Derschlag continues success story with DigiFlexo power from BOBST

The investment in a new BOBST MASTER M6 Inline press is part of a large expansion at the German company’s site in Bad Berleburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The nine-color UV flexo machine was chosen in expectation of ongoing growth in demand for flexible packaging and new sustainable materials.

A successful family-owned packaging manufacturer providing aluminium foil and plastic film products to the food, dairy, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, Derschlag traces its roots back to 1957. The company was acquired in 1985 by Michael Scholz, and today it consists of two businesses: Derschlag GmbH & Co. KG Folienverarbeitung in Bad Berleburg and Derschlag Foliendruck GmbH & Co. KG in Lüdenscheid, in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The partnership with BOBST, which stretches back over a decade, continues as the company embarks on the next chapter in its long history. “We have worked with BOBST since 2011, because we trust their products and we know we can rely on their local support and service,” said Managing Partner Michael Scholz Jr., who joined the business at the same time. “As a manufacturer, BOBST is very experienced in different printing technologies and they always consider the customer’s requirements carefully when finding the right solution.”


Flexibility with best-in-class equipment
The headquarters in Bad Berleburg have seen considerable expansion over the past five years as the company’s UV flexo capabilities have been strengthened. The new BOBST MASTER M6 press was installed in 2020 along with additional die-cutting and converting machinery, while a brand-new production facility with more warehousing is also in progress.

“With our flexibility as a family-owned company, we can react faster to new customer requirements. Nevertheless, the investment in the latest state-of-the art equipment is of course necessary in order to keep up with growth and changing demands,” continued Mr. Scholz.

By the end of 2021, the two sites will cover a combined area over 8,000 square meters of factory facilities and warehousing. Around 60% of the output goes to export with printed aluminium foil and plastic films – supplied as rolls, die-cut lids, sealing lids or blanks – sent out to customers in more than 30 countries.

For the food industry, the foils and films can be used for cold or hot filling, sterilisation or pasteurisation to offer reliable protection of the product and ensure a long shelf life. In cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, Derschlag is known for its excellent portfolio of sealing and non-sealing die-cut lids and coated foils that protect the contents in many different types of containers and packs.