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    • Digital Inkjet
    • Dry & Prime Offset
    • Dry Offset (+ Capping)
    • Multi-Decoration

    Plastic Bottle Decoration

    • Digital Inkjet

    Metal Container Decoration

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    • Dry & Prime Offset

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    • Plastic tube decoration
      • DigiTube — Digital Printing for Plastic Tubes
      • RDA Series – Dry Offset & Prime Offset for Tubes
      • Offset Printing and Varnishing incl. Capping
      • Multi Decoration Offset, Flexo, Screen, Hot Stamping, Varnishing
    • Plastic tube Making / Finishing
      • RHM 240+ — Shoulderless Plastic Tube Heading
      • RHM Series — Modular Tube Finishing Machines
      • Plastic Tube Transfer & Conveying Modules
    • Plastic bottles decoration
      • DigiTube — Digital Printing for Plastic Tubes
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      • AP 170 & AC 170 — Offset Printing for Aluminium Cans & Tubes
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      • DigiCup – Digital Decoration for Round Cups
      • BDM Series — Dry Offset for Round Cups
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      • Dry Offset Printing for Plastic Lids
    • Plastic tube decoration
      • DigiTube — Digital Printing for Plastic Tubes
      • RDA Series – Dry Offset & Prime Offset for Tubes
      • Offset Printing and Varnishing incl. Capping
      • Multi Decoration Offset, Flexo, Screen, Hot Stamping, Varnishing
    • Plastic tube Making / Finishing
      • RHM 240+ — Shoulderless Plastic Tube Heading
      • RHM Series — Modular Tube Finishing Machines
      • Plastic Tube Transfer & Conveying Modules
    • Plastic bottles decoration
      • DigiTube — Digital Printing for Plastic Tubes
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About Polytype

//polytype is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced machine solutions for packaging decoration and production. Through conventional and digital technologies, we provide solutions for tubes, cartridges, bottles, jars, cups, lids, cans, and other cylindrical or conical containers. Tube manufacturing and tube finishing are also core areas of expertise.

Renowned for their precision, reliability, and performance, our systems are trusted by packaging producers worldwide and continue to set industry standards in quality, productivity, and innovation.

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With more than 60 years of experience in packaging decoration and tube manufacturing, //polytype has established itself as a leading provider of innovative production solutions for the packaging industry.

Combining Swiss engineering, technological expertise, and a deep understanding of market requirements, we help manufacturers around the world enhance the quality, efficiency, and flexibility of their production processes.

Our portfolio includes:

  • Digital inkjet printing
  • Dry offset printing
  • Prime offset printing
  • Multi-decoration
  • Shoulderless welding
  • Labelling, heading and capping
  • Complete tube manufacturing

 

As a globally active company, //polytype is committed to delivering products and services to the highest standards. This commitment is supported by a strong international organization, with our headquarters and technology center in Switzerland serving as the heart of innovation and engineering.

Complementing this expertise are dedicated sales and service teams in North America and Asia, as well as our production and service facility in Thailand.

This global footprint enables us to stay close to our customers, provide responsive local support, and deliver reliable solutions tailored to the needs of packaging manufacturers worldwide.

Key Facts

Industry

Machine manufacturer

Size

280+ employees

Foundation

1962

Headquarter

Fribourg – Switzerland

Locations

Switzerland / USA / Thailand

Production facilities

10,300 m2 worldwide 

Machine sold

1,000+ in the last 20 years

Product offering

9 machine ranges

Areas of expertise

Plastic container decoration
Metal container decoration
Tube making and finishing

Certifications

Quality, safety, and continuous improvement are fundamental to Polytype’s culture. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management, held since 1996, and our ISO 45001 certification for Occupational Health and Safety, held since 2008. Both certifications are issued by the Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS), which regularly audits our organization to ensure ongoing compliance with the highest international standards.

These certifications demonstrate our dedication to delivering reliable products, advanced technological expertise, and outstanding customer service while maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. They reflect a company-wide commitment to operational excellence, risk prevention, and continuous process improvement.

At Polytype, we view certification not as an achievement, but as a responsibility. We continuously invest in innovation, efficiency, quality, and workplace safety to meet the evolving needs of our customers, partners, and employees. Our goal is to go beyond industry standards and provide solutions that combine exceptional performance, reliability, and long-term value.

Following its latest audit, SQS renewed Polytype’s ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications, confirming our ongoing commitment to quality and safety excellence.

ISO 9001

The ISO 9001 standard is the international standard for quality management. It helps organizations improve performance, ensure customer satisfaction, and consistently deliver high-quality products and services.

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ISO 45001

The ISO 45001 standard is the international standard for occupational health and safety management. It helps organizations reduce workplace risks, prevent injuries, and create safer working environments.

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History

Embark on a journey 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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Contact

Ready to get in touch? Whether you have questions, feedback, or partnership inquiries, we’re here to listen. Let’s start a conversation that leads to possibilities.

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Machine solutions

//polytype is the Swiss expert in conventional and digital packaging decoration, providing advanced printing and manufacturing solutions for packaging.

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//polytype is the Swiss expert in conventional and digital packaging decoration, providing advanced printing and manufacturing solutions for cosmetic tubes, jars, cups, lids, bottles, beverage cans, closures, and other packaging formats.

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