Manufacturing of industrial plastic packaging: PE/PP films, pouches, bags, ESD films as well as corrugated board boxes and technical adhesive tapes
Papuso GmbH & Co. KG
Solingen · Hochkirch/district Breitendorf · Chynow (PL)New on Amplifa
Manufacturer of films, pouches & bags since 1954
Papuso is a manufacturer of industrial packaging materials based in Solingen. The company produces films, pouches and bags made of LDPE, HDPE, polypropylene (CPP, OPP, BPP) and polybutadiene (BUSOFAN®) on its own extrusion and converting systems. A key focus is on electrically conductive and antistatic films for ESD protection of electronic components, in accordance with DIN 53482 or defined surface and specific resistances. The product range is complemented by industrial papers, corrugated board and grey board boxes, technical adhesive tapes including die-cut parts, as well as stretch films. Services include packaging development with sample production, up to 6-color printing, contract converting/lettershop and just-in-time delivery. Customers are found in the automotive industry, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and electronics sectors as well as in the rubber and trade fair construction industries. Standard dimensions are delivered from stock within 24 hours, custom-made products usually within 10 working days. In addition to Solingen, there is a film processing site in Hochkirch/Breitendorf and a joint venture (Torbafol Sp. z o.o.) in Chynow, Poland.
- Site
- Solingen
- Processes
- Film extrusion (PE and PP films on in-house extrusion lines), Converting of films into pouches and bags (bottom-seal, side-seal/seal-cut bags), Blown film extrusion (BPP tubing on in-house extruders), Film slitting, rewinding, folding into machine films and pouches (CPP/OPP), Printing of films (up to 6 colors) incl. cliché production, Die-cutting (die-cut parts, die-cut blanks from adhesive tapes/film), Box and board blanks (custom blanks, die-cut packaging, special packaging according to, Contract converting / lettershop (cutting, picking, repacking, inserting, shipping preparation)
- Materials
- LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene), HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), CPP (Cast Polypropylene), OPP (oriented polypropylene), BPP (blown-extruded polypropylene), Polybutadiene (BUSOFAN®, 1,2-polybutadiene), Antistatic PE film (pink/blue/transparent), Electrically conductive film
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001 (QM system implemented), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1954
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Chemical industry, Pharmaceutical industry, Food industry, Electronics and EMS, Rubber industry
- 01
Packaging development and sample production
- 02
Film extrusion (PE, PP, polybutadiene)
- 03
Converting into pouches, bags and tubing
- 04
Printing of up to 6 colors
- 05
Die-cutting of adhesive tape and film parts
- 06
Contract converting / lettershop
- 07
Just-in-time delivery
Materials & processes
Low Density Polyethylene
Processed films for pouches and bags, mostly produced on in-house extrusion lines.
High Density Polyethylene
Tougher, dimensionally stable polyethylene for technical pouch and bag applications.
Cast Polypropylene
Cast flat film that is slit, rewound and folded into machine films and pouches.
Oriented Polypropylene
Transparent film with high dimensional stability for demanding packaging.
Blown-extruded Polypropylene
Blown into tubing on in-house extruders and further processed like polyethylene.
Polybutadiene (BUSOFAN®)
Thermoplastic elastomer for packaging rubber compounds, co-processable without residue.
Electrically conductive film
Films with surface resistance of 2–4 × 10⁴ ohms for the protection of electronic components.
Antistatic PE film
Pink, blue and transparent films for reducing electrostatic charging in accordance with DIN 53482.
Corrugated board
Boxes and blanks for transport and storage.
Grey board
Board for packaging solutions in various thicknesses and die-cut formats.
Packing paper / oiled paper
Industrial papers as moisture and grease barriers for packaging and intermediate layers.
Technical adhesive tapes (soft PVC, aluminum)
Adhesive tapes for industry, stage and trades including die-cut blanks.
Locations
Solingen
DEHeadquarters, production and administration
- Materials
- LDPE, HDPE, CPP, OPP, BPP, polybutadiene, ESD/antistatic films, paper, corrugated board, adhesive tapes
- Extrusion lines (film extrusion)
- Converting systems for pouch and welding processes
- Extruders for BPP blown tubing film
- Own vehicle fleet for works and shuttle traffic
Hochkirch / district Breitendorf
DEFilm processing
- Materials
- PE films, pouches, bags
Chynow
PLJoint venture Torbafol Sp. z o.o. – PE film extrusion, printing, pouch converting
- Materials
- PE films
Components & products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film extrusion (PE and PP films on in-house extrusion lines)Plastics | – | – | – | – | LDPE, HDPE, PP, Polybutadiene (BUSOFAN®), electrically conductive film, antistatic film (PE) |
| Converting of films into pouches and bags (bottom-seal, side-seal/seal-cut bags)Plastics | – | 1550 mm × 1250 mm | – | – | PE (LDPE, HDPE), PP, Polybutadiene (BUSOFAN®), electrically conductive film, antistatic film (PE) |
| Blown film extrusion (BPP tubing on in-house extruders)Plastics | – | – | – | – | BPP (blown-extruded polypropylene) |
| Film slitting, rewinding, folding into machine films and pouches (CPP/OPP)Plastics | – | – | – | – | CPP, OPP |
| Printing of films (up to 6 colors) incl. cliché productionPlastics | – | – | – | – | PE, PP |
| Die-cutting (die-cut parts, die-cut blanks from adhesive tapes/film)Plastics | – | – | – | – | technical adhesive tapes, films |
| Box and board blanks (custom blanks, die-cut packaging, special packaging according toPlastics | – | – | – | – | corrugated board, grey board, cardboard |
| Contract converting / lettershop (cutting, picking, repacking, inserting, shipping preparation)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Packaging development (design and sample production, material selection)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of reclosable/zip-lock bags with printing and perforationPlastics | – | – | – | – | PE, PP |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrusion lines (film extrusion) | – | – | – | – | Solingen / Sankt Augustin |
| Converting systems (bag/welding machines) | – | – | – | – | Solingen / Sankt Augustin |
| Converting machines for PE film processing | – | – | – | – | Solingen |
| Extruders for BPP blown tubing film | – | – | – | – | Solingen |
| Trucks for works traffic (own vehicles for delivery within approx. 50 km radius and shuttle service | – | – | – | – | Solingen / Bautzen |
Additional services
Quality management
Papuso has implemented a quality management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001; the quality management representative reports directly to the executive management. Employees are continuously trained and actively involved in the further development of the system.
| Evidence | Solingen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
Company history: from 1954 to today
- 1954
Founding of the company Papier Unshelm in Solingen as a wholesale business for paper (packing paper, industrial papers, oiled papers, board, corrugated board, boxes, adhesive tapes).
- 1972
Conversion into a GmbH; the name Papuso derived from the initials of the founder and the city name Solingen.
- 1986
Acquisition by Hermann Josef Lehner; product range expanded to include films, bags and pouches made of polyethylene.
- 1992
Acquisition of Hans-Georg-Christ GmbH in Sankt Augustin, start of in-house production of PE and PP pouches as well as films.
- 1993–1997
Acquisition of several small and medium-sized film manufacturers, relocation of production to Solingen.
- 2003
Joint venture with Torbafol Sp. z o.o. in Chynow (near Warsaw, Poland): PE film extrusion, printing, pouch converting.
- 2005
Purchase of the property Bahnhofstraße 8 in Hochkirch/district Breitendorf, expansion into a modern film processing facility.
- 2020
Acquisition of production halls and offices in Solingen; merger of several companies.