Thin-Wall Injection Molding Machine Supplier for France

France's food packaging industry generates over EUR 20 billion annually, with rigid plastic containers representing a substantial segment. The country's strong dairy tradition, anchored by companies such as Danone, Lactalis, and Yoplait, creates sustained demand for yogurt cups, fresh cream containers, and butter tubs. The food service sector further drives consumption of disposable containers, sauce cups, and take-away packaging. French packaging converters increasingly seek equipment that balances high output speeds with energy efficiency, responding to both cost pressures and the EU's sustainability regulations. Thin-wall injection molding technology addresses these requirements by reducing material usage per unit while maintaining structural integrity. Wall thicknesses of 0.4-0.7mm are standard for dairy cups, using food-grade PP that meets EU Regulation 10/2011 on plastic food contact materials. HWAMDA's SPV5 Series machines operating at 270T-600T clamping force cover the full range of French packaging applications, from small 125ml yogurt cups produced on 380-400T machines with 16-cavity molds at 3.5-4.5 second cycles, to larger 1L food containers on 480-530T systems.

Importing injection molding machinery into France requires compliance with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, which mandates CE marking. HWAMDA SPV5 Series machines are designed and manufactured to meet CE requirements, including safety guards, emergency stop systems, and electrical compliance with EN 60204-1. For food-contact packaging production, the equipment must facilitate compliance with EU Regulation 10/2011 on plastic materials intended to contact food. HWAMDA provides full technical documentation packages including Declaration of Conformity, electrical schematics, and hydraulic circuit diagrams in English and French. The machines use Siemens or equivalent European-standard electrical components, simplifying local maintenance and spare parts sourcing. Customs clearance into France follows standard EU import procedures with HS code 8477, typically attracting import duty of 0% for industrial machinery. HWAMDA arranges CIF delivery to major French ports including Le Havre, Marseille, and Fos-sur-Mer, and provides test shot samples before shipment for quality verification. HWAMDA's export documentation team is experienced in preparing country-specific paperwork packages that streamline the import process, reducing potential delays at customs clearance. All machinery documentation, including user manuals, maintenance guides, and safety certifications, is prepared in formats that meet local regulatory authority expectations and can be readily presented during inspection or audit processes.

HWAMDA has supplied thin-wall injection molding equipment to packaging converters operating in the European market, including installations serving the French dairy and food service sectors. Typical configurations include the HMD 380M8-SPV (380T) paired with 12 or 16-cavity yogurt cup molds producing 200ml PP cups at cycle times of 3.5-4.5 seconds. For food container applications, the HMD 480M8-SPV (480T) runs 4 or 6-cavity molds for 500ml-1000ml rectangular containers with 5-7 second cycle times. IML-equipped lines using SWITEK SW-series side-entry robots are popular among converters supplying branded dairy products, where label quality and placement accuracy are critical for retail shelf presence. HWAMDA also supplies complete turnkey production lines that include the injection molding machine, mold, IML automation, take-out robot, stacking system, conveyor, and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, dryers, and material loaders. These integrated solutions reduce commissioning time and ensure all components are optimized to work together. The company's application engineering team works closely with each customer during the pre-sale phase to analyze production requirements, recommend optimal configurations, and prepare detailed production capacity calculations. Post-installation, HWAMDA monitors machine performance remotely and proactively suggests parameter adjustments to optimize cycle times and energy consumption based on actual production data from the installed base.

HWAMDA delivers equipment to France via ocean freight, with typical transit times of 30-35 days from Ningbo port to Le Havre or Marseille. Machines up to 400T ship in standard 40-foot containers, while larger 480-600T units require flat-rack or open-top containers. HWAMDA arranges all export documentation, fumigation certificates, and can provide door-to-door delivery including customs clearance upon request. Installation and commissioning are performed by HWAMDA's experienced field engineers, who travel to the customer's factory for a typical installation period of 7-14 days depending on line complexity. The commissioning process includes machine leveling, hydraulic system setup, mold installation, robot programming, and production trial runs to verify cycle times and part quality. HWAMDA provides comprehensive operator training covering machine operation, mold changes, preventive maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting procedures. After-sales support includes 24-hour remote technical assistance via video call, with critical spare parts typically available for shipment within 48 hours. The company maintains a dedicated export logistics team that coordinates with freight forwarders, handles export customs declarations, arranges marine insurance, and tracks shipments from factory gate to customer site. HWAMDA provides real-time shipment tracking updates and proactive communication at each milestone of the delivery process, from production completion through ocean transit to final port arrival and inland delivery.