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AFTER SALES SERVICE Service Products Polymer

INDEX Strand cooling & Water treatment Bearing and shaft cooling 3 Retrofit-piston for existing CSC screen changers 3 Throttle adjustment comfort for vispac seals 3 Strand forming Die head 4 Die plates 4 Freezing of die plates 4 Strand Cooling & Water treatment Water box with cleaning openings 5 Start-up plate with water guide sheet 5 Process water treatment system 5 Drying; Cutting; Screening Dual filter system 6 Water distribution 6 Spraying device with seperately exchangeable tubes 6 Wear & Tear parts Spare cutter head 7 Cutter head overhaul 7 Improved bed knife holder 7 Drying - Screening Efficient pellet drying technology for any application 8 Dryer upgrades of impact dryer 8 Classifier 8 Wear & Tear parts Filter elements 9 Cutting rotor 9 Cutting blades, bed knives 9 Retrofit Kits Electric Conversion SIMATIC S5 to S7 10 Exchange PIV gear for new drive 10 Operator panel 10 Repair & Overhaul Screenchanger repair and overhaul 11 Pump repair 11 Resharpening- and Repair-Service 11 General Services & Support Laboratory for trials and development 12 Calculation tools 12 Pelletizer system check 12 Process know how 13 2

The patent pending arched breaker plate offers up to 2,5 times more active ltration surface than existing pistons with round lter cavities. For retro tting the screen changer remains in the extrusion line and only the pistons needs to be replaced. Usually this is done by Maag service technicians inbetween on day. The lter handling and the venting procedure will remain the same as before. Your bene ts Strand cooling & Water treatment Bearing and shaft cooling Upgrade for polyrex PR gear pumps size 12 or bigger. Increasing the throughput or debottlenecking of existing plants is in many cases the most economical way to secure and extend the lifetime of your investment. Maag wants to support customers by offering different solutions to increase the efficiency of the existing gear pumps, tailored for the specific application requirements. Higher throughputs Higher outlet pressure Higher efficiency Retrofit-piston for existing CSC screen changers Retro t-pistons for existing CSC screen changer 2,5x more ltration surface due to new lter cavities Maximation of ltration surface Extended screen dwell time Higher throughput Higher lter neness Lower melt pressure Lower ux rate Kg/cm 2 2.5 more filtration surface due to new filter cavities. The patent pending arched breaker plate offers up to 2,5 times more active filtration surface than existing pistons with round filter cavities. For retrofitting the screen changer remain in the extrusion line and only the pistons needs to be replaced. Usually this is done by Maag service technicians in between one day. The filter handling and the venting procedure will remain the same as before. Maximization of filtration surface Extended screen dwell time Higher throughput Higher filter fineness Lower melt pressure Throttle adjustment comfort for vispac seals Upgrade for vacorex /viscorex pumps An adjustment throttle optimized by CFD analysis with a adjustment mechanism that can be set from outside the insulation, which makes operation easier and allows a reliable adjustment of the seal control pressure. Higher reliability and safety Longer lifetime Easier adjustments 3

