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Kolbus

Kolbus is a German mechanical engineering company and foundry serving the graphic industry and packaging machine sector.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Kolbus is a German mechanical engineering company and foundry. According to its official website, it has operated a foundry since 1877 and builds machinery for the graphic industry. Its offerings include cover-making machines for hardcover book production, BOX Line machines for high-quality packaging, corrugated board processing equipment such as flexo rotary die-cutters and the BX Motion, and the production of cast parts with an annual capacity of 3,500 t. The company also provides contract manufacturing services from single-part machining to assembly.

History

Kolbus operates a foundry that has existed since 1877 and is active in mechanical engineering for the graphic industry. The company is known for its long tradition of engineering performance and commitment to quality across consulting, commissioning, and machine lifecycle availability. It continuously works on developing new methods for efficient production processes.

Products and positioning

Kolbus positions itself as a partner for cover-making machines, packaging machines, corrugated board processing, and cast parts, emphasizing engineering tradition, quality, and lifecycle availability.

  • Cover-making machines

    Machines for hardcover book production.

  • BOX Line machines

    Machines for high-quality packaging.

  • Flexo rotary die-cutters

    Corrugated board processing equipment.

  • BX Motion

    Corrugated board processing machine with modular design.

  • RD 115G

    Corrugated board processing machine.

  • Cast parts

    Cast parts with lamellar graphite and spheroidal graphite, annual production capacity of 3,500 t.

  • Contract manufacturing

    From single-part machining to assembly.

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