News about FRIES
State-of-the-art extrusion blow molding machine for drums made with recycled material.
This year, we plan a major investment in a new extrusion blow molding machine for plastic drums. The machine makes it possible to integrate recycled material into food-safe drums. We look forward to further strengthening our ambitious sustainability goals. [...]
FRIES nominated for the State Prize Smart Packaging 2024
FRIES Kunststofftechnik has been nominated for the State Prize. This award recognizes innovative solutions in the field of sustainable packaging. Our innovative stackable corner has made it into the top 4 in the B2B category. [...]
The innovative reusable cup with chip
This year, together with our subsidiary Cup Concept, we are revolutionizing the reusable cup market by introducing a cup with an integrated RFID chip. This guarantees restaurateurs and their customers a safe and efficient dispensing and return system. [...]
The new tech-rack custom+ 400×300 industrial basket – The all-in-one solution
With the new custom+ 400x300, FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH has developed an industrial rinsing basket that significantly reduces costs and offers full flexibility. With individual pins and dividers, the industrial basket can be adapted to fit any component and guarantees unprecedented product protection. [...]
Subsidiary Cup Concept expands into the Netherlands
Cup Concept Mehrwegsysteme GmbH, a subsidiary of FRIES, is expanding its site and acquiring 40 percent of the company StarCups, based in the Netherlands. Together, the aim is to position the Cup Concept brand as market leader in the Netherlands as well. [...]
The New FRIES Reusable Vending Machine Cup
The experts at FRIES Kunststofftechnik, together with its subsidiary Cup Concept Mehrwegsysteme, have developed a reusable vending machine cup that can be used in existing coffee vending machines. We also offer an additional service for the collection, cleaning and delivery of these cups. [...]
New FRIES Rack System basic racks and plate racks
During the past few months, the experts at FRIES Kunststofftechnik have been working intensively on optimising the FRIES Rack System catering rinsing racks. The two improved rinsing racks, basic rack NK+ and plate rack P-18-12+ are available immediately. [...]
UN canisters from FRIES Kunststofftechnik now with recycled material
The innovative SLT canister is now also available with recycled material. With a recycled content of up to 35 %, UN approvals for hazardous goods are also possible. By using recycled material, we are setting a further example of reducing the burden on the environment. [...]
The FRIES Custom Tech-Rack Has Been Recognized as a “2020 Exemplary Packaging Solution”
The custom tech-rack product carrier and industrial cleaning rack has been recognized as a "2020 Exemplary Packaging Solution" as part of the State Prize for Smart Packaging. FRIES' custom tech-rack system is suitable for the cleaning, storage, and transport of sensitive workpieces. [...]
FRIES receives the “Vorarlberg’s Most Successful Family Business 2020” award
We are delighted to have received the "Vorarlberg's Most Successful Family Business 2020" award in the 21-100 employees category. We convinced the jury with sustainability, innovation and consistency. The award is presented by Wann&Wo in cooperation with the State of Vorarlberg, the Vorarlberg Chamber of Labor and the Generali insurance group. [...]
FRIES subsidiary scores a coup in Belgium
FRIES' subsidiary Cup Concept Mehrwegsysteme GmbH - headquartered in Sexau (Baden-Württemberg) - has founded an additional subsidiary in Belgium after the one in Vienna. Cup Concept Belgium BV is forming a joint venture with Biopack, headquartered in Gistel (West Flanders). Management, among other things, will be assumed by Vorarlberg native Mag. [...]
Outstanding training company 2019
For the third time, FRIES Kunststofftechnik obtained the "Outstanding Training Company" seal of approval (2019 - 2022). The state government, Chamber of Employment, and Chamber of Commerce of Vorarlberg award this distinction to training companies who ensure an extraordinarily high quality standard in apprenticeship training. [...]
KR Ing. Thomas Rhomberg receives the H.F. Mark Medal
KR Ing. Thomas Rhomberg, former Managing Director under commercial law for FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH, received the H.F. Mark Medal from the OFI - Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology, on 10/3/19. It was awarded as part of a ceremony in the oratorium of the [...]
SLT Canister is a beautiful lightweight
With the SLT Canister, the FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH situated in Sulz/Vorarlberg (Austria) has brought an innovative packaging solution on to the market that has an unprecedented level of stability despite low material consumption. Stable - light - tangential, in short SLT: It was a tricky task [...]
