• Login
    • Join
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Exclusives
    • Labels & Packaging
    • Markets
    • Technology
    • Equipment
    • Supplies
    • Buyers' Guide
    • Events
    • Jobs
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • Labels & Packaging
  • Markets
  • Technology
  • Equipment
  • Supplies
  • Buyers' Guide
  • Events
  • Jobs
  • Current / Back Issues
    Features
    Editorial
    Columns
    Digital Edition
    eNewsletter Archive
    Our Team
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    Top Features
    Digital and Hybrid Printers and Presses

    Digital Printing Market Update

    Overlamination Films

    Narrow Web Profile: Quality Tape & Label

    Companies To Watch: Arrow Systems, Inc.
    Breaking News
    Converter News
    European Label News
    Industry News
    Industry People
    M&A News
    New Products
    Expert's Opinion
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    VPF launches deep-freeze adhesive

    Gallus planning virtual event for March

    Lemu Group engineers mask-making machine

    Niagara Label upgrades with Nilpeter flexo press

    Soma partners with Moore & Moore in US
    Blog
    Video Bites
    Beauty & Personal Care Labels
    Beer Labels
    Beverage Labels
    Flexible Packaging
    Folding Carton
    Food Labels
    Glue-Applied
    In-Mold
    Industrial Labels
    Medical Labels
    Pharmaceutical Labels
    Pressure Sensitive
    Prime Labels
    Promotional Labels
    Security Labels
    Shrink
    Smart Labels
    Specialty Labels
    Spirits Labels
    Wine Labels

    VPF launches deep-freeze adhesive

    New Polyonics label material helps metal processors avoid recalls

    Mactac enhances spirits bottle label

    Designing returnable and reusable takeout packaging

    Western Shield improves efficiency with new Nilpeter FA-17
    Africa
    Asia
    Australia
    China
    Europe
    India
    Latin America
    Middle East
    North America

    Soma partners with Moore & Moore in US

    Acucote expands FSC-certified portfolio

    FTA planning in-person Forum & INFOFLEX

    Fortis Solutions Group achieves SGP certification

    Accraply introduces Sirius MK6
    Flexography
    Digital Printing
    Prepress
    Finishing
    Sustainability

    Niagara Label upgrades with Nilpeter flexo press

    INX introduces new inks for flexible packaging

    Highcon and EFI announce global partnership

    Domino grows installation and service teams

    Acucote expands FSC-certified portfolio
    Digital Printers & Presses
    Flexo Presses
    Label Converting Equipment
    Label Finishing Equipment
    Prepress Equipment

    Domino grows installation and service teams

    ABG keeps pace with demand with recruitment drive

    Loftware and NiceLabel join forces

    Flint Group announces new XSYS division

    Bobst opens digital inkjet demo center in Barcelona
    Dies And Tooling
    Flexo Supplies
    Ink & Coatings
    Prepress Supplies
    Pressrooom Supplies
    Substrates

    INX introduces new inks for flexible packaging

    Acucote expands FSC-certified portfolio

    UPM Raflatac strengthens linerless business

    Techkon USA partners with Konica Minolta

    New Polyonics label material helps metal processors avoid recalls
    All Companies
    Categories
    Company Profiles
    Label Converters
    Trade Associations
    Add New Company
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    OMET Americas, Inc.

    Ashe Converting Equipment

    Dantex Group

    Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC (FLAG)

    Mechanical Specialties, Inc.
    Industry Events
    Webinars
    Live from Show Events
    • Magazine
      • Current & Past Issues
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Columns
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Buyers' Guide
      • All Companies
      • Categories
      • Company Profiles
      • Label Converters
      • Trade Associations
      • Add Your Company
    • Labels & Packaging
      • Beauty & Personal Care Labels
      • Beer Labels
      • Beverage Labels
      • Flexible Packaging
      • Folding Carton
      • Food Labels
      • Glue-Applied
      • In-Mold
      • Industrial Labels
      • Medical Labels
      • Pharmaceuticals Labels
      • Pressure Sensitive
      • Prime Labels
      • Promotional Labels
      • Security Labels
      • Shrink
      • Smart Labels
      • Speciality Labels
      • Spirits Labels
      • Wine Tables
    • Markets
      • Africa
      • Asia
      • Australia
      • China
      • Europe
      • India
      • Latin America
      • Middle East
      • North America
    • Equipment
      • Digital Printers & Presses
      • Flexo Presses
      • Label Converting Equipment
      • Label Fishing Equipment
    • Supplies
      • Dies And Tooling
      • Flexo Supplies
      • Ink & Coatings
      • Prepress Supplies
      • Pressrooom Supplies
      • Substrates
    • Online Exclusives
    • Slideshows
    • Experts Opinions
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Infographics
    • Blog
    • Whitepapers
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live from Show Events
      • Webinars
    • Jobs
    • Resources
      • Supplier Gallery
      • Literature Showcase
      • Homepage Showcase
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Online Exclusives

    Erhardt+Leimer celebrates 100th anniversary

    Marking the occasion, a look at the company's history and major milestones with an eye toward the digital future.

