
Manufacturer of vacuum packaging and tray sealing machines for food and electronics
Boss Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
Bad Homburg · Herbstein · Rotenburg/Unterstedt · FriedrichsdorfNew on Amplifa
Packaging machines from Hesse since 1959
Boss Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG sells and produces packaging machines for food and the electronics industry under the Boss Vakuum brand. The portfolio includes chamber vacuum machines as table, floor-standing, double-chamber, vertical and automatic belt machines, vacuum tray sealing machines (tray sealers), semi- and fully automatic tray sealing machines, shrink tanks, shrink tunnels, can sealing machines, tension clippers as well as vacuum bags and ESD barrier bags. The machines are made of stainless steel and are equipped with Busch vacuum pumps; large chamber machines can handle up to 2,000 vacuum bags per hour. For customers with special requirements, custom designs and special constructions are realized. Production takes place in four halls in Herbstein; the headquarters are located in Bad Homburg. Customers include butcheries, fish and poultry processing, gastronomy, retail, farm shops as well as electronics and healthcare companies.
- Site
- Bad Homburg
- Processes
- Vacuum packaging (chamber vacuum machines, single/double chamber), Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP/gas flushing, optionally with gas flushing unit), Tray sealing / vacuum sealing of trays (ATLAS, BS sealing machines, hand sealing devices), Shrink packaging (shrink dip tanks, shrink tunnels, drip station, dryer), Can sealing / vacuuming of cans (MINI-T 10 D, MAX-F 50 D), Clipping/tensioning (hand tension clipper HSC, electronic tension clipper ESC), Storage in nitrogen cabinets (AVS 1600) / Dry Pack according to IPC/JEDEC 33C, Vertical/special-build vacuum machines, custom packaging solutions
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Barrier bags / Moisture Barrier Bags (ESD vacuum bags), Vacuum bags (various materials and sizes), Chamber vacuum machines, Vacuum sealing machines / tray sealing, Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), Shrink packaging, ESD barrier bags (Moisture Barrier Bags)
- Founded
- 1959
- Industries
- Meat / meat industry / butcheries, Fish, Poultry, Gastronomy / large kitchens, Food retail, Direct marketing / farm shops
- 01
Consultation and demonstration
- 02
Design / custom construction
- 03
Manufacturing in Herbstein
- 04
On-site installation and instruction
- 05
Service & Support
- 06
Sales of vacuum bags and ESD packaging solutions (online shop)
Machines and packaging materials
Chamber vacuum machines
Single-chamber and double-chamber machines from table models to automatic belt machines for vacuum packaging of food and electronics.
Vacuum sealing machines / tray sealing
Machines of the ATLAS series and BS sealing machines for sealing trays, with up to 65 % reduced film consumption.
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
Optionally with gas flushing unit for extended shelf life of sensitive foods.
Shrink packaging
Automatic shrink tanks, shrink tunnels, dryers and drip stations for shrink film applications.
ESD barrier bags (Moisture Barrier Bags)
Vacuum bags with oxidation and moisture protection for electronic components, including Dry Pack according to IPC/JEDEC 33C.
