AZO Group company News and Trends items

On June 10, 2023, the Stadtgartenfest took place in Osterburken, with beautiful weather, where the Adolf-Zimmermann-Platz was inaugurated as part of a solemn ceremony. Numerous citizens, as well as the Zimmermann family and Mayor Galm, were present. Together, we enjoyed the festive inauguration and remembered the life and work of Adolf Zimmermann, the founder of AZO GmbH...

At our exhibition stand in Hall 4, Booth E25, we will show you our solutions for the automatic handling of major and medium components as well as the integration of minor quantities and ingredients into the automatic process. From product feeding, screening and pneumatic conveying to storage and discharge: With us, you will find the right solution for all production ste...

After more than a year, 2381 hours worked and 21,000 tests carried out, the corona test station on our factory premises in Osterburken will cease operations on March 1st, 2023. What began in December 2021 in an unused Christmas hut developed into an institution from which everyone benefited: the DRK Buchen as the operator, our employees and of course the (international) ...

On Friday, 17 February 2023, Baden-Württemberg's Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann visited the Neckar-Odenwald district. With the topics of sustainability and the shortage of skilled workers in mind, this visit - along with the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new wind turbine - also brought him to us in Osterburken. A special pleasure and honour -...

Reorganization: AZO Global Product Center GmbH & Co. KG is operational as a new company of the AZO Group since January 01, 2023. "A consistently future-proof setup - that is our goal," is the clear message from Rainer Zimmermann, CEO and owner of the family company AZO. The specialist for automation solutions has its headquarters in Osterburken, Germany and is now manag...

Secure your free ticket today! At our exhibition stand in Hall 10 Stand B28, we will be presenting our solutions for all aspects of raw material handling. Whether turnkey solutions for mixing PVC dryblend, efficient recycling of plastics in industry or intelligent plant control - we are your partner when it comes to the sustainable and safe automation of your raw materi...

At our trade fair stand in hall 3, booth 3-111 you can experience our solutions for the automated handling of major and medium components as well as for the integration of minor and micro quantities in the automated process – and that even robot based! Maximum efficiency without compromising the safety of either the product or the operator – that's what we focus on. Tha...

AZO GmbH + Co. KG in Osterburken celebrated its 70th anniversary in September this year. The company AZO (Adolf Zimmermann Osterburken) was founded in 1949 by Adolf and Marianne Zimmermann in Osterburken. The visionary mill builder started with a workshop in a sheep shed. This quickly developed into a medium-sized company, which initially mainly produced feeders for bake...

AZO, the expert for automatic raw material handling of bulk materials, powders, granulates and liquids, is one of the exhibitors at K Show in Düsseldorf from 16th till 23th October 2019. In hall 9, booth C42, the AZO Group will be demonstrating solutions for automatic handling of large and medium components and the integration of small components and ingredients in ...

Preferred applications The MIXOMAT is particularly well suited to discontinuous, gravimetric loading as well as to mixing and dyeing of granulate exactly as specified in the recipe, with masterbatch, re-work, pigments and additives. It can be used for medium to high throughputs values when loading compounding systems, blowing machines and foil lines. Various designs ...

AZODOS® type P … DV dosing unit is used for volumetric metering of powdered products in weighing and finishing processes. The machine can be used in the food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and plastics industries for feeding production processes with a constant mass flow in coarse or fine flow. By adding a weighing device, the machine can be extended to form the AZODOS®...

Until now, minor and micro components had to be weighed manually, thus entailing risks and potential errors. These grow with the number of components and batches, and with the required weighing and metering accuracy. This has an adverse effect on product safety and quality overall. Manual operations may under certain circumstances require a large number of staff and d...

AZO is continuing its strategy of digitisation, as already demonstrated at past exhibitions, at the K2019 trade fair. Further development of approaches is ongoing in order to supplement and improve new functions. The aim is primarily to offer better, practicable solutions with genuine added value for customers. The first topic we are focusing on is virtual reality (VR...

Requirements • high plant uptime, designed for continuous operation • no restrictions when it comes to automating raw materials • high throughput rate • robust, high-quality construction • process and control engineering and after-sales service from a single supplier The customer Environmental responsibility and recycling technology were among the top prioriti...

Requirements • increase in overall productivity • high degree of flexibility in conveying materials thanks to vacuum conveyor • components chosen to make best use of overall height • simple, flexible design of conveying distances using pipes • modular concept • robust, cost-effective concept for wear protection • integration of existing technology • improved w...

The requirements • Automation of difficult materials: o Plant-based with fluctuating properties, o Adherent, sticky, bridging o Solid and liquid o Sensitive for dust explosion • Tailor made production environment • Expandability for the future • Ideal material flow • Low production cost The customer BioLogiQ® Inc., a bioplastic resin manufacturing compa...

Apart from customized solutions for automating raw materials and processes, AZO also offers the possibility to support the customer in planning production logistics by conducting concept studies. This service is performed by the engineering & services division (AZO®e&s) as part of the pre-engineering process, tailored to the customer's existing or planned new system. ...

Containment has been a core issue for years, particularly in the pharmaceuticals industry. Low occupational exposure limits and complex toxicological evaluations pose special challenges for processors and manufacturers of highly active substances with regard to process safety. On top of this, there are new regulations, such as the modified EU GMP directives, which came i...

