(K-Interview) TRIA: Digitization and automation to overcome labor shortage
At K 2022, TRIA, the Italian manufacturer of granulators, conveying and grinding systems, emphasized the upgrades and remote services for its products. One of the highlights was the new TS Series, which enriches the product range dedicated to thermoforming.
In addtion to renewed look and design, the models of the new series offer the benefits of decrease in electrical absorption, increase in ease of cleaning, and being more silent in operation.
In an onsite interview with Adsale Plastics Network (AdsaleCPRJ.com), Luciano Anceschi, Executive Chairman at TRIA S.p.A., opined about the challenges that the company and other European machine manufacturers are facing, including energy crisis, lack of electrical component and shortage of technician.
Luciano Anceschi sees that European machine manufacturers have been making an effort to stay flexible under complicated circumstances, for example, improving machines for adapting to the use of sustainable materials, increasing machines’ automation level to avoid relying on technicians, and optimizing machines for even less material and energy consumption. He is still optimistic about the market in 2023.