Absolutely smooth and homogeneous distribution of the melt High throughput performance with low pressure loss and short res- The die head influences greatly the quality of Your benefits the pellet to be produced. In conjunction with polymer valves and shut-off options, Maag die heads are the ideal solution for any task of idence time (rheologically optimized product channels) strand forming. loading station Shut-off slide valve (PA 6.6) and Freezing technique (PET) Choosing the right die plate for your product is the first step to achieve outstanding throughput levels and pellet quality. Many years of experience in process engineering make us the perfect partner for optimzed die plates, no matter if you run common, specialty, experimental or novelty products. In order to prevent the flow of polymer at a Your benefits production stop, Maag developed a system which freezes the die holes and defrosts again at production start. This inhibits dripping or oxidation in the die head (e.g. PET or PA 6.6). Your benefits Wear resistant die plates for all applications and machine types Over 50 years of experience in pelletizing process engineering Consistent stability of throughput and process quality Strand forming Die head Die head For homogeneous melt distribution The die head influences greatly the quality of the pellet to be produced. In conjunction with polymer valves and shut-off options, Maag die heads are the ideal solution for any task of strand forming. Fast die plate exchange possible by preheating chamber and un- Automated lock system of the die plate during batch operation by Short purging time for batch changes Absolutely smooth and homogeneous distribution of the melt High throughout peformance with low pressure loss and short residence time (rheologically optimized product channels) Fast die plate exchange possible by preheating chamber and unloading station Automated lock system of the die plate during batch operation by Shut-off slide value (PA 6.6) and Freezing technique (PET) Short purging time for batch changes Die plates Die plates Optimized nozzle geometry for all applications Choosing the right die plate for your product is the first step to achieve outstanding throughput levels and pellet quality. Many years of experience in process engineering make us the perfect partner for optimized die plates, no matter if you run common, specialty, experimental or novelty products. Wear resistant die plates for all applications and machine types Over 50 years of experience in pelletizing process engineering Consistent stability of throughput and process quality Freezing of die plates Freezing of die plates To prevent flow of polymer during production stops No dripping No oxidation of materials in inaccessible areas No need of cleaning of mechanical parts In order to prevent the flow of polymer at a production stop, Maag developed a system which freezes the die holes and defrosts again at production start. This inhibits dripping or oxidation in the die head (e.g. PET or PA 6.6). No dripping No oxidation of materials in inaccessible areas No need of cleaning of mechanical parts 4

Strand cooling & Water treatment Water box with cleaning openings The optimized version of the water box combines improved flow characteristics with easier access to clean the inside of the box. Cleaning openings on both sides and the detachable water exit ledge also allow easy access to the inside of the water box and help to shorten the cleaning process. Smoother flow of water and strands Removable cleaning covers Prevention of dirt accumulations in the water channel due to improved design Start-up plate with water guide sheet The start-up plate has been designed for strand pelletizing systems with horizontal strand guide section. The water guide sheet acts like a bridge from start-up head to strand guide section, neutralizes the height difference and allows a smooth flow of water and strands. Less to no strand bonding, double pellets and therefore less waste production No manual sorting of strands anymore if a grooved start-up plate was used before No switching of start-up plates necessary when changing the number of strands Process water treatment system PWA Process water treatment for dry-cut systems The process water treatment unit PWA serves Your bene ts for ltering, tempering, and circulating the Targeted process water cooling via plate heat exchanger process water in compound and masterbatch High process reliability production and can be integrated into the base frame of the cooling trough or positioned externally. Using a heat exchanger, the Operation free of emissions Low energy consumption PWA separates the contaminated process Low operation and consumption costs water circuit from the primary cooling circuit Separation of process water from the central cooling water supply from the central water supply. Integrated stainless steel centrifugal pump The process water treatment unit (PWA) serves for filtering, tempering, and circulating the process water in compound and masterbatch production and can be integrated into the base frame of the cooling trough or positioned externally. Using a heat exchanger, the PWA separates the contaminated process water circuit from the primary cooling circuit from the central water supply. Your Benefits. Targeted process water cooling via plate heat exchanger High process reliability Low energy consumption Low operation and consumption costs Separation of process water from the central cooling water supply 5

