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Pneumofore is a traditional exhibitor at China Glass, the Nr. 1 glass industry tradeshow in PRC and one of the leading events for the Asian market, held this year in Beijing from 22 to 25 May. In collaboration with its local distributor, Ninesun, the company presents its state-of-art vacuum and compressed air system solutions for glass production, designed for maximum durability, high efficiency over decades and the lowest Life Cycle Cost. Energy efficiency, in particular, have rocketed up China’s corporate agenda and the leading glass manufacturer are making impressive headway on this matter. Like Changyu Glass, the main wine bottles manufacturer in the country and one of the top-four in the Chinese glass containers sector.

The company relied on Pneumofore to expand and optimize its Yantai glasswork with over forty A Series compressors, after experiencing the superior reliability and efficiency of the UV Series vacuum pumps. With a total nominal power of over 12.000 kW, this project represents the largest compressed air installation realized by Pneumofore for a single glasswork. The installation decreased the overall energy consumption of at least the 15% as testified by the President of Changyu Glass, Zhu Pengcheng, in this video.

Higher profits are strictly related to energy efficiency and making the difference in this highly competitive industrial world is a commitment for Pneumofore. When comparing the high-standard of Pneumofore Rotary Vane machines with other – probably cheaper – technologies, focusing only on the purchasing price can result in overspending on everything else: power usage, frequent maintenance needs, overhauling and the unfair planned obsolescence. Who pays in the long-term?

Pneumofore returns to Brazil on the occasion of Glassman South America 2019, the international exhibition for the hollow glass sector taking place on 14-15 May in São Paulo. The event brings together glass manufacturers, international experts and decision-makers, offering an ideal networking platform to discover the latest industry’s trends and innovations. South America is confirming itself as one of the most dynamic regions in the container glass industry, thanks to the growing demand, strategic location and favorable economic conditions. Pneumofore is expanding its presence in the area as a leading supplier of vacuum and compressed air solutions for glass manufacturing, setting the benchmark for the lowest operational cost and the maximum durability and efficiency over decades.

After a successful first participation in 2018, Pneumofore renews its presence at StocExpo Europe, the largest international event for the tank terminal industry held from 26 to 28 March in Rotterdam. The company presents its full range of vacuum solutions and compressors for tank storage, with spotlights on the VRU vacuum units for vapour recovery and degassing. Offering constant performance and trouble-free operation over decades even in extreme environments, these units are Atex-certified and are successfully running in many worldwide installations for the recovery of gasoline or specific vapours. Pneumofore’s constant focus on R&D innovation allows the full integration of its Rotary Vane machines in the tank terminal industry as well as in Oil&Gas operations, with tailored solutions that include gas compressors and mobile vacuum systems for pipeline drying.

Glassman Asia, the exhibition and conference for the hollow glass industry in Jakarta on the last 2 days of January 2019, represents an important meeting opportunity for glass professionals operating in East Asia. Pneumofore is a traditional exhibitor at the international Glassman events and features among the key-speakers at the concurrent technical conference. Our Senior Engineer Daniel Hilfiker will held a speech on January 30 focused on key considerations for the selection of air compressors and vacuum pumps, with efficiency and energy taken into account on the long-run. The technical attitude of the presentation is guaranteed by the core engineering nature of our company and refers to solid data collected over decades of experience. Pneumofore counts numbers of installations in Asia with customers in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, China and other neighbouring countries. They are all testimonials of the long-term efficiency and the trouble-free operation of our compressors and vacuum pumps for glass manufacturing and other applications. We look forward to meet you in Jakarta at booth No. B12 to discuss solutions of compressed air and vacuum supply for the moulding of hollow glass.

Industry advancements and innovations in the glass industry took center stage at Glasstec 2018, the world’s leading tradeshow for equipment and services for glass production. The event, that celebrated its 25th anniversary, welcomed in four days about 42,000 visitors from all over the world, with an increased attendance trend compared to the previous edition. As a leading supplier of centralized vacuum and compressed air systems and a traditional exhibitor at Glasstec, Pneumofore presented itself with a new booth concept, designed to highlight the benefits of the company’s Rotary Vane technology and tailored solutions for the glass industry. Spotlights were on the UV50 vacuum pump – here presented in its Variable Speed version – which raised great interest from visitors. This unit is one of the most popular vacuum pump in worldwide glassworks, appreciated for its constant performance over time and high energy savings on the long-run. The response from the fair has been consistently positive, with high-level conversations with both new and consolidated customers, which make us looking very positively into 2019.

