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Enhanced efficiency: a new lathe for our workshops
We are pleased to share with you another step forward in our production capabilities: a new lathe has arrived, joining our four CNC lathes already in operation. With this new machine: we increase our flexibility in handling machining operations, we improve response times for urgent orders, we offer even greater precision and control on single pieces or small batches. We are continuously investing in production safety with a state-of-the-art machine equipped with the best safety protections and emergency systems.
Three days of discussion, sharing, and team spirit in Madonna di Campiglio!
This year again, the General Packing Italy sales team gathered together with colleagues from purchasing, technical, and production departments for an intensive session of technical and commercial meetings. A valuable opportunity to align on our goals, exchange ideas, and strengthen that team spirit which sets us apart every day. Because results come with commitment… but it’s the team that truly makes the difference. And what better way to experience authentic team building than rafting, fully immersed in nature?
Clean Energy and Sustainable Mobility: A Concrete Commitment from General Packing Italy for the Future!
We have reached a new milestone in our journey towards sustainability: the installation of an additional state-of-the-art photovoltaic system at our Carugate headquarters. This significant investment allows us to generate renewable energy to power all our daily operations while minimizing our environmental impact. In parallel, we have renewed our corporate fleet, now composed exclusively of hybrid, electric, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, in line with a more responsible, low-emission mobility approach. To support this transition, we have also installed electric charging stations within our premises, available to our employees. An integrated system that combines innovation, efficiency, and environmental care.
GASKET PRODUCTION REMAINS FULLY OPERATIONAL THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER!
General Packing guarantees full operational continuity throughout the summer, including August. Our production sites in Milan and Priolo will remain fully active to support you during your maintenance activities. We ensure technical support and urgent manufacturing when needed. Our offices will also remain open and available at: export@generalpacking.com or +39 02 99765100
General Packing Italy has obtained the ISO 45001 certification for its Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Achieving this important certification reaffirms our commitment to being a company that continuously strives to improve working conditions and protect the health of its employees, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, reducing risks, and enhancing employee well-being.
Meet us at Hydrogen Expo in Piacenza!
You will find us, with our partner Garlock, in PAV1, Booth No. A69, with our materials and gaskets tested in Hydrogen according to the new Ta-Luft and tested for hydrogen application by BAM.
More information here: www.hydrogen-expo.it
Choosing General Packing in order to have BAT
Choosing the Euroseal® product line is a guarantee of synergy, reliability, quality and safety in your plants.
Garlock Training 2023
Collaboration and sharing is the best seal. Thanks to @Garlock GmbH Europe for the opportunity given to our engineers with many precious days of updating and training to strengthen the partnership that binds these two great companies since 1965.
Valve World: Flange Isolation Kit
Corrosion of flange connections is a phenomenon of great importance as it can lead to health and safety problems as well as economic losses and unwanted downtime. Engineer Francesca Torriani analyses and proposes strategies to prevent galvanic corrosion, one of the most frequent cases, in the article 'Flange isolation kits' published in the December edition of Valve World.
Case Study: Garlock ONE-UP Pump Diaphragm
AODD (Air Operated - Double Diaphragm) pumps are becoming more prevalent throughout the paint and coatings industry. They are considered “shear sensitive” pumps which means they can move the media without over agitating or separating it. AODD pumps can also move highly viscous and abrasive media.
Cleaning of components for oxygen service
Whilst oxygen is not flammable, it does support combustion of other materials. Essentially, the majority of substances are combustible in oxygen-rich environments. Therefore the cleanliness of gaskets, packings and other seals in contact with oxygen is essential so that they are not contaminated with substances that could cause ignition.
Case study: Petrolchemical Plant
Application of Garlock® Gylon Epix 3501 in a company maker of petrochemical feed-stocks used in the manufacture of plastics, rubber, fibers, solvents, detergents, fertilizers and paints. The customer was open to trying new gasket technology to get rid of leaks in old and uneven flange connections.
Case study: Chemical Plant
Application of Euroseal® Thermoseal Rings in a sulphuric acid production company. The characteristic materials and composition of Euroseal® Thermoseal rings ensure a high resistance to extremely elevate temperature and aggressive chemical media.
Euroseal Camprofile
Our production keeps working in full swing, in all our General Packing quarters. Our Euroseal Camprofile gaskets are ideal for chemical and petrolchemical factories and they can stand high temperature and pressure. This make our Camprofile gasket suitable for the most critical application, thanks to its compression resistance and thanks to the huge range of metals and sealing materials available.
Case study: Food industry
Application of Garlock PS-SEAL® in the production of machinery, mixers and food processors. The high effectiveness of the seal, and the FDA EN 1935/2004 certification, prompted the manufacturer to include Garlock PS-SEAL® in the project specifications.
Case study: Steel industry
In steel plants, extreme temperatures and oxidizing environments require highly performing materials. Euroseal® 2303 AOS is the best choice for applications with aggressive chemical agents, thanks to its exclusive composition in Euroseal® Thermoseal (phyllosilicates) and Inconel.
Case study: Distllation plant
Example of application of Garlock® Gylon Bio Pro and Bio Asept gaskets at a pharmaceutical company. After numerous experiments and studies, the customer experienced a useful life of the seals that was four times longer than the previous ones used, thanks to the use of Garlock® Gylon Bio Pro (Style 3504) and Garlock® Gylon Bio-Asept (Style 3504) seals.
Green Production
General Packing Italy SpA is committed to developing and using techniques that allow it to produce and pack its products with the minimum environmental impact. The use of renewable energy, such as solar, led the company to invest in the installation of 2 photovoltaic systems for a total of 98 kw. In this way, our plants are self-sufficient.
Garlock - General Packing: a combination of reliability
Over 50 years of friendship and successes together!
Azienda plastic-free
All our packaging is now plastic free!
The General Packing light never goes out!
We are always open for your every need and emergency 24/7!
#WE ARE THERE
In this period of health emergency, General Packing supports the National Healthcare System, the Italian Red Cross and the Sacco public hospital in Milan. Because nobody should be left behind!
GENERAL PACKING
Research, innovation and passion...for over 50 years!
The correct answer?
EUROSEAL or GARLOCK!
Milan 2019 technical commercial meeting
Teamworking during the technical sales meeting in Milan 2019
General Packing Italy, solar company:
Always at the forefront for the protection and respect of our natural environment
Greenpeace
From our workshop in Siracusa, emergency gaskets for the legendary Rainbow Warrior of Greenpeace. The environment before everything!
Offering the most suitable solution is our task
Plastic-free
GPI sets the peace in ESA to becoming a plastic-free company
