ANDRITZ enters partnership with NETZSCH-Feinmahltechnik GmbH

Netzsch Lohnmahltechnik GmbH is a service company with locations in Bobingen (company headquarters and administration) as well as the facility in Hanau and is part of the Business Unit Grinding & Dispersing in the Netzsch Group. As a leading international company, we also offer toll services for the wet grinding sector, which are performed at our location in Selb. We work with an ultra-modern and diversified selection of machinery for mechanical processing of a variety of materials. In addition to a pilot plant for product development and processing of small quantities, our state-of-the-art laboratories offer additional technologies for diverse analyses and quality assurance. We are mindful of providing the highest quality in all processes. The service we provide for your application also includes eminently important factors such as packaging, labeling and warehouse logistics, which our specialists adapt to your requirements with speed and flexibility. Hazardous materials are handled with exceptional professional responsibility. We also offer contract services in the area of wet grinding and dispersion of powders in liquids. Challenge us – we`ll work closely with you to find a customized solution. Whether the finest classification, demanding grinding tasks, or the related analyses – we always offer you a quick and professional solution. This allows you, for example, to bridge temporary capacity bottlenecks, introduce new products or outsource your own production without the investment risk. With our two locations in Bobingen and Hanau, we are always nearby and, as a company with world-leading processing technology, we offer you everything from one source – ISO certified and Made in Germany. See for yourself. We combine tradition, know-how and pioneering products in excellent quality and technology.

ABOUT ANDRITZ SEPARATION ANDRITZ Separation provides mechanical and thermal technologies as well as services and the related automation solutions for solid/liquid separation, serving the chemical, environmental, food, and the mining and minerals industries. The customized, innovative solutions focus on minimizing the use of resources and achieving highest process efficiency, thus making a substantial contribution towards sustainable environmental protection. In addition, the business area offers technologies and services for the production of animal feed and biomass pellets. Pumps for irrigation, water supply and flood control are also part of this business area’s portfolio. ANDRITZ Separation GmbH with locations in Cologne, Krefeld, Selb and in Vierkirchen, Germany, is part of ANDRITZ SEPARATION, and provider, developer, and manufacturer of filter presses, decanter centrifuges, Krauss-Maffei peeler and pusher centrifuges as well as drum, disc, and dynamic crossflow filters. The broad range of uses includes highly abrasive applications in mining, corrosive, and explosive processes for the chemical industry as well as hygienic applications for the pharmaceutical and food industries. Our experienced separation specialists offer you professional advice in order to determine the technologies from our wide portfolio that are most appropriate for your application. We also include the upstream and downstream process tasks in our considerations and evaluate single-step or multiple-step process solutions, typically trying to reduce the number of subsequent unit operations. We have tested more than 5,000 products. With this experience as the basis, we are able to find the best solution for you. With our comprehensive service, we ensure trouble-free and cost-effective operation of your equipment and plant. From the initial testing phase to project planning and manufacturing, to installation, maintenance, and process optimization, ANDRITZ Separation GmbH is your competent partner at all stages of a project. And by combining them with Metris addIQ control systems, customers additionally benefit from the opportunities that digitalization and IIoT technologies bring: Minimizing risk, increasing efficiency and maximizing profit - all from a single source. ANDRITZ Fliessbett Systeme GmbH located in Ravensburg, Germany, is part of ANDRITZ SEPARATION. For more than 50 years we have been developing and constructing fluid bed systems for drying, cooling and spray granulation of various organic and non-organic products. Our applications fields are: chemicals, technical plastics and polymers, minerals, technical salts, feed and food, biomass as well as sludge. More than 1300 reference plants worldwide and over 2,100 tested products in lab and pilot scale show our competence and experience. A feature of our constant development are fluid bed plants for drying and/or cooling in a closed inert gas loop. Especially our latest development in this field is a process for drying terephthalic acid in the fluid bed. Different types of dryers from static to vibrated meet our customers’ expectations in every respect. In addition to fluid bed dryers, drum and belt dryers are also offered to meet a wide range of customer and project requirements.

