Labeling machines, pharmaceutical labeling systems, friction feeders and print-and-apply systems for industrial identification
bema Etikettiertechnik GmbH
Ostfildern (Nellingen), Germany · Milan, ItalyNew on Amplifa
About bema Etikettiertechnik
bema Etikettiertechnik GmbH, based in Ostfildern near Stuttgart, is a mid-sized company specializing in labeling machines, labeling devices and identification solutions. The portfolio includes wrap-around, side, two-sided, top and bottom labeling machines, pharmaceutical labeling systems for ampoules, vials, syringes and folding cartons, tamper-evident and serialization systems in accordance with EU Directive 2011/62/EU, as well as friction feeders, pick-and-place feeders, print-and-apply systems and thermal transfer printers. In addition to standard machines, the company develops customized special-purpose solutions including individual software solutions, for example for cap labeling or the labeling of blow-fill-seal products. The offering is complemented by consumables such as thermal transfer ribbon, hot stamping foils and ink cartridges, as well as maintenance, repair and technical emergency service. As a 100 percent subsidiary of Etipack S.p.A. of Milan, part of the Possehl Group, bema supplies industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, cosmetics, chemicals, automotive and logistics.
- Site
- Ostfildern (Nellingen)
- Processes
- Wrap-around labeling, Side labeling, Two-sided labeling (front and back in one pass), Bottom labeling (underside), Top labeling, Ampoule/vial labeling in tandem operation, Tamper-evident labeling and sealing (Pharma Trace Seal), Serialization of pharmaceutical products (Track & Trace, EU Directive 2011/62/EU)
- Materials
- Thermal transfer ribbon, Hot stamping foil, Ink cartridges (Black FDI II, TIJ 2.5), Labels (paper, film, transparent, RFID, seals)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015 (DIN EN ISO 9001:2015), ISO 9001:2015
- Founded
- 1999
- Industries
- Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Food, Food products, Beverages, Cosmetics
- 01
Consulting and project planning
- 02
Engineering and design (including special-purpose solutions)
- 03
Production (Milan)
- 04
Sales and installation
- 05
Service, maintenance and repair
- 06
Consumables supply
Consumables & Labels
Thermal transfer ribbon
Print media for thermal transfer printers for labels, bags and doypacks in various versions.
Hot stamping foil
Universally applicable foils for hot stamping printers in various colors.
Ink cartridges (Black FDI II, TIJ 2.5)
Fast-drying inks for non-absorbent surfaces, compatible with HP TIJ 2.5 printers.
Labels (paper, film, transparent, RFID, seals)
Processed label materials including RFID labels and security seals for traceability and product protection.
Locations
Ostfildern (Nellingen)
DEHeadquarters, sales, project planning, service and repair workshop
- Materials
- Labels, thermal transfer ribbon, hot stamping foil, ink cartridges
- Wrap-around labeling machine Eti1 Modular Energy 100
- Wrap-around labeling machine Eti1 Modular Strong 100
- Ampoule labeling machine Etifiale Pro Pharma
- Side labeling machine Eti5 Modular
- Top labeling machine System 9
- Bottom labeling machine System 4
- Tamper-evident labeling machine Pharma Trace Seal
- Print-and-apply systems
- Thermal transfer printers
- Friction feeders
- Pick-and-place vacuum feeders and de-stacking units
Milan
ITProduction and spare parts warehouse (Etipack S.p.A. head office)
- Repair workshop
- Spare parts warehouse
Machines & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-around labelingAssembly | – | Ø 20 - 80 mm (product) | 12,000 units per hour (Eti1 Modular) | – | Paper labels, Film labels, Transparent labels |
| Side labelingAssembly | – | – | 18,000 units per hour depending on | – | All types of labels |
| Two-sided labeling (front and back in one pass)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Labels |
| Bottom labeling (underside)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Labels |
| Top labelingAssembly | – | 400 mm (product length System 9) × 350 mm (product width System 9) | 24,000 units per hour (System 9) | – | Self-adhesive labels, RFID labels, Security seals |
| Ampoule/vial labeling in tandem operationAssembly | – | Ø 10 - 22 mm | 12,000 pcs/h (Ø 10-12.75 mm) | – | Labels |
| Tamper-evident labeling and sealing (Pharma Trace Seal)Assembly | ± 1 millimeter | – | 18,000 seals per minute | – | Seal labels |
| Serialization of pharmaceutical products (Track & Trace, EU Directive 2011/62/EU)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Friction feeder: feeding, cutting, singulating, dispensing of productsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pick & Place: loading and de-stacking of trays, saddle carriers, flat productsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Print-and-apply systems (printing and applying labels in one pass)Assembly | – | – | 200 m/min dispensing speed | – | Labels, Bags, Doypacks |