Older under water strand pelletizer systems Your benefits are often equipped with one water filter only. To prevent downtime for cleaning filters we created a retrofit kit to add dual filters to existing water distribution systems. With dual filters, one filter is always linked to the water circulation, while the other is available for backup. Thanks to a new water distribution, the process stability is increased. The water distribu- Your benefits tion can be ideally combined with a dual filter system. The proven flowmeters are insensitive to soiling and contamination and can be easily cleaned in an emergency. The large displays of the flowmeters guarantee comfortble readability, whereby a slow drop in the flow rate can be detected at an early stage. The water distribution is designed in such a way that it can be exchanged without much effort with your current water distribution. Drying; Cutting; Screening Dual filter system Dual filter system Change of filters without production downtime Older under water strand pelletizer systems are often equipped with one water filter only. To prevent downtime for cleaning filters we created a retrofit kit to add dual filters to existing water distribution systems. With dual filters, one filter is always linked to the water circulation, while the other is available for backup. No downtime when filter needs to be changed Filter exchanges do not cause loss of production Filter inserts of the standard system can be reused No downtime when filter needs to be changed Filter exchanges don t cause loss of production Filter inserts of the standard system can be reused Water distribution Water distribution Water distribution with proven flowmeters Comfortable readability of the flow meters by large displays Simple disassembly / cleaning off flowmeters Combinable with dual filter systems Exchange with the existing water distribution without great effort Insensitive to soiling and contamination due to float techniques Thanks to a new water distribution, the process stability is increased. The water distribution can be ideally combined with a dual filter system. The proven flowmeters are insensitive to soiling and contamination and can be easily cleaned in an emergency. The large displays of the flowmeters guarantee comfortble readability, whereby a slow drop in the flow rate can be detected at an early stage. The water distribution is designed in such a way that it can be exchanged without much effort with your current water distribution. Comfortable readability of the flow meters by large displays Simple disassembly / cleaning off flowmeters Combinable with dual filter systems Exchange with the existing water distribution without great effort Insensitive to soiling and contamination due to float techniques Spraying device with seperately exchangeable tubes Spraying device with separately exchangeable tubes To install on our underwater strand pelletizing systems. By installed non-return valves in the spray bars, the spray tubes can be exchanged individually, which avoids excessive fluctuations in the water volume. In the case of corresponding replacement spray pipes, these can be cleaned without a time pressure. To install on our underwater strand pelletizing Your benefits systems. By installed non-return valves in the Separately exchangeable spray tubes with self-sealing bayonet lock spray bars, the spray tubes can be exchanged No production stops necessary in order to clean and change the individually, which avoids excessive fluctuations in the water volume. In the case of cor- spray nozzles. The changing procedure is quick and safe responding replacement spray pipes, these Less polymer waste, less production costs and higher system availability can be cleaned without a time pressure. Covered pelletizer inlet for a safe operation Extended guard plate to protect the spraying device from getting blocked by melt Separately exchangeable spray tubes with self-sealing bayonet lock No production stops necessary in order to clean and change the spray nozzles. The changing procedure is quick and safe Less polymer waste, less production costs and higher system availability Covered pelletizer inlet for a safe operation Extended guard plate to protect the spraying device from getting blocked by melt 6

Being prepared for the worst case scenario Prepare the spare cutter head when your production is running No time pressure when changing wear and tear parts during pro- To be prepared for the worst case scenario it Your benefits is highly recommended to have a certain quantity of spare cutter heads available to ensure the production. The spare cutting head is the fall-back position in case one cutter head is out for overhaul or the heads are getting duction worn out to much or due to an unexpected failure you need to replace the existing one in your production line. The cutting head is the key part of your underwater strand pelletizing system. Regular maintenance carried out by Maag Automatik GmbH specialists guarantees that it s always in best condition. Your bene ts Wear & Tear parts Spare cutter head Spare cutter head To be prepared for worst case scenarios To be prepared for the worst case scenario it is highly recommended to have a certain quantity of spare cutter heads available to ensure the production. The spare cutting head is the fall-back position in case one cutter head is out for overhaul or the heads are getting worn out to much or due to an unexpected failure you need to replace the existing one in your production line. Being prepared for the worst case scenario Prepare the spare cutter head when your production is running No time pressure when changing wear and tear parts during production Cutter head overhaul Cutter head overhaul Higher availability of strand pelletizing systems Higher availability of strand pelletizing systems. The cutting system is one of the key system in your process. Regular Maintenance carried out by our specialists guarentees that it s always in best condition. Reduction of maintenance costs Complete overhaul at a xed price Six months warranty Reduction of maintenance costs Complete overhaul at a fixed price Six months warranty Improved bed knife holder Maag has developed an improved bed knife holder for higher productivity in a reliable process of your underwater strand pelletizing system USG 600 and USG 900. Due to a reinforced cross section of the knife holder, the war resistance of the knife holder and stripper has been considerably improved. Higher productivity due to improved pellet quality Optimized adjustability Less angled or long pellets Higher cutting gap constancy 7

