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PRODUCT NEWS



          EREMA Group expands offering


          on a global scale




                                                                The ReadyMac 500 showcases remarkable
                                                                throughput capabilities, processing up to 500
                                                                kg/h for materials such as LDPE, LLDPE, MDPE,
                                                                PP, PS, PC, and ABS. For HDPE, the throughput
                                                                reaches up to 450 kg/h. The machine’s multipur-
                                                                pose screw design allows for reliable handling of
                                                                various materials without needing screw chang-
            n a significant move to broaden its global foot-
            print, UMAC, a member of the EREMA Group,           es. A key feature of the ReadyMac is its two fre-
         Iis set to unveil a new 60 hertz version of its        quency converters on the main drives (precon-
         ReadyMac product line at the upcoming Plast            ditioning unit and extruder screw), which ensure
                                                                consistent high throughputs and quality across
         Eurasia trade show in Istanbul, from December
         4-7, 2024. This expansion builds on the success-       different material types. This flexibility enhances
                                                                productivity and efficiency in recycling opera-
         ful launch of the ReadyMac at K 2022, where it
         quickly gained traction in the European market         tions.
         with its 50 hertz version.                             As global plastic demand continues to rise—pro-
                                                                jected to triple by 2050—the need for effective
         The ReadyMac has been designed to cater to a
         diverse range of materials and degrees of con-         recycling solutions has never been more criti-
                                                                cal. UMAC's ReadyMac addresses this challenge
         tamination, making it an attractive option for
         recyclers worldwide. Michael Köhnhofer, Site           by providing a reliable and economical solution
                                                                for processing various materials efficiently. The
         Manager at UMAC, emphasizes the machine's
         versatility: "The ReadyMac is suitable for pro-        machine not only supports mechanical recycling
                                                                but also complements bio-based plastic produc-
         cessing film, flakes, and regrind into high-qual-
         ity recycled  pellets.  With  a fixed  price  of just   tion efforts.
         EUR 375,000, it offers an exceptional price-           Köhnhofer notes that "the expansion of our of-
         performance  ratio." This standardized  machine        fering allows customers worldwide to benefit
         is produced in stock and is readily available for      from this attractive overall package." The Ready-
         immediate  deployment, allowing customers  to          Mac aims to set a new standard in plastics recy-
         integrate it into their operations with minimal        cling by combining efficiency with sustainability.
         delay. The ReadyMac leverages EREMA's proven
         TVE technology, which features degassing after         The ReadyMac 500 will be showcased at UMAC's
         filtration. This technology is complemented by a       stand at Plast Eurasia 2024 (Hall 11, Stand: 1137A),
         robust SW RTF screen changer filtration system,        where industry professionals can explore its ca-
         enabling the machine to efficiently process both       pabilities firsthand. As UMAC continues to inno-
         printed and contaminated waste.                        vate within the recycling sector, the introduction
                                                                of the 60 hertz version of ReadyMac signifies a




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