GERMANY – From May 27 to 31 at Ligna 2019, Dieffenbacher is showcasing a wide range of new solutions and fresh ideas to help customers optimize the entire panel manufacturing process.

Under the motto “Move Forward-Together” the German company brings to the fair many enhancements and substantial improvements of its proven products, technologies and services. Practical solutions for ‘smart manufacturing’ are one example.

With permanent condition-monitoring, self-controlled production solutions and the MyDieffenbacher platform, customers can make faster and safer decisions, work efficiently and increase the productivity of their plants.

The new HCOS High-Capacity Oscillating Screen for particleboard production is also featured. It is lightweight for hanging installation, eliminates the need for dedicated foundation blocks and ensures a long frame life. Meeting ATEX safety standards, it is ready for indoor installations. The size and the ability to adjust the screen’s inclination enable high capacities and self-cleaning and quickly changeable screen nets simplify operation.

Another innovation is the new MAIER Knife Ring Flaker with integrated FlowOptimizer, which ensures optimal material distribution over both the complete knife ring width and circumference. In practice, it has achieved 25% higher throughput, 20% less energy consumption, 20% longer service life of parts and improved flake quality.

Also highlighted is the new-generation MDF glue-saving system EVOjet M 2.0 that turns gluing upside down for more efficiency. The simplified gluing system delivers high throughput and resin savings up to 25% while reducing emissions out of the dryer and pre-curing of the resin.

Beyond presenting technology and service innovations, Dieffenbacher emphasizes dependable communication with existing customers and prospects at Ligna 2019. Stefan Zipf, Head of the Wood Business Unit, sums up the Dieffenbacher approach: “Aside from advanced technical solutions, we believe that working together as partners helps our customers move forward and remain competitive for the future.”

“Move Forward-Together” is not only Dieffenbacher’s motto of this year’s Ligna, but also the core message of its new brand identity. With a new design, advanced technologies and even stronger customer orientation, the company aims to distinguish itself even more clearly in the future.