Comtec IPE Overview

Founded as International Plastics Equipment (IPE) in January 1987, the company acquired Comtec Australia Pty Ltd in 2001 and became Comtec IPE.  With years of industry leading experience, the founding partners and the Comtec IPE team have, and continue to, operate to the highest standard of integrity, commitment and performance.

Since inception, Comtec IPE has been recognised as a “valued-added” partner; assisting clients to increase productivity by harnessing “best in class” optimised technologies, advanced integration techniques and ongoing training/ support. Gaining a reputation for exceptional technical skills and forward thinking solutions, the company has continued to grow and expand its base of technology partners.

Comtec IPE Historic Milestones

1987 - Founded as International Plastics Equipment (IPE), operating out of Adelaide office only

1989 – Integra ancillary equipment line developed

1994 – Technology partner Stäubli added

1998 - Technolgy partner Mold-Masters added

1999 – Technology partner Trexel added

2001 - Comtec IPE formed after acquisition of Comtec Australia Pty Ltd. Opening of Melbourne and Sydney Offices, Adding Arburg, Coperion and Mixaco product lines

2002 - JK Plastics Equipment acquired adding the GHS (Hahn) Automation product line

2003 - Halco Engineering Pty Ltd acquired added the representation and manufacture under license of the products of Conair Inc

2005 – Implementation of SAP business management software

2006 – Australiasian partner for Ritemp Technologies

2008 – Technology Partner Tampoprint and Alfalas added

2010 – Technology Partner Automatik Group / Maag added

2011 – Moved to new central distribution wartehouse

 

Comtec IPE Australiasian Industry Milestones

1987 – First ceramic insulated hot-runner system 

1998 – First bayonet type rapid mould clamping system

1999 – First Trexel MuCell injection moulding cell

2001 – First single controller injection mouldng machine and integrated automation system

2004 – First Priamus temperature front flow sensor system integrated to injection moulding tool 

2010 – First Rotational wheel high speed multi-colour closure pad printing system