Pneumofore showcased its commitment to pioneering sustainable vacuum and compressed air solutions for can production at CanTech The Grand Tour, held this year in Mumbai, India. At each edition, this leading conference and tabletop exhibition gathers together key decision makers, technical experts and global suppliers, maximizing the networking opportunities and providing attendees with access to the latest and most efficient production technologies.
Eng. Daniel Hilfiker, President of Pneumofore, featured among the keynote speakers during the technical conference with a presentation that highlighted the company’s vision for sustainable can production. With a strong focus on environmental responsibility and energy efficiency, the presentation gave an in-depth overview of Pneumofore’s pioneering Rotary Vane technology and the strategies aimed at minimizing the Total Cost of Ownership and
environmental impact of pneumatic equipment in canmaking. Leveraging on 100 years of technical expertise, Pneumofore reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to driving positive change in the can industry.
Since 1961, Pneumofore compressors have been steadily running the manufacturing processes at Pontfor, a prominent industrial player in the steel forging in Italy and Europe.
Over six decades of seamless operation, these Rotary Vane compressors have been providing robust performance and durability in a demanding industry like hot forging.
This video testimonial highlights Pneumofore compressors’ remarkable ability to withstand the test of time, ensuring continuous, reliable operation for decades even a challenging industrial environment.
Pneumofore enduring Rotary Vane technology aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability and carbon footprint reduction: a value also shared by the environmental consciousness of the customer, who uses renewable energy resources to power his production lines.
With over 100 year of industrial expertise, Pneumofore machines have become synonymous of efficiency, reliability and longevity.
In collaboration with the local education community, Pneumofore recently welcomed a dynamic group of students for an immersive visit to the company’s factory. Coming from the nearby “I.I.S Giulio Natta” Scientific High School based in Rivoli, the 4th grade students from the Applied Science academic course had a glimpse into the heart of the company’s operations.
The visit began with an engaging presentation that highlighted the core of the company’s 100 year-long success: its pioneering Rotary Vane technology. The session sparked curiosity among these young minds as they explored the fusion of theoretical physical knowledge and real-world applications.
Diving deeper into the company’s commitment to sustainability, the presentation focused on the industry’s future challenges, such as the importance of having a circular economy approach. Students were encouraged to think about the role of technology in addressing environmental issues for a more sustainable future.
The visit also extended beyond the technical aspects, offering some valuable advices to the students on how to excel in job interviews and provided valuable tips to approach a dynamic work environment. After that, the students embarked on a guided tour of Pneumofore state-of-the-art factory, showcasing the different stages of production for a comprehensive understanding of the entire production lifecycle.
As a company committed to fostering innovation, Pneumofore was thrilled to host this group of young students and looks forward to support enriching connections with educational institutions for knowledge exchange and growth.
Pneumofore Rotary Vane vacuum pumps have been the preferred centralized vacuum solution for the modernization of the O-I Puy-Guillaume plant, in central France.
O-I, which is one of the world’s leading glass manufacturers, is constantly investing into innovative systems and technology in order to increase the production lines’ capability while reducing the energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
In Puy-Guillaume, the company rebuilt one furnace and the attached production lines to upgrade the production capacity and increase the plant’s overall energy efficiency.
For the vacuum supply at the IS machines, O-I chose a centralized system made of four Pneumofore UV50 VS90 HC air-cooled vacuum pumps. These units are all equipped with Variable Speed drive which allows the vacuum flow to adapt to the real demand coming from the production. The rotation speed of these machines can vary according to the vacuum flow requirements, resulting in more efficiency, more flexibility and higher energy savings. Furthermore, these air-cooled vacuum pumps were supplied in their Hot Climate version, which allows maximum efficiency and seamless operation even in harsh conditions and ambient temperature up to 50 °C.
Thanks to the collaboration of Pneumofore with its long-standing French distributor, Gefi, the machines have been successfully commissioned during the last weeks at full customer’s satisfaction.
Compressed air and vacuum are extremely important in 2-piece can production. Having reliable and durable equipment is essential to guarantee constant efficiency and high saving in the long-run.
Since 2019, Envases Universales relies on Pneumofore for the supply of pneumatic energy in some of its plants in Mexico.
Envases Universales is a leading worldwide supplier of quality packaging products for beverage, food and other industrial sectors. The Group is strongly committed to innovative and sustainable solutions in packaging production and to minimize the environmental impact of the full production cycle. Therefore, they choose and cooperate with suppliers that ensure the highest quality standards in terms of efficiency, energy saving and sustainability.
