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Krones AG
KRONES - Technical innovation and specialized knowledge of bottling and canning machinery technology.
Technologically ahead of the competition due to continuous high investment in research and development, specialist knowledge of machine design/construction - quantified by more than 1,300 existing patents, precision production methods with stringent quality control standards, a "round the clock" service via more than 40 international subsidiaries: These are just a few of the factors which have contributed to the success of KRONES AG. The group comprises KRONES AG itself, and its subsidiaries Steinecker (brewing technology), Sander Hansen (pasteurising technology), Syskron (process automation) and Kosme ("just-enough-machines/lines").
KRONES started in 1951 with the manufacture of labelling machines, and nowadays operates on a global scale. KRONES has worldwide about 8,800 employees. Exports account for approximately 80-85% of the business. The consolidated turnover of KRONES and its worldwide subsidiaries amounts to 1.435 billion euros in 2003.
Production program
KRONES is a specialist company engaged in the design, manufacture and installation of machinery. KRONES plans, develops and manufactures machines and complete lines for bottling, canning and packaging processes in the beverage, food, chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
The product range includes:
- Stretch blow-moulding technology
- Filling and closing technology
- PET-Asept - sterile beverage bottling
- Labelling and decorating technology
- Inspection and monitoring systems
- Cleaning, rinsing and pasteurizing technology
- Packing and palletizing systems
- Conveyor systems
- Systems line integration