Compounding, extrusion and injection moulding of natural fibre materials (GCC) as well as toolmaking and plant engineering in Aschersleben.
NOVO-TECH Trading GmbH & Co. KG
Aschersleben · Siemensstraße 31, 06449 AscherslebenNew on Amplifa
About NOVO-TECH
Founded in 2005, NOVO-TECH Trading GmbH & Co. KG produces the polymer-bound wood material GCC (German Compact Composite) with a natural fibre content of up to 75% at its Aschersleben site. From in-house compounded granulates, the patented extrusion process creates decking boards, façade panels, fencing elements and construction timber for durable outdoor use; in addition, natural fibre compounds are processed by injection moulding and large-format 3D printing. The group consolidates the entire value chain at one site: compounding, extrusion, injection moulding, toolmaking, metalworking (CNC milling, turn-milling, wire EDM, punching and press-brake technology) as well as plant and special machinery engineering. The materials used are PEFC-certified wood fibres from residual wood of the planing and sawmill industry, recycled HDPE and up to 30% recycled synthetic resin, among other sources from wind turbine rotor blades. With around 160 employees and a production capacity of approximately 35,000 tonnes per year, NOVO-TECH supplies markets in landscaping, façade construction, structural timber construction, sports ground construction and the food industry.
- Site
- Aschersleben
- Processes
- Compounding (production of natural fibre granulates / compounds), Extrusion of bio composite / polymer-bound wood materials (decking boards, façade elements,, Injection moulding with natural fibre compound, Large-format 3D printing (with wood composite material), CNC milling (3 axes), CNC turn-milling, Wire EDM (EDM), Punching technology / progressive die press (sheet metal/punched parts)
- Materials
- GCC HOLZart (German Compact Composite, polymer-bound wood material), GCC HARZart (with up to 30% recycled synthetic resin), Wood fibres/natural fibres (PEFC-certified, residual wood from planing/sawmill industry), HDPE (recycled plastic as binder), Recycled synthetic resin (among others from wind turbine rotor blades), Steel, Special steels, Stainless steel
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, PEFC CoC, Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold (GCC HOLZart), Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold (GCC HARZart), C2C Material Health Certificate Platinum (GCC HOLZart), Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold, DIN EN 71-3 (toy safety, EPH Dresden), ISO 14001
- Founded
- 2005
- Employees
- approx. 160 (history
- Industries
- Wood in the Garden (decking, fences, privacy screens), Façade construction, Construction / structural timber construction, Sports surfaces, Food industry (refining machines), Wind/energy sector (GFRP recycling)
- 01
Preparation of the PEFC-certified wood fibres
- 02
Compounding (mixing with polymers and additives)
- 03
Toolmaking (extrusion, punching, progressive die tools)
- 04
Extrusion of profiles and boards
- 05
Injection moulding and 3D printing of moulded parts
- 06
Metalworking and punching technology for fastening systems
- 07
Assembly of modules and plant engineering
- 08
Testing in the in-house laboratory and shipping
Materials and processes
GCC HOLZart (German Compact Composite, natural fibre-HDPE composite)
Polymer-bound wood material with up to 75% natural fibres, PVC-free and C2C-certified, for decking, fences and façades in outdoor applications.
GCC HARZart (with up to 30% recycled synthetic resin)
Wood material with at least 50% wood content whose synthetic resin component comes, among other sources, from recycled wind turbine rotor blades.
Recycled HDPE
Serves as the polymeric binder that holds the natural fibres together in the compound.
PEFC-certified wood/natural fibres
Chips from residual wood of the planing and sawmill industry as the main raw material, with no felled trees.
Recycled synthetic resin (among others from wind turbine rotor blades)
Raw material component for GCC HARZart and R&D projects for material recycling of GFRP.
Steel and special steels
Material for tools, punching and assembly parts in the in-house tool and plant engineering.
Stainless steel
Milled, turned and punched parts such as detent clips, clips and connector elements.
Non-ferrous metals and plastics
Machined as contract manufacturing on CNC milling machines and turn-milling centres.