Ef cient pellet drying is the guarantor for high Your bene ts quality. As different pellets have different properties, process-optimized drying technology is products with any llers or reinforcements and elastomer plastics. mandatory. Maag Automatik is the only supplier to meet this variety of requirements with compounds its range of dryers consisting of the AERO impact dryer, the CENTRO centrifugal dryer, and the DURO belt dryer. The dryers are applied in 40,000 kg/h combination with the upstream SPHERO underwater pelletizing system or with the upstream M-USG/P-USG underwater strand pelletizing system to meet the particular requirements for production. The CENTRO series of dryers is suitable for use with both SPHERO underwater pelletizing and M-USG and P-USG underwater strand pelletizing systems. Well thought-out and highly accessible components, such as the core rotor device, serve to provide excellent operating characteristics and ef cient servicing. The classi er is used for separating spears, spelts, chains, oversizes, and multiples from plastic pellets. Classi ers of the SRK-I-C and SRK-I-V type have been designed for the separation of oversized particles both in virgin polymer and compounding applications. The type SRK-II-V classi ers are used for the separation of oversizes and nes in any operation of plastics pelletizing. Your bene ts Your bene ts Drying - Screening Efficient pellet drying technology for any application AERO/CENTRO/DURO Ef cient pellet drying technology for any application High drying quality both for virgin polymers, compounds, and Drying of spherical and cylindrical pellets and micro-granular Wide range of operating capacities, from small quantities up to Smooth handling of the pellets Low life cycle costs when drying abrasive products Energy-ef cient Maag is the only supplier to meet this variety of requirements with its range of dryers consisting of the AERO impact dryer, the CENTRO centrifugal dryer and the DURO belt dryer. The dryers are combined with the upstream pelletizing systems to meet the particular requirements for production. To meet the challenges of his customers Maag has equipped the dryers with various options to offer the perfect solution. High drying quality for virgin polymers, compounds and products with any fillers and elastomer plastics. Drying of spherical, cylindrical pellets and micro-granular Compounds Wide range of operating capacities, from very small quantities up to 150 t/h Low life cycle costs when drying abrasive products Dryer upgrades of impact dryer CENTRO Energy ef cient drying with minimal required space Low energy consumption for low operating costs High throughput rates Compact design with optimized access for cleaning and maintenance Possibility to exchange older impact dryer by a centrifugal dryer. The centrifugal dryer systems supplied by Maag are suitable for use with PEARLO, SPHERO underwater pelletizing and M-USG and P-USG underwater strand pelletizing systems. Well thought-out and highly accessible components, such as the core rotor device, serve to provide excellent operating characteristics and efficient servicing. Possibility to change depending on specific application. Your Benefits. Reduced energy consumption Lower residual moisture Adjustable rotor speed Pneumatic interlock of dryer doors for safe and easy servicing Classifier FRU/SRK Classi er for separating over lengths and nes Flat throwing angle Very low vertical acceleration No stand-up of over lengths on screening surface Easy cleaning High operating comfort Small inclination angle and favorable outlet height Robust design The classifier is used for separating spears, spelt s, chains, oversize s, and multiples from plastic pellets. Classifiers of the SRK-I-C and SRK-I-V type have been designed for the separation of oversized particles both in virgin polymer and compounding applications. Flat throwing angle Very low vertical acceleration No stand-up of over lengths on screening surface Easy cleaning High operating comfort Small inclination angle and favorable outlet height Robust design 8

