The company is now led by Dr. Thomas Grimm-Bosbach, an experienced managing director. “I am impressed by the user-friendliness, quality, and efficiency of KOLBUS solutions. These attributes have secured its position in the market. It’s an exciting opportunity to initiate a new chapter of growth and innovation for this globally respected company,” said Dr. Grimm-Bosbach.
Based in East Westphalia, Germany, KOLBUS is renowned for its high-quality engineering, specializing in the design and manufacturing of premium packaging machinery. The company’s expertise extends to consulting, commissioning, and ensuring long-term operational reliability. With more than 125 years of experience in iron casting, KOLBUS operates its own foundry alongside its mechanical engineering division. Its product portfolio includes casemakers, flexographic rotary die-cutters, and packaging systems.
KOLBUS continues to serve the global market, providing highly flexible and modular machinery for producing corrugated and grey board packaging, serving the luxury and industrial sectors. Dr. Grimm-Bosbach highlighted the company’s commitment to understanding industry needs and delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions. “The Americas, Europe, and Asia remain key markets for us. We take pride in our extensive network of subsidiaries and agents that maintain close customer relationships worldwide,” he said.
To support its customers, KOLBUS offers 24/7 remote monitoring services, enabling rapid issue resolution and ensuring prompt delivery of spare parts. This proactive approach reflects the company’s dedication to minimizing downtime and maximizing customer satisfaction.
“The acquisition is a strategically valuable addition to our portfolio,” said Hannes Mahlknecht, Partner and Managing Director of Max Valier Holding. “With its exceptional engineering expertise, KOLBUS brings innovative solutions with strong unique selling points to the packaging market. In 2025, KOLBUS will celebrate its 250th anniversary. We are committed to the company’s long-term success and are thrilled to offer employees and customers a promising future.”
About Max Valier Holding
Max Valier Holding specialises in the acquisition and development of medium-sized engineering, production and service companies in the commercial and industrial sectors. Due to his in-depth technical understanding, Max Valier is able to identify key competencies and market potentials in detail and to offer attractive and tailor-made succession solutions on this basis. The aim is long-term investment in companies, the promotion of
innovation and modernization.
The group’s portfolio includes prominent companies such as Boehm Group (mechanical engineering), Schuck Group (specialist in piping system components), ETM International (lightweight component manufacturing), and Dalex (a century-old leader in resistance welding technology).