    Erhardt+Leimer celebrates 100th anniversary
    E+L President Hannelore Leimer (L) and CEO Michael Proeller
    Related CONTENT
    • BST eltromat highlights new products at ICE Europe 2019
    • Merobel Redex
    • FLAG announces ninth Annual Members Meeting
    • HP and Afinia Label show in-store personalization - The ability to customize labels is an advantage
    • BST eltromat web guiding systems the choice for Heukäufer Folien
    05.15.19
    This year, Erhardt+Leimer GmbH (E+L) is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Founded as a workshop in Augsburg, Germany in 1919, over the years the company has grown into an international high-tech industrial business with more than 1,600 employees and now successfully occupies a special niche in automation technology worldwide: the guiding and inspection of materials that are produced and processed in the form of moving webs.

    In 1919 Manfred Erhardt founded a workshop that was initially dedicated to the sale and servicing of industrial clocks and signal systems. Albert Leimer joined the company six years later. In 1935, E+L started to develop and manufacture the first precision mechanical units for the local textile industry. In parallel with the upturn in the textile businesses, the company grew and specialized in web guiding units for the automatic guiding of the web in textile machines. Then, in 1960, Erhardt+Leimer expanded its area of activity to the printing and film/foil industries; later the packaging, nonwoven fabric and tire industries were added. The paper industry was entered at the start of the nineties. As early as 1995 the company pioneered digital technology and introduced cameras into its automation systems as standard; in 2000 it became involved in inspection technology. Today the Erhardt+Leimer group is a global business with subsidiaries, branch offices and over 300 service stations all over the world with a broad portfolio in the area of automation, measuring and inspection for the production and processing of materials in web form. E+L holds several patents: as of 2019 it has 782 national or international patent applications, patents and utility models.

    The primary sales market is Asia, with over 60% of sales; another important market is the USA. E+L has established itself in all important industrial countries with wholly-owned subsidiaries – 19 up to now. There are also production facilities in India, China and the USA. The first foreign subsidiary was founded 45 years ago in Brazil, a very risky venture in those days. The early global expansion strategy paid off: "With hindsight the founding of these companies in Europe, America and Asia was an important milestone in the development of the business," explains E+L president Hannelore Leimer. "At that time we created the basis for our current global network. Without this international market presence, the success story of E+L would not have been possible to the same degree."

    Family-run for three generations
    At the top of the family-run business along with Hannelore Leimer, daughter of company co-founder Albert Leimer and Chairperson of the Board since 1977, is her nephew Michael Proeller, who today serves as as CEO. Today Hannelore largely leaves the operative business to the members of the board, however her vast entrepreneurial experience continues to be in demand: "In a family business the transition from one generation to the next is a difficult phase," she says. "I see it as my responsibility to be involved constructively in this transition in our business with an orientation toward the future."

    Entry into the printing and film/foil industries
    After the company had primarily developed devices for the textile industry during its initial decades of existence, from 1960 E+L also gained a foothold in the graphics industry. Here it was not possible to use the web guiders for textile webs, E+L therefore developed a new product for the correction of the lateral web position, the pivoting frame. Although today's web guiders use the latest technology, the principle of operation of this highly compact system is the same as it was then. The company sells around 25,000 web guiding systems annually. 

    From 1980, Erhardt+Leimer developed the first CCD line scan cameras that were used as edge sensors for web guiding. At drupa, the world's largest trade fair for the printing industry, the company presented the world's first completely digital web guiding system in 1995. At the start of 2000, the line scan camera OL 50 for surface inspection followed. Three years later the web monitoring system ELSCAN was added, and in 2005 print image inspection rounded off the portfolio for the area of quality assurance.

    A further milestone was the first in-house developed brushless actuating drive for web guiding, the AG 9, with which E+L brought an important component for the web guider generation EL.NET onto the market in 2017.

