Coperion K-Tron Expanding Test CenterCoperion K-Tron Expanding Test Center

Coperion K-Tron, located in Switzerland, is expanding its state-of-the-art test center at its facility in Niederlenz. This strategic move is designed to enhance the company's capabilities, particularly for tests involving materials that require containment.

The expansion will allow Coperion to conduct more comprehensive and diverse testing, providing customers with a broader range of solutions for their specific material handling needs. The new facility will be equipped with the latest technology and equipment, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. The addition to the test center will feature advanced containment systems for handling all types of materials, including an airlock system with filtration, ensuring the safety of both the testing process and the staff as well as the environment. This will allow the company to better serve industries such as battery, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food processing, where containment and hygienic requirements can be a critical concern.

The purpose of customer tests is twofold: to confirm the handling of customer-specific bulk materials and to pinpoint and resolve any potential issues before the customer commits to a purchase. The goal of each test is to offer the customer the most suitable feeding and/or conveying equipment ensuring they feel confident in their decision for the most reliable technology available. In addition, the test center also provides opportunities to the Research and Development teams to test prototypes when developing new products or improving existing equipment and processes.

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Coperion performs an average of 150 tests per year in Niederlenz, testing a broad range of raw materials such as plastic pellets, granulates, powders, flakes or liquids as well as end products such as bottle caps, chocolate chips or breakfast cereal, from all industries (including plastics, battery, chemicals, food, and pharmaceuticals).

The new addition is expected to be completed by April 2025, and the company looks forward to welcoming customers to the new facilities. “Coperion is confident that this investment will further strengthen our position as a leading provider of material handling solutions and contribute to our ongoing growth and success” said Michael Reinhard, general manager at Coperion K-Tron (Switzerland).

The test center expansion represents a significant enhancement to the global network of Coperion test centers, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and customer support. This facility not only increases the capacity for testing and development but also incorporates advanced technologies that enable more efficient and precise material processing evaluations.

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By providing a dedicated space for customers to conduct trials and optimize their processes, the Niederlenz expansion fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, ensuring that clients can leverage the latest advancements in equipment and technology to meet their specific needs. Test results are incorporated into a global database covering more than 15,000 materials.