News from the Marbach Group.

Marbach Die Supplies.

Successful with materials for packaging manufacturers.

Marbach has recently published its new materials catalog for packaging manufacturers. Since then, many customers have not only requested the catalog, but also ordered materials for their everyday requirements. And they are pleased that the purchasing process has been simplified for them.

Marbach in China.

Joint venture starts shortly.

Marbach will soon start its joint venture Marbach Masterwork (Tianjin) Cutting Tools Co Ltd. in China. As of July, Marbach will have a further production site in Asia in addition to its production in Malaysia. The range includes cutting-dies, stripping and blanking tools for the Chinese tobacco and folding carton industry.

Only two more years.

Marbach at drupa 2020.

How time flies! Only 2 more years - and drupa in Düsseldorf will open its doors. Marbach has not only signed up, but has already started planning intensively. 

Marbach at the education fair in Heilbronn.

A strong company with a strong training program.

Marbach will be present, with a stand at the IHK education fair in 2018 – as in previous years. This will take place from 28th to 30th June at the redblue center in Heilbronn. At the stand Marbach has a roller press with which a multi-book - a kind of school organizer - is die-cut, which the visitors can take with them immediately. Marbach also has a surprise in store for the visitors, but this is still top secret at the moment.

Gabler M98 Maxx.

World's largest tilting tool for K-Cup PP coffee capsules tested for the first time.

Marbach Werkzeugbau tested the world's currently largest tool for coffee capsules on its new Gabler M98 Maxx thermoforming machine for the first time. The tests were carried out in the Marbach technical centre in Heilbronn.  

Reduced make-ready time.

With digital zone levelling from Marbach.

In 2016 Marbach launched its digital zone levelling DZL|plate. Since the application range of the DZL|plate had been limited to small-format machines for processing paperboard, Marbach recently added the DZL|foil to its portfolio. This has been designed for large-format corrugated board die-cutting machines. Customers using digital zone levelling are excited about this simple but efficient solution which reduces make-ready time.

Successful performance.

Marbach presents its innovations at the NPE in Orlando.

Marbach Werkzeugbau exhibited once again from 7th to 11th May 2018 at the National Plastics Exhibition (NPE) in Orlando. The NPE is one of the most important plastics fairs worldwide.  

Special technologies for special applications.

Marbach offers tools with cutting knives up to 100 mm in height.

When die-cutting thermoformed items, trays for electronic parts or medical components, displays and even foam, very special demands are placed on the cutting-die. The technical department at Marbach, which specializes in such solutions, is responsible for developing the corresponding tools. In such cases it is not enough to equip the tool with the usual 23.8 mm cutting rules. Here the cutting knives must be significantly higher. This height depends on the material to be die-cut. We at Marbach can easily process heights of up to 100 mm.

Safety during embossing.

With Marbach technologies.

Marbach offers various solutions to ensure safe embossing of packaging. The Marbach standard already contains suitable solutions for many applications. In addition, Marbach has developed a further option ensuring even more safety in embossing.

The new marbanick|2 by Marbach.

For perfect nicks.

Marbach has recently updated its handheld device for placing nicks into cutting rules. So far, this tool – that is known on the market under the name marbanick – could place a nick with a predefined width and depth into the cutting rule. With the new marbanick|2 version, width and depth of the nicks can now be varied in three steps.

Viva España!

Marbach presented its new technologies at the Hispack in Barcelona.

Marbach presented its innovations at Hispack 2018 in Barcelona. Hispack is one of the most important packaging fairs in Spain. From 8th to 11th May, Marbach presented product highlights from the past months at its 20 m² stand B290 in pavilion 2. 

SPE 2018 in China.

Marbach deepens connection to thermoforming association.

Marbach Werkzeugbau (tool manufacturing) took part in the first formal CTFA (China Thermoforming Association) information event in Shanghai on 23 April. This date was chosen because numerous thermoforming experts were on-site in Shanghai for the immediately- following Chinaplas, which took place from 24 to 27 April.

Cutting plates from a specialist.

Marbach offers contoured cutting plates in all variations.

Marbach produces cutting-dies for the packaging industry. But that's not all. Marbach also offers a wide variety of materials for die-makers and packaging manufacturers. In a new catalog Marbach shows the variety of its products for packaging producers. One product which stands out in Marbach's portfolio is the contour-adapted cutting plate.

Marbach Joint Venture in China.

Preparations are running at full speed.

Marbach signed a joint venture contract at the end of 2017 with Masterwork (MK), a Chinese manufacturer of machines and systems for the packaging industry. After completing all the necessary formalities in spring 2018, preparations for the new Marbach production location in China are currently in full swing. Production at the Tianjin plant is scheduled to start in summer 2018.

Successful start.

Marbach Academy has opened.

On March 1st Marbach officially opened its training center under the name Marbach Academy. And is very satisfied with the start of its new service. The training courses offered have met with great interest and have been well attended.

Successful performance.

Marbach at the Chinaplas in Shanghai.

Marbach Werkzeugbau (tool making) recently exhibited its innovations at the Chinaplas trade fair in Shanghai. Chinaplas is the most important plastics trade fair in Asia. This year the Chinaplas took place from 24th to 27th April.

mplaten|cleaner.

New platen cleaner from Marbach on the road to success.

In December 2017 Marbach introduced to the market its new cleaning device for corrugated board die-cutting machines: the mplaten|cleaner. Since then, more than 30 of these devices have been sold. And further orders are in the pipeline.

NPE 2018 in Orlando.

Marbach presents its latest innovations.

The National Plastics Exhibition (NPE) takes place every 3 years in Orlando. The who’s who of the global plastics industry will meet in 2018 from 7 to 11 May. As a specialist for the production of thermoforming tools, Marbach will again be exhibiting there this year and presenting its latest developments.

pure edge from Marbach. More than just clean visible edges.

Multifunctional for corrugated board.

For some time now Marbach has been offering pure edge technology for achieving clean visible edges in corrugated board. Many customers are now using pure edge. It has been shown that this technology not only provides clean visible edges for corrugated board packaging, but is able to do much more.

