Success Story
June 3, 2025

High-level automation at Norsk Hydro Extrusions

At its Nenzing (AT) production site, Hydro Extrusion Nenzing GmbH has taken another step towards pioneering Manufacturing: With the commissioning of the new P40 extrusion press (40 meganewtons pressing force),
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Setting standards in automation and efficiency

Our OneBase®WORLD solutions take over the fully automatic control of the entire production flow – from material provision and press control to the delivery of finished profiles. The result: the highest level of efficiency, transparency, and process reliability.

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Highlights of the implementation:
  • Fully automatic control of the entire P40 production line by the OneBase® Manufacturing Execution System
  • Intelligent material and transport management via OneBase®MFT
  • Seamless integration into existing systems (P16, basket management, bar stock warehouse)
  • Real-time data for maximum transparency and complete traceability
  • Highest process reliability with minimal manual intervention
With the new P40 extrusion line, we have taken an important step towards the future. Thanks to ABF’s sophisticated Manufacturing Execution System, we were able to achieve the highest level of automation – absolutely unique in our industry in terms of depth and quality. The collaboration with ABF was professional, partnership-based, and goal-oriented from the very beginning.

Helmut Gassner

Manufacturing Manager, Hydro Extrusion Nenzing GmbH

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