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Plastic tube decoration

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Dry Offset and/or Prime Offset Printing and Varnishing

Offset Printing and Varnishing incl. Capping

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About Polytype

//polytype is the recognized global leader for the design and manufacturing of machine systems essential for the decoration of cylindrical or conical packaging products like plastic tubes, cartridges, bottles, cups and containers.

The tube finishing and the tube making is as well a part of the core businesses of //polytype. The precision and reliability of our systems remain the industry standard and highly valued by packaging producers all over the world.

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With experience spanning more than 60 years, //polytype offers the best production solutions for:

High performance dry offset printing machines for cups, lids and tubes
Multi decoration machines for tubes and sleeves using flexo-, process offset- and screen printing, as well hot stamping and varnishing
Production lines for tube manufacturing
Digital printing machines for cups, tubes, cartridges and bottles
Tube finishing and labeling machines
Tube making and capping machines using the compression molding process

//Polytype is a globally engaged company dedicated to delivering services at the utmost standards. Our operational excellence is achieved through a comprehensive strategy, orchestrated by our main facility in Switzerland, complemented by the sales and service organization in North America, and further supported by our production and service site in Thailand.

Key Facts

Phone

+41 26 426 11 11

Industry

Machine manufacturer

Size

300 employees

Headquarter

Fribourg/Switzerland

Foundation

1962

Area of expertise

Plastic tube decoration machines, cup printing machines, lid printing machines, bottle printing machines, screen printing machines, varnishing machines, hot stamping equipment, capping machines, tube finishing machines, tube labeling machines, heading machines, tube making machines, tube making lines, digital printing machines.

Certifications

In its vision and commitments, Polytype continues to maintain the highest level of quality. This commitment is reflected in its ISO 9001 (since 1996) and ISO 45001 (since 2008) certifications, obtained from the SQS certification organization, which carries out checks within the company every three years to maintain these certifications.

These quality guarantees testify to Polytype’s stakeholders both a high degree of technical know-how and the good health and safety conditions offered within the company.
Tangible proof of our dedication to excellence in everything we do, these standards and certifications symbolize our commitment to providing products and services of exceptional quality to our valued customers. At Polytype, we are constantly striving to improve our processes, listening to the needs and expectations of our clients and partners in the most exceptional way possible.

At Polytype, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing our staff with a safe and healthy working environment, where everyone can thrive with confidence. These certifications reflect our determination to reduce risks, prevent incidents and ensure that our teams go home safely every day.

We are committed to continuing to innovate, improve and meet the needs of our clients and partners transparently and efficiently. At Polytype, we don’t view these certifications as an end point, but rather as a starting point. We are constantly striving to go beyond standards to deliver exceptional products and services.

In 2023, SQS extended Polytype’s two certifications for a further three years following its inspection.

ISO 9001

The ISO 9001 standard is designed to promote quality management within organizations. It aims to establish a framework for companies and organizations to ensure that they provide high-quality products and services. The main objectives of ISO 9001 include continuous quality improvement, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

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ISO 45001

ISO 45001:2018 is a standard for health and safety management in organizations. It requires them to have an OH&S Management System, define their context, and consider the needs and expectations of employees and stakeholders. It helps them to prevent accidents, manage hazards, and improve performance.

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History

Embark on a voyage through the chapters of Polytype’s history. From humble beginnings to milestones that shaped our identity, discover the narrative that defines us.

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//polytype, the Swiss expert for conventional and digital printing, is a decoration machine provider for different packaging solutions such as cosmetic tubes, jars, cups, lids, bottles, cans and closures.

Polytype SA
26 route de la Glâne, 1701 Fribourg / Switzerland
info@polytype.com / Phone: +41 26 426 11 11

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