Shufani

What Shufani does

Shufani (registered as Dr. Shufani GmbH & Co.KG) is a German special machine builder headquartered in Werneuchen OT Seefeld, Brandenburg, that designs and manufactures tape converting machines for the industrial adhesive tape industry. Founded by Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Shufani and Jhony Khoury, the company operates with a team of approximately 17–20 people (headcount figures vary slightly across source pages), is owner-managed, and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (certificate DE-00722-QM-20240415, issued April 2024). Its portfolio spans three functional layers: (1) tape converting — modular rotary die-cutters (working widths 200/400/600 mm, tool diameters up to 160 mm, servo-driven axes, register control, optional laminating and cross-cutting), slitting machines (V30/V31 cutting from 0.2 mm width, working widths up to 1650 mm), rewinders and slitter-rewinders for short roll production, ultrasonic and laser cutting/welding systems, core cutters (core lengths up to 2 m), automatic cut-to-length machines, and non-contact optical measuring systems using Keyence line-scan cameras; (2) tape application — manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic applicators, toggle presses, hand applicators, rotary indexing tables, and profile/linear applicators; and (3) automation — pick-and-place, stacking, sorting, robotic solutions, and software module components for register control, cross-cut, separator function, scanning, quality control, data management, and remote maintenance. The firm also offers in-house contract manufacturing (CNC metal processing and 3D printing) and operates as exclusive DACH distributor for Enimac tape-application machines (X-TREME Light, X-TREME Pro) and as Eastern Europe/DACH representative for RoboTape automated application systems.

The business model is project-driven and quote-based: each machine is custom-built to customer specifications in batch sizes starting at 1, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams combine one-time sales of custom special machines, tape application equipment, and automation solutions with recurring service, maintenance, commissioning, retrofit/conversion/extension work, contract manufacturing, and partner-product resale. Target customers include adhesive tape converters (converting jumbo rolls into slit and die-cut products), adhesive tape manufacturers, and end OEMs and tier suppliers (T1–T2–T3) across automotive and transportation, electronics/displays/batteries, healthcare/medical/hygiene, renewable energy, and packaging. The firm positions itself as the connecting interface between tape manufacturers, converters, and end customers delivering A-Z special machine solutions.

Go-to-market is sales-led and partnership-augmented: direct B2B engagement via the company website (German/English), three dedicated contact forms (general, orders, service), phone and email, and on-site consultation; enterprise field sales for custom solutions with commissioning delivered across Germany and internationally; and exclusive channel partnerships (Enimac in DACH since October 2023; RoboTape in Eastern Europe and DACH since 2024) that extend reach without a wholly owned international sales build. Marketing activity is concentrated on trade-show participation and downloadable product flyers, with no active digital marketing campaigns or public API/SDK offering.

Name

Shufani

Legal name

Dr. Shufani GmbH & Co.KG

Website

https://shufani.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shufani is a German special machine builder that designs and manufactures custom modular tape converting, application, and automation machines for adhesive tape converters, manufacturers, and OEM/T1–T3 customers across automotive, electronics, healthcare, renewable energy, and packaging industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tape Converting Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Tape converting machines
• Rotary die cutting
• Special machine construction
• Adhesive tape processing
• Industrial automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Werneuchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Special Machine Sales: Sale of custom-built special machines for tape converting (rotary die-cutters, slitting machines, rewinders, ultrasonic/laser cutting systems, core cutters, measuring tables). Machines are built to customer-specific requirements with modular expandability.
2. Tape Application Equipment: Sale of manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic tape application systems (hand applicators, toggle presses, rotary indexing tables, robotic application solutions).
3. Automation Solutions: Custom automation systems including pick & place, robotics, sorting, stacking, and special solutions for production lines.
4. Service, Maintenance & Commissioning: Maintenance, service, after-sales service, commissioning for international customers, remote support via TeamViewer, machine relocation.
5. Contract Manufacturing (CNC Metal Processing & 3D Printing): CNC metal processing services and 3D printing for prototypes and production parts.
6. Retrofit, Conversion & Extension: Retrofit, conversion, and extension services for existing machines and production lines.
7. Enimac Product Resale: As exclusive sales partner for Enimac in DACH region, reselling Enimac adhesive tape application machines (X-TREME Light, X-TREME Pro) and providing after-sales service.
8. RoboTape Representation: Representing RoboTape (automated tape and foam application systems) in Eastern Europe and DACH region as a distribution partner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shufani designs, manufactures, and services modular special machines for the industrial adhesive tape industry, including rotary die-cutters, slitting machines, rewinders, ultrasonic/laser cutting and welding systems, core cutters, measuring tables, and automated tape application systems. The company also provides automation solutions (pick-and-place, robotics, PLC-controlled cells), CNC and 3D printing contract manufacturing, prototype/R&D services, and after-sales maintenance, commissioning, retrofit, and relocation services to adhesive tape converters, manufacturers, and OEM end-customers.