    Other products and systems developed over the decades for the printing and film/foil industry are web tension controls, thickness measuring systems, cutting units, positioning and follow-up control systems as well as winding station controls, each with the related sensors. Since 2001, Dirk Schröder has been at the head of the Print/Film Sales Division, which represents an important pillar of the corporate group internationally.

    The future market of digitalization
    A key topic for the future is the digitalization of production for Industry 4.0 – something that E+L is well equipped for. "All current E+L components are 'I 4.0-ready,' i.e. suitable for integration into the latest generation of production systems," explains CEO Michael Proeller. "Each of the E+L components manufactured in large numbers, whether it is a sensor or high-precision linear drive, can be connected actively and passively to networks. E+L technology therefore integrates perfectly into the production and/or ERP systems of our customers to make networked and therefore documented and automated manufacture possible."

    Hannelore Leimer concludes, "A business must shed its skin every ten years at the latest, that is it must critically scrutinize its existing situation and initiate necessary changes to stay on the ball with its technology and maintain its position on the market. I am proud that, despite the many economic and political challenges, we have been able to steer the business safely and stably through the past 100 years and always be aligned with the latest technology and market changes."
    Related Searches
    • foil
    • graphics
    • drupa
    • china
    Suggested For You
    BST eltromat highlights new products at ICE Europe 2019 BST eltromat highlights new products at ICE Europe 2019
    Merobel Redex Merobel Redex
    FLAG announces ninth Annual Members Meeting FLAG announces ninth Annual Members Meeting
    HP and Afinia Label show in-store personalization - The ability to customize labels is an advantage HP and Afinia Label show in-store personalization - The ability to customize labels is an advantage
    BST eltromat web guiding systems the choice for Heukäufer Folien BST eltromat web guiding systems the choice for Heukäufer Folien
    Matik showcases Matik showcases 'true' digital finishing at Dscoop Edge
    Narrow Web Profile: American Label Technologies, Inc. Narrow Web Profile: American Label Technologies, Inc.
    The Lemu Group poised for expansion in North America The Lemu Group poised for expansion in North America
    UPM Raflatac launches RafMore for e-commerce UPM Raflatac launches RafMore for e-commerce
    Bobst launches AR customer assistance service Bobst launches AR customer assistance service
    Dscoop brings Dscoop brings 'Edge' to HP users conference
    Nilpeter celebrates 100th anniversary Nilpeter celebrates 100th anniversary
    Kingfisher buys second Edale FL3 press Kingfisher buys second Edale FL3 press
    Wilson talks tooling at Labelexpo Americas Wilson talks tooling at Labelexpo Americas
    Converters Expo South sees rise in exhibitors Converters Expo South sees rise in exhibitors

    Related Online Exclusives

    • Asia | Flexo Supplies | Label Converting Equipment | Pressroom Supplies
      Panoval Label grows with GEW in Vietnam

      Panoval Label grows with GEW in Vietnam

      The converter's five lamp system enables its team to tailor the curing process for each and every job, to achieve undercure and overcure at will.
      L&NW Staff 10.13.20

    • Label Converting Equipment | North America
      Lemu Group drives automation

      Lemu Group drives automation

      The company’s range of modular converting equipment enables faster line speeds, greater uptime and decreased waste.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 06.08.20

    • Digital Printing | North America
      Xeikon Café TV targets future trends, technologies

      Xeikon Café TV targets future trends, technologies

      Digital printing has boosted a diverse product range that includes pharmaceuticals, food, health and beauty, wine and spirits, and more.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.27.20


    • North America | Substrates | Sustainability
      Avery Dennison ‘Intent’ on meeting sustainability goals

      Avery Dennison ‘Intent’ on meeting sustainability goals

      Enhanced product portfolios, including ClearIntent, have been designed to positively impact the environment.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.24.20

    • AWA hosts Global Release Liner Conference

      AWA hosts Global Release Liner Conference

      The conference marked one of the last industry events to take place this spring before the coronavirus lockdown.
      Ann Hirst-Smith 04.13.20

    • Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing
      HP answers customer demand with new portfolio

      HP answers customer demand with new portfolio

      HP has seen a significant shift toward security and brand protection applications.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.09.20


    • Digital Printing
      HP tackles global challenges with remote support

      HP tackles global challenges with remote support

      HP has taken steps to support its employees and customers around the world.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.09.20

    • Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Industrial Labels | North America
      NeuraLabel printers meet demand for durables

      NeuraLabel printers meet demand for durables

      The company is providing solutions for markets needing tough chemical- and UV-resistant labels.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.27.20

    • Industrial Labels | North America
      Avery Dennison details growing durables market

