Coperion K-Tron located in Switzerland, a global leader in feeding and pneumatic conveying technology solutions, has announced the expansion of 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.

"Coperion is committed to delivering the best possible solutions to our customers," said Marco Hadrys, Test Center Manager in Niederlenz. "The expansion of our Test Center is a significant step towards achieving this goal. It will enable us to conduct more extensive tests, particularly with materials that require containment, and provide our customers with even more reliable and efficient solutions."

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.

The new addition is expected to be completed by April 2025. “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).