself as a real reference for all national and international

  Are you interested in the latest technologies, innovations, and the most innovative machinery for process, chemical, and biotechnology industries? Come to ACHEMA 2022!   ACHEMA : INSPIRATIONS - SUSTAINABILITY – CONNECTIONS Modern, interactive, and always up-to-date: with an unmatched range of topics, appealing focal themes, and new event formats, the world's leading trade fair for the process industries, bringing together experts, decision makers, and trendsetters from around the world, is back in 2022 from August 22 to 26. The ACHEMA 2022 world fair will again be hosted in Frankfurt after all the problems caused by the spread of the Corona virus forced organizers to move the event originally scheduled for April after a two-year wait. Cutting-edge technology and global networking will be the stars of the fair during which companies will present their products and solutions f

After meeting the leading companies at the trade show, it is time to take an evaluation of the current situation and the future of the Italian industry   Italian manufacturing does not slow down and, in fact, came together again in Bologna at the 20th edition of Mecspe, the exhibition of manufacturing and technological innovations for industry. Thanks to the great success of this event, it was finally possible to meet 'face to face' all the major players in the sector and share with them some thoughts on the trends and forecasts of the whole industrial sector.     What is really important

Our customer COMERIO ERCOLE is a long-standing and internationally renowned company in the production of plastic processing machines and plants, with an important focus on R&D, innovation and quality. Their mission is to provide high-performance integrated solutions, and their first objective is to guarantee their customers the highest quality of both product and pre/after sales service. This is the reason why the technical teams pay great attention to all R&D activities, carrying out basic research, applied research and pre-competitive experimental development. The Johnson-Fluiten team has fitted into this scenario by implementing and performing on site audits, identifying the critical issues and the best product for those specific needs;  

The Corrugated and Paper & Pulp markets have always been a fundamental sector for Kadant Johnson and Johnson-Fluiten.   On these markets, where we are the undisputed leader, we work with the main manufacturers worldwide and with all the end users. Therefore, we are able to offer customized solutions and utilize our expertise and tradition to build up the best options with our high-quality products. The first product that is most importantly supplied is the Rotary union, used to bring the steam inside the roller and to extract the condensate.   Within many years of experience on the field, the Kadant Group has developed a rotary union with unique characteristics for this market, the CorrPro

Marco Golla works as a business developer in Johnson-Fluiten. Working for the company for more than 18 years, he has developed his expertise during the years and improved his skills even more to offer the best options to improve energy saving, efficiency and productivity in industrial processes. Q. Hi Marco. Thank you for making the time for this interview. How long have you been part of Johnson-Fluiten? Could you share your journey inside the company? A. To be honest I feel part of this company because I started my journey in Johnson-Fluiten when the company was established. My journey began long time ago in Fluiten, where I started in the technical office, when the drawings were still made on the drafting machine. I continued in the sales office as an internal sales manager of mechanical seals, and then I was assigned an area as an Area Sales Manager. It allowed me to get a lot of technical and commercial experience. Afterwards

The ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU was published on 29 March 2014, by the European Parliament. It refers to the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The aim of of the directive is to allow the free trade of ‘ATEX’ equipment and protective systems within the EU by removing the need for separate testing and documentation for each member state. See it as a equipment passport for the countries in the EU. It is not replacing the CE marking for the machine directive. It is an additional requirement for some of the components In the USA a similar standard that is the HAZLOC standard. This standard also defines and classifies hazardous locations such as explosive atmospheres. ATEX in simple terms is trying to avoid that in a dangerous environment a component is able to set a fire or an explosion. In a dangerous environment like explosive gasses, dust or fibers it doe

Kadant was recently recognized by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) for excellence in environmental stewardship, promotion of social well-being, and contributions to economic prosperity. The annual award distinguishes organizations that transparently manage their corporate social responsibilities while being held accountable to its stakeholders. The 2020 Sustainability Award winners were selected by a committee that included members of the AIM Sustainability Roundtable, along with external experts in the field. AIM initiated the Sustainability Roundtable in 2011 to provide employers the opportunity to exchange sustainability best practices and has attracted hundreds of participants