Themed evening: "Germany - USA: Relationship wise..."

Successful entry into the US market

Already in 2012, the Heilbronn-based die-maker Marbach had established a location in the USA with its subsidiary in Charlotte, North Carolina. This company has been constantly growing and has in the meantime established itself in the American market. For this reason, Jan Brunner, CEO Marbach America, was invited to the Heilbronn House of Commerce on the 8th March as an expert at the themed evening "Germany - USA: Relationship wise". This event, organized by the German Graduate School of Management & Law (GGS), the Kreissparkasse Heilbronn and the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Heilbronn-Franken, was about the economic and political situation in the USA and the relationship between the USA and Germany. But also about how this has changed - especially over the past year.

Marbach in Chicago.

Participation at the Thin Wall Packaging Conference.

Marbach Werkzeugbau was represented at the 7th Thin Wall Packaging Conference in Chicago in 2018. This event took place on March 20 and 21. At this year's event, on the topic "Thermoforming 4.0" Marbach was able to convince visitors with a presentation on the current state of digital technology in thermoforming tools.

Successful appearance in Moscow.

Marbach at the Interplastica 2018.

Marbach Werkzeugbau was once again represented at Interplastica in Moscow in 2018. This international trade fair for plastics and rubber took place from 23 to 26 January. It is the traditional annual kick-off event for the industry, and serves as a mood barometer for many insiders. The next Interplastica will take place in January 2019.

Marbach at FachPack.

Only six months left.

Marbach will be exhibiting again at FachPack in Nuremberg in 2018. Marbach will not miss this important meeting of the packaging industry. At the end of September, more than 40,000 visitors will once again meet 1,500 exhibitors in Nuremberg. Over three days at the fair, everything will revolve around the latest trends in packaging.

Marbach at the Expoprint in São Paulo.

Successful appearance in Latin America.

Marbach presented its latest developments at the Expoprint in São Paulo (Brazil) from 20th to 24th March. Visitors were very curious about the solutions Marbach could offer for highest performance in die-cutting for packaging.

Smooth die-cutting of paperboard.

Marbach webguides ensure stable production processes for inline die-cutting.

Marbach is well-known for its customized solutions. Numerous customers rely on Marbach webguides which optimize the production process for inline die-cutting of paperboard.

Corporate Social Responsibility.

Marbach relies on sustainable use of printing toners.

Marbach is taking responsibility for the environment. For many years now, sustainability has played an important role in the Heilbronn-based family business. Now Marbach is setting a new benchmark: from now on, standard printing toners will be replaced by recyclable ones at the Heilbronn headquarters.

Marbach at the Hispack in Barcelona.

Innovations for performance.

Marbach will be exhibiting its latest developments at the Hispack trade fair. The Hispack will take place from 8th to 11th May in Barcelona. It is one of the most important packaging fairs in Spain and every 3 years attracts around 40,000 visitors. The Foodtech exhibition takes place at the same time as the Hispack. 

Solution for best machine performance.

Digital zone levelling by Marbach – now also available for corrugated board.

Marbach presented its digital zone levelling technology in 2016. Almost 200 die-cutting machines have already been equipped with such a modified cover plate for the make-ready sheet since the market launch.

There is now also a version of this innovation for corrugated board. Up to now Marbach could only offer its new development for smaller die-cutting formats, as are used in the folding box industry. But as of now, digital zone levelling is now under the name DZL|foil also available for bigger die-cutting machines starting with the 162 format, since these are used for die-cutting corrugated board. 

Thin Wall Packaging-Conference USA 2018.

Marbach presents itself.

Marbach Werkzeugbau (Tool Manufacturing) will participate at the Thin Wall Packaging USA in Chicago. The conference for thin-wall packaging solutions will take place from 20th to 21st March 2018 in Chicago. It covers the main technologies such as thermoforming as well as injection, blow and compression molding. The concept of the Thin Wall Conference was established in Cologne, Germany, and has now, after great success in Europe, been introduced to the US and Asia as well. 

Highest productivity in die-cutting packaging.

Packaging manufacturers increase their efficiency with Marbach technologies.

Marbach is known for its innovative strength. And for delivering maximum performance to its customers. Numerous customers of the cutting-die manufacturer have now confirmed that this is not just an advertising statement. Marbach is more than pleased with the positive response and will undoubtedly present further news from its innovation department in 2018.

Corrugated board die-cutting at high-speed.

Marbach tools "marbaspeed" with flexpower rubbering on the road to success.

For several months now Marbach has been equipping its premium tools marbaspeed, for flat die-cutting, and marbaspeed|r, for rotary die-cutting, with its new special rubber flexpower. This new type of rubbering stands for durability and best die-cutting performance. Statistics show the extent of its success: Marbach sold more than 2,000 rotary dies for corrugated board alone in the marbaspeed|r version.

Reduced make-ready times for reverse cutting.

Height-adjustable anvil from Marbach is gaining ground.

Marbach has recently presented its new technology designed to reduce the make-ready times for reverse cutting. Over the past few months, this has become more and more popular on the market under the name of "height-adjustable anvil". Our customers benefit from reduced make-ready times, functional packaging and easy handling when using height-adjustable anvils.

“Excellence in Production" competition: "Toolmaker of the year 2017 ".

Out of a total of 300 participants, Marbach took 5th place in its category and 18th place in the overall ranking.

Marbach Werkzeugbau took fifth place in the "Excellence in Production" competition 2017 in the category "External Toolmaking over 50 employees" and 18th place in the overall ranking. This competition, which was hosted by the organizer's association of the Aachen Machine Tool Laboratory (WZL), the Aachen Technical University (RWTH) and the Frauenhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT), has long been established in the tool and mould- making world.

Marbach Training Center.

The Paper Centre Gernsbach visit.