Locations
Bad Homburg
DEHeadquarters and manufacturing site
Herbstein
DEProduction (4 halls)
- Materials
- Stainless steel
Rotenburg/Unterstedt
DESales, service and marketing
Friedrichsdorf
DEWarehouse with workshop (BS Verpackung)
Product areas






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Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum packaging (chamber vacuum machines, single/double chamber)Packaging | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel (machines), Vacuum bags, Barrier bags/Moisture Barrier Bags, ESD vacuum bags |
| Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP/gas flushing, optionally with gas flushing unit)Packaging | – | – | – | – | Vacuum bags |
| Tray sealing / vacuum sealing of trays (ATLAS, BS sealing machines, hand sealing devices)Packaging | – | – | – | – | Trays, Film |
| Shrink packaging (shrink dip tanks, shrink tunnels, drip station, dryer)Packaging | – | – | – | – | Shrink film |
| Can sealing / vacuuming of cans (MINI-T 10 D, MAX-F 50 D)Packaging | – | – | – | – | Cans |
| Clipping/tensioning (hand tension clipper HSC, electronic tension clipper ESC)Joining | – | – | – | – | Net/clip |
| Storage in nitrogen cabinets (AVS 1600) / Dry Pack according to IPC/JEDEC 33CPackaging | – | – | – | – | ESD vacuum bags, Nitrogen |
| Vertical/special-build vacuum machines, custom packaging solutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Automatic packaging lines / belt machines (TITAN-F 1000 A, TITAN-X 950 A)Packaging | – | – | – | – | Vacuum bags |
64 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum sealing machine (tray sealer, drawer) | Boss Vakuum ATLAS | – | Chamber 470 x 370 x 150 mm; tray depth max. 150 mm; sealing frame up to 380 x 280 mm; pump capacity | – | Bad Homburg (manufacturer) |
| Vacuum sealing machine (tray sealer, turntable) | Boss Vakuum ATLAS 360° | – | Chamber 470 x 370 x 150 mm; tray depth max. 150 mm; 5 cycles/min; 63 m³/h | – | Bad Homburg (manufacturer) |
| Vacuum machine (Basic Line table model) | Boss Vakuum BASIC 26 | – | Chamber 285 x 350 x 105 mm; seal length 260 mm; 8 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (Basic Line table model) | Boss Vakuum BASIC 32 | – | Chamber 350 x 400 x 180 mm; seal length 320 mm; 10 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (Basic Line) | Boss Vakuum BASIC 42 | – | Chamber 450 x 460 x 210 mm; seal length 420 mm; 16 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (Basic Line floor-standing model) | Boss Vakuum BASIC-F 46 | – | Chamber 650 x 475 x 210 mm; seal length 460 mm; 40 m³/h XL | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (Basic Line floor-standing model) | Boss Vakuum BASIC-F 700 | – | Chamber 850 x 615 x 225 mm; seal length 520/760 mm; 63/100 m³/h | – | – |
| Double-chamber machine (Basic Line) | Boss Vakuum BASIC-X 520 | – | Chamber 610 x 670 x 210 mm; seal length 520 mm; 63/100 m³/h | – | – |
| Double-chamber machine (Basic Line) | Boss Vakuum BASIC-X 630 | – | Chamber 710 x 720 x 220 mm; seal length 630 mm; 100 m³/h | – | – |
| Double-chamber machine (Basic Line) | Boss Vakuum BASIC-X 850 | – | Chamber 930 x 820 x 230 mm; seal length 850 mm; 160 m³/h | – | – |
| Can sealing machine (table model) | Boss Vakuum MINI-T 10 D | – | Chamber 285 x 350 x 105 mm; 4 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (table model) | Boss Vakuum MAX 26 | – | Chamber 285 x 350 x 105/150 mm; seal length 260 mm; 4/8 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (table model) | Boss Vakuum MAX 32 | – | Chamber 350 x 400 x 125/180 mm; seal length 320 mm; 10/16 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (table model XL) | Boss Vakuum MAX 32 XL | – | Chamber 580 x 350 x 125 mm; seal length 320 mm; 10 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (table model) | Boss Vakuum MAX 42 | – | Chamber 450 x 460 x 210 mm; seal length 420 mm; 16/21/40 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (table