ADDING VALUE

Sustainability with tradition. From a company providing services to the forestry industry to a world market leader Establishment of a company providing services to the forestry industry by Hans Ruf Start of series production of briquette presses for small-scale processing Patenting of the first briquette press for organic residues Construction of a 1,700 m2 hall for the manufacture 500 briquette presses supplied to more than 56 countries Formation of the subsidiary RUF UK, United Kingdom Relocation into new production halls in Zaisertshofen Expansion of the production area to 13,000 m2 Launch...

Family business with tradition. High-quality briquetting systems for your needs “Behind every machine, there is a person. Behind RUF briquetting machines, there are people who create added value.” Hans Ruf, company founder. When Hans Ruf introduced his first briquette press in 1985 and sold it to a wood processing plant, the potential for efficiently utilising residual production materials was still largely unknown. Nearly 40 years later, RUF Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG has become the world market leader in hydraulic briquette presses and a pioneer in briquetting technology. Now led by the second...

CYCLE OF ADDED VALUE Sustainable value creation through efficient circular economy. Recycling or reintegrating residual materials into the production process benefits not only the environment but also efficiency and cost-effectiveness. RUF briquetting systems provide the foundation for incorporating nearly any material into a recycling loop—an ideal alternative to the costly disposal of production residues. Briquetting is, among other benefits, an effective method of volume reduction. RUF’s briquetting systems are designed to compact a wide range of organic and inorganic chips, as well as other...

Optimal use of residual materials – with briquetting solutions by RUF. Maximum benefit Get the maximum benefit from your residues. With a custom-made briquette press from RUF, the expense is minimal while the benefits are maximised. Hydraulic pressing process Simple assembly: Plug & Press Low space requirement Low level of abrasion Low susceptibility to breakdown Seamless integration into existing production processes Automated equalisation of varying bulk densities Quick return on investment Fully-automatic 24-hour operation possible Low operating and maintenance costs Energy-saving operation...

RUF Group RUF MASCHINENBAU GMBH & CO. KG Hausener Str. 101 86874 Zaisertshofen, Germany C.F. NIELSEN A/S Solbjergvej 19 9574 Bælum, Denmark RUF UK LTD Castle Point Business Park, Fauld DE13 9BA Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom RUF US INC. 771 Sugar Lane 44035 Elyria OH, United States RUF SE D.O.O. Kranjska cesta 4 4240 Radovljica, Slovenia

From blacksmith to market leader in mechanical briquette presses Founded in 1889 as a small forge in Bælum, Denmark, the company quickly expanded. Its entry into cast iron production paved the way for the development of an engineering company that has since specialised in manufacturing mechanical briquetting presses. With over 80 years of experience in briquetting, the company has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers, successfully selling its presses across Asia, Africa, Europe, America, and Australia. Briquetting Experts – The whole range of briquetting On July 1, 2018, C.F. Nielsen...

Briquetted Diversity – Strength in every briquette. Briquetting systems by RUF WOOD RUF briquetting systems compact a surprising variety of materials. This supports efficient recycling processes and sustainable energy generation. Briquetting systems not only play a central role in waste recycling, but also in ensuring the safety of disposal processes. OTHER An excerpt from the wide range of briquetting options: PAPER TEXTILE LEFTOVERS ELECTRICAL DUST GRINDING DUST EFFICIENCY MEETS SUSTAINABILITY

Briquetting in the wood industry. For efficiency and profitability Compact. Utilise. Improve. Briquetting wood is an attractive option for sawmills and wood processing companies, enabling the efficient use of waste wood to produce high-quality fuels for both industrial and domestic use. The hydraulic briquetting presses by RUF and the mechanical presses by C.F. Nielsen together provide an optimal solution for all applications in wood processing. WASTE RECYCLING: Wood residues from processing are put to good use. FLEXIBILITY: Briquettes can be used for various purposes – from energy production...

Briquetting of biomass. Energy from residual materials 100 % Natural For companies in the biomass industry, briquetting offers a way to transform biomass residues into compact, transportable resources. This improves storage, transportation, and handling, while also helping to reduce environmental impact. With mechanical and hydraulic briquetting technologies, RUF and C.F. Nielsen offer the right biomass processing solution for every application. REDUCTION OF RESIDUAL MATERIALS: Efficient use and recycling reduce the amount of biomass residues. ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY: Reduction in operating costs...

Efficient recycling and environmental protection combined Increasing value through optimal recycling technology Metal processing companies benefit from the conversion of metal chips and waste into compact, easy-to-handle briquettes. It enables more efficient storage, transportation and recycling processes. SPACE SAVING: Compact briquettes significantly reduce the space required and the volume of metal waste for storage and transportation. COST REDUCTION: Lower storage and transportation costs. RECOVERY: Recovery of valuable cooling lubricants. VALUE ENHANCEMENT: Greater added value through the...

Our services include consulting, design, and precise manufacturing, as well as professional installation and commissioning. We also provide regular maintenance and system inspections. Throughout the process, you will have a dedicated expert by your side to assist you at every stage. RELIABILITY Before and after your purchase, our customised briquetting solutions are based on a thorough analysis of your individual needs. Our machines are tailored to your specific requirements, and our dependable customer service team will continue to support you long after your purchase. Thanks to our production...