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Versatile Filling Technology. Since 50 years

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Versatile Filling Technology. Since 50 years

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Introduction
Wick-Machinery has been a leader in filling technology for over 50 years, serving industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, diagnostics, and food. The company emphasizes human-centric technology, countering the trend of automation dictating workflows.
Company Overview
Wick-Machinery is a family-run business with a strong focus on ethical standards and team spirit. The company prides itself on its in-house manufacturing capabilities, allowing for flexibility and quick adaptation to client needs. Their machines are known for being low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable.
Corporate Development
Founded in 1971, Wick-Machinery has grown through innovation and resilience. Key milestones include the development of the first fully automatic filling machine, overcoming insolvency in the 1980s, and pioneering technologies like the Atex-compliant servo filler and the "Minican Universal".
Technological Advancements
The company has consistently invested in R&D, leading to innovations such as flexible handling technology, M2M communication, and the "Flexo-Robot" system. They focus on creating machines that are adaptable to various packaging materials and production needs.
Customer Focus
Wick-Machinery serves a diverse range of industries, offering customized solutions that cater to specific client requirements. Their machines are used globally, with a strong presence in all continents except Australia.
Production Process
The production process at Wick-Machinery involves detailed planning, in-house manufacturing, and rigorous testing. They offer comprehensive services from initial consultation to after-sales support, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term cooperation.
Conclusion
Wick-Machinery's commitment to innovation, quality, and customer-centric solutions has established it as a trusted partner in the filling technology sector. Their focus on human elements and adaptability continues to drive their success.
Industry-Specific Solutions
Pharmaceutical Industry: Wick-Machinery ensures high precision and safety in pharmaceutical production, adhering to GMP and FDA standards. Solutions include sterile filling and comprehensive documentation.
Chemical Industry: The company handles corrosive and foaming agents with robust systems, ensuring safety and compliance with ATEX standards.
Diagnostic Industry: Provides precise solutions for diagnostic media and reagents, adaptable to various environments.
Cosmetic Industry: Offers flexible solutions for lotions and perfumes, focusing on aseptic filling.
Food Industry: Systems are versatile and easy to clean, complying with HACCP specifications.
Small Businesses: Supports with scalable and modular machines, emphasizing customer support.
Client Testimonials
Clients like Konapharma AG and Ölmühle Fandler GmbH highlight Wick-Machinery's reliability and adaptability. Testimonials emphasize the company's quick response and quality of customized solutions.
Collaboration with Dr. Lüschow GmbH & Co. KG
Dr. Lüschow praises Wick-Machinery for their client-focused approach, resulting in customized solutions tailored to specific operational requirements.
Product Offerings
Wick-Machinery offers a wide range of machines for filling and closing various containers, available in semi-automatic and fully-automatic configurations.
Machine Specifications
Detailed specifications for machines like the Minican T and FFM series ensure flexibility and adaptability for diverse applications.
Key Specifications
  • Gearwheel Pump: Suitable for basic filling tasks.
  • Mono Pump: Ideal for larger filling volumes.
  • Slide Valve Filler: Suitable for products with variable viscosity.
  • Max Tablet Diameter: 18 mm.
  • Max Filling Depth: 17 mm.
  • Pressure: 2000 kg.
  • Output: 45–90 strokes/min.
Features
  • High precision repeating mechanism for accurate dosing.
  • Flexible operation with options for magnetic inductive or mass flow meters.
Company Philosophy
Wick-Machinery is a family business with over 50 years of experience, combining tradition with innovation. The company is committed to providing tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of its clients.
Contact Information
  • Head Office & Factory 1: Hauptstraße 26, 2325 Himberg bei Wien, Austria.
  • Factory 2: Grundäckergasse 21, 1100 Wien, Austria.
  • Tel: +43 / 2235 / 87722
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.wick-machinery.com
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Versatile Filling Technology. Since 50 years. For the pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, diagnostic and food industries.

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WICK. Filling Technology 50.0 The People at the Center. With Customized Machines. Following the Industrial Revolution, the daily workflow of manufacturing has increasingly opportunity to launch the Filling Technology been defined by the rhythm of machines. At 50.0. After all, our anniversary has taught the same time, people have been trained to us once more that it is not the machines, keep up with ever-faster cycles of automated systems. Digitization has further reinforced Wick-Machinery’s success. this trend and is affecting our daily lives: Our time, our decisions and our desires are With...

