Bonn, June 18, 2025 – With the re-introduction of the KEB Series, Kautex Maschinenbau is taking its legacy KEB platform into a new era, now as KEB GREY. Designed as a flexible, compact, and energy-efficient solution for the extrusion blow molding of complex parts and packaging, the GREY Series is set to meet the evolving needs of the plastics industry — sustainably and efficiently.
“Kautex has a 90-year legacy and a strong global reputation in the plastics industry. Our origin is the foundation for our future – Future needs Origins. I look forward to working with the team to develop new technologies and drive our growth strategy forward. The KEB GREY is the first visible step in this direction”, says Eike Wedell, CEO of Kautex Maschinenbau System GmbH.
A trusted name, redefined
Since the first KEB machines were installed, more than 3,500 systems have been put into operation worldwide. Known for their robust design and adaptability, KEB machines have supported manufacturers in delivering technical hollow parts and complex packaging, from multilayer containers to jerry cans with integrated handles.
“The relaunch of the KEB series, now called KEB GREY, combines everything that made the original great — plus everything our customers need today,” says Guido Langenkamp, Product Portfolio Manager at Kautex Maschinenbau. “The KEB has always been engineered around flexibility, uptime, and ease of use.” The relaunch is not just a technological step forward — it also embodies Kautex’s belief that “Future needs Origins.” Building on 90 years of engineering excellence, KEB GREY bridges tradition and innovation, bringing the proven strengths of the original platform into a future-ready solution.
As expressed in the company’s guiding principles: “We create sustainable progress by connecting our heritage with forward-looking solutions — for the benefit of our customers and the generations to come.”
Key features include:
- Flexible clamping unit with tiebar-less scissor design for easy tool change and enough room for additional devices
- Adjustable architecture for multilayer extrusion, angled neck calibration, bottom blow & more
- Ergonomic, operator-focused layout with enhanced accessibility and process-focusedoperation station
- Space-saving build with all key modules integrated on one frame
- Smart HMI (BC6) with 24” widescreen interface
- High machine availability via fast mold change systems and minimum maintenance requirements
- Energy-efficient operation thanks to servo electric extruder Drive and reduced compressed air usage
Ready for today — built for tomorrow
The GREY Series supports Feuerherms PWDS, SFDR, and Kautex’s proprietary DataCap solutions, and can be configured for PCR materials, rapid cooling masks, or complex post-processing. It continues to support bottom-blow and integrated cooling stations for efficient production of complex hollow containers.
Whether producing large jerry cans or compact consumer packaging, KEB GREY adapts. And thanks to backwards compatibility with existing KEB molds and die heads, long-time customers can transition smoothly — protecting past investments while unlocking new potential.