Manufacturing Today Issue - 248 May 2026 | Page 188

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to create value for many years to come. As a former customer, I have experienced firsthand the comprehensive lifecycle support Netstal offers, and I am delighted to continue investing in this team. Our portfolio includes new Netstal machines, spare parts, field service, preventive maintenance, machine refurbishment, process optimization, molds and hot runners and application support. We are expanding investments in facilities to continue our growth trajectory and build on our exemplary customer loyalty.”
As part of Krones, Netstal also offers access to broader packaging and beverage-line expertise, while its close alignment with MHT supports integrated PET preform, molds and tooling, and system-level solutions.“ At Netstal, we start with customer success as our goal,” Kevin confirms.“ We couldn’ t be happier with the Krones relationship. Their scale and market presence have really accelerated our access to the blue-chip PET line and beverage markets. It really is a perfect synergy. The fastest, most reliable filling lines paired with the fastest, most reliable preform lines. The efficiency is next-level, and the market has responded enthusiastically.”
Aside from Netstal’ s product portfolio, being part of Krones enables the business to leverage the scale, expertise and innovation capacity required to accelerate development in resource-intensive areas such as integrated AI, digitalization, automation and smart factory applications.“ Krones is a recognized leader in these fields, and Netstal directly benefits from that ecosystem,” Kevin states.“ It allows us to bring advanced solutions to customers faster and with greater impact that would be difficult or even impossible to replicate independently. Our product
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