Product overview

Shufani is a special machine builder and manufacturer of Tape Converting Machines for the industrial adhesive tape industry, offering a portfolio of modular, expandable systems alongside complementary application and automation solutions. The core portfolio spans four product categories: (1) Tape Converting Machines — including Modular Rotary Die-Cutters, Slitting Machines V30/V31, Rewinder and Slitter-Rewinders, Laser and Ultrasonic Cutting/Welding Systems, Core Cutters, Automatic Cut-to-Length Machines, Measuring Tables and Measuring Systems, and Accessories; (2) Tape Application — spanning Manual, Semi-Automatic, and Fully Automatic applicators, Hand Applicators, and Toggle Presses; (3) Automation Technology and Special Solutions — including Automation Solutions (pick-and-place, stacking, sorting), Rotary Indexing Tables, Software Module Components, Mask Machines (discontinued), and Lifting Punches; and (4) Contract Manufacturing services including CNC metal processing and 3D printing. All converting machines are designed as modular, expandable platforms, with individual products serving distinct steps in the tape converting and application process chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modular Rotary Die-Cutter (Modulare Rotationstanze) Modular rotary die-cutting machine for kiss-cutting, through-cutting, and laminating adhesive tape and films, with servo-driven axes, configurable module combinations (e.g., 5 modules plus control cabinet), working widths of 200/400/600 mm, register control, crosscut, laminating, and expandable configurations including integrated quality control. Targeted at adhesive tape converters and manufacturers.
• Slitting / Cut-to-Length Machine V30 / V31 (Abstechmaschine) Slitting/cut-to-length machine with a 3-inch shaft, working width up to 1650 mm, single-sided circular knife (Ø 420 mm), cutting angle +/- 7°, touchscreen control, separator function for automatic separation of cut rolls, zero-point function for automatic finding of roll start, and cutting width from 0.2 mm. Used by tape converters for high-precision slitting.
• Rewinder and Slitter-Rewinder (Umwickler und Umrollschneider) Compact rewinder for web widths up to 200 mm supporting short roll production and coreless winding, with optional cutting unit and quick-change system for 1-6 inch cores. Also available as a slitter-rewinder with turning disks supporting crush cut, shear cut, and blade cut for longitudinal slitting.
• Laser and Ultrasonic Cutting/Welding Solutions Ultrasonic system for simultaneous cutting and welding of edges for textiles, microfiber, nonwovens, and foams; laser system for cutting/punching, marking, engraving, and labeling of tape, foam, and film materials. Used by tape converters and OEM manufacturers.
• Core Cutter / Core Slitter (Kernabstecher / Hülenschneider) Core cutter available in semi-automatic (manual loading) and fully automatic (magazine-fed) variants, supporting core lengths up to 2 m and 1-6 inch cores, with optional integrated sorting and conveyor belt. Used for producing cardboard and plastic cores for finished tape rolls.
• Automatic Cut-to-Length Machine (Ablängautomat) Free-standing machine for unwinding and cutting cross-wound materials to length, including creation of pull-tabs by scraping, available in mobile and tabletop variants and suitable for foam materials, with optional conveyor belt or slide.
• Measuring Tables and Measuring Systems (Messtische und Messsysteme) Non-contact optical 2D measuring system for quality control of die-cut parts and components, with standard measuring range 1000 mm x 400 mm (larger ranges available), Keyence precision line scan camera, electrically driven linear axes with inductive measuring system, and industrial touchscreen. Used for inline quality control of die-cut adhesive parts.
• Tape Application Systems – Manual / Semi-Automatic / Fully Automatic Application devices for manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic application of adhesive tape, pull-tabs, and die-cut parts onto components, including toggle presses, rotary indexing tables, robotic solutions, and profile/linear applicators for bubble and crease-free application. Targeted at OEM end-customers and tier suppliers.
• Hand Applicator (Handapplikator) Stationary tape application device for profiles and strips with manual handling, featuring an integrated liner rewinder and the ability to unwind from roll or cross-wound material.
• Automation Solutions (Automatisierungslösungen) Custom automation solutions including positioning and repackaging (boxes, trays, cartons), optical detection and control, pick-and-place systems, and stacking, sorting, and transferring modules, integrating robotic systems for automated quality control, error detection, marking, and component recognition. Targeted at packaging and OEM production lines.
• Rotary Indexing Tables (Rundtakttische) Assembly rotary indexing tables with 2 manual stations and 1 fully automatic station, used for pressing or bonding of components, available as part of semi-automated or fully automated workstations.
