Madern Group

What Madern Group does

Madern Group (legal entity Madern Industries Holding B.V.) is a Dutch, family-owned industrial engineering company founded in 1954 in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, specializing in rotary die-cutting tooling and post-press automation for the folding carton packaging industry. The company designs and manufactures precision-engineered rotary dies and high-speed converting machines, including the proprietary RiRo (Roll in Roll out) quick-changeover system and the Revo-line modular die-cutter, alongside a complete post-press automation portfolio covering stacking (with stacker speeds up to 600 m/min), stack handling, robotic feeding, case packing, palletizing, and finished goods logistics organized around six product areas (Converting, Stacking, Finishing, Finished Goods, Reel Logistics, AutoLoading).

The company generates revenue through one-time hardware sales of custom-engineered rotary dies and converting machinery, recurring aftermarket services (spare parts, maintenance contracts, retrofits and modifications, training programs, and a 24/7 helpdesk), and tooling refresh cycles. All sales are quote-based and conducted directly to enterprise customers — large paper converting companies — with no third-party distribution channel. The company operates through eight wholly-owned subsidiaries across the Netherlands, the USA (Madern USA Inc. in Apex NC, Evers International LLC in Pennsauken NJ, Weidenmiller Company), Hong Kong (Madern Asia Ltd.), and additional entities such as Madern Automation, AutoLoader B.V., and AJB Instrument. Following the February 2023 merger of CSi Packaging Industry B.V. and The Madern Group, the business now operates under the unified Madern Industries name and reports serving customers in nearly 90 countries across four primary verticals: General Folding Cartons, Beverage, Liquid Packaging, and Specialty Cartons (including tobacco).

Name

Madern Group

Legal name

Madern Industries Holding B.V.

Website

https://madern.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Madern Group is a Dutch family-owned industrial engineering firm founded in 1954 that designs and manufactures rotary die-cutting tooling and post-press automation systems (stacking, feeding, case packing, palletizing) for enterprise folding carton packaging converters globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery and Tooling

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Cartoning & Case Packing Systems (IMAHAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Cartons & Paperboard Packaging Converting (IMAMAHAB), Liquid Cartons & Aseptic Packaging (Gable-Top, Tetra-Style) (IMALACAG)

Keywords

• Rotary die cutting tools
• Folding carton automation
• Post-press equipment
• Paperboard converting machinery
• Rotary die cutters

Headquarters

HQ city

Vlaardingen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Rotary Die Tools and Tooling: Custom-made rotary dies for web-fed paperboard converting for general folding, liquid packaging, and tobacco packaging markets. These are precision-engineered cutting, creasing, embossing, and punching tools.
2. Rotary Die Cutters and Converting Equipment: High-speed rotary die-cutting machines including RiRo and Revo-line systems. Sold as complete machinery systems for inline or offline production.
3. Spare Parts: Customized spare parts packages and efficient repair solutions. Components designed for maximum efficiency and reliability with fast in-house maintenance and testing.
4. Post-Press Automation Systems: Complete automation solutions including stackers, stack handling, feeding, packing and palletizing systems for blanks and finished products.
5. Maintenance Services: Inspection visits, maintenance contracts offering priority service, and preventive maintenance packages to maximize equipment performance and longevity.
6. Training Services: Customized training programs for operator expertise, technical staff development, and preventive maintenance skills.
7. Retrofit and Modification Services: Expert advice on alternative parts for legacy systems, custom modifications for increased speed or new product lines, and installation optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Madern Group designs, manufactures, and sells custom rotary die-cutting tools and high-speed rotary die-cutting machines (RiRo and Revo-line systems) for the folding carton packaging industry. The company also provides complete post-press automation systems including stackers, stack handling, feeders, case packers, and palletizers that automate the downstream processes after printing and converting. Products are engineered for precision cutting, creasing, embossing, punching, and perforating of paperboard, serving the general folding carton, beverage, liquid packaging, and specialty carton (tobacco) markets globally.

