The life science industry encompasses companies that operate in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialisation of products that improve health and quality of life.
In this field, the importance of safety, purity, and sterility is crucial. AVK Group’s products are designed to meet these stringent requirements, enabling safe and efficient production processes for food and life science products. This is achieved through valves manufactured with materials approved under FDA regulations, EN 1935/2004, and EU No. 10/2011.
EFFICIENT SUGAR PRODUCTION — MINIMUM DOWNTIME WITH SPECIALISED VALVES
The AVK company, InterApp, supplies a wide range of valves for the life science industry.
Südzucker AG, a customer of InterApp, is the parent company of the Südzucker Group which is divided into five diverse segments: sugar, special products, CropEnergies, starch, and fruit. The company is adept at transforming agricultural raw materials into an array of high-quality products, primarily targeting both industrial customers and end consumers. The product range extends beyond food items to include animal feed and various other goods for sectors across both food and non-food industries. A crucial aspect of Südzucker‘s operations is the complete and efficient utilisation and refinement of these raw materials.
Effective maintenance of production facilities as well as reliable production cycles are vital to avoid any interruptions during peak manufacturing periods. In response to this need, the Südzucker AG manufacturing site of Offenau has integrated InterApp valves into its operational framework due to the high reliability and easy maintenance of these valves.
InterApp has supplied an extensive range of valves. These include:
- For handling chemicals, Bianca butterfly valves from DN 50 to DN 200
- For various processes such as vapour generation, evaporation, etc., Desponia® butterfly valves from DN 50 to DN 1000
- For evaporation of syrups and vacuum, Desponia® plus butterfly valves from DN 50 to DN 500
- For beet processing and centrifugation, knife gate valves from DN 150 to DN 700
- For biogas production and pump protection, Rhea swing check valve from DN 100 to DN 300
Both manual and pneumatic actuators are used ensuring optimal functionality and automation.
This collaboration not only strengthens Südzucker‘s operational integrity, but also ensures a production with the highest quality and safety standards throughout the year. InterApp sees itself as a partner, collaborating with Südzucker to develop solutions that further optimise the manufacturing site. This partnership highlights a shared commitment to enhancing reliability and promoting sustainability in production processes.
