Furnax Group

What Furnax Group does

Furnax Group is a privately held Brazilian company founded in 1994 that imports and distributes Asian-origin graphic industry equipment to the Brazilian market. Headquartered in the interior of São Paulo state with regional offices in Taiwan and Shanghai, the company operates as the largest importer of Asian graphic machinery in Brazil and serves converters and packaging producers across five main segments: digital printing, labels and flexible packaging, corrugated cardboard, commercial graphics, and the FX Packline end-of-line packaging complements. Its portfolio spans flexographic presses (Weigang ZJR family), digital printers (iJet1900, Labelstar/Digiplus, HanGlobal Kirin, Sunthinks), shrink sleeve and finishing equipment (Rhyguan, S300 Plus, J9, CT300, D5), solventless laminators (Digilam 800, A450), corrugated machinery (Hsieh Hsu corrugator, Sunrise flexo), and cutting/folding equipment (DGM Technocut 1050S, Technofold 1100SL), together with the Digital Pouch Maker DPM-600 for short-run flexible packaging.

The underlying technology consists of industrial printing and converting machinery built around servo-motor-driven modular architectures, with German-engineered servo control components, independent drive per printing unit, sleeve-based plate cylinders, automatic registration, and electronic pressure adjustment. Weigang flexo models operate at speeds up to 200m/min with up to 12-color configurations, while the Hsieh Hsu corrugator reaches 350m/min and the Sunrise flexo 350 boxes/min. Furnax's commercial model is enterprise field sales with a consultative posture, anchored by named customers such as Box Print, VR Label, Mazzucco Rótulos e Etiquetas, and Scuadra, and reinforced by a nationwide technical service team, a São Paulo distribution center with spare parts inventory, and a diagnostic laboratory equipped with imported instrumentation. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales with recurring aftermarket parts, consumables, and maintenance contracts; no public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Furnax Group

Legal name

Grupo Furnax

Website

https://furnax.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Furnax Group is a privately held Brazilian importer and distributor, founded in 1994, that supplies Asian-built graphic and packaging machinery — flexographic presses, digital printers, finishing and shrink sleeve equipment, corrugators, and end-of-line packaging complements — to Brazilian converters and packaging producers across labels, flexible packaging, corrugated, and digital printing segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graphic and Packaging Machinery Distribution

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper & Printing Grades Distribution (Printing/Writing, Newsprint, Specialty) (IMAMAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Graphic machinery distribution
• Flexographic printing equipment
• Corrugated packaging machinery
• Digital label printers
• Shrink sleeve equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Graphic Equipment Sales: Import and sale of Asian graphic industry equipment including flexographic printers, digital printers, finishing machines, corrugated cardboard equipment, and packaging machinery. Primary revenue stream as the largest importer of Asian graphic machines in Brazil since 1994.
2. Replacement Parts and Components: Extensive inventory of electronic components and adaptable parts for various brands and models. Distribution center in São Paulo interior allows for prompt delivery of equipment and spare parts.
3. Technical Services and Maintenance: Maintenance and repair services with laboratory equipped with imported technology from England and USA for diagnostics without schematic diagrams. Complete warranty on repair services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Furnax Group imports and distributes high-performance Asian graphic industry equipment to Brazilian converters and packaging companies, offering flexographic printers, digital printers, finishing machines, corrugated cardboard equipment, and packaging machinery. The company provides comprehensive pre-sale consultation and nationwide post-sale technical service backed by a São Paulo distribution center for spare parts and offices in Taiwan and Shanghai for agile imports.

Product overview

Furnax Group is Brazil's largest provider of Asian graphic and packaging technology, operating since 1994. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized across five main segments: (1) Digital Printing including the iJet1900 large-format printer, Labelstar 330/Digiplus digital label printer, HanGlobal Kirin inkjet publisher, and Multipass/Singlepass industrial printers; (2) Labels & Flexible Packaging featuring Weigang flexographic presses (ZJR, Blue Profit lines), Rhyguan finishing equipment, shrink sleeve systems (S300 Plus, J9, CT300), inspection systems (D5), and solventless laminators (DigiLam 800, A450); (3) Graphic Equipment with die cutters (Technocut 1050S), folder-gluers (Technofold 1100SL), and Digital Pouch Maker (DPM-600); (4) Corrugated Packaging including Hsieh Hsu corrugators, Sunrise flexographic printers, plate washers, double-head staplers, waste presses, and automatic glue kitchens; (5) FX Packline packaging complements including box sealers (RPA-05, RPB-05, MH-FJ-MD, MA), conveyors, strapping machines (TP series), pallet wrappers, and manual strapping tools. The company positions itself as a technology provider focused on operational results rather than equipment sales alone, offering comprehensive pre and post-sale support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FX Packline: Complements that ensure continuous operation, productivity, and quality of processes, including box sealers, conveyors, arch machines, strapping equipment, and wrapping systems.