Marbach will soon officially open its new training center. Prior to this, participants of the advanced course "Corrugated board processing – flat die-cutting" from the Paper Centre Gernsbach had the opportunity to spend a day at Marbach‘s new die-cutter as part of a 3-day seminar. Marbach and the Paper Centre Gernsbach will further intensify their cooperation in the future.

Marbach at Plastics & Rubber in Indonesia.

Successful presentation.

Marbach Werkzeugbau (Tool Manufacturing) exhibited at the Plastics & Rubber trade fair in Indonesia for the fourth time. This took place from 15th to 18th November 2017 in Jakarta. 

Marbach Automation & Service.

Laser system mlas|compact-1 with even more performance.

Under the name Marbach Automation & Service, Marbach supplies cutting-die manufacturers with machines and equipment. Now Marbach has upgraded its laser system mlas|compact-1 with an additional option, a so-called scanning head. The prototype of this system has been supporting Marbach's own production facility in Heilbronn since 2017. With great success. This is why Marbach is now offering this unique option to its customers. For even more performance in their production.

Expoprint in Brazil.

Marbach presents its highlights.

Marbach will be exhibiting at the Expoprint in Brazil from 20th to 24th of March 2018. The Expoprint is one of the most important trade fairs for the printing industry in Latin America. At the last event in 2014, 300 exhibitors presented the printing industry's latest trends to more than 48,000 visitors. The Expoprint 2018 will be held at the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo (Brazil).

marbaglue: Make two out of one.

The right solution for every requirement. Also for materials.

Marbach Die Supplies provides materials for the production of cutting-dies worldwide, and also die-cutting products required by printing companies. In order to meet the demand "the right solution for every requirement", Marbach is continuously developing products in the field of materials. The Heilbronn-based company has now therefore, expanded its portfolio in the area of adhesives for the rubbering of cutting-dies. The tried-and-tested marbaglue is now available in two versions: optimized for gluing rubber on both rotary and flat cutting-dies. They may be ordered in the webshop or directly from Marbach Die Supplies. 

Marbach is looking forward to an exciting year.

Preview 2018.

Marbach is looking forward to an exciting year in 2018, which will see increasing internationalization and continued focus on the topics of future security, service and performance for customers. 

Tina Dost: "The year 2018 will be full of exciting projects. We will enter new markets, work on the introduction of our ERP system and continue to invest. And, of course, we will also launch some new products onto market. Together with our customers, we are looking forward to delivering even better performance with our solutions."

Corporate Social Responsibility at Marbach.

Activities in 2017.

Marbach has also taken on more social responsibility in the past year 2017. Marbach is currently revising its Corporate Social Responsibility report. The company is deeply involved in the topic of sustainability.

Marbach at the Thin Wall Packaging in Cologne.

Successful appearance with product development Turner.

Marbach Werkzeugbau (Tool Manufacturing) presented news from its product portfolio at the international conference "Thin Wall Packaging Cologne" from 4th to 6th December 2017. The Thin Wall Packaging Cologne conference has been a fixed event in the industry for many years. It brings together all manufacturers from the field of thin-walled plastic packaging who meet there to network, and to participate in lectures and workshops. Due to the positive response, Thin Wall events are now also being held in the USA and Asia.

Interplastica in Moscow.

Marbach presents its innovations.

Marbach Werkzeugbau (Tool Manufacturing) will exhibit once again at the Interplastica in Moscow in 2018. This international trade fair for plastics and rubber will take place from 23rd to 26th January. It is the leading plastics trade fair for Russia and Eastern Europe. 

You can find Marbach at booth 23A03.

Marbach Tool-Manufacturing (Werkzeugbau).

Founding member of the new China Thermoforming Association.

Marbach Werkzeugbau (Tool-Manufacturing) is one of the 17 founding members of the newly established China Thermoforming Association (CTFA). This association aims to promote the development of the Chinese thermoforming industry and consists of both Chinese and international members. 

Season's Greetings

We wish you a successful conclusion to the year, a peaceful holiday season and a healthy and prosperous start to 2018. 

Marbach – an eventful year.

Review of 2017.

Marbach can look back on an eventful year in 2017. The globally active company has not only attracted attention through its numerous innovations, but has also invested heavily in buildings and machinery.

Investment in new markets: Joint venture with Masterwork in China.

Marbach Die-Cutting Technology is expanding.

Marbach has shown strong efforts for international growth in recent years. A production facility in the USA was followed by another one in Malaysia. The Heilbronn-based company is now planning to strengthen its activities in Asia and will therefore expand further in 2018. On December 19, 2017 the contract for a joint venture with the die-cutting machine manufacturer Masterwork Machinery Co. Ltd. was signed in Tianjin, China.

polymar embossing technology for packaging refinement.

New Marbach solution will be available shortly.

Marbach is known for its innovative strength. For over a year, Marbach has been working on the development of a new embossing technology. In short, Marbach is now ready to launch polymar.

New platen cleaning device.

For even more productivity in the die-cutting process.

Marbach Automation & Service now offers a cleaning device for corrugated board die-cutting machines: the mplaten|cleaner. With it, the platen of a die-cutting machine can be cleaned efficiently by the machine operator and the machine’s productivity increased. 

New high-performance rubber now available on the market.

Marbach flexpower for best die-cutting performance.

“Marbach Die Supplies” delivers materials for the production of cutting-dies to die-makers worldwide. At the urgent request of our customers, Marbach has now supplemented its portfolio. For some time past, a new kind of rubbering has been used for the Marbach cutting-die marbaspeed|r: it is called flexpower. From now on, this very successful rubber will also be available from Marbach as a raw material. 

Donations instead of gifts.

Marbach supports various aid projects.

Marbach is approaching the end of an eventful year. 2017 has been characterized by innovative products that Marbach has brought to market to enable better customer performance. As well as investments in machinery and buildings. But with all that, Marbach has not forgotten people who are less fortunate. And that's why this Heilbronn-based company has remained true for many years to one key principle: "donating instead of giving". When selecting the recipients of donations, it is important for the Marbach management to divide the money between internationally well-known and regionally respected institutions. This year Marbach donated 7,000 euros to the aid organization Help – Help for Self-Help e.V. and 3,000 euros to the Kindersolbad gGmbH in Bad Friedrichshall.

