Visitors at the FAKUMA international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen, Germany, were left impressed by the special application areas and properties of the SWARCOFORCE glass filler beads. The SWARCO Indusferica booth was visited by many people interested in finding out more about the beads.
Amstetten, November 14, 2023 – “With our high capacity for innovation, we consistently set new standards for glass beads. At FAKUMA, we presented the special properties of our SWARCOFORCE glass filler beads to an international trade audience. Our appearance at the exhibition was a resounding success,” said Andreas Peham, Business Development. The diverse application areas of SWARCOFORCE glass filler beads make them an ideal filler material in plastics production. They stand out for their precision and high quality.
Lively interaction at the SWARCO Indusferica booth
From October 17 to 21, 2023, SWARCO Indusferica presented itself to a trade audience at FAKUMA, the world’s leading trade event for industrial plastics processing. Almost 1,500 exhibitors showcased their products and services at the exhibition in Friedrichshafen. FAKUMA provides a comprehensive overview of all innovations, products and developments in the plastics technology sector. For Peham, a highlight was not just the successful presentation of the SWARCOFORCE glass filler beads, but also the lively interaction with industry peers and customers from the plastics technology sector. “Innovation drives us forward. Regularly interacting with peers and customers and discussing the latest advancements make a significant contribution to the high level of innovation in our industry.”
Supporting the circular economy
At the popular SWARCO Indusferica booth, discussions and advice were not just limited to advancements in plastics production or the unique features of the SWARCOFORCE glass filler beads – they also extended to sustainable circular economy practices. “Our production facilities operate in a highly sustainable manner. We use high-quality recycled glass and focus on minimizing transport distances. Increasingly integrating circular economy principles into our production processes is one of our top priorities,” said Peham. “Thanks to SWARCO Indusferica extensive knowledge of micro glass beads and sustainable production methods, acquired through decades of dedicated research, the team was able to competently answer a multitude of questions at the trade fair booth,” explained Andreas Krenmayr, who was in charge of the trade fair booth.
About SWARCO Indusferica
SWARCO Indusferica is part of the international SWARCO Group and utilizes the universal benefits of glass beads for special industrial applications. What began in 1969 as a business producing small reflective glass beads for road markings has evolved into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of micro glass beads, with production sites in Europe and the USA. Micro glass beads serve as a high-grade filler material in industrial applications and as a blasting abrasive for surface treatments. In the field of traffic technology, the micro glass beads embedded in the marking material reflect headlamp light to keep road markings visible. This increases road safety, particularly at night.
Further information at:
www.swarco.com/indusferica, www.swarco.com/join-grow
