BBG manufactures installations for the production of innovative solutions for the solar and window industries

Mindelheim, July 21st, 2010. BBG GmbH & Co. KG will be present at the first solarpec trade show for solar production engineering and the glasstec trade show, which takes place in parallel, and will demonstrate various innovations on how to join glass and plastics. The engineering company, which manufactures installations for the production of innovative solutions for the solar and window industries, is part of the glass-technology-life special show at glasstec hall 11 and can also be found with their product presentation at the solarpeq trade show in hall 14, stand E62.

Partner for innovative polyurethane-based solutions

The solution provider and partner of the solar, photovoltaics and window industries, BBG is involved in the development and production of innovative frame modules made of polyurethane, the manufacturing of tools, prototypes and end-to-end production lines. The company showcases a large number of applications at the trade show, including solar thermal energy, photovoltaics and hybrid elements made by various manufacturers for retrofits, photovoltaic shingles by Koramic company and, for the first time, the integral "detiga" roof system, which is also installed directly on the roof structure. It consists of matching elements of energy-producing and purely insulating components, which together form an integrated end-to-end outer layer. The program comprises the active "solar thermal energy" and "photovoltaics" modules and the passive "insulation" component for all other roof areas.

"Solar-PUR-Flush" technology maximises yield

The polyurethane specialist exclusively displays solar thermal energy, photovoltaics and combination modules with polyurethane (PUR) frames and fastening elements. The Solar-PUR-Flush technology developed by BBG allows for encapsulating inserts, joints and electronic components in plastic frames, thus protecting them against any mechanical damage and corrosion. The award-winning "edgeless technology" provides for a smooth transition between the frame and the module without creating the edges in which dirt accumulates, thus maximising energy yield.

TopTherm 90, the ultra-energy saving and slender standard window

With TopTherm 90, the company showcases the world's first ultra-energy saving standard window with a frame and a profile core made of PUR. With a depth of only 90 mm and triple glazing, the window achieves a heat insulation value of 0.8 W/m²K. The production technologies for system bar profiles were developed by BBG and are available for use in new innovative windows.

Presentations on innovative solutions

Within the framework of the "glass technology live" special show, BBG representatives will give two presentations to prospective customers in order to provide detailed insight into the innovations developed by BBG. Project manager Gerhard Hörtrich will be talking about "Efficient production technologies for window systems made of polyurethane" while Hans Brandner, BBG's managing partner, will be focussing on "Technologies for flexible PUR frames in solar modules, using passive and active roof modules as an example".

BBG’s customers are active the world over

BBG GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of moulds, machinery and plants, is a renowned specialist for the polyurethane-processing industry. BBG supply their products to their customers all over the world. The export content was c. 45 percent in 2009, with the Asian market playing an important role. In 2009, the family-owned business, which is located in Mindelheim/Allgäu and is run by Hans Brandner, the managing partner, generated sales of around 7.1m Euros. The headcount of both the Mindelheim headquarters and the subsidiary located at the Changchun/China totals 65.

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