Recent News

Kolbus America is pleased to announce the appointment of Art Crawley as Vice President of Sales. With decades of experience in bookbinding and packaging, Crawley is well known for his deep industry knowledge and dedication to customer success. His expertise continues to strengthen Kolbus America’s commitment to providing world-class solutions in luxury packaging and casemaking. Crawley’s history with Kolbus is one of longstanding partnership and innovation dates to the late 1800s. Art’s forefather was the inventor of the Rounder and Backer principle that is still used today in modern bookbinding. His in-depth understanding of Kolbus technology and customer needs has made him a trusted resource in the industry.

Kolbus America is pleased to announce that Kolbus GmbH & Co. KG, along with all global subsidiaries, has successfully completed its self-administration process. The acquisition by Munich-based Max Valier Holdings ensures a strong and sustainable future for the iconic Kolbus brand, which celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2025. This positive development marks the completion of a streamlined and strategically enhanced Kolbus operation. All product lines have been retained, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality machines and engineered solutions that Kolbus is renowned for.

Kolbus America is pleased to announce that a leading US company in the Graphic Arts industry, has invested in the state-of-the-art KS 601 Cloth Cutter. This purchase marks a significant step forward in the company's commitment to enhancing production efficiency and product quality. The installation of the KS 601 is scheduled for Q2 2025. The KS 601 Cloth Cutter is engineered to handle a wide range of materials, including calico, linen, synthetic leather, wax cloth, gauze, shirting, PVC, and similar coated materials. Its advanced features are designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern production environments

Kolbus America is thrilled to announce that Daniel Medina will be joing the Service team as a Field Service Technician. With nearly a decade of experience at Kolbus Mexicoo and extensive training in Germany with Kolbus GmbH, Medina brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to customer satisfaction. US and Canada customers may already be familiar with Medina, as he has played a critical role in numerous installations throughout North America. His technical expertise and personable approach have made him a trusted and beloved figure among Kolbus customers.

Kolbus America, a leading supplier of innovative bookbinding and packaging solutions, is proud to announce the sale of a DA 260 casemaker to OnPress Book Printing, a leading company in the digital book printing industry. The DA 260 will enhance OnPress’s ability to produce high-quality book cases with remarkable efficiency and precision. The DA 260 casemaker is expected to be installed Q4 of this year. Known for its automatic production capabilities and speeds of 40 cycles per minute, this machine is designed for simplicity, with one-man operation and fast, straightforward setup. These features ensure the DA 260 is not only highly productive but also exceptionally operator-friendly.

Kolbus America is thrilled to announce its participation in the 2024 Super Corr Expo, where the company will continue its momentum from drupa by highlighting two of its most innovative machines: the BX motion all-in-one boxmaker and the RDG flexo rotary die cutter. Visitors to the Kolbus America booth (# 2319) can expect to learn about the BX motion, renowned for its precision and efficiency, and the RDG  115/135 flexo rotary die cutter, which is a hybrid machine setting new standards in the industry. These machines, along with the RDS 115/135, represent Kolbus America's commitment to delivering high-performance equipment that meets the evolving needs of the corrugated and packaging sectors.