Successful appearance

at the International Plastic Fair Japan.

Marbach Tool Manufacturing (Werkzeugbau) supplies customers worldwide with thermoforming tools for the packaging industry. As a result, the company can be found at trade fairs around the globe. This was also the case at the 9th International Plastic Fair (IPF) in Japan which took place from 24th to 28th October 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. 

The all-round service provider in die-cutting.

Marbach further extends its portfolio.

Marbach has focused on the topic: performance. Especially performance for its customers. Demanding of itself: to offer the right solution for every requirement. Against this background, Marbach has extended still further its knowledge and abilities during the last months. Besides innovative products, Marbach also offers its customers comprehensive services – and recently training courses. 

Marbach Tool Manufacturing (Werkzeugbau).

Clamp rings for fast changeable design of sealing rim.

Marbach Tool Manufacturing (Werkzeugbau) has in recent months increasingly sold tools with the Mafox|F system. This means that customers' demand for this Marbach technology has been growing significantly.

Marbach in Singapore.

Successful presentation at the Thin Wall Packaging Asia.

Marbach Tool Manufacturing, one of the leading producers of thermoforming tools for the plastics industry, presented some innovations from its product portfolio at the Thin Wall Packaging Asia in Singapore. Since the Thin Wall Packaging Cologne has been an important event in the industry for years, the Thin Wall Packaging Asia took place for the second time. And already it is the most important event for thin wall packaging in the Asian region. On the 18th and 19th of September, the “Who's Who” in the packaging industry for thin wall plastics met in Singapore. 100 participants came to the congress to listen to lectures, to take part in workshops and to network.

Hygienically die-cut packaging.

Marbach tool package marbaclean is attracting great interest in the market.

Marbach launched its tool marbaclean onto the market last year. Product safety and conformity to highest hygiene demands are benefits, that are attracting great interest in the market. marbacelan is ISEGA certified and therefore suitable for packaging production in the food industry – particularly for direct packaging, which has direct contact with the packaged goods.

Tested cigarette packaging for more safety.

With the crease bend tester from Marbach.

Marbach knows the requirements of the market. Especially for manufacturing cigarette packaging where the demands on quality are high, and the packaging process has to be especially productive. With the crease bend tester, Marbach offers its customers a device with which creasing forces and folding resistance of a package can be tested precisely. For the smooth packaging process of cigarettes.

Beautiful visible edges of corrugated board packaging.

Sealed Air uses the Marbach technology pure edge for all tools.

Marbach presented some time ago its technology for optically appealing visible edges in corrugated board packaging. Since then various customers are employing pure edge. One of these customers is the Sealed Air Verpackungen GmbH in Alsfeld, Germany. Sealed Air has been so convinced by this technology that in the meantime all its tools for single-wall corrugated board have been equipped with pure edge. 

Marbach training center:

preparations are running at full speed.

After the installation of a die-cutting machine at Marbach at the beginning of July, the preparations for the new training center are running at full speed at the Heilbronn-based die-maker. The official start is planned for the beginning of 2018. Marbach will then offer its customers training on the topics of die-cutting of paperboard and corrugated board. The focus will be on topics such as productivity and the significant reduction of make-ready time.

Marbach Die Supplies.

Materials for cutting-die professionals.

Since Marbach has restructured its division „Materials for the production of cutting-dies“ and has recently been renamed Marbach Die Supplies, the positive market acceptance has been very well received at Marbach. The extended portfolio has generated a positive mood with Marbach customers. Because as one of the main material suppliers in Germany, Marbach is the only company that is able to test its products in advance in its own production units and on the in-house die-cutting machine.

Refinement in perfection.

With Marbach technologies.

There are many different possibilities to refine packaging and to upgrade them for the POS. De- and embossing in 2D or 3D, hotfoil, pure edge or reverse cutting. But there are also sophisticated creases, for example many creases close to each other, make something special out of packaging. We offer our customers the right solution for every requirement with our tools and technologies. For extraordinary packaging at the POS. That is not only a visual but also a haptic experience for the consumers.

Best creasing performance

With steel counter plates by Marbach.

Customers of Marbach rely more and more on the application of steel counter plates as a counter-die. This development comes as no surprise since demands on functionality and appearance of packaging blanks are continually increasing. The steel counter plate meets both criteria. The high quality of the creases that are created with it, leads to a very good functionality of folds. Moreover it eliminates the occurrence of marks on the blank.

Marbach at the ESU Technology Forum.

Successful presentation.

The sixth technology forum of the European Diemakers Association (ESU) took place between the 15th and 16th of September in Luxembourg. Marbach was on-site as an exhibitor to present its newest innovations with its two divisions Automation & Service and Die Supplies.

Power failure at the headquarters in Heilbronn.

Excavator cuts cable.

There has been a power failure at the Marbach headquarters in Heilbronn on the 29th of September.

Reliable partner.

Marbach cutting-dies for complex jobs.

Marbach is known for its numerous innovations and wide service portfolio. To use the advantages of these innovations optimally for themselves and to find solutions for all requirements together with Marbach, that’s the high demand of the Marbach customers. Satisfied customers confirm that Marbach meets these requirements perfectly.

pure edge.

Packaging sample shows pure edges of corrugated board packaging.

Marbach introduced its technology pure edge to the market last year. With it, visible edges of corrugated board packaging become especially appealing. In order to illustrate the appearance of pure edge more clearly for the customers, Marbach has now produced two packaging samples. The customers can request these samples to convince themselves first-hand about the advantages of the pure edge technology.

Efficient stripping process.

Marbach solutions for best performance.

Marbach is still on the path to success with its premium stripping tool, the masterstrip|plate. During the last months this special stripping technology has significantly increased its percentage share of sales in all stripping tools. But why has this Marbach technology become so popular?

