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Successful packaging solutions for strong brands

From internationally leading food manufacturers to specialised producers: companies worldwide trust Schäfer & Flottmann’s packaging solutions. Our machines stand for maximum efficiency, quality and flexibility—tailored to our customers’ requirements.

We support our partners from the initial idea through to successful integration into existing production processes. With in-depth expertise, innovative technology and a clear focus on cost-effectiveness, we develop solutions that deliver long-term results.

Our references show how a wide range of industries benefit from customised packaging systems—reliable in daily operation, scalable for growing requirements and designed for maximum performance.

Milchwerke Berchtesgadener Land

Dairy industry

The Berchtesgadener Land Dairy Cooperative—founded in 1927—processes the high-quality milk from its approximately 1,500 farmers between the Watzmann and Zugspitze mountains at its sole facility in Piding in the Berchtesgadener Land region. The dairy is a winner of the Bavarian and German SME Awards, and its EMAS-certified commitment to sustainability has already been honored twice with the German Sustainability Award.

Machines used

Product quality and sustainability are our top priorities. We process our milk into valuable premium products. We also rely on smooth processing of sustainable packaging solutions for secondary packaging. That is why it was clear to us: we want to continue working with Schäfer & Flottmann in the newly planned butter plant, because their carton case packer has provided us with excellent service for the past 25 years.

Peter Mertes

Wine industry

Peter Mertes KG is Germany’s largest wine cellar, headquartered in Bernkastel-Kues on the Moselle, founded in 1924 by Peter Mertes. Now in its fourth generation as a family-run business, the company impresses with a broad range of well-known private labels distributed through both German and international food retail. In addition to wine, Peter Mertes also produces spirits and wine cocktails as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Well-known brands include Bree, Maybach and Landlust. The company pursues the goal of making “good wine for everyone” accessible. More than one million beverage units are bottled every day.

Machines used

The machine impresses with its reliability, ease of operation and high carton erecting performance. We were particularly impressed by the format changeover, as it produces high-quality cartons from the start of production without any further fine adjustment, allowing you to go straight to full output.

Ehrmann

Dairy industry

Ehrmann is one of Germany’s leading dairies and an internationally active family business based in the Allgäu. Since its founding in 1920, the company has stood for high-quality dairy products such as yoghurt, desserts and quark specialities.

Machines used

Schäfer & Flottmann’s packaging machines are robustly built, operate reliably and are designed for efficiency. For us, Schäfer & Flottmann is a competent, reliable partner.

Ca‘ del Bosco

Beverage industry

Ca’ del Bosco, a pioneering winery founded in 1968, is now one of the leading producers of Franciacorta wines. This position was achieved thanks to enthusiasm, passion, a spirit of experimentation and hard work—initiated by Maurizio Zanella and continued with the Marzotto family’s entry in 1994—transforming a country house surrounded by chestnut forests into one of the most modern and advanced wineries. At Ca’ del Bosco, one single goal determines and defines production: top quality.

Machines used

With Schäfer & Flottmann’s end-of-line solutions, we have noticeably accelerated our processes and reduced throughput times. This enables us to package our premium products even more efficiently and with consistently high quality.

California Dairies

Dairy industry

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) is the largest dairy farmer cooperative in California, run by nearly 300 family farms. Each year it processes approx. 17 billion pounds of milk into butter, milk powder and various dairy products for retail, foodservice and export. CDI is known for high shares of butter production in the USA.

Machines used

For many years, we have been using various generations of the SFS 374 in our plants. The system handles products gently and easily manages high cycle rates. We particularly appreciate the robust design.

OSM Piatnica

Dairy industry

The cooperative dairy Okręgowa Spółdzielnia Mleczarska w Piątnicy is a major dairy in Poland. Founded in 1965, it became one of the country’s largest dairies. It produces a wide range of dairy products, including Serek Wiejski, Twaróg Wiejski and Twój Smak, which are widely distributed in Eastern Europe and are increasingly gaining ground in the Western European market.

Machines used

For many years, our collaboration with Schäfer & Flottmann has been a key success factor. The packaging machines supplied impress with their reliability, efficiency and durability in daily operation. Especially in our production, where the highest quality standards apply, we can always rely on the technology and service.

Zweifel Chips & Snacks

Confectionery and snacks

Zweifel Chips & Snacks AG is a long-established Swiss family business with innovative ideas. With a consistent focus on quality, the company quickly became the market leader in chips and snacks. To this day, Zweifel remains family-owned and stands for Swiss pioneering spirit, innovative strength and continuous growth.

Machines used

With Schäfer & Flottmann’s packaging solutions, we have found a partner who consistently understands and delivers on our high standards for quality, reliability and efficiency. The consistently professional and straightforward collaboration has made a significant contribution to optimising our production processes and ensuring stable, smooth operation. I would particularly highlight Schäfer & Flottmann’s expertise in developing innovative, customer-specific solutions.

Kerrygold

Dairy industry

Kerrygold is a brand of Ornua Co-Operative Limited, which produces dairy products from Irish grass-fed milk. The globally active company was founded in Ireland in 1962 and is known for its high-quality Irish dairy products. Irish butter is made from lush, green pasture grass and has an unmistakable character. The brand also stands for the quality and tradition of Irish dairy products, is valued internationally, and relies 100% on Schäfer & Flottmann packaging technology.

Machines used

Schäfer & Flottmann reliably supplies high-quality systems, provides strong technical support and excellent customer service, making the company a valuable partner in our plant’s packaging operations.

Ornua Germany

Dairy industry

Ornua Deutschland GmbH, with the Kerrygold brand, produces dairy products from Irish grass-fed milk. At the site in Neukirchen-Vluyn, Irish Kerrygold Butter “Extra” and butter specialities are packed and, together with other Kerrygold dairy products such as cheese, distributed in the DACH region. Today, Kerrygold Original Irish Butter ranks first in popularity and consumption among all those offered in Germany.

Machines used

Schäfer & Flottmann’s solutions impress not only with their flexibility and efficiency, but also with their reliability in daily operation. We were particularly impressed by the partnership-based support throughout the entire projects—from planning through to successful implementation.

Vandemoortele

Oils and fats

Vandemoortele is a leading Belgian family business in the food industry, specialising in frozen bakery products as well as margarines, culinary oils and fats. It primarily supplies professional B2B customers (bakeries, foodservice, retail), but also offers products under various private labels.

Machines used

For more than 30 years, we have worked successfully with Schäfer & Flottmann—a partnership characterised by trust, quality and innovative strength. The new machine generations SFS 414 and SFS 374 offer an automated format changeover feature we would not want to be without.

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Füngers

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Gay Lea

Goldsteig

Gropper

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Heye

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Johanna Foods

KHS

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Les Caves de Landiras

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Limelco

Madeta

Martell

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