Manufacturer of self-adhesive industrial films: inventory, barcode, type and safety labels as well as 3D doming labels.
Althaus Etiketten GmbH
Höhndorf (Schleswig-Holstein)New on Amplifa
About Althaus Etiketten
Althaus Etiketten GmbH produces self-adhesive labels and identification solutions for industry, trade, commerce and logistics – also in small quantities. The product range includes inventory labels, barcode labels, type plates, safety labels, company stickers, blank labels and DIN-A4 sheet goods as well as thermal transfer printers and ribbons. Production is carried out using thermal transfer and digital printing (up to 1400 dpi) on a rotary printing and die-cutting machine as well as a die-cutting and laminating system. Materials include PET, PVC, PE, PP, PS, acetate, paper, aluminium and stainless steel; material components from 3M and Flexcon provide resistance to oils, chemicals, alkalis and outdoor weathering. Further processes include 3D doming, laser engraving, laminating, die-cutting and digital film cutting. In addition, the company offers consulting, design and sampling on the object. The company is headquartered in Höhndorf in Schleswig-Holstein.
- Site
- Höhndorf
- Processes
- Label printing / adhesive label production (self-adhesive labels, also small quantities and series), Thermal transfer printing process (barcode labels, over 20 codes, resolution up to 300 dpi), Digital printing (company stickers / 3D doming, print resolution up to 1400 dpi), 3D doming labels (finishing of printed films with transparent doming resin, UV curing), Digital cutting of films (corner radius at least 1 mm, weeding), Laser engraving and laser marking (barcodes, texts, logos), Engraving of plastic plates made of two-layer material (material removal of the top layer), Production of aluminium plates / anodised plates (with sequential numbering and barcode)
- Materials
- Polyester film (PET), Document film (self-destructing), Security film (VOID/checkerboard pattern), Vinyl film, PVC, PE, PP, PET
- Founded
- 2005
- Industries
- Industry, Crafts/trades, Retail, Logistics, Healthcare, Shipping/shipyards
- 01
Consulting
- 02
Design
- 03
Sampling/testing on the object
- 04
Label production
- 05
Converting/finishing
- 06
Delivery
Materials and Processes
Polyester film (PET)
Durable film for inventory and barcode labels, especially for outdoor use.
Vinyl film (PVC)
Flexible film for safety labels and inspection tags.
PE
Plastic film for thermal transfer labels.
PP
Plastic film for thermal transfer labels.
PS
Plastic film for thermal transfer labels.
Aluminium (anodised plates)
Robust type and serial plates with sequential numbering and barcode for demanding conditions.
Stainless steel
Dimensionally stable plates with high solvent and temperature resistance for heavy permanent use.
Two-layer plastic material
Engravable material in which the top layer is removed by material removal.
Paper (coated/uncoated)
Material for blank labels and DIN-A4 sheet goods.
Security film (VOID/checkerboard pattern)
Tamper-evident film that leaves visible manipulation marks when removal is attempted.
Self-destructing document film
Disintegrates when removal is attempted, making labels tamper-proof.
Material components from 3M and Flexcon
High-quality components from leading manufacturers for resistance to chemicals, oils and weathering.
Locations
Höhndorf
DEHeadquarters and production
- Lot size
- Small quantities to series
- Materials
- PET, PVC, PE, PP, PS, paper, aluminium, stainless steel
- Rotary printing and die-cutting machine (2011)
- Die-cutting and laminating system (2013)
Components and Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label printing / adhesive label production (self-adhesive labels, also small quantities and series)Surface | – | – | – | small quantities | Polyester film (PET), Document film (self-destructing), Security film (VOID/checkerboard pattern), Vinyl film, Paper, Protective laminate film |
| Thermal transfer printing process (barcode labels, over 20 codes, resolution up to 300 dpi)Surface | – | – | – | – | Film, Paper, Plastic materials (PE, PP, PET, PS, PVC, acetate) |
| Digital printing (company stickers / 3D doming, print resolution up to 1400 dpi)Surface | – | – | – | – | Effect films (transparent, metallic, chrome, glitter &, Film |
| 3D doming labels (finishing of printed films with transparent doming resin, UV curing)Surface | – | – | – | – | Effect films, Doming resin |
| Digital cutting of films (corner radius at least 1 mm, weeding)Machining | – | – | – | – | Effect films, Film |
| Laser engraving and laser marking (barcodes, texts, logos)Machining | – | – | – | – | Aluminium (anodised), Stainless steel, Two-layer plastic material |
| Engraving of plastic plates made of two-layer material (material removal of the top layer)Machining | – | – | – | – | Two-layer plastic material |
| Production of aluminium plates / anodised plates (with sequential numbering and barcode)Surface | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Production of stainless steel platesSurface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Laminating (transparent protective laminate film on labels)Surface | – | – | – | – | Laminate film, Film |
| Die-cutting / security die-cuts (predetermined breaking points in labels)Forming | – | – | – | – | Film, Document film |
| Production of DIN-A4 sheet goods (pre-die-cut/undie-cut, for laser/inkjet printers)Surface | – | – | – | – | Paper, Film, Carrier film with acrylate adhesive |
| Converting of blank labels (width, winding direction) for thermal/thermal transfer printingSurface | – | – | – | – | Paper, Film |
| Consulting, design, sampling and testing on the object (engineering around label solutions)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary printing and die-cutting machine | – | 1 | – | 2011 | Schönberg (Holstein) / now Höhndorf |
| Die-cutting and laminating system | – | 1 | – | 2013 | Schönberg (Holstein) / now Höhndorf |
| Thermal transfer printers (desktop, industrial and mobile devices, among others CAB Mach1/2, Mach4, | CAB Mach1/2, Mach4, EOS, SQUIX | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2005
Founded as a sole proprietorship 'Althaus Etiketten' on 28.08.2005 by Martin Althaus, a trained offset printer
- 2007
Move to the ZET start-up centre in Rendsburg
- 2008
Conversion to a GmbH intended
- 2009
Commercial register entry as Althaus Etiketten GmbH in March 2009
- 2011
Acquisition of a new rotary printing and die-cutting machine; relocation of company headquarters to Schönberg (Holstein)
- 2013
Acquisition of an additional die-cutting and laminating system
- 2014
Purchase of a larger company building in Höhndorf
- 2015
Occupancy of the new company building in Höhndorf
- 2017
Extension/annexe of the company building
- 2019
Installation of an air/water heat pump system
- 2020
Installation of a photovoltaic system (9 kWp)