The Italian engineering applied to powder and liquid process for chemical and building industry

Gabriele Paltrinieri, Stefano Orfeo Guerzoni – GUCON

The industrial plant engineering sector is undergoing a great change, where the ability to integrate different processes under a single engineering coordination is becoming a true competitive advantage. In this context, GUCON’s acquisition of RONCONI in 2023 marks the creation of an Italian center of excellence, able to covering the entire production cycle: from the storage and dosing of raw materials to final packaging.

GUCON: engineering through listening- ability and constant innovation, for a turn-key process
Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Poggio Rusco (Mantua) and founds its identity on openness, know-how, and listening ability. Born from passion for work and engineering, the company grew up as a strategic partner for large industrial groups, thanks to its customization attitude.
The company’s philosophy is based on continuous research and new techniques for proposing cutting-edge products. Each project is designed not only for current needs, but also for anticipating future production increases or changes in raw materials. The company’s strength lies in a team of technicians developing original, flexible and reliable solutions.

RONCONI: more than 45 years of excellence in packaging lines
The industrial vision is completed by RONCONI, a company founded in 1980 by Giuliano Ronconi in Fontanellato (Parma). For over 45 years, the company has transformed its passion for mechanics into precision packaging technology.
The company is a global leader in the design of machines for filling with liquid, viscous, or paste-like products, such as paints, varnishes, enamels, lubricants and adhesives. Its international presence is evidenced by a widespread network of representatives covering strategic markets. RONCONI’s goal is to keep the perfect balance between the flexibility, typical of Italian craftsmanship, and the precision of modern industrial processes.

RONCONI: more than 45 years of excellence in packaging lines
The industrial vision is completed by RONCONI, a company founded in 1980 by Giuliano Ronconi in Fontanellato (Parma). For over 45 years, the company has transformed its passion for mechanics into precision packaging technology.
The company is a global leader in the design of machines for filling with liquid, viscous, or paste-like products, such as paints, varnishes, enamels, lubricants and adhesives. Its international presence is evidenced by a widespread network of representatives covering strategic markets. RONCONI’s goal is to keep the perfect balance between the flexibility, typical of Italian craftsmanship, and the precision of modern industrial processes.

 


An integrated solution for paint factories and producers of premixed mortars for building industry
L’integrazione GUCON-RONCONI permette di offrire soluzioni “chiavi in mano” uniche per i produttori di malte, intonaci e prodotti vernicianti.

  1. Handling and Storage of powders and liquids (GUCON): A complete range that includes screw conveyors, aeromechanical and pneumatic conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, big-bag emptying/filling systems, and gravimetric dosing stations. Special focus is on low-residue technology, based on GUCON Patent for screw conveyors with an integrated cleaning system, essential for avoiding contamination and maximizing system flexibility.
  2. Packaging of liquids and pastes (RONCONI): Systems for filling plastic or metal containers of any shape (cylindrical, conical, rectangular) and size, from small containers to drums and IBCs:
  • CSP and CALP series: by-weight packing machines (semi-automatic or automatic) suitable for containers from 0.5 to 40 kg, also available in MID and ATEX approved versions.
  • CALV series: volumetric solutions for filling from 100 cc to 5000 cc containers
  • CSP1500: systems dedicated to large containers (drums and IBCs up to 1500 kg).
  • Critical applications: machines designed to handle viscous, foaming or pasty products such as lubricants, solvents, plasters and adhesives.
  1. After-Sales service: a key strength is our assistance, maintenance, and calibration services. Both companies offer a comprehensive commissioning, training and predictive maintenance service for their machinery and systems. RONCONI specifically verifies and optimizes weighing platforms according to legal specifications (OIML R61), ensuring that production always meets calibration tolerances and reducing product waste.

Drynamic: il futuro per la produzione smart di malte tecniche
The top of GUCON innovation is Drynamic, the ultimate turn-key solution for the smart production of dry-mortars: from grey products (repairing mortars, plasters, tile adhesives) to white, colored, and specialty mortars (waterproofing, fireproofing). Drynamic is not just a plant, but a revolutionary production concept:

  • Maximum flexibility and high performance: fully engineered and optimized for a variety of production contexts.
  • Compact and modular design: thanks to its modular structure, it can be almost completely pre-assembled, facilitating transport, installation and future expansions.
  • Customizable configuration: regarding the number and size of silos, big-bag emptying stations and sack-tip stations for micro-dosing.
  • Innovation and cleanliness: thanks to Low-Residue technology, recipe changes are rapid and contamination-free between batches.
  • Advanced management: the dedicated supervision software allows management of complex formulations with a user-friendly interface, integrating perfectly with the bagging lines.
  • Operational efficiency: it is the ideal solution for those seeking lean and “smart” production, capable of rapidly adapting to changes in the building material market.

A partner for the future
With the two companies working together, manufacturers in the construction and chemical industries can now count on a single group, capable of managing the entire complexity of a production site. Starting from preliminary design based on specific customer needs, through efficient project management, till predictive maintenance and technological upgrades of existing machinery, GUCON and RONCONI represent the future of applied engineering, where experience meets technological excellence.