Brausse Group

What Brausse Group does

Brausse Group North America is an industrial equipment dealer and service provider specializing in die cutting and folder/gluer machinery for the folding carton and corrugated packaging industries. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, the company holds exclusive North American distribution rights for the ETERNA and ETERNA ELITE product lines manufactured by BOBST Group, following the 2020 discontinuation of its own BRAUSSE-branded equipment line.

The company's product portfolio centers on ETERNA-branded equipment organized into folding carton solutions (ECUT flatbed die cutters with speeds up to 8,000 cycles/hour, EFOLD folder/gluers) and corrugated solutions (ECUT automatic and semi-automatic die cutters up to 6,000/hour, EFOLD specialty folder gluers for corrugated boxes, EFOIL foil stamping with Advanced Foil Control System, and E-LINE integrated system automation). The underlying technology is sourced from BOBST Group and positioned in the mid-market tier. The company operates from two locations—Richmond, BC (North America Operations Headquarters) and St. Louis Park, MN (Northern Division serving the U.S. market)—supported by factory-trained technicians.

Brausse generates revenue through one-time equipment sales (capital machinery) supplemented by recurring parts supply, warranty services, installation, and ongoing customer support. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting folding carton and corrugated packaging manufacturers across North America. The company claims over 30 years of industry experience and emphasizes customer service orientation, logistics support, and training as differentiators. Industry associations include IADD, FSEA, and AICC memberships.

Name

Brausse Group

Legal name

Brausse Group

Website

https://brausse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brausse Group North America is an industrial equipment dealer that exclusively represents BOBST Group's ETERNA and ETERNA ELITE die cutting and folder/gluer product lines for folding carton and corrugated packaging manufacturers across North America, offering equipment sales plus parts and service support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Wholesale-Durable Goods, Nec (5099), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tamper-Evident Folding Cartons & Paperboard Features (TE Carton Locks, Tear Strips) (IMALANAH)

Keywords

• Die cutting machines
• Folder gluer machines
• Folding carton equipment
• Corrugated packaging machinery
• Industrial converting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of die cutting machines and folder/gluers for folding carton and corrugated industries through the ETERNA and ETERNA ELITE product lines from BOBST Group
2. Parts and Service: Parts supply, warranty services, and ongoing customer support including logistics, installation, and training

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Brausse Group North America exclusively sells and supports the ETERNA and ETERNA ELITE product lines manufactured by BOBST Group for the folding carton and corrugated packaging industries. The portfolio consists of automatic and semi-automatic die cutting and creasing machines (ECUT series), foil stamping machines (EFOIL series), and folder/gluer machines (EFOLD series), backed by parts supply, warranty, installation, and training services via factory-trained technicians.

Product overview

Brausse Group North America is an industrial equipment dealer serving the folding carton and corrugated packaging industries. The company exclusively represents and sells the ETERNA and ETERNA ELITE product lines manufactured by BOBST Group. The product portfolio centers on die cutting and folder/gluer machines organized into two main categories: Folding Carton equipment (ECUT flatbed die cutters and EFOLD folder gluers) and Corrugated equipment (ECUT automatic/semi-automatic die cutters, EFOLD specialty folder gluers for corrugated boxes). The company also offers the E-LINE fully automated system solution that integrates multiple machines. All equipment is backed by BOBST Group technology enabling continuous improvement and innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ETERNA: Mid-level product line of folding carton and corrugated equipment designed and branded by Bobst Group, marketed as 'Simply Good'
• ETERNA ELITE