Products and services

• iJet1900 Digital Printer High-quality large-format digital printer for boxes, packaging, paper cups and pots, displays, visual communication, and promotional materials, featuring double-row printheads, ERP integration, and variable data printing for converters needing flexible short-run production.
• Digiplus 330mm (Labelstar 330) Digital Label Printer Inkjet digital label printer with 50m/min speed and 600x1200 dpi resolution for label converters requiring multi-job optimization on a single roll, with optional hybrid configurations including flexo, hot stamping, and flat/semi-rotary cutting.
• Multipass and Singlepass Industrial Digital Printers High-productivity industrial digital printers for large formats up to 2,500mm width at speeds up to 150m/min, with optional in-line slotter and automatic stacking for corrugated, kraft, recycled, and white materials used by converters.
• HanGlobal Kirin (440/560/660) Inkjet Publisher Inkjet digital printing line for the publication segment covering books and magazines, designed for print-on-demand, reprints, short runs, high SKU/ISBN variability, and continuous-flow magazine production.
• Weigang Flexographic Press Family (ZJR / Blue Profit) Modular flexographic printing presses from Weigang with German servo motor control, independent servomotors per printing unit, sleeve-style plate cylinders for quick changes, electronic independent pressure adjustment, and standard chilldrum cooling for label and flexible packaging converters.
• Rhyguan High-Performance Finishing Equipment High-performance finishing machines from Rhyguan (the largest Asian finishing company with partial ownership in French Smag) with individually servo-driven modules, European electronic components, and flexible web-to-web and web-to-sheet configurations.
• S300 Plus Shrink Sleeve Sealer Shrink sleeve sealer that forms heat-shrinkable tubular labels from monofilm using electronic servo adjustments with integrated modules for unwinding, traction, forming, sealing/adhesion, rewinding, and detection, focused on process stability and automation.
• J9 Shrink Sleeve Automation Dedicated sleeve-to-tube conversion machine using monolayer films with adjustable formers, adhesive sealing, and a dual-station turret architecture that enables non-stop continuous production at industrial scale.
• D5 Inspection System High-performance inspection and rewinding system for shrink sleeves and narrow web labels combining servo motor architecture, automatic tension control, and 8K ultra-high definition optical inspection for maximum quality control.
• CT300 Sleeve Cutting and Punching Machine Dedicated equipment for converting shrink sleeves from roll to individual tubes (single-sheet) with length control and/or mark reading, EPC on unwinding, and automation features for stability, repeatability, and waste reduction.
• Digital Pouch Maker (DPM-600) Compact automated finishing system that converts laminated films into ready pouches with a reduced footprint, fast repeatable setups, and minimal waste per job change for digital short-run pouch production.
• DigiLam 800 Solventless Laminator Compact solventless laminator designed for small and medium runs of plastic films, metalized films, aluminum foil, and other flexible packaging substrates, prioritizing fast setup, minimal intervention, stability, and waste reduction.
• A450 Solventless Duplex Laminator High-speed solventless duplex laminator for flexible packaging converters featuring section-by-section tension control for stable process windows, repeatability between jobs, and reduced setup losses to sustain industrial SLAs.
• DGM Technocut 1050S Automatic Die Cutter Automatic flat die cutter and creaser that cuts paper, cardboard, and corrugated materials with high-speed operation, automatic uninterrupted paper feeding, and formats up to 1,050mm for packaging and commercial print operations.
• DGM Technofold 1100SL Folder-Gluer Universal folder-gluer for corrugated and carton materials designed for packaging companies, commercial printers, and finishing operations needing precise folding and gluing of small and medium-sized boxes.
• Hsieh Hsu Corrugator Corrugator for corrugated cardboard sheets from 1,800mm width with modular cassette-style heads for quick wave changes, automatic splicers, electronic glue pot, hot plate steam system, rotary shear, electronic slitter and knife, and automatic sheet stacker. Standard widths of 1,800, 2,200, 2,500mm with speeds up to 350m/min.
• Sunrise Flexographic Printer High-production robust flexographic printing machines in various formats with 3 or more color options, slotter, rotary die cutter, automatic stacker or in-line folder-gluer with counter ejector, reaching up to 350 boxes/min.
• Automatic Plate Washer Automatic cliché washer delivering a highly efficient cleaning process compared to traditional washing methods for printing plate preparation workflows.
• Double Head Stapler for 2-Part Boxes Double head stapler with electrically controlled parameters, YASKAWA dual servo system, 450 stitches per minute, three staple methods (single, double, reinforced), automatic counting and stacking for large-format 3-, 5-, and 7-layer corrugated boxes.
• Horizontal Automatic Waste Press Horizontal automatic press for compacting corrugated paper, paper, cardboard, and plastic trim/waste with an automatic easy-clean tying system and Taiwan-manufactured hydraulic system for fast robust tying cycles.
• Automatic Glue Kitchen Automatic starch glue production machine in stainless steel SU304 with high-grinding mixer motor, frequency inverter control, in-line viscosity detector, multimix process (stain hall, hybrid, without loading), and up to 3,600kg/h capacity, capable of using recycled water.
• FX Packline Packaging Complements Line Comprehensive packaging complement line under the FX Packline sub-brand including box sealers, gummed tape eco sealers, flexible conveyors, strapping machines, pallet stretch wrappers, wrapping machines, battery-powered and manual strapping tools, and unitizers to ensure continuous operation, productivity, and quality of packaging processes.
• Sunthinks SC600 Single Pass Printer Single-pass digital printer for carton materials with standard CMYK dye or pigment inks, media up to 600mm width, and 1,200 dpi print quality for small and medium production volumes or customized carton packaging.
• Weigang ZJR-350 Flexographic Press Flexographic press installed in 9-color configuration for expanded gamut projects reducing special Pantone colors, featuring gearless technology, elevator input/output coil system, cooling on all 9 colors, delam/relam, cold foil, lamination, two cutting units with magnetic cylinder elevator, pneumatic slitter, and speeds up to 200m/min.
• Weigang ZJR-650 Wide-Format Flexo Press Wide-format flexo press for flexible packaging (sleeve and pouch) with up to 670mm substrate width, hybrid LED UV / mercury UV drying, chill drum cooling on all colors, automatic registration, and speeds up to 180m/min.
• Labstar Mini Digital Inkjet Label Printer Digital inkjet UV printer for on-demand label production, supporting print widths up to 220mm across a wide variety of substrates from sensitive films to carton materials, ideal for small and medium volume runs.
• Technical Services, Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance, diagnostic, and repair service with complete warranty on repairs, supported by a laboratory with imported diagnostic technology from England and USA for electronic repairs without schematic diagrams, plus nationwide technical service across Brazil.
• Spare Parts and Components Distribution Extensive inventory of electronic components and adaptable spare parts for various brands and models, with prompt nationwide delivery enabled by the São Paulo interior distribution center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weigang ZJR-350 reduced setup time from 1 hour to 15 minutes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WeigangcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Strategic technology partnership since 2015. Furnax represents Weigang flexographic printing technology in Brazil, selling and supporting the complete ZJR family of printers (ZJR-350, ZJR-450, ZJR-650). Weigang has 7,000+ global users and 98%+ customer satisfaction. Furnax has installed 20 Weigang machines in Brazilian converters.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bobst: Swiss global leader in packaging and printing machinery including flexographic presses, folder-gluers, and converting equipment. A broad incumbent competing with Furnax in the same converter customer base, but from premium European positioning rather than Asian technology distribution.
• HP Indigo: Digital printing division of HP selling commercial and label digital presses globally. Broad incumbent competing with Furnax's digital printing portfolio (Labelstar 330, Labstar Mini) for label converter customers.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: German global leader in commercial printing and packaging machinery. A broad incumbent whose commercial press and post-press portfolio overlaps with Furnax's graphic and converting equipment categories, but at premium European price points.
• Koenig & Bauer: German printing press manufacturer with strong positions in packaging, commercial, and specialty printing. A broad incumbent whose corrugated and folding-carton presses compete with Furnax's Hsieh Hsu and DGM offerings.

