Pneumatic Automation for Performing Plastic Bag Machines

Among the leaders in Brazil in flexible plastic packaging industry, the company Valmart chose with success a full range of pneumatic components by Aignep.

Valmart is a Brazilian company specialized in machines for flexible plastic packaging industries. The range of types of machines offered to the market by Valmart covers all types of equipment demanded by this industrial segment.

Founded in 2004, and having in its team a group of professionals with decades of continuous experience in the area of ​​flexible packaging, the company began its activities in the process of retroffiting, refurbishing and modernizing used machines, working in the way of  update the technologies, through the addition in old machines of high technology elements such as control panels, electronic components and industrial automation.

After years working in retrofitting activity, in 2010, Valmart started manufacturing its own line of machines and accessories for the flexible plastic packaging industry (all types of plastic bags manufacture). According to Icaro W. Valverde, Director and Partner-owner of the company, «Valmart has developed products that combine highly reinforced structures with easy and quick operation and maintenance. Our equipment uses state-of-the-art electronic and pneumatic components. High productivity, low power consumption and reduced noise, which are the differentials of Valmart machines. »

Through the research of new components and technologies for the development and improvement of its projects and equipment, Valmart always remains in the vanguard and in constant evolution. According to Icaro, «thanks to this position, the company has achieved an excellent position in the markets in which we operate, consolidating Valmart as a company that supplies equipment that maximizes production results of our customers, that easily confirm that Valmart machines are developed to supply high performance and productivity, simplicity in operation and low maintenance cost, serving industries of all sizes and characteristics in the markets of plastic bags».

Valmart maintains a very strong support, even after the delivery of its products, and assures a strong after-sales support, i.e. for Valmart the relationship with the customer is not concluded when they purchase the machines. Valmart is distinguished by the great attention given to its customers in any maintenance need and always seeks to keep a high level of customer’s satisfaction. «In this way we always ensure that our customers look to buy again our machines and become more and more loyal to our equipment», complements Sérgio Valverde, Administrative Manager and Partner-owner of Valmart.

In Valmart machines, several Aignep products are applied, including directional valves (01V series), ISO6432 cylinders (MH and MF series), ISO15552 cylinders (series X), ISO21287 compact cylinders (W series), magnetic switches (DS, DT, DC series), F.R.L. air preparation items (Series T), flow regulators (Function series), fittings (series 55000), brass accessories, silencers, polyurethane tubes and other pneumatic components.

The company strongly supports its customers in every need and, according to Sérgio Valverde, «the Technical Support for new and refurbished machines of Valmart is offered by a strong and experimented technical team and can be offered in any region of Brazil. A very importante point is that we have a very high percentage of problems resolution performed remotely, reducing costs and troubleshooting time involved in this type of operation».

Valmart began the process of exporting its machines and diversifying markets, increasing production and generating more jobs.

The company also has a policy of exposing its brand in trade fairs and technical events, as it understands that it is an excellent opportunity to strengthen and show Valmart brand to potential clients who do not know the company or didn’t have opportunity to have a direct contact with Valmart machines. In 2017, Valmart was present at the Plastico Brasil Fair. According to Icaro Valverde, «the Plastico Brasil Fair generated many sales opportunities that have been turned nto good orders after the fair and new customers opened the doors to Valmart machines.»

Icaro (standing) and Sergio Valverde, owners of Valmart.

Why Aignep?

Icaro Valverde mentions that «Valmart is looking for being a market reference in Latin America through the production of high technology machines for the Plastic Transformation industry. We focus it, maintaining a high level of quality and meeting the needs of each customer trough technological upgrades that respect the environment. In addition to this point, we seek to manage Valmart with ethics, legality and a strong commitment to our customers. These are Valmart’s core values ​​since our first day», adds Sergio Valverde.

In this way, Icaro mentions that «any company that achieves success needs strong partnerships with its suppliers. And, just as we operate in the market, we seek ethical attitudes and our values ​​in our suppliers and partners. Besides that, the quality of the products applied in our machines is an indisputable and non-negotiable point when we look for suppliers.» The company Aignep due to innovation and technological competence available in its products and employees representes that for Valmart.

According to Sérgio Valverde, the cost-effectiveness of products is also important, because «cost-benefit is strongly linked to the financial planning of the company. And also in this requirement Aignep presented us with a very good differential in relation to the market.»

«In addition to all this, Aignep’s strong and close support and good services: technical consultant’s assistance, quick logistics support for product delivery, after-sales support, among other several things were decisive to our decision to become na Aignep partner and apply Aignep products in our machines, and will continue being importante to this partnership in order to make it each day stronger. Aignep was able to quickly transmit us great security, based in a good service provided to Valmart. And as a result, we have also been able to pass on this credit and security to our customers, which strengthens our partnership», says Icaro.

In Valmart machines, several Aignep products are applied, including directional valves (01V series), ISO6432 cylinders (MH and MF series), ISO15552 cylinders (series X), ISO21287 compact cylinders (W series), magnetic switches (DS, DT, DC series), F.R.L. air preparation items (Series T), flow regulators (Function series), fittings (series 55000), brass accessories, silencers, polyurethane tubes and other pneumatic components.

 

 

Valmart Product Range

  • Bags Production Machine: Automatic machine destined for high productivity of t-shirt plastic bags.
  • Blocadora Machine: Automatic machine destined for high productivity of blown bags, such as: garbage bags, bale cover, others.
  • Cutting Machine – Welding: Automatic machine destined for high productivity of plastic bags of various sizes with side welding, weld bottom and weld sheath. Material used HDPE, LDPE and PP.
  • Pouch machine: Automatic machine designed for high productivity of packages with Pouch (multilayer) type welding. Examples: bags for coffee, cheese, cassava, meats, electronic components, confectionery, creamcheese and others.

For more information, please contact website www.valmartsc.com.br

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In Valmart machines, several Aignep products are applied, including directional valves (01V series), ISO6432 cylinders (MH and MF series), ISO15552 cylinders (series X), ISO21287 compact cylinders (W series), magnetic switches (DS, DT, DC series), F.R.L. air preparation items (Series T), flow regulators (Function series), fittings (series 55000), brass accessories, silencers, polyurethane tubes and other pneumatic components.

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Icaro (standing) and Sergio Valverde, owners of Valmart.