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Together for success: AMN is part of the MAAG Group

AMN is a worldwide leader for underwater pelletizing tools including die plates, knife-holders, and knives.  Since 1979, AMN has built its reputation on the reliability and the performance of its products. Always focused on innovation, AMN’s philosophy is to provide an efficient solution for all the challenges of this constantly evolving market.

The MAAG Group, together with AMN, offers unique expertise and know-how in the design of pelletizing dies of any sizes or throughputs, and for all kinds of applications (PE, PP, compounds). With a “plug and play” approach, AMN products are always designed to fit the customer’s environment and products, while still providing greater longevity and performances. The innovative technologies developed by AMN through the years have led to design its products as a complete custom solution, that is in line with the global MAAG group’s premium offer.

Underwater pelletizing tools technologies from AMN

Since its creation, AMN has never stopped innovating to adapt to the constant evolution of polymers. Cutting quality and longevity are two fundamental ingredients when it comes to polymer pelletizing. They are at the heart of MAAG group’s underwater pelletizing technologies. AMN dies are made of three key technologies to guarantee a constant pellet quality over time:  a cutting face with tungsten carbide nibs for sharpness and wear resistance, an intelligent one-way heating circuit to guarantee an ideal distribution of fluids and homogeneity, and finally, a vacuum insulation system for protection as closely as possible to the exit of the polymer. These technologies have proven their efficiency worldwide in many applications.

To further support customers in the evolution of their products, AMN has also developed specific processes to meet the growing demand for acid, peroxided or highly filled polymers. Through central water injection systems, hydrodynamic knife profiles or acid-resistant materials, AMN alongside the MAAG group, provide solutions to the most demanding polymer productions.

Milestones in the history of our products

1979 The first die plate with tungsten carbide nibs (TCT) is produced
1993 The BMS, bimetallic knife, is launched on the market
1995 ACE knife-holder, with self-aligning technology, is launched
1999 AMN introduces its first full system, CIS with central water injection
2001 Creation of the first sword bimetallic knife (SBX)
2018 Launch of HAT concept, an acid resistant technology for compounds

High quality service from AMN

AMN’s die plates gather state-of-the-art technologies, unique know-how and high-quality materials. Designed to withstand any thermal or mechanical stress, a regular maintenance remains a key to ensure consistent quality. MAAG Group provides outstanding levels of service to customers and end-users in the polymer, chemical and petrochemical industries, as well as the pharmaceutical and food industries, ensuring that their plants and systems work lastingly and efficiently. Within the MAAG Group, customers will find the high-quality service they have come to expect from AMN. Repairs and maintenance ensure that the systems provide a long service life without shutdowns, thereby guaranteeing investment security for customers. Technical assistance and training provide the keys to understanding product behavior, problem solving and improving performance.

AMN – Milestones in our company history

1979 AMN was founded by Robert Pierens and was already specialized in the manufacturing of pelletizing die plates, knives and knife holders.
1983 Robert Pierens passes away and AMN is taken over by his son, Christian Pierens.
1986 AMN moves to larger premises in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine, its current location.
1991 AMN Inc. is created, in Houston, Texas, USA to better serve the American market.
2014 The manufacturing facilities extends to welcome larger machines able to produce the largest dies.
2022 Maag Pump Systems AG acquires AMN and integrates it into a strong MAAG Group within Dover´s Pumps & Process Solutions.