1980 | The company was established in April 1980 through Franz Buhmann in Heimenkirch (Allgäu) |
1985 | Relocation to the new building in Weiler-Simmerberg |
1994 | AFR: first rotary machine in the market with servo drives |
1995 | C200: first carton erector utilizing cold glue |
1999 | WP70100 (final packaging system for WrapAround blanks): first horizontal cardboard carton hopper on the market, hence a very compact design |
2001 | Linear filling machine for confectionery: First ultrasound sealing system for the sealing of rigid films with peel effect (clamshell) |
2002 | AFL: Cup filling and sealing machine with sealing off the roll with a modified atmosphere (MAP) |
2003 | Special machine: Mixing machine for cheese triangles, 28 servo axes, newly developed pick-and-place axis |
2004 | AFL B: First filling & sealing machine with patented balcony design, innovative plate transport without transport chain |
2005 | AFL: Custom development – first system for recyclable packaging material, equipped with laminar air flow |
2006 | C300: first machine with active folding, thanks to precise folding very complex cuts can be processed |
2008 | C400: new stainless steel frame with integrated E-cabinet and cut optimization, 30% savings on packaging materials |
2008 | PF410: Line-Separation with pick-and-place axis, space-saving design, ejection of empty packages |
2012 | Dorothee Buhmann was introduced as new managing director |
2013 | F100: the only linear filling machine in its class with minimal formatting costs at the same time |
2013 | C800: Sleever with balcony design, chainless folding |