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Crosslinking orders from customers in the automotive, mechanical engineering, infrastructure and electrical industries, among others, are tested in the new laboratory. Copyright photo: Lina Sommer / BGS
Published on 03.09.2024News, Corporate
New laboratory and expanded logistics space put into operation at BGS
BGS has built new laboratory facilities at its site in Wiehl (NRW) and expanded its logistics and production halls by an additional 1,000 m2. BGS is thus responding to the increased demand for sterilization services in the biotechnology, medical and…
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Published on 13.07.2024Brochures, Radiation crosslinking
Technical brochure: Radiation crosslinking
Radiation crosslinking optimizes plastics so that they can withstand demanding applications. Targeted irradiation significantly improves material properties such as temperature and chemical resistance as well as abrasion resistance. Our technical brochure shows you how radiation crosslinking works and the benefits…
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Published on 09.07.2024Brochures, Radiation sterilization
Technical brochure: Radiation sterilization
Radiation sterilization is a process in which ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays or E-Beam, is used to destroy the DNA of microorganisms quickly, safely and in an environmentally friendly manner. It is used for products in the medical technology…
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Published on 12.06.2024News, Corporate
Introduction of Cargoclix in Bruchsal
At the Bruchsal site, the online-based Cargoclix time slot planning system will be available for the delivery and collection of goods from June 17, 2024.
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Published on 21.02.2024News, Radiation sterilization
Growing demand for sterile medical devices
BGS stable despite difficult market environment. Radiation sterilization for medical devices, implants and pharmaceutical primary packaging is increasingly in demand at BGS Beta-Gamma-Service, also as a result of population growth, and is generating positive figures in this division. By contrast,…
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Published on 12.06.2023News, Corporate
Introduction of Cargoclix at the Wiehl site
From 12 June 2023, BGS will implement the online-based time slot planning system Cargoclix for the delivery and collection of goods at the Wiehl site. This was preceded by a one-year usage phase at the Saal site.
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Published on 22.02.2023News, Corporate
Business year 2022: BGS reports slight growth despite difficult general conditions
BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG ended the year 2022 with a low single-digit increase in turnover. The volume growth normalised significantly in the business segment of radiation sterilization involving medical devices, pharmaceutical primary packaging material and implants. Only in…
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Marko Kürti with Stefan Semmel, Head of Processes and Technology at BGS ©IHK Köln / Schmidt-Dominé
Published on 16.12.2022News, Corporate
One of the best: two awards for BGS trainee
BGS apprentice Marko Kürti is one of the top trainees at the Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce with an outstanding degree in his training as a machine and plant operator in the field of plastics and metal. His success…
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Published on 18.07.2022News, Radiation crosslinking, Radiation sterilization
BGS Irradiation Service Days 2022: Second virtual trade fair
BGS Beta-Gamma-Service extends an invitation to the BGS Irradiation Service Days (ISD) for the second time in a row: On 28 and 29 September, experts will be discussing trends and current themes revolving round the application of electrons and gamma…
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Published on 08.06.2022News, Corporate, Radiation sterilization
BGS expands laboratory and logistics spaces
BGS, specialised provider in the area of radiation sterilization and radiation crosslinking, is expanding its halls for logistics and production in Wiehl (NRW). In order to meet the increased material testing requirements for radiation crosslinking, the company is also investing…
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Published on 10.05.2022News, Corporate
Innovative through research: Award received
BGS is innovative through research: For our activities and investments in research and development, we have received the official seal “Innovative through Research” from the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft e.V. (Donors’ Association for the Promotion of Sciences and Humanities…
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Published on 28.03.2022Press articles, Radiation crosslinking
Professional article in the magazine Kunststoffe international: Electron Booster for Electric Vehicles
The conditions in electric vehicles place high demands on the materials used. Therefore, automakers and suppliers must resort to expensive, high-performance plastics. For many applications, cost-effective alternatives are whose properties have been greatly improved by means of treatment with high-energy…
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