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With two-digit annual growth rates worldwide, the market for flexible single-use and multiuse
woven containers (FIBCs= Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers, Big Bags) reflects the
revolutionary effect these bags have had on bulk goods logistics in many sectors.
A big bag can hold up to 2000 kg of building materials, metal parts, chemical products,
minerals, foodstuffs, or other bulk goods for safe and easy transportation. It requires no
special equipment for loading and unloading and doubles as a space-saving storage
container.
Starlinger has many years of experience in FIBC technology. The Austrian company’s
current line-up of reliable and versatile equipment includes new developments in starEX
tape extrusion technology, latest versions of the circular loom series SL 61/SL 62/SL 8 and
SL 82, the coating and laminating line stacoTEC, and the FIBC testing unit stacoTEST. The
fabric from this type of line is used mainly for production of FIBC’s, but also for applications
such as geotextiles, agrotextiles, and tarpaulins.
EFIBCA, which was founded in 1983, is the European trade organisation for producers and
suppliers of FIBCs and for suppliers to the FIBC industry. The association’s main objectives
are to develop and define standards of quality, safety, product development, and service.
EFIBCA is the world’s only active FIBC industrial association. Membership is limited to
companies which demonstrate compliance with EFIBCA’s high standards in a stringent audit
process.
In the month of April, two events will offer opportunity for a close look at Starlinger’s big
bag know-how. During the 5th World FIBC Conference in Amsterdam (April 21-22, 2008)
there will be a presentation by Starlinger on the topic of “FIBCs from the machinery
producer’s viewpoint”. At interpack 2008 in Düsseldorf Starlinger will be exhibiting in Hall
13, Booth 13A78, and will also participate in EFIBCA’s relaunch event on the evening of
April 25th.
About Starlinger:
The Viennese family business Starlinger has been in the mechanical engineering industry
since 1835 and has been exporting products worldwide for over 40 years. The production
sites are located in Weissenbach, Lower Austria.
Being the world market leader in the field of machinery and complete lines for woven plastic
bag production with an export quota of more than 99.5%, Starlinger & Co. Ges.m.b.H. is a
synonym for leadership in quality and technology in over 130 countries.
The establishment of branches in Chicago and Greenville (USA), New Delhi (India), Moscow
(Russia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Peking and Taicang (China) as well as in São Paolo
(Brazil) clearly underlines Starlinger’s emphasis on customer-oriented service.
In 2007, two milestones were set: First of all, Starlinger achieved an increase in turnover of
14%, and secondly, the Austrian Export Award in the Industry category was presented to
Starlinger.