Windmöller & Hölscher
German machine builder for the flexible packaging market, active since 1869 and covering the value chain from extrusion to printing to converting.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) presents itself as a machine builder for the market of flexible packaging, describing itself as the leading machine builder in that market since 1869. The company states it knows the entire value chain of flexible packaging: from extrusion through printing to converting. It operates a technology centre described as the largest on the market at 10,000 sqm, and offers services including training, remote services, a service hotline, spare parts and consumables. Its 'Masters of Packaging' platform is presented as a global stage for packaging manufacturers setting new standards in film, extrusion and processing.
History
Windmöller & Hölscher states that it has been the leading machine builder for the flexible packaging market since 1869. The company describes itself as an expert in the flexible packaging market with knowledge of the entire value chain, from extrusion through printing to converting. It operates a technology centre described as the largest on the market at 10,000 sqm. In 2026 the company announced that Dr. Philipp Ecken would become its new CFO, expanding its management board.
Products and positioning
Leading machine builder for the flexible packaging market; expert across the entire value chain from extrusion to printing to converting.
HELIOSTAR II Printing
Printing solution referenced in a production record announcement.
W&H Originalteile (original spare parts)
Original spare parts intended to preserve machine value and reliability, with more than 90% of required original spare parts available directly from stock.
Verbrauchsmaterialien (consumables)
Consumables such as ink, printing plates, doctor blades and chamber doctor blade seals that influence production performance and product quality.
Marketing campaigns
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