The filter technology team at Maag is committed to continuously improving and expanding the range of our large area filtration systems and candle based filtration systems. Maag filter systems are the best choice for any application that requires the highest filtering quality and the shortest possible residence times. Our engineers have developed methods to model your conditions, resulting in the optimum filter system design. Your benefits Wear & Tear Parts Filter elements Filter elements Filtration for every application Minimized residence time Reliable operation Leak-free mode of operation Simple and safe handling The filter technology team at Maag is committed to continuously improving and expanding the range of our large area filtration systems and candle based filtration systems. Maag filter systems are the best choice for any application that requires the highest filtering quality and the shortest possible residence times. Our engineers have developed methods to model your conditions, resulting in the optimum filter system design. Minimized residence time Reliable operation Leak-free mode of operation Simple and safe handling Cutting rotor For all Pelletizers from Automatik, Scheer, Different characteristics, like rotor material, number of teeth and more than 15 tooth profiles, can be optimized for every product in strand pelletizing to achieve best results in quality, throughput and lifetime. Your Benefits. High Lifetime Special tooth profile and number of teeth for all applications Consistent pellet quality Less costs, due to specially selection for your application Cutting blades, bed knives The cutting edge for any application. The lifetime of the individual cutting edges of a cutting blade affect three important factors: pellet quality, system availability and production costs. Cutting blade material, (HM, CD, PCD). High lifetime of cutting edges Consistent pellet quality Less costs, due to specially selected for your application. 9

As OEM with the largest installed machine base of pelletizers worldwide, we have the know-how and experience to be the best choice for the conversion of your pelletizing plant. Advantages Maintenance and spare parts procurement of Your benefits existing P.I.V. gear is getting bigger and more complex. The result of exchanging is reducing stillstand times of the system, since the new frequency-controlled drives are maintenancefree. In addition, the new drives are more space-saving in their design, which significantly increases the accessibility to the machine components. The operator panel is in constant use of the Your benefits operator and is working under extreme conditions. As all electronic devices suppliers we are continuously evaluating new components and replacing old ones. Maag is helping its customers with the latest upgrades to ensure, in case the panel is not any longer available. Retrofit Kits Electric Conversion SIMATIC S5 to S7 Conversion SIMATIC S5 to S7 Upgrade your system to the next generation As OEM with the largest installed machine base of pelletizers worldwide, we have the know-how and capability to upgrade your systems. For those customers who have not upgraded their system yet we highly recommend to do it as soon as possible to avoid the risk of a longer unplanned production stop. The Simatic S5 is not any longer supported by Siemens with parts and services. Reliable supply of spare parts Foreseeable costs Foreseeable conversion time Reliable supply of spare parts Minimizing the risk of an unplanned machine stop Foreseeable costs and conversion time Conversion of the old software by the OEM into the actual version Exchange PIV gear for new drive Pelletizer drive Exchange PIV gear for frequency-controlled motor drive Generally very high maintenance costs of PIV transmissions No longer available spare parts can cause loss of production Higher production safety after conversion Conversion parts and components available as ET for a long time Warranty on all parts and components Additional conversion of the machine to the latest safety standard Maintenance and spare parts procurement of existing P.I.V. gear is getting bigger and more complex. The result of exchanging is reducing stillstand times of the system, since the new frequency-controlled drives are maintenance-free. In addition, the new drives are more space-saving in their design, which significantly increases the accessibility to the machine components. Generally very high maintenance costs of PIV transmissions No longer available spare parts can cause loss of production Higher production safety after conversion Conversion parts and components available as ET for a long time Warranty on all parts and components Additional conversion of the machine to the latest safety standard Operator panel Operater panel To avoid unplanned machine stops No unplanned longer machine stops due to non available parts New and functional operator panel Avoiding unplanned machine stops The operator panel is in constant use of the operator and is working under extreme conditions. As all electronic devices suppliers we are continuously evaluating new components and replacing old ones. Maag is helping its customers with the latest upgrades to ensure production, in case the panel is not any longer available. No unplanned longer machine stops due to non available parts New and functional operator panel Avoiding unplanned machine stops 10

