Wulftec International
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| Industry | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | July, 1990 |
| Headquarters | Ayer's Cliff, Quebec, Canada |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | M.J. Maillis Group |
| Website | wulftec.com |
Wulftec International is a Canadian packaging company specialized in semi-automatic and automatic stretch wrapping machines, strapping systems and conveyor systems. It is a division of the M.J. Maillis Group; a Greek company specialized in end-of-line packaging.
Wulftec has been a member of the PMMI since 1999.
History
In 1990, Wolfgang Geisinger acquired Ayer's Cliff Industries Ltd, a local machine shop from Ayer's Cliff, Quebec and founded Wulftec International Inc. The first stretch wrapper was manufactured in the following year. In 2002, M.J. Maillis Group announces the acquisition of Wulftec International Inc., the leading manufacturer of stretch wrapping machines in Canada.[1] The Group's global resources and knowledge have since strengthened Wulftec's competitive advantage and ability to provide more solutions to meet the individual needs of its customers.
In November 2005, Wulftec announced an investment of $1.5 million to further increase productivity[2]. The investment involved a major expansion of Wulftec's plant in Ayer's Cliff, increasing the total surface area from the current 110,000 square feet to a whopping 136,000 square feet. The project was divided into two phases: first the construction of the new addition, and second, the reorganization of the production line.
Products
Turntables
At the end of 2004, Wulftec introduced the SMART™ Series to replace the WHP and WLP semi-automatic turntables. The SMART Series gives flexibility and quick-turnaround; it is now possible to choose the individual components (turntable, tower, and carriage and control panel) that will best meet the customers' needs. The SMART series is modular in design which significantly reduces delivery time and makes machine upgrades easier and less expensive.
In fall 2008, Wulftec standardized the WCA automatic turntable series on the same basis; merging the WCA-150 and the WCA-200 under a unique name: the WCA-SMART™.
Rotary arms
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Orbital stretch wrapping
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Strapping systems
The Maillis name has been recognized in the strapping industry in Europe for more than 40 years. In 2004, Maillis moved its production of high-end machinery for North America to Maillis Strapping Systems, in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. There, with domestic sourcing of off-the-shelf components, including Allen Bradley controls, Maillis Strapping Systems is producing technologically-advanced strapping systems suited to the North American market. In 2010, the production of all strapping machinery was moved to the Wulftec facility in Ayer’s Cliff, Quebec.
Conveyors
Wulftec has built a solid reputation[citation needed] in the conveyor industry with multiple conveyor solutions for all types of industries. Over the years, Wulftec has built various customized conveyors for its customers.
Rollers, chains, belt and v-shaped to name a few. Wulftec also offers numerous additions for its conveyors, like pop-ups, centering devices, elevating sections, turn crosses, index tables, as well as many types of coating, etc…
References
- ^ "Acquisition of Wulftec International Inc". M.J. Maillis Group. 22 April 2002. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- ^ "Wulftec International Inc. Invests $1.5 Million in An Expansion Project" (Press release). Wulftec International. 9 March 2006. Retrieved 30 September 2011.