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Trends in plastics compounding (interview)
Dr. Philip Nising, CEO of BUSS AG, talks about the trends that are emerging in the compounding of polymers, the topic of going plastic-free and the use of bioplastics.
Impressions from Chinaplas 2021
This year, Chinaplas could take place in contrast to last year and BUSS also sent representatives of its Chinese subsidiaries to participate in this industry event. The booth promoted the introduction of the COMPEO series. It perfectly ...
Trade fairs in 2021 – BUSS participating in the S-GE Virtual Industry Showroom 2.0
Considering the difficult times events and fairs are facing, we took the chance to participate at the Virtual Industry Showroom 2.0 organized by our partner S-GE. 30 companies are successfully integrated in this ...
Interview on the construction of COMPEO
How was the COMPEO series designed? Learn more about individual construction, whether AI makes construction faster and more ...
Women in Manufacturing … Of course!
Mechanical engineering is an exciting sector - process technology, test lab, engineering, project management, digital transformation, HR, sales ... there are plenty of possibilities. And we think more …
From empiricism to systematic interpretation
For 75 years, Buss Kneaders have excelled in the compounding of highly filled and shear-sensitive plastics, especially with stringent mixing requirements. Determination of the optimum process ...
Women in Manufacturing … Of course!
Far too few women still apply for positions in mechanical engineering companies, including ours. Yet it's a great pleasure to work in a technically oriented company ...
COMPEO – first choice for reactive extrusion
The Polieco Group, market-leading manufacturer of compounds and adhesives for steel pipe coating, tie-layers for multilayer structures and of structured double-wall high-density polyethylene corrugated pipes, is making a future-proof investment in a COMPEO compounding line. The BUSS compounding extruder will lead to an increase ...
Services in China
Two years ago we opened our Chinese branch office in Songjiang, a district in the southwest of Shanghai. The aim was to be closer to our Chinese and Asian customers with our comprehensive ...
75 years of BUSS Kneader technology
At BUSS we are happy to celebrate a special anniversary this year. 75 years ago, on August 20, 1945 to be precise, patent applications were filed for the BUSS Kneader technology. The inventor of this technology ...
Strong Performance
The COMPEO series is expanding into high output rates. With the sale of several 176 models, the flexible COMPEO compounding system makes its debut in the market ...
Flexible is better: new COMPEO configuration for PVC processing
Modular is the key: BUSS proudly presents the new cascade-type COMPEO configuration for the processing of sensitive PVC. Highly safe, highly efficient, highly operator-friendly.
Reifenhäuser Middle East & Africa – a strategic partnership
Reifenhäuser Middle East & Africa and BUSS formed a new strategic partnership. As from June 1, 2020 Reifenhäuser MEA is supporting BUSS in the marketing of the compounding technology in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Reifenhäuser Group is today one of the ...
Cooperation with Reifenhäuser India
BUSS was able to win a strong cooperation partner for sales and distribution with Reifenhäuser India Marketing PVT Ltd. (RIMPL). As from June 1, 2020 Reifenhäuser India is supporting ...
New compounder generation COMPEO: award-winning
On July 2, Ringier Industrial Media hosted the "2020 Rubber and Plastic Innovative Materials Application and Processing Technology Summit Forum" held in Shanghai. After winning the Ringier Technology Innovation Award in 2012 and 2019 ...
Time for inspection
Time for inspection: Use the time now, in case not all machines are running at full capacity. By taking measures at the right time, production capability can be guaranteed and plant availability increased to ensure a successful re-start of capacity. The specialists of the BUSS service team are there for you and provide support for inspection and repair.
Production: standstill or resumption? Tips from the BUSS Service Team
Production: standstill or resumption? Tips from the BUSS Service Team. Owing to the current situation, production facilities around the globe are at a standstill. However, little by little, operations will be resumed and we will gradually return to a normal situation.
BUSS to the rescue in Korea
Imagine that during these days of nearly worldwide lockdowns, you need acute help for your compounding system … and the BUSS service team is there for you! This was the case as the BUSS service team came to the rescue in Korea for a company that manufactures calendered PVC films for medical packaging, which are urgently needed at the moment.
COMPEO – Fit for the next 40 years!
