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An evidence to this are the constant innovations and investments in R & D , such as the creation of EcoRodip , a 360 º rotation conveyor for surface treatment ; and EcoDryScrubber , a machine for overspray separation requiring no water , for paint booths . “ These are only some examples . We also made a number of acquisitions from other companies and groups to expand the diversification of our portfolio of products and services , and the markets in which the company operates ”, he adds .

When it comes to management strategy , Dürr Brasil internationalizes the entire production , products and engineering , with the purpose of expanding the capacity on emerging markets , especially China , Eastern Europe , Mexico , and India , besides Brazil . As for internal quality and safety procedures , the company has ongoing improvement management that monitors processes and health and safety standards and coordinates audits to expedite decisions .

TECHNOLOGY AND INVESTMENTS With a fully scanning-based engineering globally integrated with all design centers , the systems are drawn in 3D , via electronic simulation , systems of supervision and production control , virtual commissioning , among other cutting-edge technologies . The investment focus is clearly on IT tools , global communications , integration and interaction of engineers and technicians , and research and development of new products for customers ’ production efficiency . Sentieiro is emphatic : “ lately we have invested some tens of million Euros in cutting-edge hardware and software to integrate our global platform of CAD / CAE and communication and

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