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Datwyler Holding Inc: Expanding O-Ring Capacity in China and Mexico  Link...

Datwyler is expanding its production capabilities with new molding machines at its sites in China and Mexico. This move aligns with customer demand for localised, innovative and sustainable O-Ring solutions for applications including battery thermal managemen, power electronics, transmission, sensors, electric braking and driveline systems.

The new machines in Silao, Mexico and Ningguo, China will join Schattdorf (Switzerland), Daegu (Korea), Ontario (USA), Vandalia (USA) and Viadanica (Italy), widening Datwyler’s manufacturing and development network around the world. The global network enhances Datwyler's support to its customers in China and North America looking for local suppliers for increased supply chain security and sustainability.

Datwyler Holding Inc: Enhancing Global O-Ring Capabilities  Link...

Datwyler is enhancing its global capabilities for O-ring development and production with the transfer of its state-of-the-art cold runner injection molding technology to Asia and North America.

New applications in areas such as hydrogen storage in fuel cell development, thermal management of batteries and power electronics, and sealing solutions for components such as battery covers and inverter modules, are driving demand and technology requirements.

Datwyler Holding Inc: Patents Sustainable Cellulose-Based Fillers  Link...

Datwyler, together with the development partner Empa, has developed and patented an industrial process for surface modification of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC). The modified MFC can be used to substitute petroleum-based aramid fibers as fillers in elastomer compounds. Fillers derived from organic cellulose increase the sustainability of elastomer products.

In the rubber industry, microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) received much attention given the high stiffness, fibrils morphology, low density and mechanical properties. It thus has a high potential to improve the properties of elastomer compounds.However, the successful use of such material in water repellent elastomers is challenging. Together with the development partner Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology), Datwyler developed an industrial process for the surface modification of MFC to solve this challenge.

First trials envisioned the substitution of aramid fibers with modified MFCs. The results show good compatibility between the MFC-filler and the elastomer matrix with strong reinforcing effect, even superior to those reached with conventional petroleum-based fibers. Based on these promising research results, Datwyler has patented the process and will work on its implementation for industrial mass production in the next phase. The development of these novel cellulose-based fillers will result in an important step towards increasing sustainability in elastomer products such as pump diaphragms.

Datwyler Holding Inc: Planning to Acquire QSR  Link...

Datwyler is planning to acquire QSR a leading supplier of seals and components for electrical connectors. This area is showing high growth potential due to megatrends such as electrification, connectivity, IoT and Industry 4.0.

Datwyler Holding Inc: Expanding Production Capacities for Healthcare and Food & Beverage Businesses  Link...

Datwyler is expanding production capacities for Healthcare and Food & Beverage businesses due to encouraging order intake and customer demands.

In 2021 the company expects to invest around CHF 125 million plus CHF 80 million at its Swiss plant between 2020 and 2022.

Healthcare: Datwyler supports leading vaccine manufacturers in the supply of Covid-19 vaccines. Among others, it supplies BioNTech and the Serum Institute of India with system-critical elastomer components for sealing the vaccine vials. To avoid capacity shortages, Datwyler plans to invest CHF 75 million to CHF 85 million over the course of 2021 in additional production equipment at the existing seven healthcare plants on three continents and in the second production plant at the existing site in India.

Food & Beverage: A new ten-year contract with Nespresso and the supply of a new customer are leading to continuously growing revenue and orders for coffee capsules. To accommodate the projected volumes, Datwyler expects to invest some CHF 30 million in new production facilities at its Swiss plant in Schattdorf during 2021. In the three years from 2020 to 2022, Datwyler will invest at least CHF 80 million in expanding production capacities and in automating the Swiss plant.

Datwyler Holding Inc: Sells Civil Engineering Business to Management Team  Link...

Datwyler sold its civil engineering business (Datwyler Sealing Technologies Deutschland GmbH) to representatives of the existing management on 28 April 2020. The closing of the agreement is scheduled for 4 May 2020.

The divested company combines the civil engineering business with elastomer profiles for applications in tunnels, underground construction and track superstructures at the German location Waltershausen. Some 180 employees generate annual sales of around CHF 40 million.

The divestiture allows the Datwyler Group to focus on growing, high-margin sealing components for attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, oil & gas, food & beverage and general industry

Datwyler Holding Inc: Focusing on Fast-Growing, High-Margin Sealing Business  Link...

Datwyler Group will focus on the fast-growing, high-margin Sealing business for attractive global markets and will divest the two distribution companies Distrelec and Nedis

Datwyler Holding Inc: Acquires Parco Inc  Link...

Datwyler acquired Parco Inc on 31st August 2018. Parco inc is a leading manufacturer of O-rings and customised elastomer seals.

Datwyler Holding Inc: Completes Acquisition of Bins Industria de Artefatos de Borracha Ltda  Link...

Datwyler has completed the acquistion of Bins Indústria de Artefatos de Borracha Ltda, a manufacturer of automotive seals.

Datwyler Holding Inc: Expanding Pharma Operation in India  Link...

Datwyler is currently expanding its role in the Indian pharma and health care market. Close to four billion components for vials, pre-filled syringes, and diagnostic devices are already being manufactured in Datwyler’s new production site in Pune, which is aligned with the company’s First Line manufacturing standard. Once fully operational, the facility will cover approximately 58,000 square feet and the production volume will rise to five billion components per year.

Datwyler Holding Inc: Investing in New Pharma Component Plant, Delawar, USA  Link...

Datwyler is strengthening its position in the USA, the world’s largest pharmaceutical market: the company is channelling more than CHF 100 million into building a new plant in the US state of Delaware, which will be used to manufacture high-quality elastomer components for injectable drug delivery systems. The new, highly automated facility in the USA meets the most stringent quality standards.

Datwyler Holding Inc: Acquires Ott  Link...

Datwyler has completed the acquisitioin of German sealing manufacturer Ott.