Topics: Lebensmittel-lebensmitteltechnik

  • New directions in bus production: Auction following restructuring of Swedish city bus manufacturer’s plant in Słupsk, Poland

    Due to technological advancements and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, bus manufacturing faces significant challenges, necessitating a realignment of business strategies. A leading Swedish manufacturer has ceased the production of complete buses and instead focuses on producing chassis with various drivetrains at its plant in Słupsk, Poland. As part of this restructuring, around 1,150

  • Construction slump meets natural stone market: Is the crisis set in stone?


    Whether it’s houses, staircases, or squares: natural stones are the foundation of everyday life. Yet, the global construction industry faces challenges such as rising raw material prices and supply chain issues, leading to cost increases and project delays. These factors directly impact the natural stone industry, where demand for materials like limestone and granite is declining, yet parado

  • Carpentry 4.0: when robots and saws take over the night shift

    Autonomous and without statutory break times – Robots can offer real value to carpentry workshops and boost production. However, acquiring such machines is often associated with high costs. Used machines might offer a viable solution.
    Carpentry has been a traditional craft for centuries. Yet, this trade is not exempt from digitalisation and automation through the use of robots. The development

  • Why were old lathes, milling machines and drills green?

    The green lathes, milling and drilling machines seem like relics from times gone by. These robust machines, often lacking CNC technology, are now rarely seen. From the 1950s to the 1980s, the so-called Reseda Green was one of the standard colours. Since green causes the least eye strain and helps prevent accidents in the workshop, Germany even had a standard, DIN 1844, until 1974, which specified

  • From manufacturer to condition: The most important factors when buying used laboratory equipment

    From manufacturer to visual condition: How to avoid costly mistakes and risks when buying used laboratory equipment. While factors like maintenance history and brand are important, other factors such as location or, surprisingly, the visual condition play a lesser or no role in making a safe choice.
    In the pharmaceutical industry, the cost of acquiring laboratory equipment is one of the biggest

  • How to find the right used machine: What to consider when buying

    From manufacturer to runtime: Avoid expensive mistakes and risks with used machines.
    The demand for used machines is growing. More and more businesses are turning to used machines for their own production. This is not only more sustainable than buying new, but also offers other benefits.
    Used machines are cheaper, which can be an advantage especially for smaller or new companies with limited

  • The soundscapes of industry: Even machine noises can trigger ASMR


    Surplex, the industrial auction house, is known for auctioning used machinery. But now, it is launching a new ASMR project featuring the sounds of the industrial machines sold. The distinctive sounds from the world of industry are now available on two platforms: YouTube and Alexa.
    Rumbling: In an empty hall, a large ABUS double girder overhead crane with a capacity of over 150 tonnes moves

  • Used machines: New paths in pipe production

    They are encountered more often than you might think and are essential in many branches of industry: tubes. How today's production has been optimised, which areas of application pipes are used in and how used machines can be a sensible investment for more sustainable production.
    The history of pipe production is closely linked to the industrial revolution and the rise of steam engines. These ma

  • Global Recycling Day: used machinery in the circular economy


    On 18 March, Global Recycling Day is celebrated, focusing on utilising waste as a secondary resource for as long as possible. This process is also known as the circular economy. But what does this have to do with machinery? A globally interconnected second-hand machinery market acts as a circular economy for production resources, thereby contributing to a sustainable future.
    Initiated by t

  • Not just a man’s world – the transformation in the machinery sector


    Mechanical engineering, industry, construction, and workshops: These are environments typically associated with men – at least according to the prevailing view in society. This is because women are supposedly not interested in technology and machinery. However, this perspective is outdated, as confirmed by four women in key roles at the industrial auction house Surplex.
    The industry and me

  • 5 future trends in precision engineering

    Precision engineering has been the key to high quality and safety in industries such as aerospace and medical technology for decades. As manufacturing technology advances, new trends are emerging that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible - from 3D printing to intelligent production networks. But it is not only newly manufactured machines that can contribute to progress in the industry.

  • Valuation of assets in the manufacturing industry: challenges and solutions according to EBA/GL/2020/06

    The guidelines EBA/GL/2020/06 for lending and monitoring, published by the European Bank Authority (EBA) on 29 May 2020, represent a comprehensive framework for data management, lending standards, and customer relations within the European banking sector. These guidelines aim to address identified deficiencies in existing lending processes, thereby significantly contributing to the strengthening o

  • Precision work in XXL: 7 facts about vertical turret lathes


    How are gears for heavy industry – 16 m in diameter and 500 t in weight – manufactured? On a vertical turret lathe. These special lathes are used whenever large and heavy workpieces need to be produced with the utmost precision. The following overview explains the technical fundamentals of vertical turret lathes in seven facts.
    Fact 1: Vertical turret lathes process particularly large work

  • Economy in transition: Challenges and opportunities for European industry in 2024


    Looking ahead to 2024: a year full of challenges for the European economy, but also lucrative opportunities. How companies can master the wave of change and discover new opportunities for growth and efficiency with clever digitalisation and automation as well as the smart use of used machinery.
    In 2023, the European economy was heavily impacted by external challenges such as high energy pr

  • The used machinery market in 2023: Stable in uncertain economic times

    In 2023, the European economy was impacted by high energy prices and inflation. Interest rate hikes by the ECB and general economic uncertainty further dampened investment readiness. Nevertheless, the trade in used machinery remained stable. The reasons for this are manifold.
    2023 was the year after the turning point. The war in Ukraine entered its second year and has become a constant factor i

  • 10 challenges for auction houses in the digital age

    Auction houses have a tradition spanning several centuries. In recent decades, they have undergone a digital transformation, expanding their reach globally. However, this has also brought numerous challenges, particularly in meeting the ever-growing demands and needs of customers.
    What do customers expect from an auction house? Surplex asked itself the same question and conducted a survey among

  • Factory Closures and Used Machinery: How Businesses Can Free Up Budget

    Closing a factory is more than just an economic decision - it has far-reaching social and financial implications. How selling used machinery can not only free up budget, but should also be part of a comprehensive strategy to address this complex challenge.
    Factory closures are a serious challenge for companies and employees alike and can be necessary for a variety of reasons. Often it is econom

  • From Europe to Asia: global trends, supply chains and the role of used industrial robots

    The robotics industry is experiencing sustained growth worldwide, with China in the lead. Germany ranks fourth. Pandemic-induced supply chain bottlenecks for established manufacturers are leading to a slow clearing of full order books – one of the reasons why Chinese robot manufacturers are in higher demand than ever before. Another option is purchasing used units.
    The World Robotics Report rec

  • Breathing New Life into Used Machines: A Guide to Smart Ownership and Maintenance

    Affordable, immediately operational, and eco-friendly. Used machines provide an ideal addition for industrial operations. How can they be optimally utilized, maintained, and traded? And why it's important to rely on professionals from the get-go.
    The used machinery market is booming. Companies are increasingly recognizing the value in buying and selling pre-owned equipment. Instead of sending m

  • From the cockpit into the car: the technology behind head-up displays

    The technology of head-up displays (HUDs) originated in aviation and is now mainly used in cars. Through the interaction of imaging unit, optics module and projection surface, important information is projected directly into the driver’s field of vision. How does this work exactly? And how are the individual components manufactured?
    A head-up display (HUD) is a display projected into the user’s

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