The importance of creasing forces for the production of cigarette packaging.

Marbach solutions provide best performance.

Marbach is an expert when it comes to creasing in cigarette packaging. With its extensive range of products, Marbach offers solutions for the highest requirements.

Satisfied customer.

Werner Kenkel counts on Marbach technology for many years.

Marbach is known to the market for its solutions that satisfy all requirements. Marbach customer Werner Kenkel, has relied on Marbach tools for more than 10 years now and is very successful with them.

Marbach stripping technology masterstrip|plate.

Great for opening up the flaps of cigarette boxes.

The masterstrip|plate is not only a powerful tool for high-speed dynamic stripping. It is also the perfect solution for making sure the side flaps in a cigarette box are cut through and opened up 100%.

Highspeed for flat cutting-dies.

marbaspeed tool for corrugated board on the road to success.

Marbach has recently added a special high-speed tool for flat die-cutting to its portfolio: the marbaspeed cutting-die for corrugated board. This new Marbach tool has been catching on more and more in the market. It is characterized by its being equipped with a new type of rubber: Marbach flexpower. Initially only used for rotary tools, flexpower has been applied to flat tools for the corrugated board industry since earlier this year. With increasing success. More and more customers order their tool in this special version “marbaspeed”.

Flexibility in blanking.

Marbach counts on the marbapusher|p.

Marbach introduced its optimized blanking technology at the beginning of the year. Since then all upper marbablankers from Marbach are equipped with the new long-life component marbapusher|p. As a result customers are very pleased with the increased flexibility and productivity in their blanking process. The marbapusher|p is available exclusively from Marbach.

Innovations at the ThinWall Asia in Singapur.

Marbach Tool Manufacturing will take part in the ThinWall Asia on the 18th and 19th of September 2017 in Singapur. At this conference the global 'who is who' in plastic thin-wall packaging will meet.

Marbach nick grinders.

For perfect fitting transport nicks.

Marbach not only delivers cutting-dies, but also materials and tools for print shops.

Nicks ensure a smooth transport of sheets through the die-cutting machine. They should however distract as little as possible from the appearance. That’s why packaging producers always try to have as few and small nicks as possible. Nicks play an even greater role in producing a packaging blank. Because transport nicks affect the performance of the production process. And as a result machine speeds. Waste nicks are largely responsible for the waste-free quality of the produced blank.

New blanking technology establishes itself.

More than a year ago Marbach launched its new blanking technology on the market. It has established itself more and more during the last months. Over 100 customers worldwide already use the new Marbach technologies marbablanker and lightblanker as the standard. And this number is continuously increasing.

Marbach Match-Metal tool MT|easy speed.

Enthusiastic customer reports.

Marbach Tool Manufacturing (Werkzeugbau) is experiencing increasing success with its tool MT|easy speed. This Marbach tool is becoming more and more established on the market. Worldwide.

Marbach installs further thermoforming machine in Heilbronn.

Even more performance in thermoforming.

Marbach has recently invested in a Gabler M98 Maxx. At the beginning of July the new thermoforming machine was delivered to Marbach in Heilbronn.

Marbach mplot.

Now new: with even more performance.

Under the name Marbach Automation & Service, the Heilbronn-based cutting-die manufacturer supplies customers worldwide with machines and devices for die-making. Some time ago, and with huge success, Marbach introduced to the market its new plotter for ejection rubber. Marbach now has further refined the mplot.

Even more performance.

Arrival of new Brausse 1060 ER at Marbach in Heilbronn.

Marbach ordered a die-cutting machine of the type Brausse 1060 ER at Brausse Europe in April 2017. With it, Marbach will create a training center for internal and external trainings during the next months. Moreover, using this machine, Marbach will test innovations and even better fulfil customer requirements. After 10 weeks, the waiting time was finally over: on the 3rd of July, the new machine was delivered to Marbach in Heilbronn.

Marbach. The slightly different summer festival.

Managers cater for their employees.

Following established tradition at Marbach, the Heilbronn-based manufacturer of tools for the packaging industry, the 5th Family Day took place on the 7th of July 2017. It is a summer festival of a very special kind because the managers themselves cater for the employees and their families. The employees and their relatives spent a fun-filled day at the Marbach company premises in beautiful sunshine – only interrupted by a short thunderstorm. And more than 1,000 people came.

Highest efficiency.

With the thinplate system for hotfoiling.

Marbach presented to the visitors of the Marbach & Brausse Innovation Days its solution for a fast make-ready and archiving of hotfoil clichés: the Marbach thinplate system. Customers save the most of make-ready time with this system. This advantage becomes especially clear for repeat orders. A customer, who has already used this system for years is the company Tako Carton Plant Ltd. – that belongs to the Pyroll-Group.

Easy-fix S.

Corrugated board tool securely transported.

Marbach has a new system in place, with which cutting-die and guillotine for corrugated board can be fixed to each other for transport and storage.

Marbach at the IADD Odyssey.

Successful presentation.

Marbach is able to report on a successful presentation at the IADD Odyssey fair in Chicago. Marbach exhibited its newest technologies in die-cutting as well as machines and materials for die-making at its 18 m² booth.

Marbach at the Kiefel Tech Day.

TIML for decorative plastic products.

Marbach Tool Manufacturing (Werkzeugbau) will be present at the Kiefel Tech Day from the 28th to 29th of June 2017. Within the framework of TIML-cooperation “Best of each”, and together with the companies Kiefel and Ilsemann, Marbach will give a presentation on the topic “Product Development Competence and Handling”. In addition a Marbach TIML production tool will be shown live in action on a Kiefel machine KTR6.

The most beautiful new building.

Award for new building of Marbach Poland in Kielce.

Marbach operates worldwide. One of its 16 plants is located in Kielce, Poland. This subsidiary was housed in a rented building during the last years. The move into a newly constructed building took place in June 2016. This building has recently won an architecture award.

Marbach exhibited at the Chinaplas trade fair.

Successful presentation.

