Robert Bürkle GmbH is investing a single-digit million euro amount in the comprehensive modernization and construction of a new plant at its headquarters in Freudenstadt, with completion planned by the end of 2027. The investment aims to create modern, future-proof workplaces for 170 employees while strengthening the long-term competitiveness of the site. Key growth drivers include strong demand for customized systems—particularly in the PCB segment—as well as long-term development partnerships and future-oriented technologies such as AI and technical glass production.

In his column, Philip Berger, Head of Application Technology at Robert Bürkle GmbH, highlights a topic that is becoming increasingly important for many companies in the wood and furniture industry: How can production processes be made more sustainable while also saving costs?

Robert Bürkle uses the new SRCI interface to program Yaskawa robots directly in the PLC and thus meet the increasing automation requirements in the industry. The ease of use enables medium-sized companies in particular to integrate robots without in-depth programming knowledge, which speeds up commissioning and compensates for a shortage of skilled workers. Thanks to the close cooperation with Yaskawa and the use of digital twins, Bürkle has already successfully integrated several robots into its production systems and plans to expand the technology further.

Robert Bürkle GmbH has changed its sales partner in Denmark and is now working together with HOMAG Danmark A/S in the field of woodworking machines. HOMAG Danmark A/S has extensive market knowledge and a strong sales network, which should contribute to Bürkle's increased market presence in Denmark. Robert Bürkle GmbH is optimistic about the future and expects sustainable growth through this strategic partnership.

Bürkle North America and Schmoll Maschinen have amicably concluded their 20-year collaboration to independently pursue their strategic objectives in the Printed Circuit Board industry, effective April 3rd.

Robert Bürkle GmbH has restructured itself in August 2023 and divided into four independent divisions in order to react more efficiently to customer requirements. In the future, the new divisions will be managed by Marco Schaible (PCB), Kai P. Treuner (PV, Glass & Plastic Cards), Matthias Picker (Surface/Woodworking) and on an interim basis by Dr. Arno Rogalla (Automation, Insulation, Doors, Parquet).

At the upcoming LIGNA, BÜRKLE will be underlining its high level of engineering expertise and the associated future-oriented machine and system solutions. New promising digitalization solutions and innovative solutions from the portfolio will be in focus. Another highlight will be the field of spray coating.

The Management is convinced that Bürkle will strengthen and expand its market position with the expansion of the Debrecen plant. It is important for the Groups and the Hungarian management teams that the Debrecen plant implements the high Bürkle quality standards of a German top machine and plant manufacturer in its daily work.

At the end of last year, Robert Bürkle GmbH successfully completed another major project in the plastic card business area. Three new SMARTLAM CHK were delivered for plastic card production on the Korean market. The lines will bring the production, which has existed for more than twenty years, up to the latest state of the art in press technology.

In cooperation with the german magazine Glaswelt, over 70 viewers were able to experience autoclave-free glass lamination live in November 2021. Learn now on demand in our expert talk how to laminate safety or other flat glass without autoclaves. Our experts Robert Gaiser, Daniel Klaus and Manuel Höß explain BÜRKLE's IFL technology and clarify the most important questions about flatbed laminating.

“I am extremely proud that we can all be part of this great fresh start today. Here and now we are witnessing the beginning of a new era in the solar industry,” said Gunter Erfurt, CEO of Meyer Burger Technology AG in May of this year on the occasion of the grand opening of solar module production in Freiberg, Saxony. The plant is Europe's largest and most modern production facility for solar modules.

The BÜRKLE Spray Coating Summit offers you a deep insight into spray coating technology and two highlight projects from this year. For this, our experts will discuss the advantages and innovations of BÜRKLE spray coating machines and lines in a panel discussion and Q&A session. Experience how your market competitors produce on BÜRKLE and what sets our technologies apart from the market.

Despite the pandemic, the caravanning industry recorded the best half-year in its history. In the first 6 months, a total of 15.4% more motorhomes and caravans were registered than in the first half of 2020. Motorhomes even increased by 23% compared to the same period last year. The industry's order books are full, delivery times long. The Freudenstadt-based system manufacturer Robert Bürkle GmbH is benefiting from this. Caravan floors, roofs and side walls are produced with a large throughfeed press from Bürkle.

BÜRKLE will deliver another glass laminating line in 2021 and support Viwinco Windows in the strategic expansion of its market position. With this, the long-standing window and door manu-facturer is focusing on a new approach to laminating flat glass and safety glass.

The Intermediate People's Court confirms the BÜRKLE patent concerning multi-level, multi-daylight laminators. The judgment, which is not yet final, prohibits the Chinese machine builder Qinhuangdao Visual Automation Co., Ltd. from manufacturing and selling such laminators.

With the easy-LAM IFL, BÜRKLE developed a completely new way to laminate flat glass. Thanks to the successful inital type tested in cooperation with the Center for Construction Materials of the Technical University in Darmstadt, the autoclave-free laminating line officially maintains the highest quality standards for laminating laminated and laminated safety glass.

Theurl Austrian Premium Timber is convinced that wood is the building material of the future. With its entry into the BSP sector, the traditional company is now taking another successful step to proactively shape this future. In doing so, the family-owned company relies on experienced, reliable partners who support the high quality standards, such as the press manufacturer BÜRKLE.

Pete Starkey speaks with BÜRKLE North America CEO Kurt Palmer about how their business has been affected by the pandemic of the past year, the recent relocation of their headquarters to North Carolina, and what his outlook is for 2021.

From our move to Greensboro and all the impact related to the Corona crisis - 2020 was a special year for us in every way. We're putting together all the newsletters and information from the past year for you again.

Together with Siemens AG and the Campus Schwarzwald, a centre for research and technology transfer, the Freudenstadt-based mechanical engineering and systems company Robert Bürkle GmbH is part of a collaborative network. Between them, the partners contribute specific know-how with the aim of advancing the digital transformation.

As part of an asset deal, Robert Bürkle GmbH (Freudenstadt) acquired the technical and sales-oriented expertise as well as market and service capacities from the insolvent SMB-DAVID finishing lines GmbH (Geretsried) in October.

The management of Robert Bürkle GmbH is strengthened by Dipl.-Kfm. Jürgen Müller and Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Olaf Hartwig. As CFO, Jürgen Müller is responsible for the commercial area and finances. As COO, Olaf Hartwig manages production and materials management.

Industrial production lines for doors now meet new and very diverse product specifications. Bürkle develops a comprehensive, modularly designed line portfolio for the production of doors in its subsidiary in Rietberg-Mastholte, Westphalia.

Robots are also increasingly finding their way into medium-sized companies. Robert Bürkle GmbH offers a highly universally applicable autonomous manufacturing cell especially for their customers from the trade.

PGT Innovations from Venice, Florida will integrate the IFL Glass Lamination System into their production in 2020. The inline laminating system for laminated glass recently developed by BÜRKLE offers a novel process consisting of thermal oil heated flat presses under vacuum.

Bürkle will present the mineral printing ink EFI Cubik S700 and the new Cubik S1800 UV-LED single UV-LED printers for wood decoration at the LIGNA.

10 competence centers form the "Bürkle Technology Arena" at the LIGNA 2019 (hall 17, booth F19). Bürkle will present its comprehensive portfolio of services and solutions on a considerably extended booth area.

To ensure that the volume flow remains constant, a newly developed flow control valve controls the flow rate. Hydraulic experts are patting themselves on the back for the design of this textbook solution. With good reason?