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Our Company p.4 t Home in Filling Technology: We are WICK-Machinery A p.6 The “Story” in History: Our Corporate Development p.8 Because we Know how it Works: WICK Know-How p.10 From first Meeting to final Product: Why WICK-Machinery? Our Customers p.16 Pharmaceutical Industry: Today more than Ever p.17 hemical Industry: All Safe and Secure C p.18 Diagnostic Industry: It’s a Match p.19 Cosmetic Industry: Radiance Every Day p.20 Food Industry: Preciously Delicious p.21 Small Businesses: Starting Small means Getting Big p.22 Customized Machines: Cooperations Made to Last p.24 From Austria to the...

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At Home in Filling Technology: We are WICK Machinery Over the past 50 years, we have experienced a lot, tinkered even more, and we’re thrilled to say that our focus on targeted technical solutions has proven successful. Since the foundation of Wick-Machinery, it has been our joint goal and passion to develop high-quality filling and closing systems that are perfectly adaptable to the needs of our clients. We are a cooperative partner that is always flexible and fast, because we manufacture all of our equipment in-house. All Wick-Machinery equipment is manufact ured in-house and geared to low-maintenance...

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Andreas Wick CEO ”Wick-Machinery is your choice supplier for closing and filling technology, meeting customer needs at the highest technical level.“ You are only as good as your Team The basis of our company’s successful development is mutual support and solidarity. After all, Wick-Machinery is a familyrun company with high ethical standards. With us, none of our employees is just a replaceable resource. Instead, we are there for each other, just as we are there for our clients. Team spirit, mutual trust and genuine enthusiasm for what we do are not just buzzwords, but our everyday reality. After...

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WICK. Machinery England‘s best Guinness In 2004, in-line bottling and canister filling machines were given an intuitive new user interface and more flexible servo drive. In the same year, this technology was delivered to a client in Scun horpe, England, t by one very lucky Wick project manager who was treated to a round of drinks by the satisfied clients. Upon returning home, the employee not only spoke proudly of Wick’s successful new technology, but at every single company party from then on praised the incomparable taste of the Scunthorpe Guinness. 2003 Production of the first Wick filling...

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Together with TÜV, Wick-Machinery develops the first Atex-compliant servo filler for the chemical industry, which soon after achieves international success. “Flexo-Robot” aims to develop a flexible, adaptive supply and handling system for packaging materials and closures. 2007 Following the need for a bigger production facility, the location in Laaer-Berg-Strasse is closed down and operations are divided between the two current facilities. 2008 With the development of the “Minican Universal”, a combination filling and closing machine for liquids, pastes, and granulates, Wick-Machinery not only...

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WICK. Machinery Because we Know how it Works: WICK Know-How At Wick-Machinery, we build filling technology that perfextly adapts to your company’s needs. Therefore, every Wick machine is unique. Our team offers you the highest competence, best service and absolute precision in all steps of production. Wick Know-How guarantees the best results and your full satisfaction.

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Customized Service Whether it’s consultation, planning or customer support: Our team is your ideal partner for developing the perfect filling machine. Wick service means that we are there for you whenever you need us. We offer installation, commissioning and on-site staff training. Wick machines are highly robust, low-maintenance and easy to operate. And should you ever have a question or a problem, you can always count on us. In-House-Manufacturing One of Wick-Machinery’s greatest features is the in-house manufacturing of our equipment. This makes us incredibly flexible and fast and it allows...

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WICK. Machinery From First Meeting to Filled Product: Why WICK-Machinery? Final Assembly Warm Welcome We welcome you to our Head Office, listen closely to your wishes and contribute new ideas. Next, we will have a look at the existing processes in your company. After all, every successful project planning starts with optimization. Responsibility and Trust The foundation of a successful cooperation is responsibility and trust. By that we do not only mean within our team, but also, of course, for you and your project. We see ourselves not just as experts, but as equal partners who remain by your...

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Testing Phase Using checklists and defined acceptancecriteria, we evaluate, test and verify aspects a of processing, module inter ction, setup, functionality, the system’s performance in “exceptional situations” and numerous other areas and features. Factory Approval Together with our customer, we thoroughly examine the machines in our “factory acceptance test” (FAT). For more complex systems, we prepare an additional checklist several weeks in advance. A Cooperation Made to Last The work for us does not end with your machine’s setup. Should you ever have any questions, suggestions or adaptation...

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