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Complex processes can turn biomass into energy-rich biocoal. The Finnish company NextFuel AB has developed an advanced torrefaction technology for this purpose, with briquetting systems from C.F. Nielsen A/S, which is part of the German RUF Group, used for the important final process step.

Our latest YouTube video showcases an impressive pressing trial in which plastic shavings produced during the processing of pens and fineliners are efficiently compressed into compact briquettes. This trial highlights how residual materials can be recycled in an innovative and sustainable way.

For almost 25,000 hours, a press compacted grinding sludge into briquettes. Now it has been replaced by a new system. Technology and service from Hunkeler Systeme AG were convincing.

Our Swiss distributor, Hunkeler AG, has been successfully selling RUF briquetting presses for many years. With their expertise and excellent customer service, Hunkeler AG significantly contributes to the dissemination and recognition of our briquetting presses in the region.

With new RUF briquetting machines, the Weihele sawmill reduces its electricity consumption by around a quarter

Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming a film crew from the media platform MetalWorks TV to our premises in Zaisertshofen. The purpose of their visit was to create an editorial FAQ video. This video addresses the most important questions about briquetting and its benefits.