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Introduction
The document discusses the strategic moves and technological advancements in the European automotive and manufacturing sectors, focusing on environmentally friendly products and innovative solutions.

GST and Seton Leather Operations
The merger of GST and Seton’s automotive leather operations is seen as a positive development for Europe. The focus is on expanding business in Europe by providing reliable service to customers. The acquisition of Seton Leather is part of a strategy to participate in customer growth.

KLN Ultraschall AG: A One-Stop Solutions Provider
KLN Ultraschall AG offers multifunctional plastic parts solutions for modern cars, requiring up to ten different welding technologies. The company provides both standard and tailored solutions, with a significant portion of their business coming from tailored projects. They emphasize the importance of in-house production and engineering expertise.

Technological Innovations and Market Expansion
KLN is expanding in Asia with a subsidiary in Shanghai, focusing on innovation such as contactless infrared technology. They aim to remain competitively priced by standardizing components and leveraging purchasing power. The company is a leader in plastic welding and ultrasonic cleaning, with a significant portion of turnover from automotive customers.

Company Background and Capabilities
Founded in 1947, KLN initially focused on ultrasonic cleaning technologies. Over the years, they expanded into various welding techniques, achieving 80% of turnover from welding activities. The company is part of Crest Ultrasonics Corp., which operates globally, sharing resources and expertise.

Product Offerings
KLN offers a comprehensive range of plastic assembly techniques, including ultrasonic, vibration, hotplate, spin, thermal, and infrared welding. They also provide ultrasonic cleaning systems suitable for various industrial applications.

Conclusion
KLN Ultraschall AG is positioned as a leader in the automotive sector, providing innovative and reliable solutions globally. Their focus on technological advancement and market expansion ensures they remain at the forefront of the industry.

Catalog excerpts

Special cleaning equipment for hard-metal tooling Vibration welder with integrated infrared preheating system remain a niche product and its future in a wider market will ultimately depend on the willingness of customers around the world to place value on an environmentally friendly product.” The road ahead The coming together of GST and Seton’s automotive leather operations has been hailed as a good move for Europe by Mr Hiller, Mr Schrey and Mr Bee. “We do hope to expand in Europe,” said Mr Hiller. “We would like to add business there and if that happened it would justify expanding production.” He added: “With our customers in Europe, we will continue to focus on service. They need suppliers who are reliable and easy to work with. We need to earn our customers’ business in Europe and elsewhere each and every day. If we do that, there will be opportunities to grow. The automotive business is recovering and the acquisition of Seton Leather and our new products are further steps towards our participating in our customers’ growth on the road ahead.” 28 Industry Europe Multifunctional plastic parts in modern cars can require up ten different welding technologies in the production process – so, can the solution come from one single provider? Yes, if you choose KLN Ultraschall AG, says managing director Dr Natrop. Julia Snow reports.

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Full automatic working cell for I-panels very single modern industrial product contains plastic parts, which have to be embedded by means of welding or riveting. KLN Ultraschall AG is a leading European manufacturer of machines and equipment for the welding of plastic parts, as well as a specialist in ultrasonic cleaning. Founded in 1947 by the physicist Dr Lehfeldt, the company initially offered ultrasonic technologies for cleaning procedures in the medical industry. “With the growth of plastic in the 1960s, welding was added to the expertise – and ultrasonic continues to be the most popular...

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