Manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, multi-layer labels, thermal transfer ribbons and labelling systems in Switzerland.
Helvetikett AG
Grabs (SG) · Buchs (SG, founding location)New on Amplifa
About Helvetikett
Helvetikett AG in Grabs (SG) produces self-adhesive labels, single- and multi-layer labels (Multilayer, WrapAround, Booklet), booklets, security and functional labels as well as thermal transfer ribbons. The product lines comprise Decoration, Promotion, Information, Logistics, Security, Medical and Nature, complemented by NFC & RFID labels, label applicator heads and labelling systems. Processes include label printing, thermal transfer printing (wax, wax-resin, resin), holographic ribbon printing, UV GUARDED printing with invisible counterfeit protection, and hot and cold embossing with holographic foils. Materials used include paper, transparent paper, bagasse structure paper, PP, PE and PET films, cellophane and holographic foils. Customers come from pharma, medtech, security, chemicals, medical and care products, food and beverage, retail, industry and logistics. Founded in 1896 in Buchs, the company, which has been independent again since 2021 and is 100% Swiss, is based in Grabs.
- Site
- Grabs (SG)
- Processes
- Manufacture of self-adhesive labels, Manufacture of single- and multi-layer labels (Multilayer, WrapAround, Booklet), Label printing for product lines Decoration, Promotion, Information, Logistics, Security, Medical, Thermal transfer printing with ribbons (wax, wax-resin, resin), Holographic ribbon printing (holographic finishing in thermal transfer printing), UV GUARDED thermal transfer printing with invisible counterfeit protection (UV-reactive ink), Hot and cold embossing with holographic foils, Manufacture of label applicator heads
- Materials
- Paper, Bagasse structure paper, Transparent paper, PP film (polypropylene), PE film (polyethylene), PET film (polyethylene terephthalate), Cellophane, Thermal transfer ribbon wax
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 15378:2017, ISO 15378:2017 (GMP)
- Founded
- 1896
- Industries
- Pharma, Medtech, Security, Chemicals, Medical and Care Products, Food and Beverage
- 01
360° Consulting
- 02
Rapid Prototyping
- 03
Label Printing
- 04
Thermal Transfer Printing
- 05
LabTest / Test Center
- 06
StockManagement
- 07
Labelling Systems & Applicator Heads
Materials & Processes
Paper
Base material for self-adhesive labels and nature labels made from recycled or sustainable raw materials.
Transparent Paper
Replaces transparent plastic films and cellophane, ideal for multipack and tamper evident applications.
Bagasse Structure Paper
Sustainable material made from a by-product of sugar production.
PP Film (Polypropylene)
Plastic film for durable self-adhesive labels.
PE Film (Polyethylene)
Flexible film for label applications with deformation requirements.
PET Film (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Dimensionally stable film for permanent and security-relevant labels.
Thermal Transfer Ribbon Wax
For printer applications with abrasion resistance requirements.
Thermal Transfer Ribbon Wax-Resin
A compromise between abrasion and chemical resistance.
Thermal Transfer Ribbon Resin
For permanently legible codes such as UDI, DataMatrix or batch marking under temperature exposure.
Holographic Ribbon
Thermal transfer ribbon with holographic pigments for finishing and authenticity protection.
UV GUARDED Ribbon
UV-reactive ink, invisible in normal light, for protection against product piracy.
Holographic Foil
For hot and cold embossing with security and decorative functions.
Locations
Grabs
CHHeadquarters / Production
- Lot size
- Prototype (rapid prototyping) to series production
- Materials
- Paper, transparent paper, bagasse paper, PP, PE, PET, cellophane, holographic foils, thermal transfer ribbons
- Label printing machines (modern machinery)
- Thermal transfer printers and print modules in the test center
Buchs
CHFounding location
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of self-adhesive labelsPlastics | – | – | – | – | Paper, Plastic films (PP, PE, PET) |
| Manufacture of single- and multi-layer labels (Multilayer, WrapAround, Booklet)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Paper, Plastic films (PP, PE, PET), transparent paper |
| Label printing for product lines Decoration, Promotion, Information, Logistics, Security, MedicalPlastics | – | – | – | – | Paper, Plastic films |
| Thermal transfer printing with ribbons (wax, wax-resin, resin)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Thermal transfer ribbons, Label material |
| Holographic ribbon printing (holographic finishing in thermal transfer printing)Surface | – | – | – | – | Thermal transfer ribbon with holographic pigments |
| UV GUARDED thermal transfer printing with invisible counterfeit protection (UV-reactive ink)Plastics | – | – | – | – | UV-reactive thermal transfer ribbon |
| Hot and cold embossing with holographic foilsSurface | – | – | – | – | Holographic foils |
| Manufacture of label applicator headsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Label printing on transparent paper (replacement for PP, PE, PET films, cellophane) for multipackPlastics | – | – | – | – | Transparent paper, Bagasse structure paper |
| NFC & RFID labelsPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rapid prototyping of labelsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| LabTest / test center testing of labels and ribbons under industrial conditionsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Label consulting and print adjustmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal transfer printers / print modules (in the test center, customer-side devices supported) | – | – | – | – | Grabs |
| Label printing machines (modern machinery, no models named) | – | – | – | – | Grabs |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Helvetikett AG is certified according to ISO 9001:2015 (SQS, Reg. CH-10714) and according to ISO 15378:2017 with GMP requirements for secondary packaging (SQS, Reg. 36461). In the in-house test center, labels and ribbons are tested under industrial conditions (LabTest).
| Evidence | Grabs |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 15378:2017 (GMP) |
History
- 1896
Founded as a stationery shop in Buchs/Werdenberg by Christian Tischhauser
- 1914
Production of own labels begins
- 1930
Specialization in label manufacturing
- 1959
Start of production of self-adhesive labels
- 1978
Founding of Etikettiersysteme GmbH in Germany
- 1979
Start of production of label applicator heads
- 1995
Construction of the new headquarters in Grabs
- 2012
Joined the internationally active Fuji Seal Group
- 2021
125th anniversary, regained independence, 100% Swiss, introduction of the Helvetikett brand name