BUSS AG's wide range of services can help you to increase the lifespan of your compounding system. Find out more by watching the interview with our CEO Philip Nising:
First COMPEO compounding system for color masterbatch now in operation!
The first user, a multinational masterbatch manufacturer, has been producing color masterbatches with the COMPEO 88 since late October 2019. BUSS's technical center had previously optimized the screw configuration for this specific application – a service that is available to any customers with individual applications – so commissioning took just one week.
Fridays for Future: sustainability in the plastics industry!
The second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai has just ended. This exhibition aims actively to open the Chinese market to the world. Countries and regions all over the world are invited to strengthen international trade and economic globalization. BUSS participated at the first CIIE in 2018, shortly after the Shanghai team moved into the new office premises.
BUSS around the world – BUSS China at CIIE 2019
The second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai has just ended. This exhibition aims actively to open the Chinese market to the world. Countries and regions all over the world are invited to strengthen international trade and economic globalization. BUSS participated at the first CIIE in 2018, shortly after the Shanghai team moved into the new office premises.
BUSS in motion – CEO Philip Nising about BUSS Campus
CEO Philip Nising explains the new BUSS Campus! For all K 2019 visitors: check out the BUSS Campus at stand A59 in hall 16! Tomorrow is your last chance.
BUSS at K 2019: A statement from CEO Philip Nising
A first statement from our CEO Philip Nising to the K 2019!
BUSS in motion – CEO Dr. Philip Nising invites you to K 2019!
Only three weeks left until the biggest trade fair in the plastics and polymer industry!
KX special: Flying high in the aluminium industry with the 4-flight technology
Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust. It is also the second most widely used metal in the world after steel. While steel is harder and more resistant, aluminium possesses a higher strength to weight ratio, as well as a high corrosion resistance even in cold temperatures and a high electrical conductivity.
COMPEO 88 – For filler loadings of up to 90%!
It’s the 8th day of the 8th month! What better day to celebrate our COMPEO 88?
COMPEO 88 – Ready for takeoff!
Our pilot compounder COMPEO 55 is well and truly launched! Now it’s time for the production-sized machines to be sent out.
COMPEO Special – Saving lives with the right choice of cables!
Which compound might be the most important one during a heat wave? Our answer: HFFR cable compounds!
What a busy first half-year for BUSS!
We exhibited at 10 trade fairs in 9 countries on 3 continents within 5 months.
Advancing process technology – the first COMPEO trial in our new technical center
When developing COMPEO, BUSS engineers considered every little detail and optimized all individual parts of the compounder.
BUSS in motion – Andri Caderas, Chief Service Office, on our service offering for COMPEO
Find out from our Chief Service Officer, Andri Caderas, what you can expect from the BUSS service.
BUSS around the world – A review of the Highly Functional Plastics Expo in Japan
Our BUSS teams in Asia have been busy last week! While we reported live from Chinaplas in Guangzhou last week, we now take a look back on another important tradefair in Asia.
BUSS around the world – A live report from ChinaPlas 2019
Exciting news from Asia! Our CEO Philip Nising reports live from the ChinaPlas in Guangzhou: “The first two days at ChinaPlas in tropical Guangzhou have been a fantastic experience for the BUSS team."
BUSS in motion – COO Marko Stähler on the machine design of COMPEO
Why is the design of our new compounder generation COMPEO so revolutionary? Find out in the newest installment of our executive video series, where Marko Stähler, COO of BUSS, explains the well thought out concept of COMPEO.
COMPEO Special: State-of-the-art and up-to-date with Bio Plastics
Plastics are everywhere, from furniture to construction, cables to medical devices, paint, pipes, even textiles. The different types of plastics, from common to high-performance, hold many advantages for a broad range of industries and applications.
Happy Birthday, COMPEO!
Time passed by so quickly! It has been one full year, since we launched our new compounder generation COMPEO at the NPE in Orlando, Florida.
Flexibility is the key to the future.
The world is growing faster and faster, markets are constantly expanding and changing, new technologies are being developed all the time and new companies are emerging everywhere. This process is speeding up more and more.
A grand moment at BUSS headquarters: former employees visit the new technical center
Last week a group of young, committed people, who successfully completed their apprenticeship at BUSS 50 years ago, visited our headquarters in Pratteln, Switzerland.