• Lifting Punch (Hubstanze) Lifting punch for foams, sanding foams, and hard materials, used in special machine configurations.
• Paper / Roll Cutter (Papier- / Rollenschneider) Paper and roll cutter machine for processing roll goods in the paper and print sector.
• Service, Maintenance, and Commissioning Maintenance, service, after-sales service, commissioning for international customers, remote support via TeamViewer, and machine relocation services.
• Contract Manufacturing (CNC Metal Processing and 3D Printing) CNC metal processing and 3D printing services for prototypes and production parts, delivered from Shufani's Werneuchen production facility.
• Retrofit, Conversion, and Extension Services Retrofit, conversion, and extension services for existing machines and production lines, including prototype development and R&D.
• Enimac Adhesive Tape Application Machines (X-TREME Light and X-TREME Pro) — DACH Resale Resale of Enimac adhesive tape application machines (X-TREME Light, X-TREME Pro) and provision of after-sales service in the DACH region through the exclusive distribution partnership established in October 2023.
• RoboTape Automated Tape and Foam Application Systems — Eastern Europe and DACH Representation Sales representation for RoboTape, an industry-leading automated tape and foam application system from spools, in Eastern Europe and the DACH region. Enables customers to test and integrate RoboTape solutions into existing or new production lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Batch sizes start at 1
• +4 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RoboTape (Innovative Automation Inc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Shufani represents RoboTape in Eastern Europe and the DACH region. RoboTape is an industry-leading automated tape and foam application system from spools, providing a fast, smart, and efficient path to higher throughput. The partnership enables Shufani to offer RoboTape solutions to customers for testing and integration into existing or new production lines.
• EnimaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2023Since October 2023, Shufani is the official and exclusive sales partner for Enimac and their products (including X-TREME Light and X-TREME Pro adhesive tape application machines) as well as after-sales service in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Additionally, as a special machine manufacturer, Shufani and Enimac jointly offer integrated solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pasaban: Spanish manufacturer of slitting, rewinding, and sheeting machinery for films and laminates. Targets the same adhesive tape converter customer base with overlapping slitter-rewinder product families.
• Parkinson Technologies: US manufacturer of web handling, winding, and unwinding machinery (Parkinson, Marshall Hallam brands). Competes in the converter/OEM space with comparable rewinding and tension-control technology.
• Atlas Converting Equipment: UK-headquartered global supplier of tape and film converting machinery (slitter-rewinders, sheeters, calenders). Targets the same adhesive tape converters and flexible-web OEMs worldwide with comparable modular equipment.
• Brotech Digital Technology: Chinese manufacturer of tape, label, and flexible packaging converting equipment. Competes globally in slitting/rewinding/inspection with modular architectures similar to Shufani's product approach.
• Enimac: Italian specialist in adhesive tape application machinery (X-TREME Light/Pro lines). Also Shufani's DACH distribution partner; competes head-to-head with Shufani's manual/semi-automatic/fully-automatic applicator portfolio globally.
• Kämpf Schneid- und Wickeltechnik: German manufacturer of slitting and winding machinery for films, paper, and nonwovens. Most direct German competitor in web-converting equipment serving adhesive tape converters with overlapping modular architecture and customer base.
• RoboTape (Innovative Automation Inc.): North American supplier of automated tape and self-adhesive foam application systems from spools. Also a Shufani distribution partner; competes with Shufani's robotic tape application solutions globally and represents the same product category.
• New Era Converting Machinery: US-based builder of web converting and winding machinery. Competes in the same slitter-rewinder/tension-control space serving tape converters and OEMs.
• Svecom-P.E. Italian maker of winding, slitting, and converting machinery for industrial web goods. Competes directly with Shufani rewinders/slitter-rewinders in the European tape converter market.

Broad incumbents

• Comexi Group: Spanish global incumbent in flexographic printing and converting equipment. Overlaps with Shufani on slitting/converting machinery as part of a much broader offset printing and packaging portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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