Repair & Overhaul Screenchanger repair and overhaul Screenchanger repair and overhaul At central locations around the globe Maag is offering the repair and overhaul of screeenchangers. The executed work will include the hydraulic unit, all mechanical parts as well as the safety devices. To enable a fast and reliable support we even keep spare parts locally in stock, to ensure quick repairs. At central locations around the globe Maag is Your benefits offering the repair and overhaul of screenchangers. The executed work will include the Fast, reliable support from experts Wide-ranging screenchangers cleaning and overhaul options hydraulic unit, all mechanical parts as well as the safety devices. To enable a fast and reliable support, we even keep spare parts locally Improved operational reliability Longer equipment life, safeguarding your capital investment in stock, to ensure quick repairs. Improved productivity thanks to higher machine availability Fast, reliable support from experts Wide-ranging screenchanger cleaning and overhaul options Longer equipment life, safeguarding your capital investment Improved operational reliability Improved productivity thanks to higher machine availability Pump repair Pump repair Fast, reliable reconditioning of your pump You will nd gear pump repair workshops Your bene ts worldwide at various maag locations. We repair and overhaul gear pumps from many dif- Fast, reliable support from experts Wide-ranging pump cleaning options ferent sectors, including manufacturing industry, chemicals, Longer machine life, safeguarding your capital investment Improved operational reliability extrusion, polymers and compounding. In order tooffer you a full service all from a single Improved productivity thanks to higher machine availability source, we have vacuum pyrolysis ovens for pump cleaning. We even keep many parts locally in stock, to ensure quick repairs. You will find gear pump repair workshops worldwide at various maag locations. We repair and overhaul gear pumps from many different sectors, including manufacturing industry, chemicals, extrusion, polymers and compounding. In order to offer you a full service all from a single source, we have vacuum pyrolysis ovens for pump cleaning. We even keep many parts locally in stock, to ensure quick repairs. Fast, reliable support from experts Wide-ranging pump cleaning options Longer machine life, safeguarding your capital investment Improved operational reliability Improved productivity thanks to higher machine availability Resharpening- and Repair-service For all common cutting tool brands like, Automatik; Scheer;. Grinding service for cutting blades Resharpening with preservation of the tooth profile Longer lifetime of cutting tools Guarantee of quality with certificate Resharpening and repair available at 6 service centers worldwide Resharpening with preservation of the tooth profile Repair of tungsten carbide rotors by replacing of knives 11

Saving your time and money by offering high Your benefits quality products is our mission. With our calculation tools we need only a few parameters to show you how. Todays omnipresent deadline and cost pressure makes maintaining of a reliable production essential. Unplanned machine downtime can be caused by the smallest failures and produce high costs in the end. To prevent those situations, we offer you the Automatik System Check. Your bene ts General Services & Support Laboratory for trials and development Experiment, develop, produce, optimize With several underwater and strand pelletizing lines spread over an area of 2,000 m², along with a drop process unit for low-viscosity melts and fluid, Maag Automatik GmbH has the largest and best-equipped pelletizing lab in the world. Pelletizing trials with your materials Optimization of your pelletizing process Testing of prototypes Practical training of your personnel Calculation tools Calculation tools Cost and efficiency in significant numbers Saving your time and money by offering high quality products is our mission. With our calculation tools we need only a few parameters to show you how. Choose the best solution for your application Cost transperency Easy and quick calculations Choose the best solutions for your application Cost transparancy Easy and quick calculations Pelletizer system check Automatik System Check On-site-inspection of pelletizing equipment by Automatik experts Prevention of unplanned machine downtime Increase of production reliability Reduction of maintenance expenses On-Site-inspection of pelletizing equipment by Maag experts The inspection follows a logically structured checklist and therefore allows determining the condition of your machinery fast and uncomplicated. After the inspection you receive a detailed report describing the condition of your machinery and with recommendations on probably necessary preventive measures to maintain high machine availability. Prevention of unplanned machine downtime Increase of production reliability Reduction of maintenance expenses 12