Flexible bulk materials receptacles such as big bags have become firmly established for handling powders in a variety of branches. They have clear advantages over sacks when it comes to transporting and storing bulk materials. They are environmentally friendly, require less operating staff and storage space and reduce costs for transport and processes. AZO big bag dis...

The operator-guided manual weighing centre ManDos is ideal for micro quantities that cannot be fully automated in a profitable manner owing to their consistency (physical properties) or production need (quantity and frequency). However, it is these micro quantities in particular that have a crucial impact on the recipe, meaning that proper control and documentation are e...

Kastor has been expanded with functions for automated handling of micro quantities using AZO®RoLog New solutions from the Kastor family of products have been developed for AZO®RoLog – new robot-assisted dosing of micro quantities. • Kastor RoWeighControl for controlling robot-assisted weighing • Kastor RoRefill for refilling the dosing receptacle • Kastor RoStore for...

AZO LIQUIDS’ customers in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries rely above all on the dependable and reproducible production processes of our plants. Maximum flexibility, efficient use of energy, fully automatic controls and consistent quality features are what set products from AZO LIQUIDS apart. Added to these advantages is our comprehensive industry exper...

The hygienic design feeding hopper serves to feed bulk solids in powdered and granular form into closed materials handling systems, especially in areas calling for the highest standards in hygiene. Products can be fed from sacks, boxes, barrels or similar receptacles. The feeding hopper is available in two different grades of stainless steel and, depending on the surf...

Until now, minor and micro components had to be weighed manually, thus entailing risks and potential errors. These grow with the number of components and batches, and with the required weighing and metering accuracy. This has an adverse effect on product safety and quality overall. Manual operations may under certain circumstances require a large number of staff and d...

For safe discharge of powdery, crystalline, fatty and granular bulk materials from hoppers. Hoppers are discharged completely without leaving residue. Funnel formation and bridging in the hopper are prevented. Can be used for virtually all bulk materials, even those that flow poorly, in the foods, plastics, chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries. Special advantages ...

The AZO lump breaker is used for crushing and milling of bulk materials with a tendency to form agglomerates, clods and lumps. The sturdy but compact design of the lump breaker, take care for a reliable and gentle crushing of clods and lumps. This unit is designed energy-saving and with low wear. It is available in various construction materials and surface finishings. D...

The hygienic design feeding hopper serves to feed bulk solids in powdered and granular form into closed materials handling systems, especially in areas calling for the highest standards in hygiene. Products can be fed from sacks, boxes, barrels or similar receptacles. The feeding hopper is available in two different grades of stainless steel and, depending on the surf...

Flexible bulk materials receptacles such as big bags have become firmly established for handling powders in a variety of branches. They have clear advantages over sacks when it comes to transporting and storing bulk materials. They are environmentally friendly, require less operating staff and storage space and reduce costs for transport and processes. AZO big bag dis...

The operator-guided manual weighing centre ManDos is ideal for micro quantities such as flavourings, baking agents, emulsifiers, dyes and other ingredients that cannot be fully automated in a profitable manner owing to their consistency (physical properties) or production need (quantity and frequency). However, it is these micro quantities in particular that have a cruci...

During the manufacture of food, pharmaceuticals, chemical and plastic products, precise adherence to the recipes is decisive for the product quality. As the producer, you must have absolute confidence in the exact supply of your raw materials. Each ingredient must be meticulously documented. Reasons for the automation are: • High precision for small and large weight ...

Until now, minor and micro components had to be weighed manually, thus entailing risks and potential errors. These grow with the number of components and batches, and with the required weighing and metering accuracy. This has an adverse effect on product safety and quality overall. Manual operations may under certain circumstances require a large number of staff and dem...

AZO®WMD – the ideal temperature-control and dosing unit for process water. An attractive innovation from AZO for bakery businesses. Does your equipment supply hot and cold water, but you need a temperature somewhere in between? The AZO®WMD water mixing and dosing unit supplies process water at the perfect temperature for your dough production, in the required quant...

The new AZO DL (dough line) modular line from AZO takes a big step towards addressing the frequently expressed wish of customers for complete solutions for handling both solids and liquids in bakeries. With years of experience in adding, dosing and weighing powdered substances and bulk materials, together with expertise in handling liquids, AZO can offer customers a “car...

The AZO Group, with the three specialist firms AZO SOLIDS, AZO CONTROLS and AZO LIQUIDS, designs and builds complete turnkey plants for fully automated processes with solid and liquid materials. Thanks to its wide-ranging experience of the food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and plastics industries, the company has acquired very extensive knowledge in the field of raw mater...

New solutions from the Kastor family of products have been developed for AZO®RoLog – new robot-assisted dosing of micro quantities. • Kastor RoWeighControl for controlling robot-assisted weighing • Kastor RoRefill for refilling the dosing receptacle • Kastor RoStore for storage and transport of dosing receptacles and target containers • Kastor RoDataManager for manag...

The hygienic design feeding hopper serves to feed bulk solids in powdered and granular form into closed materials handling systems, especially in areas calling for the highest standards in hygiene. Products can be fed from sacks, boxes, barrels or similar receptacles. The feeding hopper is available in two different grades of stainless steel and, depending on the surf...