model) | Boss Vakuum MAX 46 | – | Chamber 650 x 475 x 210 mm; seal length 460 mm; 21/40 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (table model, wide chamber) | Boss Vakuum MAX 36 | – | Chamber 815 x 390 x 105 mm; seal length 360/720/790 mm; 21/40 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (floor-standing model) | Boss Vakuum MAX-F 42 | – | Chamber 450 x 460 x 210 mm; seal length 420 mm; 21/25/40 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (floor-standing model) | Boss Vakuum MAX-F 46 | – | Chamber 650 x 475 x 210 mm; seal length 460 mm; 25/40/63 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (floor-standing model) | Boss Vakuum MAX-F 50 | – | Chamber 530 x 545 x 180 mm; seal length 500 mm; 25/40/63 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (floor-standing model) | Boss Vakuum TITAN-F 800 | – | Chamber 845 x 600 x 210/280 mm; seal length 480/550/810 mm; 63/100 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (floor-standing model) | Boss Vakuum TITAN-F 1000 | – | Chamber 1015 x 675 x 210/280 mm; seal length 550/630/980 mm; 100/160/250/300 m³/h | – | – |
| Vacuum machine (floor-standing model XL) | Boss Vakuum TITAN-F 1000 XL | – | Chamber 1015 x 805 x 210/280 mm; seal length 600/680/760/980 mm; 160/250/300 m³/h | – | – |
| Double-chamber vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum TITAN-X 480 | – | Chamber 610 x 760 x 200 mm; seal length 480 mm; 63/100 m³/h | – | – |
| Double-chamber vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum TITAN-X 630 S | – | Chamber 740 x 660 x 230 mm; seal length 630 mm; 63/100/160 m³/h | – | – |
| Double-chamber vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum TITAN-X 630 | – | Chamber 740 x 860 x 230 mm; seal length 630 mm; 100/160 m³/h | – | – |
| Double-chamber vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum TITAN-X 850 | – | Chamber 960 x 960 x 230 mm; seal length 850 mm; 160/250/300 m³/h | – | – |
| Double-chamber vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum TITAN-X 950 | – | Chamber 1060 x 860 x 230 mm; seal length 950 mm; 160/250/300 m³/h | – | – |
| Automatic vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum TITAN-F 1000 A | – | Chamber 1015 x 675 x 210/280 mm; seal length 550/980 mm; 160/250/300 m³/h | – | – |
| Automatic belt machine (vacuum) | Boss Vakuum TITAN-F 1000 A/XL | – | Chamber 1015 x 805 x 210/280 mm; seal length 600/680/980 mm; 160/250/300 m³/h | – | – |
| Automatic belt machine (vacuum) | Boss Vakuum TITAN-X 950 A | – | Chamber 1060 x 860 x 280/210 mm; seal length 950/700 mm; 250/300 m³/h | – | – |
| Automatic shrink tank | Boss Vakuum ATT 77/7 | – | Dip basket 700 x 650 mm; external dimensions 770 x 1320 x 1420/1565 mm | – | – |
| Automatic shrink tank | Boss Vakuum ATT 1080 | – | Dip basket 1000 x 800 mm; external dimensions 1210 x 1650 x 1420/1565 mm | – | – |
| Shrink tunnel | Boss Vakuum ATT 1680 | – | External dimensions 1500 x 1670 x 1420–1565 mm | – | – |
| Dryer | Boss Vakuum T 1080 | – | External dimensions approx. 1210 x 1410 x 1420–1565 mm | – | – |
| Drip station | Boss Vakuum AS 2 | – | External dimensions 1000 x 740 x 800–1100 mm | – | – |
| Drip station | Boss Vakuum AS 3 | – | External dimensions 1500 x 740 x 800–1100 mm | – | – |
| Work table | Boss Vakuum AT 1 | – | External dimensions 1500 x 870 x 1750 mm | – | – |
| Turntable | Boss Vakuum DT 1500 | – | Diameter 1500 mm, 800–1100 mm | – | – |
| Conveyor belt | Boss Vakuum TB 1 | – | External dimensions 1000 x 2650 x 850 mm | – | – |
| Nitrogen cabinet (vertical/special machine) | Boss Vakuum AVS 1600 | – | Chamber 450 x 550 x 700 mm; external dimensions 700 x 750 x 1450 mm; 63 m³/h | – | – |
| Can sealing machine | Boss Vakuum MAX-F 50 D | – | Chamber 530 x 545 x 110 mm; seal length 500 mm; 25/63 m³/h | – | – |
| Vertical vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum V 42 VA | – | Chamber 440 x 445 x 180 mm; seal length 420 mm; 21 m³/h | – | – |
