100 years of tradition and innovation
1914
Heinrich Wipf acquires the mechanical paper bag production facility founded in 1882 by Carl Lüdin in Zürich and introduces flexographic printing.
1934
First application of cellophane and aluminium fois in food packaging.
1962
Introduction of gravure printing and film lamination. First vacuum packs for coffee.
1966
Incorporation of Wipf Holding AG in Zürich.
1970
Relocation of Wipf AG and Wipf Holding AG from Zürich to the new flexible packaging plant in Volketswil.
1971
Introduction of blown film extrusion technology.
1976
Production start of WICOVALVE® one-way aroma-protection/pressure-relief valve.
1988/89
Introduction of blown film co-extrusion technology. First stand-up pouch machine installed in Volketswil.
1991
Expansion into the EU. The Wipf Group acquires Paka Verpackungen GmbH, in Marchtrenk, Austria, later renamed Wipf Austria GmbH.
1998
SAP implementation throughout the group.
2000
First laser perforation system installed.
2002
New building for pouch making department.
2005
Installation of a gravure printing line, including washing plants and a fully automated cylinder logistics system.
2008/2009
Inauguration of a second triplex lamination machine. Installation of a second 10-colour gravure press.
2010
Repatriation of Austrian manufacturing resources to Switzerland with intensified emphasis on production in Volketswil.
2012
Outsourcing of PE film production.
2012
Launch of digital printing for flexible packaging.
2013
Incorporation of subsidiary Wipf Doypak A.S in Turkey.
2014
The Wipf Group turned 100 on 1 January 2014.
2014
Commissioning of a second HP Indigo 20000 digital press.
2015
Incorporation of RC- Film LTD, Rayong, Thailand, JV. Production start of PP films.
2016
Installation of a new pouch making machine, lamination machine and valve production system.