Marbach Tool Manufacturing successfully exhibited at the Chinaplas 2017 in Guangzhou (China). As part of the foreign and export promotion by the German government, Marbach was located in the German section of the Chinaplas with a small booth. All important German machine manufacturers, as well as numerous suppliers of machine parts and injection molders, were represented there.

Digital zone levelling on the road to success.

Marbach launched its digital zone levelling technology at the drupa 2016 in Duesseldorf. Marbach has in the meantime equipped over 150 (and counting) die-cutting machines with it. At the beginning, digital zone levelling was only available in 102-106 format. Due to its huge success, Marbach can now offer it in the formats 76, 102-106 and 142-145. The formats 130 and 162 are still in progress.

Marbach career evening.

On the 29th of June, the Marbach career evening takes place at the headquarter in Heilbronn.

Rotary cutting, creasing and embossing tools in perfection.

Testimonial.

Marbach built its own production hall in 2014 for its rotary tools product division. With that, Marbach created the capacity to meet the increasing need of high-tech rotary tools. Besides the production of rotary tools, services can be offered such as re-sharpening of tools as well as re-segmentation of Marbach and third-party tools. 

New name. More service. Proven quality.

“Marbach Trade & Logistics” becomes “Marbach Die Supplies”.

Marbach not only delivers cutting-dies, but also the proper materials. During the last years, Marbach has increasingly extended its portfolio. And today it belongs to the large material suppliers in Germany. To underline this change in its name and also to focus on its core business, Marbach has decided to name its material division “Marbach Die Supplies”. Starting on the 1^st of June, Marbach materials will be sold under this name.

Hygienically die-cut food packaging.

With marbaclean.

Marbach has intensively dealt with the topic hygiene during the last three years. The outcome is a special hygiene tool package that is called “marbaclean” by the company.

Marbach training.

For more performance.

Marbach has a reputation for offering the right solution for every requirement. It now lives up to this motto once more with its new die-cutting machine from Brausse. Because with it, Marbach will expand its competence as well as its range of services. This results in completely new possibilities for the Heilbronn-based cutting-die expert.

Match-metal technology for high speed.

Marbach introduced its innovation MT|easy speed at the K 2016. Since then various customers have switched to this technology. And they are delighted by the performance they achieve with MT|easy speed.

Marbach Tool Manufacturing.

New production process for drinking cups.

Marbach has implemented a new production process for the manufacture of rim-rolling screws for drinking cups. In the conventional process, rim-rolling screws were turned which limited flexibility concerning the contour. This flexibility however can be increased significantly through the milling process Marbach uses. With it, Marbach fulfils its motto “the right solution for every requirement” once more.

Marbach Tool Manufacturing.

Investing in the new thermoforming machine Gabler M 98 MAXX.

Marbach continues to invest in its machines. Since a Speedperformer KMD85 from Kiefel was installed in 2016, Marbach will soon expand its machine park even more. The Gabler M98 MAXX is the fourth Gabler machine that has been purchased by Marbach during the last years. A close partnership links Marbach and Gabler already since the 1980s.

New die-cutting machine from Brausse.

For even more performance.

Marbach has expanded its machine park. Marbach has ordered a die-cutting machine from Brausse Europe. The Brausse 1060 ER will be delivered to Marbach in the summer.

Tools and materials.

All from one provider.

Marbach not only produces cutting-dies for packaging. But also offers materials under the Name Trade & Logistics. Related to the theme “set-up”, Marbach supplies for example different types of make-ready tapes and make-ready sheets.

New technology.

For reduced make-ready times when reverse cutting.

Marbach has optimized its reverse cutting technology. With the new height-adjustable anvil, customers can now adjust anvil height of their cutting-die on their own, if necessary, and thereby save a significant amount of make-ready time.

Productive stripping process.

With the marbastrip technology.

Marbach has relied on dynamic stripping with the marbastrip technology for many years. Up to now more than half a million stripping tools in this version have already been sold.

Nick-breaking technology.

Proven by Marbach customers.

With the nick-breaking technology Marbach has brought to the market – already in autumn 2016 – a solution that optimizes the blanking of very small blanks with a double knife. Since then, many customers have employed this new Marbach technology.

Marbach and Brausse.

LIVE demonstrations for highest productivity.

Marbach organized an Open House in cooperation with Brausse Europe and ITW foils under the name of “Innovation Days 2017” at the end of March. The event took place at the Brausse premises in s’Hertogenbosch (the Netherlands).

New address.

Marbach‘s street address has changed.

The address of Marbach has recently been changed. The postal address of Marbach die-cutting technology (Karl Marbach GmbH & Co. KG) and tool manufacturing (Marbach Werkzeugbau GmbH) has been for decades August-Häußer-Straße 5 + 6 in Heilbronn, but from now on both companies are to be reached under the new postal address Karl-Marbach-Straße 1.

Enhanced corrugated board packaging.

The Marbach technology pure edge.

Marbach presented its newly patented technology pure edge at the FachPack Nuremberg in September 2016. Since then more and more customers have profited from the advantages of this Marbach technology.

Successful presentation.

Marbach exhibited for the first time at the CCE in Munich.

Marbach presented at the CCE International in Munich innovations from its broad product portfolio. Many interested visitors were keen to learn more about the newest Marbach innovatons by the booth team.

Marbach and BOBST ‘PERFORMANCE DAYS’ excite SEA converters.

With efficiency-raising equipment.

At joint Marbach and BOBST ‘PERFORMANCE DAYS’ in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, carton converters from all over South-East Asia saw live demonstrations of the latest advances in tooling which cut production costs, increase efficiency and broaden the range of carton styles that cartonmakers can produce.

Die-cutting challenging materials.

Marbach welding technology for rule joints provides best die-cutting results.

With welded rule joints Marbach offers its customers a solution for the best die-cutting results – even for challenging materials.

Marbach Werkzeugbau (tool manufacturing) in the year 2017.

Expansion and new customer center.