PROCESS KNOW HOW The four market leaders Automatik, Gala, Maag and Reduction Engineering Scheer combine their specific process know how under the roof of Maag. Comprehensive process analysis is gaining enormously in importance, especially in view of rising competitive pressures and the demand for greater cost-effectiveness. Only if all the individual components of a system are ideally matched and coordinated can waste be minimized, downtimes reduced, product quality improved and production and energy costs saved. Only if all the subprocesses intermesh can an efficient overall process, with stable production and minimal unscheduled downtimes, be attained. It is that masterly overview of all process steps, in particular, which has made Maag the market leader it is today. Our know-how developed over decades of experience means you can be sure of having an expert partner at your side even when confronted by the toughest of challenges. It is precisely that know-how and the promise to our customers of fast, expert support and assistance which differentiates Maag from other vendors in this industry. Alongside expertise in hardware, a sound understanding of the overall process executed by a plant is vital, and is an increasingly key factor in achieving efficient production. Based on the largest pilot plant installation of its kind, Maag has over recent decades built up a level of knowhow in pelletizing, filtration and pump engineering which is unique worldwide. The provision of specialist advice and process support is an integral part of what Maag offers today, and its wealth of know-how is respected and utilized by many customers all over the world. We focus particularly on rapid problem analysis and regular consulting with our customers, which is why we invest in ensuring specialists are on hand to provide local support. Maag thus combines in-house machinery manufacturing, full aftersales service including repairs/sharpening and process optimization with advice on process issues, all from a single source. Our customer support services are implemented by an international network of agents and our own branch offices, deploying highly trained specialists all around the globe. Maag delivers comprehensive service worldwide and that is what differentiates us from all other vendors in this industry. For more information visit: 13

MAAG There for you all over the world. Switzerland Oberglatt USA Charlotte, NC USA Kent, OH Germany Xanten Germany Stuttgart India Vadodara Singapore Germany Grossostheim China Guangzhou USA Eagle Rock, VA France Villeurbanne USA Roanoke, VA Italy Rozzano China Shanghai Taiwan Taipei Location Manufacturing Sales Customer Service Grinding Center Test Center Brazil Sao Paulo Thailand Chonburi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 14

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Germany Maag Automatik GmbH Grossostheim Switzerland Maag Pump Systems AG Oberglatt Taiwan Maag Taiwan Taipei City 106 USA Maag Automatik, Inc. Charlotte, NC Phone +49 6026 503 0 Info@maag.com Phone +41 44 278 82 00 Welcome@maag.com Phone +886 2 2703 6336 InfoTaiwan@maag.com Phone +1 704 716 9000 MaagAmericas@maag.com Gala Kunststoff- und Kautschukmaschinen GmbH Xanten Phone +49 2801 980 0 Maag.Xan.Info@maag.com Malaysia Automatik Plastics Machinery Petaling Jaya Selangor Phone +6 03 7842 2116 InfoSEA@maag.com Singapore Maag Systems Singapore Singapore 119843 P +65 6460 0160 MaagSingapore@maag.com Reduction Engineering Scheer Kent, Ohio Phone +1 330 677 2225 Maag.KEN.Info@maag.com Maag Automatik Stuttgart Phone +49 6026 503 442 sales@maag.com France Maag Pump Systems SAS Villeurbanne Phone +33 4 72 68 67 30 MaagFrance@maag.com China Maag Shanghai Shanghai 201802 Phone +86 21 8033 3200 Gala Industries, Inc. Eagle Rock, VA Phone +1 540 884 2589 gala@gala-industries.com Brazil Maag Automatik c/o Dover do Brasil Jundiai SP Phone +55 11 2923 6600 InfoBrazil@maag.com Italy Maag Automatik s.r.l. Rozzano (MI) Phone +39 02 575 932 1 MaagItaly@maag.com Maag Guangzhou Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China Thailand Gala Industries Asia Limited. A. Sriracha, Chonburi India Maag Automatik c/o Dover India Pvt. Ltd. Vadodara, Gujarat Phone +66 38 190 840 Maag.BKK.Information@maag.com Phone +91 960 175 286 4/5 MaagIndia@maag.com