Product overview

Madern Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of post-press automation solutions for the folding carton packaging industry. The product line is organized around six key areas: Converting (RiRo and Revo-line rotary die-cutters with associated tooling), Stacking (Spreader/Askew, Stacker, Stack Handling, Stack Palletizer), Finishing (i-Loader Sorter/Feeder, i-Feeder, i-Pack, CiM), Finished Goods (Case Logistics, Case Palletizers, Pallet Logistics), Reel Logistics (Reel Handling), and AutoLoading (AutoLoader for blanks and cases). The company also provides supporting services including spare parts, maintenance contracts, retrofits/modifications, training, and 24/7 technical helpdesk. The portfolio serves four main sectors: General Folding Cartons, Beverage, Liquid Packaging, and Specialty Cartons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RiRo: Roll in Roll out wide web rotary converting concept focused on set-up reduction and quick change-over
• Revo-Line
• i-Loader
• i-Feeder
• i-Pack
• CiM

Products and services

• RiRo (Roll in Roll out) Rotary Converting System A quick changeover rotary converting concept for wide web applications. Features set-up reduction, automatic tool positioning, tool-less connections, and modular design with up to 3 converting stations for cutting, creasing, embossing, and punching operations. Sold to large paper converting companies for inline web-printing and web-fed converting.
• Revo-line Rotary Die-Cutter A versatile, operator-friendly rotary die-cutter with modular design. Features stone cast material base frame reducing vibrations, servo drive technology, and up to 4 stations for cutting, creasing, embossing, punching and perforating operations, with web widths from 650mm to 1050mm. Sold to large paper converting companies for inline web-printing production.
• Infeed Unit Universal infeed system for smooth transfer of board from upstream equipment (printing press or unwinder) into the Rotary Die Cutter. Handles web widths 750-1750mm at speeds up to 600 meters per minute. Sold as part of the converting line to paper converting customers.
• Spreader / Askew High-performance spreader with automatic cross-direction blank separation and waste rejection. Operates at speeds up to 500 m/min (1600 ft/min), handling up to 10 streams with vacuum transfer for perfect blank alignment. Sold to packaging converters in the post-press stacking area.
• Stacker Automated stacking system creating perfect, straight stacks at speeds up to 600 m/min (1800 ft/min). Supports 2 to 8 streams of blanks with stack heights from 150mm to 750mm. Sold to packaging converters to replace manual stacking in the post-press area.
• Stack Handling System Fully automated blank stack logistics system for transferring stacks from Rotary Die Cutters to gluers. Includes stack direction changes, routing designs, inspection stations, nick breakers, stack aligners, and turners. Sold to packaging converters as part of the post-press automation line.
• Stack Palletizer Automated robotic palletizing of blank stacks with quick changeovers. Handles short- or long-run jobs at maximum press speed, creating perfect pallet patterns. Sold to packaging converters for end-of-line blank stack handling.
• i-Loader Sorter / Repalletizer Automated sorting and repalletizing system for combo-printed cartons. Sorts up to 1,000,000 combo-printed cartons per day, replacing manual labor with programmable format handling. Sold to packaging converters in the finishing area.
• i-Loader Feeder Automates folder gluer feeding by unloading stacks from pallets and loading directly onto conveyors. Increases folder gluer capacity up to 15% with face up/face down function and stack realignment. Sold to packaging converters for the finishing area.
• i-Feeder
• i-Pack Automated Case Packing Automated case packing system for folded and glued cartons. Increases cartons per case by up to 10% with optimal case fluffing and carton opening force. Sold to packaging converters for the finishing area.
• CiM (Case Infeed Manipulator) Robot-based system that upgrades existing case packers by automating case handling. Handles up to 8 cycles per minute with wide case size range and full equipment accessibility. Sold to packaging converters for retrofitting or new installations.
• Case Logistics Modular case handling systems for single or multiple lines including inclines, declines, and accumulation. Handles all case sizes with high-speed capacity and highest uptime. Sold to packaging converters for finished goods handling.
• Case Palletizers Robot and conventional palletizers for case palletizing. Includes standard belt/roller conveyors, case accumulation, elevators, sorters, and stretch wrapping systems designed for 24/7 operation. Sold to packaging converters for finished goods end-of-line.
• Pallet Logistics Tailor-made pallet conveying systems with modular design for automated transport. Includes integration with stretch wrappers and labelers, operating 24/7 with low noise and power consumption. Sold to packaging converters for finished goods end-of-line handling.
