Ilkay Özkisaoglu’s interview with Jagenberg Converting Solutions

At ICE Europe, M2N Media collaborated with Ilkay Özkisaoglu, Co-Founder of the Composites Lounge, to deliver high-quality video deep-dives with leading figures of the converting industry. In this long-format interview, Özkisaoglu spoke with Thomas and Guido Lebbing, as well as Prof. Dr. Daniel Eggerath from Jagenberg Converting Solutions GmbH.

Key topics

Thomas Lebbing emphasised the importance of electrode manufacturing as the core of battery technology. Jagenberg Converting Solutions offers both wet- and dry-coated electrodes, with wet coating currently dominating the market. Guido Lebbing explained the Jagenberg Group’s areas of activity, particularly functional and decorative surfaces. One example of their innovative strength is the printing machine for PVC films, which achieves a productivity of 200 metres per minute despite instability at high temperatures. Prof Dr Daniel Eggerath highlighted Jagenberg’s contributions to battery plant manufacturing and emphasised the competitiveness of German plant engineering.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a key concern for Jagenberg Converting Solutions. Thomas Lebbing emphasised the company’s collaboration with research institutes to develop more environmentally friendly battery technologies. Guido Lebbing highlighted the importance of retrofits and refurbishing to extend the service life of plants and conserve resources. Prof. Dr. Daniel Eggerath emphasised that German and European plant manufacturing contributes to sustainability through innovative technologies.

Relevance of the M2N Converting Gipfel

Thomas, Guido and Daniel see the M2N Converting Gipfel as an important platform for networking and knowledge exchange. The participation of the entire management team and the presentation by Prof Dr Daniel Eggerath underscore the importance of the summit for strategic orientation and knowledge exchange.

Watch the video now to find out how Jagenberg Converting Solutions and Lebbing automation & drives GmbH are shaping the future of battery technology, automation and sustainable retrofits.