NETZSCH-Feinmahltechnik and Alfred Nolte GmbH join forces In a pioneering move, NETZSCH-Feinmahltechnik GmbH and Alfred Nolte GmbH have joined forces to offer innovative solutions in the growing market for nuts and seeds. This partnership pursues the ambitious goal of offering customers comprehensive solutions along the entire value chain - from drying and roasting to coating and salting as well as grinding and fine grinding of nuts and seeds. Market potential and growth opportunities The market for nuts and seeds has impressive potential for growth, with a forecast estimating the market volume at around 60.79 billion euros in 2024. For the period between 2024 and 2028, experts expect annual sales growth of 5.43 percent. In view of an expected per capita consumption of around 1.18 kg in 2024 and a forecast market volume of 10.28 billion kg in 2028, the market looks set for a promising future. Nuts and seeds are often considered superfoods as they are rich in important nutrients. They contain a variety of vitamins, minerals,

Innovative Partnership between NETZSCH and ProteinDistillery paves the way for revolutionary protein production NETZSCH Grinding & Dispersing, a global leader in dry and wet materials processing, and ProteinDistillery, a pioneer in the innovative production of functional protein ingredients, announce their long-term cooperation. This partnership marks a significant step in the development of sustainable and efficient protein sources for use in the food industry. In contrast to conventional, plant-based methods of protein extraction, which are often characterized by inherent taste, suboptimal functional properties such as texture formation and limited digestibility, ProteinDistillery’s approach offers significant advantages. The microorganism-derived functional protein, Prew:tein, is characterized by neutral taste and improved texture qualities. This reduces the need for artificial additives and flavorings that are normally required to modify the taste and texture of plant-based proteins. Key benefits: Reduction in product development costs as well as higher consumer acceptance

Increase product capacity, save energy, shorten production time and ensure reproducibility - all this is possible with the new ProPhi pre-grinding unit from NETZSCH. This new technology improves your dispersion process so that all subsequent production steps benefit. With the ProPhi you will reduce your premixing process time by up to 50% and your cleaning effort for large batches. In addition, you can process sedimentation-prone materials and fluctuating raw material qualities without jeopardizing your process reliability. Focus on Your Advantages * High product quality: for stable rheological product properties (no sedimentation after pre-dispersion) * High process reliability, even with fluctuating raw material qualities * Sustainable production * Reduction in energy consumption by up to 30% * Minimal cleaning effort for large batches * Reduction in investment costs and spare parts through the use of highly resistant materials * Smaller grinding beads can be used for fine grinding - conditional energy savings * High productivity: reduction of the premixing process time by up to 50% Challenges the NETZSCH ProPhi

NETZSCH SpheRho® lab mill: highest fineness and an optimum degree of efficiency. For the development of new products, process optimization and sample production. Fine mills and ultra-fine classifiers made by NETZSCH are synonymous with highest fineness and an optimum degree of efficiency. With corresponding laboratory machines, the proven technology can also be used to produce small quantities of product on a laboratory scale. Today, in many industries well-appointed laboratories are a must for the development of new products, for process optimization as well as for the production of small samples. The NETZSCH SpheRho® 1 is the laboratory version of the SpheRho® Dry Agitator Bead Mill. Compared to conventional ball mills, with this mill type it is possible to obtain extremely fine products combined with very high throughput capacities at low specific energy consumption levels thanks to its operating mode and stress characteristics. With the laboratory version of the dry agitator bead mill, initial trials for the development of new products can be carried out from a minimum volume of 0.5 l. A subsequent scale-up of the

NETZSCH High-Density Bed Jet Mill ConJet: the combination of a spiral jet mill with an integrated classifier wheel makes it possible to manufacture products reproducibly and with a steep particle size distribution. The ConJet high-density bed jet mill as a combination of a spiral jet mill with an integrated classifier wheel makes it possible to manufacture products reproducibly and with a steep particle size distribution. The adjustment of the fineness of grind is independent of the product load and is only done via the speed setting of the classifier wheel. As a result, the mill can be operated much more economically and efficiently with higher product loading. Another advantage compared to a conventional jet mill is that no minimum amount of product is required to carry out the grinding process. This means completely ground batches under the same conditions and maximum product yields, as only little residual material remains in the mill after a run. Compact design The compact design ensures very good accessibility for easy and fast cleaning during product changes. Residue-free grinding and low buildup of product inside the machine make the ConJet the ideal mill also for processing