Products and services

• ETERNA ECUT 1060E Automatic flatbed die cutting and creasing machine for folding carton applications, with maximum speed of 7,500 cycles/hour, seven high precision alloy gripper bars, and non-stop delivery. Sold to folding carton manufacturers.
• ETERNA ECUT 1060 ELITE E Premium-tier automatic flatbed die cutting and creasing machine handling stock 90–1,000 g/m² and up to 4 mm (C-flute) corrugated, with maximum speed of 8,000 per hour and non-stop feeder with automatic pile lift. Targeted at folding carton and light-corrugated manufacturers.
• ETERNA ECUT 1450 E Automatic flatbed die cutting and creasing machine with stripping station and triple action stripping system, maximum speed of 6,000 per hour, designed for folding carton production.
• ETERNA ECUT 1060 ELITE ER Automatic die cutting and creasing machine with blanking and stripping device, maximum speed of 7,500 per hour, non-stop feed and delivery, for folding carton applications.
• ETERNA ECUT 1650 ELITE SA Automatic die cutting and creasing machine with stripping and lead edge feeder for corrugated boards, maximum speed of 6,000 per hour with smooth feeding and accurate alignment. Targeted at corrugated packaging manufacturers.
• ETERNA ECUT 2100 SA ELITE Automatic die cutting and creasing machine with stripping and lead edge feeder, maximum speed of 5,500 per hour, designed for large-format corrugated board applications.
• ETERNA EFOIL 1050 E Automatic die cutting and foil stamping machine with stripping alternative, featuring the Advanced Foil Control System (AFCS) for precision foil advancing control and precision temperature control across 12 heating zones. Targeted at folding carton manufacturers requiring foil finishing.
• ETERNA EFOLD 650/900/1100 ELITE Automatic folder gluers for folding carton and micro-corrugated materials, handling cardboard 200–800 g/m² and corrugated N/E/F flute, with maximum belt speed of 420 m/min. Available in 650, 900, and 1100 configurations.
• ETERNA EFOLD 1350/1450 ELITE Automatic folder gluer for micro-corrugated and cardboard box production. TB1100/TB1350 models fold and glue up to B-flute boxes; TB1450 handles A-flute boxes.
• ETERNA EFOLD 1700/2100/3200 ELITE EFOLD series specialty folder gluer for corrugated box production in multiple size configurations (1700, 2100, 3200), designed for corrugated packaging manufacturers.
• ETERNA SA 1620 E/S Semi-automatic die cutting and creasing machine with stripping station for corrugated boards, maximum sheet size 1,620 x 1,200 mm, maximum speed of 3,000 per hour.
• ETERNA SA2100S Semi-automatic die cutting and creasing machine with stripping station, maximum speed of 3,500 per hour, featuring PLC control technology and quick/easy adjustments.
• E-LINE Full System Automation Solution ETERNA's system automation solution that integrates multiple single machines into one equipment set to reduce operators and increase production efficiency, designed for folding carton and corrugated packaging manufacturers seeking higher throughput.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BOBST Group / ETERNAcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2020Brausse Group North America is exclusively selling and supporting the NEW ETERNA line by BOBST Group. In 2020 the BRAUSSE machine line was discontinued, and now Brausse represents ETERNA and ETERNA ELITE product lines. Access to BOBST Group technology enables continuous improvement, upgrades and innovations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: Major global supplier of post-press and packaging equipment including die cutting and folder/gluing machines for folding carton converters. Directly comparable to Brausse's ETERNA ECUT and EFOLD product lines serving the same folding carton customer base.
• BW Papersystems (Barry-Wehmiller): Barry-Wehmiller division offering corrugated and folding carton converting machinery including die cutters and folder/gluers. Competes head-to-head with Brausse's ETERNA portfolio for North American packaging converter orders.
• Fosber: Specialty supplier of corrugated converting lines including corrugators and related downstream equipment. Competes with Brausse for capital equipment orders from corrugated packaging manufacturers in North America.
• Martin Automatic: Specialty supplier of automatic splicing, web handling and converting equipment for the corrugated and folding carton industries. Sells complementary in-line equipment into the same customer base as Brausse's ETERNA lines.
• MarquipWardUnited: Supplier of corrugated and folding carton converting machinery including sheeters, die cutters and folder/gluers. Directly comparable to Brausse's ETERNA product family serving North American converters.
• BHS Corrugated: Leading global supplier of corrugated converting equipment including corrugators, die cutters and folder/gluers. Directly competes with Brausse's corrugated-segment ETERNA ECUT and EFOLD product lines.

Emerging players

• Kolbus GmbH: German manufacturer of bookbinding and packaging machinery including folder/gluers for the folding carton segment. Niche player with overlapping product capabilities to Brausse's EFOLD folder/gluer portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• BOBST Group: Parent of the ETERNA brand and exclusive supplier of Brausse's product portfolio. BOBST is a global leader in packaging substrate processing, printing and converting equipment, and competes with Brausse in markets where it sells directly rather than through its ETERNA dealer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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