OLBRICH & Polytype Converting® deliver industry-leading technologies in coating, winding, drying, printing and laminating. With technical centers in Germany and Switzerland, we support innovation through pilot trials and process development.
OLBRICH and Polytype Converting®, both Matthews Engineering brands, are globally recognized partners for advanced coating, laminating and converting solutions. Serving industries from release liners, adhesive films, labels and packaging films to energy, technical textiles and decorative surfaces, we enable manufacturers worldwide to achieve superior product quality, process reliability and operational excellence.
Our portfolio spans everything from pilot-scale systems to fully integrated production lines. Combining precision engineering with decades of process expertise, we deliver customized solutions for coating, drying, laminating, embossing, calendering, printing, winding and automation. Proprietary technologies such as VACUTEX®, CTS® / TP®, MISTEX®, SPEEDSTAR® and PGS® are designed to maximize performance, efficiency and product consistency across demanding manufacturing environments.
Innovation is driven by our state-of-the-art technical centers in Germany and Switzerland, where customers can validate new products, optimize processes and gain valuable production data under real-world conditions. By bringing together proven technologies, engineering excellence and application expertise, we transform ideas into competitive advantages and future-ready manufacturing solutions.
PRECISION ENGINEERING. INTELLIGENT PROCESSES.
Esa-Matti Aalto
SVP / General Manager Coating&Converting Industries
We create bespoke machine and production line solutions that set benchmarks in performance, sustainability and innovation. Combining precision engineering with intelligent automation and digitalization, we empower customers to achieve efficient, resource-conscious and future-ready manufacturing.