Locations
Aschersleben
DEProduction site and headquarters of the group
- Lot size
- Prototype to large-scale series; production capacity approx. 35,000 t/year
- Materials
- GCC HOLZart, GCC HARZart, wood fibres, recycled HDPE/synthetic resin, steel, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals
- 4 large mixers (rotary mixing plants)
- Extrusion lines
- Injection moulding machines
- Large-format 3D printers (in-house development)
- CNC milling machines 1200 x 900 x 550 mm and 800 x 600 x 500 mm
- CNC turn-milling machine XZC up to D400 mm, lengths up to approx. 900 mm
- Wire EDM machines 2x BA24, 1x N2400
- Progressive die press 1000 x 800 mm, 80 t, up to 300 strokes/min
- Press brake up to 100 t, part lengths up to 3000 mm
- QUV accelerated weathering device
Products and components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compounding (production of natural fibre granulates / compounds)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Natural fibres (wood fibres, PEFC-certified), HDPE/polymer recyclates, Additives, recycled synthetic resin (GCC HARZart) |
| Extrusion of bio composite / polymer-bound wood materials (decking boards, façade elements,Plastics | – | theoretically any length | – | – | GCC HOLZart (up to 75% natural fibre, HDPE), GCC HARZart (at least 50% natural fibre, up to 30% recycled |
| Injection moulding with natural fibre compoundPlastics | – | – | – | – | GCC natural fibre compound (wood-polymer material), GCC HOLZart, GCC HARZart |
| Large-format 3D printing (with wood composite material)Additive | – | – | – | – | GCC (German Compact Composite) natural fibre compound |
| CNC milling (3 axes)Machining | – | 1200 x 900 x 550 mm or 800 x 600 x | – | – | Steel, Non-ferrous metals, Stainless steel, Plastics, Special steels |
| CNC turn-millingMachining | – | approx. 900 mm × D400 mm | – | – | Steel, Non-ferrous metals, Stainless steel, Plastics, Special steels |
| Wire EDM (EDM)Machining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Non-ferrous metals, Stainless steel, Plastics, Special steels |
| Punching technology / progressive die press (sheet metal/punched parts)Forming | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| NC press braking of sheet metal partsForming | – | 3000 mm | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Welding (small welding jobs, welded constructions)Joining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Assembly of complete modules incl. electrical wiringAssembly | – | – | – | – | Steel, Non-ferrous metals, Stainless steel, Plastics |
| Toolmaking (punching, progressive die, forming, prototype tools, jigs, extrusion tools)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Plant and machinery engineering (special plants, fixtures, ultrasonic tanks, rotary mixing plants,Engineering | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Small mechanisation / accessory parts (detent clips, clips, bar connectors, plate holders)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Surface treatment (planing, brushing, oscillating planing, embossing/matte texturing of extrusionSurface | – | – | – | – | GCC wood material |
12 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC milling machine (3 axes) | – | – | 1200 x 900 x 550 mm | – | Aschersleben |
| CNC milling machine (3 axes) | – | – | 800 x 600 x 500 mm | – | Aschersleben |
| CNC turn-milling machine (XZC) | – | – | Chuck D315 mm, turned part up to D400 mm, lengths up to approx. 900 mm | – | Aschersleben |
| Wire EDM machine (EDM) | BA24 | 2 | Table 880 x 660 mm, travel 600 x 400 x 310 mm | – | Aschersleben |
| Wire EDM machine (EDM) | N2400 | 1 | Table 880 x 660 mm, travel 600 x 400 x 310 mm, up to 9 skim cuts | – | Aschersleben |
| Progressive die press | – | 1 | Table 1000 x 800 mm, 80 to, up to 300 strokes/min | – | Aschersleben |
| Press brake (NC) | – | – | Press force up to 100 to, part lengths up to 3000 mm | – | Aschersleben |
| Large mixer (rotary mixing plant) | NOVO-TECH / AVA Magdeburg (development) | 4 (plants | – | – | Aschersleben |
| Extrusion lines | – | – | Total production capacity 35,000 t/year (600 kg/h or 200 kg/h for mixers historically) | – | Aschersleben |
| Injection moulding machine | – | – | – | – | Aschersleben |
| QUV tester (accelerated weathering device) | – | – | – | – | Aschersleben |
| 3D printer (large format, in-house development) | – | – | – | – | Aschersleben |
Additional services
Quality and certification
The entire production is monitored by independent testing bodies (ISO 9001, ISO 50001, PEFC, Cradle to Cradle Gold incl. Material Health Platinum). In the in-house laboratory, raw materials and ongoing production are continuously tested; a QUV accelerated weathering device simulates long-term weathering, and the EPH Dresden certifies toy safety in accordance with DIN EN 71-3.
| Evidence | Aschersleben |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 50001:2018 | |
| PEFC CoC | |
| Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold | |
| DIN EN 71-3 (toy safety, EPH Dresden) | |
| ISO 14001 |
History
- 2005
Founded on 02.09. in Aschersleben by Dipl.-Ing. Holger Sasse; production start with 12 employees in Halle-Ammendorf; master formulation on 17.11.
- 2007
Production and distribution of the specialist retail brand megawood® via the timber trade begins.
- 2009
megawood® appears for the first time at the BAU trade fair in Munich.
- 2010
Foundation stone laying (09.02.) for the company's own facility in Aschersleben; first production at the new site on 17.08.
- 2011
First large mixer with 3 extrusion lines commissioned (600 kg/h).
- 2012
Extension building of the production hall; production of the first solid boards.
- 2013
Second large mixer with 4 extrusion lines; product range expanded to solid boards, privacy screens and jumbo boards.
- 2014
Erfurt & Sohn KG becomes co-partner; foundation stone laying for new logistics/warehouse building (21.06.); establishment of the seminar programme.
- 2015
Oscillating planed surfaces (PREMIUM); commissioning of the 3rd and 4th large mixers.
- 2016
Founding of ERFURT.SASSE Industry Holding and NOVO-TECH TOOL CONSTRUCTION; foundation stone for a 9,500 m² logistics centre.
- 2017
Toy safety certificate (EPH Dresden); market launch of PREMIUM PLUS; initial ISO 9001 certification on 25.07.
- 2018
Major project ASL 6 (natural fibre mixing plant, injection moulding, punching technology); start of R&D project 3D printing; initial ISO 50001 certification.
- 2019
Introduction of the façade system.
- 2020
GCC wood material receives Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold in August (Material Health Platinum).
- 2021
R&D project on high-strength panels with recycled GFRP from wind turbine rotor blades starts (01.07.).