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Disposal ensured

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Family business with vision

 

NBS, a leading Swiss family business, stands for innovative waste disposal solutions. Tailor-made systems are realized at the Kriens site with a 25-strong team.

With Tobias Nickel as Sales Manager and Fabian Nickel as Technical Manager, the long-term succession plan is secure.

Read our report in bindereport to find out how NBS is inspiring the graphics industry with its advanced solutions and what successes have been achieved.

DRUPA 2024 - INVITATION!

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Valued customers

Now the time has come: after an 8-year break, DRUPA 2024 in Düsseldorf will finally open its doors again.

We would like to invite you to visit us at stand E20 in hall 15. Experience our newly developed concept of a compact ASSUGO extraction system and the patented TubeShredder for endless edge trimming up close and live in operation.

From Tuesday, May 28, to Friday, June 7, 2024, Tobias Nickel, Jörg Nickel and Urs Weidmann will welcome you personally.

Come along, see for yourself and enjoy the atmosphere of trade fair, print and paper.

We look forward to seeing you!

DRUPA 2024 - SAVE THE DATE!

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Ladies and Gentlemen

The world's largest print and paper trade fair will take place in Düsseldorf from May 28 to June 7. And we'll be there too! DRUPA 2024 offers an excellent opportunity to find out about the latest industry trends and take advantage of networking opportunities.

You will find us at the most important exhibition at the Postpress Alliance stand in Hall 15 / E20. A visit to our stand is worthwhile, because:

  • You will receive exclusive insights into our latest developments.
  • You can talk to our experts personally and clarify individual questions.
  • You benefit from special trade fair offers.

We look forward to welcoming you to our stand. We would be happy to talk to you about possible projects + make an appointment with us now.

With this in mind: See you soon at DRUPA 2024!

Your NBS AG

Punching - Shredding - ASSUGO

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The two Swiss family-owned companies NBS AG, Nickel Betriebsanlagen + Systeme, and BOGRAMA AG start a partnership collaboration with the installation of an NBS-ASSUGO extraction system for rotary punching machines.

 

NBS is known for its individualized extraction and disposal systems. Under the strategic motto "convincingly versatile", concepts have been elaborated for more than 20 years which are not standard but specifically tailored to each individual customer requirement profile. The fact that this is not just a salesman's phrase is proven once again by the successfully launched cooperation with BOGRAMA. The machine manufacturer has been successful for many years in the field of innovative die cutting systems for print finishing. With the extension to the business location completed last year, they gained more production and sales space. There is now plenty of space in the new demonstration room for live demonstrations for potential customers.

A topic that should not be neglected during die cutting is the disposal of the die cutting grids. Thus, the know-how of the company NBS was chosen and a compact suction model type "ASSUGO" was invested in for the showroom.

A promising concept

Tobias Nickel, Sales Manager and Member of the Management Board of NBS, launched the project with Iwan Bochsler, Managing Director of BOGRAMA: "Two requirements of BOGRAMA had to be met. Firstly, the removal of the paper/cardboard chips after the shredder, and secondly, dust-free separation. For both we had solutions ready to hand". The first test trials were carried out and it quickly became clear that this concept must not remain an in-house solution under any circumstances. It was agreed that potential and existing customers should also benefit from an efficient extraction and disposal solution. Thus, the ASSUGO was born.

The ASSUGO unit is a developed concept that impresses with:

  • Maximum possible compression
  • Minimum required floor space
  • Filtration of the air containing dust
  • Modular expandable
  • Mobile relocatable
  • Economic cost-benefit investment

"Many companies in the graphic arts industry are challenged on a daily basis to optimize their productions, make the best possible use of their space and compensate for staff shortages. With our ASSUGO, we support these companies in solving waste disposal in the most efficient way," adds Tobias Nickel. By compressing the waste in the compacting screw, all the air is squeezed out of the material, and a bulk density of about three times that of the containers is achieved. This means that there is no need to set up large presses, which require a lot of space and also mean a higher investment sum.

A customizable concept

As usual from NBS, the "ASSUGO" concept is also not a standard solution, but can be individually adapted to the customer's needs. "With the ASSUGO, we have the option of attaching up to 4 BSR punching machines. It is important that the concept is laid out correctly right from the start. NBS has solved this excellently and we are pleased to be able to demonstrate this successful overall concept to our customers and interested parties," adds Iwan Bochsler.

The next big industry event is Drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf. It is quite possible that the combined "die cutter and ASSUGO" system will be on show.

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20 Years of NBS AG - A Father-Son Team Looks Expectantly to the Future

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For 20 years, we as NBS AG have been convincing with quality and expertise. Our family business proudly looks back on successes achieved and promising future prospects: With two sons in management, we may continue on the growth course of the past years.

