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Edition 03/15

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Really Indian, completely AERZEN

New VM 85 production in India

To remain competitive, AERZEN’s Indian subsidiary had to produce screw compressor packages of series VM 85 within the country. German standards had to be observed.

The Aerzen Machines India Pvt. team with German colleague Stephan Seedorff.
Harshal Erande, Production Manager of Aerzen Machines India Pvt. Ltd. - The measurements showed that all performance parameters of the packaged units manufactured in India comply with German specifications.

Following a market review carried out by Aerzen Machines (India) Pvt. Ltd., it emerged that there is greater demand for screw compressors of the size of our VM 85. It was therefore decided to produce them locally. Our Indian production site already manufactured blower packaged units of series Delta Blower in nominal widths DN50 to DN400, and maintained stages through its own after-sales service. Therefore, the conditions were ideal for an extension of the product programme. The starting signal for local production came in January 2014. In order to compete in the highly competitive Indian market, Aerzen Machines India had to make sure that it could produce the compressors incountry, and that most of the components, including main components such as base frame and acoustic hood, could be made in India.

Quality standards are maintained

In order to comply with German standards insofar as the Indian-made packaged units were concerned, Indian colleagues first needed to be trained in Germany. In order to achieve these standards, they worked alongside their German colleagues. One colleague from the parent company then helped with the establishment of assembly, quality inspection and testing at the Indian factory. Observance of the standards and high AERZEN quality demands is mandatory. “The measurements showed that all performance parameters, such as noise and vibration development, as well as throughput, comply with German specifications”, explains Harshal Erande, Production Manager at Aerzen India. The big premiere was on 26th February 2015: For the first time, a packaged unit completely manufactured in Asia had been successfully taken into operation.

Compact news

New manager Process Gas Division (PGD)

After nearly 30 years of successful work as Managing Director for Aerzen U.S.A., Pierre Noack is coming back to Germany. From 1st October 2015, he will take over the management of the Process Gas Division of AERZEN, and will be responsible for all process gas activities within Germany and world-wide AERZEN competence centres.

60th anniversary of Aerzen Belgium

On the occasion of the company’s 60th anniversary, Aerzen Belgium had invited customers, suppliers, employees and their families to a party. With its theme “The Future is Now”, guests at the party had an opportunity to experience time travel. Passing machines from different decades, the path led right up to the present day, when AERZEN has been able to achieve what, until recently, was still a vision of the future. Since its beginnings back in 1955, Aerzen Belgium has expanded several times in respect of office space as well as personnel. Today, the warehouse and workshop extend to 2,000 square metres, and the team consists of 27 employees who provide an extensive range of after-sales services.

Two re-certifications for AERZEN Hungary

AERZEN HUNGÁRIA KFT. has had success on two occasions with re-certifications this year. On 18th March 2015, TÜV Rheinland carried out a re-certification audit concerning ISO 9001:2008. With the complete inspection of the company taking place every three years, the auditors inspected the main areas of sales, production, planning and after sales service. Quality management was also checked and received high praise. The renewal of the welding certificates then followed on 14th May 2015. After these two successes, AERZEN Hungary now aims to achieve the ASME-certification in order to meet American requirements as well.

Powerful Trio for Japan!

Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, and its subsidiary Aerzen Turbo, concluded a distributor agreement with the well-known company Ebara Jitsugyofor the Japanese market in March of this year. The co-operation primarily covers the Japanese wastewater market, as well as sales and service of AERZEN turbo blowers. For further information, please visit: www.ejk.co.jp

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More service for South Africa

AERZEN has taken over the management of Airgas Compressors in Johannesburg, South Africa and established a new service subsidiary in Durban on 1st June 2015. As a result of this local support, customers in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, as well as those in Mozambique and Mauritius, save on transport costs, because repairs and servicing of blowers and compressors are now effected at site. The new entity is led by Earl Houson and Patrick Clothier. “Thanks to Airgas Compressors’ work, AERZEN already has an excellent reputation in Sub-Saharan Africa. By expanding our local portfolio and service, we will continue to grow“, according to manager Klaus-Hasso Heller.