| Thermal transfer printing / hot stamping of labelsSurface | – | – | 700 units per minute | – | Labels, Bags, Doypacks, Thermal transfer ribbon, Hot stamping foil |
| Custom labeling systems / special-purpose solutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Labeling of pharmaceutical blow-fill-seal (BFS) productsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Labels |
| Cap labeling (beer bottle caps)Assembly | – | – | 700 labels per minute | – | Labels |
| Service, maintenance and repair of labeling machinesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
26 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-around labeling machine | bema / Etipack Eti1 Modular Energy 100 | – | Ø 20-80 mm; 2551 x 1463 x 1147 mm | – | Ostfildern |
| Wrap-around labeling machine | bema / Etipack Eti1 Modular Strong 100 | – | Ø 20-80 mm; 2551 x 1394 x 1152 mm | – | Ostfildern |
| Ampoule labeling machine | bema / Etipack Etifiale Pro Pharma | – | Product diameter 10-22 mm; 2301 x 1910 x 2310 mm | – | Ostfildern |
| Side labeling machine | bema / Etipack Eti5 Modular | – | Product 28x40x50 to 90x130x380 mm; 2581 x 1636 x 1761 mm | – | Ostfildern |
| Top labeling machine | bema / Etipack System 9 | – | Product 60-400 mm length, 50-350 mm width; 2942 x 850 x 2000 mm | – | Ostfildern |
| Top labeling machine | bema / Etipack System 9 Light | – | Flat products up to DIN A4 | – | Ostfildern |
| Top labeling machine | bema / Etipack System 2 Twist | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Bottom labeling machine | bema / Etipack System 4 | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Bottom labeling machine | bema / Etipack System 4 Slim | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Wrap-around labeling machine | bema / Etipack System 1 Turning | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Wrap-around labeling machine | bema / Etipack System 1 Twist | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Two-sided labeling machine | bema / Etipack System 5 Active | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Tamper-evident labeling machine | bema / Etipack Pharma Trace Seal | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Tamper-evident labeling system | bema / Etipack Pharma Trace Smart | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Seal labeling system | bema / Etipack Pharma Seal | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Seal/top labeling system | bema / Etipack Pharma Seal Top | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Folding carton labeling system | bema / Etipack Pharma4 | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Wrap-around labeling system | bema / Etipack Pharma Round | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Pharmaceutical labeling system | bema / Etipack Eti1 Pharma | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Pharmaceutical labeling system | bema / Etipack Pharma Flexi | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Friction feeder | bema / Etipack | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Pick & Place vacuum feeder and de-stacking unit | bema / Etipack | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Print-and-apply systems | bema / Etipack | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Thermal transfer printer | bema (partners: Toshiba, cab, Sato, Datamax, Zebra, Armor) | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
| Labeling device | bema / Etipack Energy 100 | – | Dispensing speed max 60 m/min | – | Ostfildern |
| Semi-automatic labeler | bema / Etipack | – | – | – | Ostfildern |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
bema Etikettiertechnik is certified by QUACERT to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 for the sales, service and repair of labeling machines, friction feeders, product feeders, print-and-apply systems as well as accessories and consumables. The labeling systems for the pharmaceutical sector meet requirements for process reliability, documentation and the EU anti-counterfeiting directive 2011/62/EU.
| Evidence | Ostfildern | Milan |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 |
History
- 1908
Origin in the Hamburg-based company TESA | BEIERSDORF
- 1985
TESA establishes two new divisions: labels and machines; the machines are built at ETIPACK in Milan
- 1999
Relocation to Stuttgart; TESA Etikettiertechnik GmbH becomes bema Etikettiertechnik GmbH
- 2007
bema Etikettiertechnik GmbH becomes a 100 percent subsidiary of Etipack S.p.A. of Milan
- 2019
Etipack S.p.A. becomes part of the Possehl Group