Pneumofore vacuum pumps as well as low and high-pressure compressors were firstly installed in the Pachuca plant, Hidalgo. The benefits of using the Rotary Vane technology of Pneumofore are clear to the customer: enduring efficiency, rare maintenance, seamless operation even in Hot Climate conditions are the resulting considerations of Envases Universales, accompanied by the confidence of having the most advanced levels of excellence, energy saving and sustainable technology available on the market.
With the motto of “Inspiring the Future since 1923”, Pneumofore welcomed in Turin its network of distributors and partners from around the world to celebrate the company’s 100 Years of history. The Meeting took place in Turin and it was attended by 16 different nations coming from every corner of the Planet. The event offered the opportunity to retrace the historic background of the company, its evolution through the decades and the international expansion under the guidance of the present generation of Swiss engineers. Projected into the future, the company also presented its plan for the years to come, with a renewed enthusiasm and with significant investments in training the next generation.
The event was also a great networking opportunity to further strengthen the collaboration between Pneumofore and its international partners, which strongly contribute to the company’s global success. Obviously, the meeting was also an occasion to taste the excellent Italian cuisine and wines and to walk in the ambient streets of Turin and Rivoli during a sunny and warm weekend.
As part of the celebrations for its 100th Year Anniversary, Pneumofore organized a special Open Day held at the company’s headquarters in Rivoli on September 2nd, 2023. The event welcomed all the employees and their families in a festive atmosphere and it gave the opportunity to highlight the company’s remarkable history and to look towards the future with confidence. The 100 Year milestone was possible thanks to the commitment, talent and dedication of the both retired employees and the people who are working for Pneumofore, some of whom over decades. The Open Day was a tribute to this extraordinary journey.
Leveraging on 100 Years of expertise in technical innovation and excellence, Pneumofore was among the keynote speakers at Latamcan, the technical conference and exhibition for canmakers and suppliers operating in the Latin America metal packaging industry.
Held in Mexico City, the event is one of the major international conferences and tradeshows in the sector, growing in attendance and importance year after year. In 2023, marking the centenary celebration for Pneumofore, the CEO Mr. Rolf Hilfiker gave an insightful presentation on longevity’s rules and practices of design and manufacturing that maximize the machinery’s life expectancy. Since its foundation, the company’s actions are guided in respect of nature, producing machines that minimize the carbon footprint of industrial vacuum and compressed air systems. Nowadays, this strong commitment contrasts the widespread planned obsolescence. Pneumofore successfully reverts the strategy to durability over-time, which avoids the waste of money spent in buying equipment over and over and making a forward-looking management choice and significant contribution to the Planet.
Metpack, the world’s leading fair for the global metal packaging industry, celebrated Pneumofore in its 100 Year Anniversary. Held in Essen (Germany) from May 2 to 6, the event welcomed around 6,500 trade visitors, coming from all parts of the world, to experience forward-looking technology, new products and further developments for the production, refinement and recycling of metal packaging. With a strong focus on international, innovative and sustainable solutions, Metpack highlighted the intensifying efforts of the industry to position itself even more sustainably. With a constant commitment on innovation since 1923, Pneumofore is leading the way toward durable solutions for the industry’s most important energy-saving and sustainability challenges. The event represented a significant occasion to meet the most important canmakers, some of which are satisfied customers of Pneumofore Rotary Vane vacuum pumps and compressors since decades. Visitors expressed great interest in the company’s latest innovations and solutions, all based on the lowest Life Cycle Cost. With a century of pneumatic energy expertise, Pneumofore confirms itself as the benchmark for the supply of centralized vacuum and compressed air solutions in the can industry. Metpack organizers also honored the Pneumofore Anniversary with a pleasant and unexpected present: a special 100 Years celebration cake.
Hannover Messe 2023, the world’s premier trade show for the global industry and technical innovations, offered a perfect opportunity to begin the celebrations of Pneumofore 100 Year Anniversary: a goal that no other company in the vacuum and compressed air market can match.
Within the ComVac show, the fair’s main hub for vacuum and compressed air technologies, Pneumofore Rotary Vane solutions and new technical developments had central stage, demonstrating how the company’s centenary experience is a moving force toward constant evolution and reliable solutions for the industry’s most important challenges, including climate protection, energy-saving solutions and sustainability goals.
The company was present with a newly designed booth and, for the first time, it displayed the K2.60 Gas Booster Compressor.
Spotlights were also on the state-of-the-art UV Series Rotary Vane vacuum pumps, represented by the UV24 VS37 unit with Variable Speed drive for the optimal coverage of the vacuum needs with the lowest electrical power consumption.
Pneumofore Rotary Vane units’ constant performance and low Life Cycle Cost are proved on a daily basis and running trouble-free since decades in many industries worldwide, even in harsh or hot climate conditions. With constant focus on innovation and energy saving solutions, Pneumofore is inspiring the future since 1923.