Marbach tool manufacturing is looking forward to another successful year in 2017. The company has many plans. The expansion will be continued under new management and the technologies presented at the K trade fair in 2016 will be rolled out globally. There will be investment in employees, machines and processes at all subsidiaries, in order to become even better and faster for our customers.

Marbach tool marbaspeed|r on the road to success.

Marbach has introduced its latest generation of the rotary cutting-die marbaspeed|r at drupa and FachPack. Having positive impact: the demand has risen significantly. Various customers already have marbaspeed|r in operation. The trend is upward.

Performance for the thermoforming process.

Marbach presents its newest technologies at the Chinaplas in Guangzhou.

Marbach will exhibit at the largest plastics trade fair in Asia this year. The Chinaplas is widely recognized by the industry as one of the most influential exhibitions in the world. Comparable to the K in Duesseldorf, Germany and the NPE in Chicago, USA. The 31st Chinaplas will take place between the 16th and 19th of May 2017. 140,000 visitors are expected to attend.

Blanking.

Marbach evolves blanking technology.

Marbach has further optimized its blanking technology. At FachPack 2016, Marbach presented for the first time its new blanking presser marbapusher|p. Since then it has enjoyed great popularity amongst the customers. Therefore, as of now, it will be used as a standard at Marbach. This means that all male marbablanker tools will be delivered with marbapusher|p in the future.

Process support and service.

Marbach installs thermoforming machine KMD85 from Kiefel.

Marbach has invested in a new Kiefel thermoforming plant. The Speedformer KMD85 was installed at the end of 2016.

Innovative.

Marbach presents its newest products at the IADD Odyssey in Chicago.

Marbach presents its newest products in the areas of die-cutting technology and machines for cutting-die manufacturing at the IADD Odyssey in Schaumburg, Chicago (USA). The trade fair takes place between the 17th and 18th of May 2017.

For every requirement the right cutting-die package.

Marbach modular system for corrugated board is established.

Marbach has recently introduced its new modular system to its corrugated-board-processing customers.

Machines from the cutting-die manufacturer for the cutting-die manufacturer.

Marbach success in machine sales.

The Marbach Group supplies cutting-die manufacturers with machines and tools under the name of Marbach Automation & Service. 

Thermoforming tools for plastic packaging.

Marbach presented its newest products at Interplastica in Moscow.

Marbach exhibited this year once again with huge success at the Interplastica trade fair in Moscow. This international exhibition for plastics and rubber took place between the 24th and 27th January 2017 at the Expo Center in Moscow.

Unique.

The new screw top for plastic cups.

Marbach tool manufacturing has developed a special eye-catcher for the K trade fair: a screw top for thermoformed plastic packaging. Comparable to the familiar metal lid of a jam jar.

Management change at Marbach Werkzeugbau

Marbach Werkzeugbau (Marbach Tool Manufacturing) has a new managing director in its management team since 1^st of January 2017.

Improvement of machine performance.

Digital zone levelling

Marbach launched its digital zone levelling technology at drupa 2016. The product’s success was almost immediate: half a year later, over 100 die-cutting machines worldwide have been equipped with digital zone levelling. A strongly increasing trend. Marbach offers its product currently in 76, 102-106 and 142-145 format. More are already planned.

Best service. From the start.

The customer is always the focus of attention at Marbach. The company will focus more strongly on service in the future. 

Innovation Days 2017

Open House in s’Hertogenbosch.

Marbach and Brausse Europe, together invite you to the Innovation Days in s’Hertogenbosch. Visitors can look forward to an exciting program with information and live machine demonstrations. According to the theme “reduction of make-ready times” visitors will learn more about efficient state-of-the-art packaging production. During the demonstrations, Marbach will present its latest technologies on different Brausse machines.

Cutting-dies for highest performance.

marbaspeed

Marbach is now using its special rubber flexpower, already proven on its rotary tools, also for flat cutting-dies.

Extension of the headquarter Heilbronn.

Marbach has extended a building at its headquarters in Heilbronn. Shortly after the new building at the subsidiary in Poland had been opened, structural expansion within the company group continued. Another story was added to an existing building in Heilbronn.

First presentation at the CCE Munich.

This year, the Marbach will exhibit for the first time at the CCE in Munich. The company will present its newest developments there. 

Marbach Automation & Service:

Preview 2017.

The Marbach Group supplies under the name Marbach Automation & Service machines and devices to cutting-die manufacturers. Marbach has planned also in 2017 to extend this company branch

An exciting year 2017.

Marbach looks forward to an exciting year in 2017. The company has planned comprehensively. Whether international expansion, new technologies or automation, Marbach will invest extensively in 2017 in order to become even better for its customers.

A successful year is completed.

Review 2016.

The Marbach Group looks back on an eventful and successful year 2016. The globally active company with its headquarters in Heilbronn defined its new corporate design. And had an extraordinary trade-fair year

Social responsibility of the Marbach Group.

CSR review 2016.

As a family owned business, the Marbach Group is taking responsibility for the coming generations. Sustainability has shaped the corporate philosophy of this globally active company for many years. With regards to this, much has been done in 2016, too. 

New die-cutting machine at Marbach Asia Pacific

Marbach Asia Pacific, the subsidiary of the Marbach Group in South-east asia, has recently installed a new die-cutting machine that will stay at the company for at least two years. The global manufacturer of cutting-dies can now showcase its tools in action on the Bobst Novacut 106 ER. This machine is equipped with all the important features, such as quick lock frames, 1mm plate exchange system with micrometer adjustment, and most importantly also a blanking unit.

Donating instead of gifting:

Marbach Group supports aid projects.

The Marbach Group can look back over another eventful year that is now coming to an end. The year 2016 has been packed with numerous exhibitions. One outstanding and important change at Marbach: the new look of the company. Despite all of these changes, however, one thing remains the same: the tradition of “donating instead of gifting”. In selecting the recipients of the donation, it has always been very important to this management of the worldwide operating group to divide the money between internationally prestigious and regionally respected institutions.

What remains half a year after drupa 2016.