• Reel Handling Turnkey solutions from slitter to warehouse including multi-line palletizing. Covers all logistics and packaging functions for pre-printed reel handling. Sold to packaging converters with reel-fed operations.
• AutoLoader Auto loading systems for paperboard packaging machinery. Available in models for cases (unloading blanks from cases) and blanks (depalletizing stacks directly from pallets). Targeted at food, beverage and FMCG industries. Sold to packaging converters and FMCG producers.
• Custom Rotary Dies (Tooling) Custom-made rotary dies for web-fed paperboard converting. Precision-engineered cutting, creasing, embossing, and punching tools tailored to customer specifications for general folding, liquid packaging, and tobacco packaging markets. Sold to large paper converting companies.
• Spare Parts Customized spare parts packages with long-lasting components designed for maximum efficiency and reliability, with fast in-house maintenance and testing. Sold to owners of Madern machinery.
• Maintenance Services Inspection visits, fixed-price maintenance contracts with priority service, and preventive maintenance packages designed to extend equipment lifespan and maximize performance. Sold under contract to owners of Madern machinery.
• Retrofits and Modifications Modern solutions for legacy systems including expert advice on alternative parts, integration updates, and custom modifications for increased speed, new product lines, or advanced techniques. Sold as a service engagement to packaging converters.
• Training Tailor-made training programs for operators and technical staff covering system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive measures. Sold as a paid service to customers of Madern equipment.
• 24/7 Helpdesk Round-the-clock technical support with experienced technicians providing phone and on-site assistance for rapid issue resolution. Sold as a support contract to owners of Madern machinery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity increased up to 3x
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ElopakcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner25+ year strategic cooperation with Elopak for liquid packaging board production. Madern provides rotary solutions for cutting and forming operations. Joint development of sustainable beverage cartons using renewable materials based on tall oil. Deep collaboration on product development, testing, and feedback for product changes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Apex International: Manufacturer of precision rotary dies and tooling for the printing and converting industry. Direct competitor to Madern in rotary die tools used by folding carton, liquid packaging, and tobacco packaging converters.
• BOBST: Swiss-headquartered global leader in packaging machinery and services for folding carton, corrugated, flexible packaging, and label industries. Directly competes with Madern in die-cutting, folder-gluing, and post-press automation for folding carton converters worldwide.
• Comexi: Spanish manufacturer of converting machinery for flexible packaging, folding carton, and labels. Direct competitor in rotary die-cutting, slitting, and post-press equipment serving similar converters across EMEA, Americas, and Asia.
• Martin Automatic: US-based manufacturer of automatic web splicing, web guiding, and roll handling equipment for the converting industry. Comparable to Madern's reel handling and infeed product areas for paperboard packaging lines.
• KAMA: German maker of die-cutters, folder-gluers, and finishing equipment for folding cartons, greeting cards, and commercial print. Closely comparable to Madern's Revo-line and post-press automation offerings for the same converter customer base.
• Winkler+Dünnebier (W+D): German manufacturer of specialized machinery for envelope, mailing, and folding carton production including die-cutting and converting equipment. Closely comparable to Madern in custom-engineered converting machinery for paper-based packaging.

Broad incumbents

• Koenig & Bauer (KBA): Major German printing press manufacturer serving folding carton, corrugated, and packaging markets. Overlaps with Madern in post-press machinery for packaging converters but operates at far greater scale across the print value chain.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: German global incumbent in printing press technology with a packaging portfolio spanning folding carton and labels. Competes with Madern in post-press and finishing segments as part of a much broader print and packaging equipment franchise.

Emerging players

• Masterwork Machinery: Chinese packaging machinery group producing die-cutters, folder-gluers, and post-press equipment for folding carton converters. Emerging low-cost competitor to Madern in price-sensitive Asian and emerging markets.

Others

• Esko: Danmark-headquartered supplier of prepress workflow software, color management, and digital cutting/finishing hardware for packaging. Adjacent peer to Madern because Esko's digital finishing tables increasingly compete for post-press spend in folding carton and corrugated converting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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