Press release submitted on behalf of EMT International.
EMT International, Hobart, Wisconsin, a leading manufacturer of web transport systems, specialty finishing equipment, core handling and cutting technologies, announced a strategic partnership with slittec, a European innovator in high-precision slitting solutions and upgrades. This partnership will complement EMT’s existing cutting portfolio and expand its offerings throughout North America.
The alliance builds upon EMT International’s established product line, which already includes shafts, chucks/adapters, quick set bars, slitter holders and punch tooling. slittec’s advanced cutting technology will enhance EMT’s capabilities, particularly in high-precision applications and concepts requiring greater flexibility and customization than conventional options.
“This partnership with slittec strategically expands our slitting technology portfolio, allowing us to offer even more comprehensive solutions to our customers,” said Mike Herold, executive vice president of Marketing and Sales at EMT International. “By incorporating slittec’s innovative precision slitting systems and concepts with our existing product line, we can address increasingly specialized needs in the market while maintaining the service excellence our customers expect.”
The partnership will follow a phased implementation approach, initially focusing on slittec’s wide range of shear and crush knife holder variance, which complements EMT’s existing product line with enhanced adaptability for customized applications. EMT can immediately offer upgrades to existing slitter winders with improved knife sections or fully automatic positioning systems. Future phases will expand to include complete slitting systems and additional advanced cutting solutions.
“EMT International’s established market presence and technical expertise in North America make them the ideal partner to expand our reach,” said Wolfgang Czolbe, managing director of slittec. “Our technologies complement each other perfectly, and together we can provide solutions that offer greater flexibility than what’s currently available from the competition.”
EMT International will provide full technical support, warranty services and local engineering expertise for all slittec products distributed through this partnership. The companies will focus on serving customers in the USA, Canada and Mexico across paper, film, nonwoven, tissue, packaging and label industries.
About EMT International, Inc.
With over 80 years’ experience, EMT International is recognized as a world leader in engineering and manufacturing superior quality finishing equipment, accessories and web transport solutions, serving OEM and converting customers worldwide in the paper, document processing, packaging, label and printing industries.
EMT has the design and development expertise to create highly customized, application-driven solutions in offset, flexo and digital inkjet technologies. Headquartered in Northeast Wisconsin and Siek, Germany (Rotocontrol), EMT’s global success was built on a reputation for innovation and world-class service.
About slittec:
slittec specializes in slitting technology (multislit, edge trim, slitter winder upgrades) and is strong in narrow slit application high-precision slitting concepts designed to optimize material processing, increase efficiency and reduce waste. Known for versatility and technical adaptability, slittec’s slitting solutions are particularly well-suited for customized applications across various converting industries including paper, film, nonwoven, tissue, packaging and label manufacturing.
For more information, visit www.emtinternational.com