Rotocontrol and EMT merge

Rotocontrol and EMT International are to merge to combine their expertise to enhance the global position of both companies.

Germany-based Rotocontrol is a manufacturer of label slitter rewinder inspection and finishing machines

Germany-based Rotocontrol is a manufacturer of label slitter rewinder inspection and finishing machines, while US-based EMT International manufactures custom and standardized finishing equipment and accessories for narrow and wider web digital and conventional print.

In the agreement, the design and manufacturing of Rotocontrol finishing machines will continue at the company’s headquarters in Linau, Germany while shared production with EMT International is planned for early in the third quarter. Sales and service of Rotocontrol machines will remain available from Linau and Rotocontrol’s network of agents. The addition of EMT International sales and 24/7 service from its headquarters in Green Bay, Wisconsin will enhance Rotocontrol support in North America.

Rotocontrol managing director Marco Aengenvoort commented: ‘Combining forces with EMT International brings many advantages for both companies in synergizing sales, service, engineering and global reach. EMT International brings years of expertise in manufacturing advanced finishing equipment and accessories that incorporate lean manufacturing processes. With EMT International, Rotocontrol can increase capacity, reduce lead times, and broaden our reach in the North American market.’

Scott Kettler, president of EMT International, added: ‘Rotocontrol has built worldwide recognition as a successful brand of finishing machines in the narrow web industry. It is known for engineering high-quality standard machines and highly customized finishing solutions to accommodate customer requirements, which parallels the sales philosophy of EMT International.

‘Bringing together advanced finishing products, engineering strengths, market experience and the latest in advanced manufacturing will bring value to printers on a global scale.’

Paul Rauscher, owner of EMT International, Kettler and Aengenvoort now form the board of directors at Rotocontrol.