Gastech, one of the world’s most important conference and exhibition for the gas, LNG end energy industries, welcomes for the first time Pneumofore vacuum and compressed air and gas solutions. The company will present its latest innovations for the global energy sector which include transportable air-cooled vacuum systems for pipeline drying, compressors for gas processing and gas treatment, and vacuum systems for vapour recovery processes. Spotlights will be on the double-stage UV Series vacuum pumps with water vapour suction capability. Visitors will touch first hand a UV16 H model with roots pump, which will be presented at the tradeshow in its Variable Speed and Hot Climate version. Specially designed for pipeline drying, these vacuum pumps operate in a single-stage configuration during the initial phase, down to a pressure level of approximately 50 mbar(a). The second-stage roots pump is then activated in order to improve the ultimate vacuum level down to roughly 0,03 mbar(a) until the final dew point. The two pump stages are ready-to-use, as they require only a power supply and single pipe connection for operation. They are assembled into a heavy-duty frame that can easily fit mobile operations on trucks, containers or vessels, both off- or on-shore. These vacuum pumps have a proven track record of achieving excellent and fast pipeline dryness compared to other drying methods. Gastech will be held from 17 to 20 September 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. Pneumofore welcomes you at Booth C106.

It is common practice to compress the air up to 8 bar(g) or more, even when the required pressure is much lower, for instance 3.5 bar(g) which is less than half of the initial pressure. In such frequent cases, a considerable amount of energy gets lost. In order to optimize the efficiency, the low pressure compressed air could be generated separately using dedicated low pressure compressors. Indeed, it is more efficient to compress the air at the exact required pressure while pressure reducers are appropriate only for little pressure differences or fractions of one bar. Pneumofore promotes the idea of low pressure loop in compressed air systems for the consistent savings achievable with this solution. The cost for the additional low pressure pipeline is normally paid off within few months. It is part of the Pneumofore offer to calculate the dimensions of the compressed air system at no cost for the customer, in order to guarantee electrical power savings in the long term. Operating from 2,5 to 10 bar(g) with a power range from 10 to 630 kW, the A Series air compressors represent a stable and economical solution for low pressure supply.

Pneumofore’s constant efforts in Research & Development have led to the new K Series gas compressor systems: the Rotary Vane solution for gas treatment and processing applications. With 2.5 to 10 bar(g) pressure and up to 2690 m³/h, the K Series cover the gas compression requirements of many industries, from the oil&gas and energy sectors to chemicals, from the metal industry to food processing and more.
The K Series’ high-quality, sturdy design meets the most stringent safety criteria. Moreover, these gas compressors are certified for extreme and explosive environments according to the Atex directive for Zone 1 (Atex II 2 / 2G). Their low rotation speed guarantees longevity and low vibrations, with significant benefits in terms of safety and for a low noise working environment. Their simple design, with few moving parts, ensures maximum reliability and reduced operational cost.
The K Series gas compressor systems handle a wide range of gases, including: methane (CH₄), ethane (C₂H₆), carbon dioxide (CO₂), nitrogen (N₂), biogas and natural gas. Each K Series system is designed according to the specific gas composition and application. For this reason, a full range of accessories and optionals are available according to the customer’s needs.
The K Series gas compressor systems are the solution for high energy savings, low operational cost and constant efficiency over decades. Pneumofore’s state-of-the-art Rotary Vane technology ensures trouble-free operation, stable performance and the lowest Life Cycle Cost in the market.
Pneumofore K Series gas compressor systems will be presented for the first time at Achema 2018, the world’s leading tradeshow for chemical engineering and the process industry, held from 11 to 15 June in Frankfurt, Germany. Pneumofore will welcome you at Booth E42 / Hall 9.1

Traditionally, every two years Pneumofore welcomes in Turin its distributors and partners from all over the world to keep them up-to-date about the company, new products and new business opportunities. Additionally, this year’s Technical Meeting was also the occasion to celebrate the company’s 95 Years Anniversary. An enviable historical background which turns into an important driver of innovation for Pneumofore, always projected into the future.
The Technical Meeting 2018 took place in May and was attended by distributors and partners from more than 20 countries and 3 continents. The event offered the opportunity to present and discuss about new products, such as the new UV24 vacuum pump and the K Series gas compressors, new business models and the wide range of applications of Pneumofore Rotary Vane solutions. The technical presentations were combined with product demonstrations in the production facility.

Foodex is the UK’s premier trade show for the food and drink processing, packaging and ingredients industry. For the first time, Pneumofore participates at the event presenting its entire range of Rotary Vane vacuum and compressed air solutions for the worldwide food industry. Spotlights will be on its centralised vacuum systems as well as its vacuum cooling offering for bakeries and food processing. The water vapour suction capabilities and the monitored vacuum level according to the production demand are ideal for the food industry and processing. In 95 years of history, Pneumofore has collected a global experience in these sectors with installations that can be found on the 5 continents, from Asia to the Americas. The company’s references embrace the entire spectrum of the industry, from food processing to bakeries, from pasta production to meat packaging and bottling.