      Avery Dennison details growing durables market

      Durable labels are required for a variety of end uses, ranging from automotive parts and appliances to outdoor goods and medical devices.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.26.20


    • Beer Labels | Digital Printing | North America
      RR Donnelley examines changing craft beer landscape

      RR Donnelley examines changing craft beer landscape

      “We are seeing a digital trend that’s really high in the microbrew space, both in shrink sleeves and pressure sensitive,” says Bruce Hanson.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.16.20

    • North America
      L&NW, TLMI tackle coronavirus concerns at Converter Meeting

      L&NW, TLMI tackle coronavirus concerns at Converter Meeting

      The association utilized a L&NW survey to frame a breakout session dealing with industry concerns surrounding the virus.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.12.20

    • North America
      TLMI undergoes ‘Transformation’ at Converter Meeting

      TLMI undergoes ‘Transformation’ at Converter Meeting

      Keynote speakers and industry personnel detailed high-level trends and new technologies hitting the market.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.12.20


    • Flexo Presses | Flexography | North America
      Investing in the modern flexo press

      Investing in the modern flexo press

      Nilpeter’s Paul Teachout details the latest technologies and considerations for converters.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.02.20

    • North America | Smart Labels
      Avery Dennison continues ‘smart’ expansion

      Avery Dennison continues ‘smart’ expansion

      Partnerships, acquisitions and increased R&D have elevated the company’s position in this field.
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.20.20

    • Flexo Supplies | North America
      Flexo-Graphics gets assist from Flexo Wash

      Flexo-Graphics gets assist from Flexo Wash

      Flexo-Graphics realized a return on investment inside of 12 months for an anilox cleaner and parts washer from Flexo Wash.
      02.19.20


    Trending
    • APR, SpotOn! Launch New Color Management Platform
    • Niagara Label Upgrades With Nilpeter Flexo Press
    • L&NW Sits Down With PPG's Amy Mercante
    • INX Introduces New Inks For Flexible Packaging
    • Highcon And EFI Announce Global Partnership
    Breaking News
    • VPF launches deep-freeze adhesive
    • ProMach strengthens flexible packaging business
    • Gallus planning virtual event for March
    • Lemu Group engineers mask-making machine
    • Niagara Label upgrades with Nilpeter flexo press
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    November/December 2020

    • Digital and Hybrid Printers and Presses
    • Digital Printing Market Update
    • Overlamination Films
    • Narrow Web Profile: Quality Tape & Label
    • View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    NIH Study Compares Low-Fat, Plant-Based to Low-Carb, Animal-Based Diet
    Gadot Positions Mineral Line for Vegan Market
    Nutritfy India to Launch Global Broadcast Channel Covering Nutrition
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    APV Engineered Coatings Reflects on 2020
    LINE-X Launches Dealer Program with International Truck
    Mankiewicz Announces Leadership Change in Aviation Division
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    Alleviant's Transcatheter Tech Obtains Breakthrough Status
    Signia Appoints New President
    At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Boosts Disease Monitoring Capabilities
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Civica to Build an Essential Medicines Manufacturing Facility in Virginia
    Humanigen, Emergent Enter Covid-19 Partnership
    Samsung Bioepis Opens New Headquarters
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Unveils Mint Melt Collection
    Estée Lauder Companies Updates Supply Chain Leadership
    Weekly Recap: JLo Beauty Launches, Unilever Partners with Alibaba, Estée Lauder Appoints SVP & More
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    Degree Launches Bath and Shower Range
    Estée Lauder Companies Updates Supply Chain Leadership
    Clorox Reaches Renewable Electricity Marker
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    Paragon Expands Direct Mail Capabilities with Ricoh Pro VC70000
    BOBST Demonstrates Future of Flexible Packaging Production at Virtual Open House
    Morancé Soudure France Adds Comexi F2 MC 10-color Flexo Press
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    VPF launches deep-freeze adhesive
    ProMach strengthens flexible packaging business
    Gallus planning virtual event for March
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    Kimberly-Clark Releases Q4, Full Year Results
    Freudenberg to Establish Apparel Interlining Competence Centers
    Minet Adds Spunlace Line in Romania
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    First Patient Implanted With NEXXT MATRIXX SA Cervical Turn-Lock System
    Cretex Companies CEO Steps Down
    Conformis Enters Development & Supply Agreement with SITES Medical
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    First Solar Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell US Development Platform to Leeward
    Osram in Top 25 of World’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
    STMicroelectronics Powers NFC Applications with Message Content, Anti-Tamper in New Type-5 Tags

    Copyright © 2021 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login