The drupa 2016 started on the 31st of May in Düsseldorf. Half a year has passed since then. It’s time for an interim appraisal at the Marbach Group. The world leader in die-cutting technology was on-site with a 143 m² booth. And presented not only its newest technologies. But much more. The trade fair visitors experienced the new Marbach corporate design live. With a modern exhibition concept. New image movie. User-friendly Website. And a reference book for its customers that was published just in time for drupa: the Marbach Magalog, a mixture of magazine and catalog. 

Optimal sheet transport.

Through perfect nicks.

Nicks make the difference. They determine the performance. Nicks ensure a smooth transport of the sheet through the die cutter. And therefore determine if you can run the machine on half or full speed. Whether your blanks are waste free. Or not.

Blanking.

Efficiency counts.

Automatic blanking is trending. The advantage is not just productivity. But also an exact delivery of the blanks. For optimal processing. Marbach, worldmarket leader in cutting-die manufacturing, has completely reworked its blanking technologies this year. 

Successful presentation at the plastics and rubber trade fair.

The who-is-who of the plastics and rubber industry meets every three years in Düsseldorf. This year, the trade fair took place between the 19th and 25th of October. Marbach, manufacturer of thermoforming tools, could excite the numerous visitors with its innovations.

Still more power.

With mpower|+.

Die-cutting without patching. Every press operator's dream. With the mpower|+ technology it is almost a dream come true.

Packaging.

Pretty attractive.

The world of packaging. That is Marbach’s domain. With our tools we provide all the functionality of packaging. And also attractive appearance. With special refinement technologies each package will become something special.

Successful trade fair presentation.

At FachPack.

FachPack in Nuremberg. An important substantial trade fair for the packaging industry. That took place between the 27th and 29th September 2016. Marbach presented its latest innovations on-site. Cuttings-dies for corrugated board. Paperboard. Technical applications. Labels. But also machines. And materials.

Laser machine wins through.

The mlas|compact-2

The mlas|compact-2. A success story. Marbach has already sold multiple laser machines right after its launch. And the success continues.

For every requirement.

The right solution.

World market leader in die-cutting technology. Manufacturer of cutting-dies. Machines. Materials. And thermoforming tools. That’s Marbach. Marbach not only has a broad portfolio. But is also characterized by solutions that meet every requirement

Nick-breaking.

Perfect blanking of small cards.

Nick-breaking. A new technology. That allows blanking without problems. For small cards with a double knife.

Top machine performance.

Marbach is known for best tool performance. The Heilbronn based cutting-die manufacturer goes even further. With its new development. The digital zone levelling. It compensates and neutralizes wear and production caused disparities in the die-cutting machine.

Marbach goes Social Media

The Marbach Website launch in May set a foundation for our online marketing. The website is the hub to which all other (social) media channels link to. With the most important information. About our company. Our products. Current news. Upcoming trade fairs. And events.

Packaging performance.

At K.

Marbach is one of the leading manufacturers of thermoforming tools. For the food industry. For packaging made of plastic. As an exhibitor at the K trade fair. The most important exhibition worldwide for the plastics and rubber industry. In Duesseldorf. Marbach will present its novelties there. Its new corporate design. New trade fair concept. And also the new website. The new image film. The latest brochure. And of course its exciting product innovations.

Marbach now with its own KMD85.

To test SR-tools. For your performance.

Steel-rule tools have a long tradition at Marbach. Since 1923. With them, the success story of the company began. Today, Marbach processes several 1.000 meters of rules per day. In more than 200 cutting-dies. For diverse packaging. Of paperboard. Or corrugated board.

Pure performance.

At FachPack.

Marbach presents its latest innovations. At FachPack. From the 27th to 29th of September in Nuremberg. Visitors can look forward to three exciting days. Full of innovation. Full of impressions. And trends.

Webshop.

In a new look.

Marbach’s new website has recently come online. Now, the new webshop has been launched. Both give an extensive overview of the broad portfolio of the world market leader. For each and every requirement we have the right solution. This is what characterizes Marbach. And what can be seen online, as well.

Simply efficient.

Cutting ejection rubber.

Launched at drupa. The new Marbach mplot. Designed to cut. Ejection rubber for cutting-dies. The trade fair visitors were able to convince themselves of the new Marbach machine on-site. Its performance. And quality.

CSR news.

Mobile phones for the environment. And support of the children’s hospice service.

Marbach is a family owned business. As such the company group assumes responsibility for future generations. The topic sustainability characterizes the company philosophy. For many years. That’s why Marbach takes regular action in addition to the longterm CSR projects.

Longterm-success.

After drupa.

This year, the biggest trade fair for print media took place. Every 4 years, the industry meets in Duesseldorf. Marbach is with a stand on-site every time. As in previous years, the company has impressed its customers. With innovations. Such as the digital zone levelling sheet. The new blanker. And the hygiene cutting die marbaclean. But also with its booth. And the new corporate design. New sales documents. And of course with its best service. And consulting. The trade fair was a huge success for the Heilbronn based company. Also on a longterm basis.

Play it safe.

marbaclean.

Since drupa 2016, we have a new cutting die in our portfolio: marbaclean. But what lies behind this name?

Record attendance at the Marbach booth

drupa 2016

The Marbach Group can already say that this year’s drupa has been a huge success for the company. The world leader in die-cutting technology could register record attendance at its booth. Also the quality of the visitors was outstanding. The Marbach stand attracted numerous visitors with a new corporate design, new trade fair concept and exciting product innovations. There have been over 2,000 registered contacts during the 11 exhibition days.

7 reasons for visiting the drupa 2016

The drupa 2016 – international leading trade fair for print & crossmedia solutions – soon. Learn 7 reasons, why you really should visit the biggest international exhibition in the area of print and paper.

Pure performance

at drupa

With fireworks of innovation and special news the Marbach Group will present itself at this year’s drupa. 

All things new

The Marbach Group kicks off at drupa. Not only with a fresh new corporate design. But also with a new website. A new image film. And the latest brochure.