EU top candidate Othmar Karas visits FRIES
In the course of a state visit, the Austrian politician and People's . Party top candidate for the EU election visited the family-run company FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH in Sulz. "Speaking with representatives from successful production companies is very important to me [...]
Fries recieves a large order from a german industrial company
The FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH with headquarters in Sulz/Vorarlberg is excited about the successful market implementation of the cleaning basket 4.0 "tech-rack custom". The flexible all-in-one system for industrial purposes is made of new material (FRIES Comp21/22) and was developed specifically [...]
Ing. Thomas Rhomberg honored in retirement ceremony
After 32 years of successful service, FRIES Kunststoff GmbH Managing Director Thomas Rhomberg entered into well-deserved retirement in a ceremony on 9 November. The occasion commenced with a short tour of the company at corporate headquarters in Sulz, followed by festivities at the 2erlei in Rankweil. [...]
Ground-breaking ceremony for new warehouse
With a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony, the FRIES Group began the construction of the warehouse in Sulz. Fries Kunststofftechnik GmbH of Sulz, Austria, is expanding its headquarters with the warehouse, which will be built in two construction phases. Additional storage capacity has become necessary [...]
Thomas Rhomberg receives the H.F. Mark Medal
Thomas Rhomberg, managing director under trade law, is nominated for the awarding of the H.F. Mark Medal in 2019 and will receive this award in the oratorio at the Vienna Imperial Palace. The H.F. Mark Medal is one of the highest awards in the field of polymer sciences. This brings the scientific aspect [...]
New three-member senior management at FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH
Generational shift at Fries Kunststofftechnik. The retirement of long-standing director and partner Martin Rhomberg means that a new senior management team will be taking over the responsibility for the business of the innovative plastic processor in Sulz with effect from 1 August 2017. Within the [...]
WorldStar for Packaging Award 2017 for the tech-rack variogrid
The Variogrid Tech Rack Workpiece Carrier System has won the international Worldstar for Packaging Award 2017. Following the award of the “State Smart Packaging Prize 2016” last November, FRIES is delighted to be recognised with this, the most distinguished award in the packaging industry. The prize [...]
120 Years of FRIES
We can look back with pride at the 120 years of Fries. Success factors that are still prominent at Fries today are also clearly evident in the company’s history: continuous innovation, adaptability and employees at the centre of success. Fries was founded as a “paper tubes factory operating using water [...]
Smart Packaging 2016 state prize for tech-rack variogrid reusable packaging for industry
The “tech-rack variogrid reusable packaging for industry” was awarded the prize of “Smart Packaging 2016 state prize” on 15 November by the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management and the Federal Minister for Science, Research and Economics. This system is [...]
Excellent Apprenticeship Company for 2016
FRIES has yet again been named this year’s “Excellent Apprenticeship Company”. At the headquarters in Sulz, four apprentices are currently been trained in the areas of metal technology/tool-making technology and plastics technology. There is a long tradition of apprentice training at FRIES. Apprentices [...]
ARENA CUP for SCR Altach
Produced in our head office in Sulz and sold by Cup Concept, Sexau, the ARENA CUP reusable cup has been used in the Altbach Bundesliga stadium since 2016. The SCRA fans have reason to be pleased because the stackable handle means they can hold up to five cups in one hand. Thanks to the use of the [...]
Trade fair innovation – tech-rack variogrid variable workpiece carrier system
With the new tech-rack variogrid workpiece carrier system, FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH is showcasing yet another highlight in industrial parts cleaning at the parts2clean trade show. The variable and modular grid plate extends the range of all-in-one workpiece carrier systems. Variogrid represents [...]
New additions to Clixrack range
Two additional extenders are now available for the Clixrack system of the fries-rack range. Extender P can be used for glass heights of up to 245 mm. Extender S can be used with our 500×500-mm racks for glasses of up to 115 mm and with our 600×400-mm racks for glass heights of up to 145 mm. The new [...]
Fries equipes largest hotel and conference center in Europe
Fries is supplying the Berlin-based conference and event hotel Estrel with more than 1400 dishwasher and storage racks. With over 1300 beds, the Estrel is the largest hotel in Europe. Usually, these kinds of order involve between 30 and 40 commercial dishwasher racks. Fries is the European market [...]
tech-rack industrial rack with new PAG material
The new material, glass-reinforced polyamide (PAG), for the tech-rack 600 x 400 industrial rack was presented at parts2clean 2015. The polyamide version was designed to meet increased demands in industrial component cleaning. The racks can be used for cleaning processes with aqueous mediums, [...]
