Beverage packaging specialist Krones has founded Evoguard GmbH in Nittenau, Germany, to operate its valve technology business on a stand-alone basis.
Owned 100% by Krones AG, Evoguard GmbH began its business operations at the beginning of January 2014.
The 4,000m2 production and administration building at Nittenau houses the Evoguard GmbH R&D, design, sales and assembly operations.
Under the name of Evoguard, Krones began several years ago to develop its own series of innovative valves targeting the needs of the food & beverage industry and dairy sector.
“Thanks to long years of experience in valve development and an extensive knowledge of its customers’ requirements, Krones is now able to offer a complete, cutting-edge product range that is not only an attractive proposition for the food, beverage and dairy industries, but also ideally suited for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors,” the company says.
Krones took a decision to separate its valve technology operations from its core business in order to accelerate sales growth in sectors outside the food & beverage industry.
“Evoguard GmbH is benefiting from a favourable cost structure, high flexibility, and the efficient decision-making of a streamlined management structure,” Krones says.