Direct peers

• Mark Andy: US-headquartered manufacturer of narrow-web flexographic and digital printing presses for the label and packaging converter market. Direct competitor in the same narrow-web and mid-web flexo category that Furnax serves via Weigang.
• Comexi: Spanish manufacturer of flexographic presses, laminators, slitters, and converting equipment for flexible packaging. Directly comparable to Furnax's flexo + finishing + laminator portfolio (Weigang, Rhyguan, DigiLam 800).
• Nilpeter: Danish manufacturer of flexo and hybrid digital label presses serving label converters globally. Direct peer in narrow/mid-web flexo for self-adhesive labels — Furnax's core segment via Weigang ZJR and Blue Profit lines.
• Gallus Group: Swiss specialist in narrow-web label and packaging presses (now part of Heidelberger). Direct peer in label flexo and hybrid digital — the same narrow-web converter niche Furnax targets with Weigang equipment.
• AB Graphic International: UK-based manufacturer of finishing equipment for labels and packaging including inspection, rewinding, and converting modules. Direct peer to Furnax's Rhyguan finishing line and S300 Plus/D5 inspection/sleeve equipment.

Emerging players

• Durst Group: Italian manufacturer of digital inkjet printing systems for labels, packaging, and corrugated. Competes with Furnax's digital printing portfolio (iJet1900, Digiplus, HanGlobal Kirin) in single-pass digital label and corrugated applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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