| Vertical vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum V 50 VA | – | Chamber 530 x 545 x 185 mm; seal length 520 mm; 25/63 m³/h | – | – |
| Vertical vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum V 810 VA | – | Chamber 850 x 670 x 200 mm; seal length 810 mm; 100/160 m³/h | – | – |
| Vertical vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum VX 630 VA | – | Chamber 740 x 860 x 230 mm; seal length 630 mm; 100/160 m³/h | – | – |
| Vertical vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum NE 14 VA | – | Chamber 825 x 660 x 200/300/420 mm; seal length 650/800 mm; 100/160 m³/h | – | – |
| Vertical vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum NE 63 VA | – | Chamber 750 x 510 x 180 mm; seal length 480 mm; 63/100 m³/h | – | – |
| Vertical vacuum machine | Boss Vakuum NE 800 E2 | – | Chamber 850 x 600 x 250 mm; seal length 810 mm; 100/160 m³/h | – | – |
| Hand tension clipper | Boss Vakuum HSC | – | – | – | – |
| Electronic tension clipper | Boss Vakuum ESC | – | – | – | – |
| Semi-automatic sealing machine | BS Verpackung (Boss) BS 5 ECO | – | External dimensions 580 x 855 x 570 mm; seal length 400 x 285 mm; 16 m³/h | – | – |
| Semi-automatic sealing machine | BS Verpackung (Boss) BS 10 ECO | – | Max. sealing 365 x 280 mm; tray height 115 mm | – | – |
| Semi-automatic sealing machine | BS Verpackung (Boss) BS 25 Basic | – | Max. sealing 365 x 280 mm; tray height 115 mm | – | – |
| Semi-automatic sealing machine | BS Verpackung (Boss) BS 25 Pro | – | Max. sealing 350 x 275 mm; tray height 115 mm | – | – |
| Semi-automatic sealing machine | BS Verpackung (Boss) BS 40 Maxi Basic | – | Max. sealing 400 x 285 mm; tray height 115 mm | – | – |
| Semi-automatic sealing machine | BS Verpackung (Boss) BS 40 Maxi pro | – | Max. sealing 400 x 285 mm; tray height 115 mm | – | – |
| Semi-automatic sealing machine | BS Verpackung (Boss) BS 40 Maxi Spin | – | Max. sealing 360 x 260 mm; tray height 110 mm | – | – |
| Semi-automatic sealing machine | BS Verpackung (Boss) BS 40 Maxi XL | – | Max. sealing 500 x 300 mm; tray height 125 mm | – | – |
| Fully automatic sealing machine | BS Verpackung (Boss) BS 47 | – | Max. sealing 400 x 275 mm; external dimensions 2.50 x 0.99 x 1.66 m | – | – |
| Fully automatic sealing machine | BS Verpackung (Boss) BS 52 | – | Max. sealing 400 x 275 mm; external dimensions 2.50 x 0.99 x 1.66 m | – | – |
| Hand sealing device | BS Verpackung (Boss) VA 1 | – | Max. sealing 250 x 230 mm; tray height 58 mm | – | – |
| Hand sealing device | BS Verpackung (Boss) VA 1-2 | – | Max. sealing 250 x 230 mm; tray height 58 mm | – | – |
| Hand sealing device | BS Verpackung (Boss) VA 3 | – | Max. sealing 335 x 265 mm; tray height 58 mm | – | – |
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Company history
- 1959
Founding of the company Helmut Boss; development, production and sale of small devices for butcheries
- 1964
Development of the first vacuum packaging machines
- 1967
Establishment of regional sales representatives in Germany
- 1968
First international trade fair in Paris
- 1975
Son Wolfgang joins the company and manages international sales
- 1976
Construction of the first own production hall in Herbstein
- 1980
Acquisition of the company Gustav Müller & Co. KG (today BS Verpackung GmbH & Co. KG)
- 1981
Son Norbert joins the company; production management and new developments
- 1984
25th company anniversary at the IFFA Frankfurt
- 1986
Daughter Waltrud joins the company
- 1987
Generational change to Wolfgang, Norbert and Waltrud Boss
- 1989
Construction of the third production hall in Herbstein
- 1998
Wolfgang Boss leaves the company for health reasons
- 2010
Product innovations, logo relaunch, expansion of the BS range with semi-automatic tray sealing machines
- 2012
Warehouse with workshop of BS Verpackung in Friedrichsdorf
- 2019
60th company anniversary
- 2022
Construction of the fourth hall in Herbstein; Moritz Boss joins the company