2014 Reusable Innovation Award
Cup Concept – sales partner and subsidiary of Fries Kunststofftechnik GmbH for returnable plastic cups wins the 2014 German Reusable Innovation Award for its ‘ARENA CUP’, which was developed by Fries and produced in Sulz. The award was presented by Deutsche Umwelthilfe in Berlin on April 2, 2014. [...]
New techtray workpiece carrier system
Fries Kunststofftechnik GmbH is launching another innovation on the market with its patented workpiece carrier system ‘techtray’. In sensitive industries such as metal working, medical engineering, mechatronics, microelectronics, and precision engineering, cleaning components is a key element of many [...]
New Basys R500 500×500 Basic Rack
Another product has been added to the Fries Rack System range: Basys R500 basic rack with an option to install terrace glass inserts GR500. All the benefits of the new Basys R500 basic rack can be found in the product information sheet. [...]
2013 Fire Service-friendly Employer
Every two years, the Austrian Federal Fire Brigade Association (ÖBFV) awards companies from all federal states who have promoted their fire service-friendly practice in recent years with the ‘Feuerwehrfreundlicher Arbeitgeber’ (Fire Service-Friendly Employer) prize. Put forward by the National Fire [...]
Outstanding teaching 2013
FRIES receives ‘Outstanding teaching’ title – ‘Ausgezeichneter Lehrbetrieb,’ a shared initiative between the region of Vorarlberg, the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, and the Chamber of Labor bestows the title of ‘Outstanding teaching’ upon companies that guarantee high quality in training their [...]
Change of name as at October 1, 2013
From Theodor Fries GmbH & Co KG to FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH - Our company will now go by the name of FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH. The operations of Theodor Fries Gesellschaft mbH & Co KG shall be transferred to the newly founded company by way of universal succession from October 1, 2013. The [...]
First watertight can
Fries is launching the first watertight can (in line with the European ADR Agreement 6.1.5.2.6 para. 2) without an additional seal. The snap-on lid is easy to close and suitable for automation. The smooth interior surface ensures residue emptying. The circumferential protective ring and tight-fitting [...]
XL racks – 3 new racks in size 600×500
We have developed three new dishwasher racks in XL size 600×500 mm. Non-intrusive positioning ensures less wear and better cleaning results and the possibility to insert a combination of shallow and deep plates in one rack creates more flexibility. The XL size provides an increase in capacity, meaning [...]
New plate inserts for bistro rack 350 and 400
Add a new plate insert to our 350×350 and 400×400-mm bistro racks. This will give you a whole host of new bistro rack benefits: The bistro rack can also now be used to wash plates. Suitable for plate diameters of between 120 and 290 mm. The staggered position of the plates ensures they are inserted [...]
2011 ACR Award
Fries + OFI receive ACR Award (Austrian Cooperative Research) for plastic container with barrier properties. Standard containers made from polyethylene or polypropylene do not always meet the increasing customer requirements and statutory regulations. In partnership with OFI, FRIES has developed a [...]
New compartments for 500 x 500 mm racks
The Fries Rack System 500 range has been extended to include compartments for 20 and 44 glasses. The new compartments are very convenient to use and demonstrate yet another advantage of the Fries Rack System. [...]
2008 State Prize for Exemplary Packaging
Innovative packaging manufacturer from Sulz receives the special ARA System Award as part of the 2008 Austrian State Prize awards ceremony for exemplary packaging. Engineer Thomas Rhomberg will accept the award at 6 pm on November 5, 2008 in Vienna. A plastic multipurpose transport container [...]
2002 State Prize for Exemplary Packaging
Electrically conductive plastic bucket, UN type tested for the transportation of liquids. Its innovative material mix of polypropylene and stainless steel fibers makes the bucket electrically conductive. Its metal lid and seal also ensure it is tightly closed for liquids and that it remains sturdy [...]
Worldstar Award 2000
Measuring in-line wall thickness in canister manufacturing: FRIES wall thickness scanning (FWS). Fully monitored wall thickness distribution in the manufacture of selected canisters. FRIES receives this award as the first company in the new Hazardous Materials category. 2000 State Prize for [...]