 

Starting shot

In 2002, Jörg Nickel takes over his father's business in the form of a management buyout. Both work together in the new business and are supported by the loyal employee Bruno Brunner. This is the beginning of NBS AG in Kriens. For capacity reasons, the focus is on the Swiss market, with the graphic arts industry as the main sector. On average, we master one to two large projects per year. Thanks to a high quality awareness, our company can develop healthily and leads to great satisfaction on the customer side.

Family addition

10 years ago, a breath of fresh air arrives: Jörg Nickel's two sons join the business. Tobias Nickel has been dedicated to commercial matters since 2012, Fabian Nickel has been handling the technical projects since 2017. Whereas we previously outsourced production steps for reasons of efficiency, we now design and manufacture the majority of the equipment and systems. Patented product innovations such as the TubeShredder have also come about thanks to the new competencies and resources.

Today, we respond to the needs of our customers in a more individualized way than ever before. We now offer disposal solutions for the handling of various waste materials in different sectors. This includes paper and cardboard as well as dust, foil, aluminum and cardboard waste. The implementation of eight to ten large-scale projects per year throughout Europe is unique and covers customer requirements in a tailor-made manner.

Confidence in the future

We now have 25 employees - including three apprentices. On September 30, the entire workforce celebrated our successes to date together with customers, suppliers, partners and friends. At a joint dinner, we reminisced and shared exciting prospects for the future.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers and partners for the trust they have placed in us over the past 20 years. Motivated and optimistic, we look to the future and are excited to see what projects we can implement for you next.

Anniversary interview with Jörg Nickel

What is the highlight from 20 years of NBS AG?

There is not one highlight in particular. Rather, it is the pride that we have gained the acceptance and raison d'être of important key players in the industry through our professional work. We have created a stable foundation on which we can now strive for steady growth.

What are you most looking forward to in the future of NBS AG?

(Laughs) To my retirement.

What has been the biggest challenge in the company so far?

On the one hand, political influences such as the economic crisis in 2008 or the abolition of the minimum euro exchange rate in 2015, but on the other hand, above all, to always maintain the quality and satisfaction of our customers.

What developments do you expect in the market and in your company over the next few years?

For our company, basically only positive, even if the environment and society are becoming more and more dynamic. In recent years, we have pursued a major diversification strategy, which now enables us to operate in diverse markets with a wide range of products.

A nickel trio at the top - with what pride does that fill you?

Quartet with my wife (laughs). Indescribably firm. It's probably everyone's (everyone's wife's) dream to be able to hand over their own business into the hands of their children. Our customers can consider themselves lucky that they will continue to be looked after "personally" by the Nickel company.

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We welcome two new members to the NBS AG team!

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Welcome dear Tobias Kräuchi and dear Vanessa Tran. It's nice to have you on board.

Tobias Kräuchi started as of 14.06.2021 and supports the technical department as a designer and project manager. As part of our back office team, Vanessa Tran will support us in the area of sales and marketing as of 01.7.2021. We are all looking forward to an exciting and successful cooperation and wish them both a great start.

Waste disposal on Mount Pilatus

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Pilatus Bahnen AG has opted for the NBS baling press as part of a new waste strategy. A BALEX-30 with a pressing force of 30 tonnes currently disposes of all the cardboard that is produced on Lucerne's local mountain at an altitude of around 2,200 metres. This means that Pilatus Bahnen staff can now transport bales weighing 300 kg instead of loose material in lattice frames.

We look forward to working together locally.

Martin Schurtenberger celebrates wedding

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All the best

You are celebrating your wedding and from now on choose a life as a couple. For your common path we wish you much joy and happiness, but also tolerance and serenity. Best wishes for your wedding from NBS AG!

Martin Schurtenberger marries

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Wedding of Martin Schurtenberger

You are celebrating your wedding and from now on choose a life as a couple. For your journey together, NBS AG wishes you much joy and happiness, but also tolerance and serenity. Best wishes for your wedding!

EMPACK 2020 postponed - NBS is back!

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Due to the effects of the Coronavirus, the exhibition has been postponed and will now take place on 2 days from Wednesday, 18 November to Thursday, 19 November 2020 in Zurich. Soon it will be time again and EMPACK Zurich 2020 will open its doors. The exhibition focuses on the Swiss packaging market and offers visitors an exciting insight into all the challenges of the packaging industry.

Also this year NBS AG presents its products and services. We are looking forward to exciting discussions at our booth no. 6l14 in hall 6.

Would you like tickets? Write us an e-mail (vanessa.tran@nbsag.ch) and you will get the tickets via mail.