Finke: A successful product with installations in 25 countries worldwide

The “Universal System”

Finke Dosiertechnik GmbH describe themselves as the most comprehensive manufacturer of paint dosing systems, with a reputation for developing technically innovative solutions. They offer a host of solutions for various paint dosing systems, covering a comprehensive range of applications. The development of the "Universal System" marks yet another advance in their successful career.

For many years, the supplier has been producing metering systems for liquid pigments, granules, compact C pigments, powder pigments and dry-wet systems.

Finke Dosiertechnik was the first manufacturer to develop a powder metering system with a pneumatically operated conveying unit designed for the manufacture of ready-mixed mortar, concrete products and precast elements. The first systems were installed already in 2003/2004, and the ensuing continuous improvement process made it possible to develop the Universal System for series production in 2005.

In February 2005, work started to install...

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