BERHALTER Swiss Die-Cutting

Identification & Values

Together

BERHALTER has an outstanding culture of innovation, long-standing customer relationships, and a strong global market presence. At our site in Widnau, Switzerland, we therefore bring together our own innovation, production, and training centers. With a unique sales and service network, we improve product availability, response times, and customer satisfaction. From people for people – innovative, reliable, and smart.

Worldwide

In a globalized world shaped by technological change, the complexity of requirements driven by new markets is increasing rapidly. As an innovation leader, BERHALTER provides the die-cutting solutions and key technologies for the production of tomorrow. These include advanced die-cutting systems, digital platforms, and robotics for human-machine collaboration. Behind all these smart solutions are our BERHALTER employees. We connect ideas and people.

BERHALTER Swiss Die-Cutter B6 with BEAMstack Robot in Production
  • Lieven Vuye, General Manager
    Berhalter has been a valued and reliable partner since the start of our company. The personification of the widely acclaimed Swiss precision. Highly technological, innovative and smart solutions ensure operator-friendly production without worries. Some operators dream of their machine!
    Lieven Vuye, General Manager
    Vuye Flexible Packaging

History

Sustainability

The history of BERHALTER began in 1960 with Friedrich and Fritz Berhalter in Widnau, and today BERHALTER AG remains a third-generation family-owned company under Patrick Berhalter. BERHALTER Swiss Die-Cutting is an independent business division of BERHALTER AG and one of the leading providers of modern and intelligent die-cutting solutions. Our company stands for ideas and innovations made in Switzerland. We are committed to continuous investment and the development of high-quality technologies, products, and services to enable our customers to succeed in their demanding markets.

Vision

As forward thinkers and pioneers, we continue to invest in our future – in people, knowledge, and values – because our employees and their passion are the key to our success. We are a company rooted in Swiss values and a long tradition, while at the same time shaping future trends in our industry through modern technologies and innovative business models. We continuously improve our die-cutting solutions with forward-looking ideas, always mindful of our responsibility towards the environment and sustainability. Even after more than 60 years, our pioneering spirit continues to drive us forward.

  • 2023

    Introduction of the Swiss Die-Cutter™ B4 as the successor to the Swiss Die-Cutter™ B350.
  • 2021

    Fourth generation of the BEAMstack™ robot.
  • 2020

    New digital IIoT platform CUTcontrol™ for capturing data streams and increasing the productivity of die-cutting systems.
    World first: Swiss Die-Cutter™ B6 with unique die-cutting technology, intelligence, and performance.
  • 2019

    Latest generation of the BEAMstack™ robot with an innovative paternoster system for changeover sizes.
  • 2016

    LABEL-light™ tool for plastic and paper labels.
  • 2015

    World-first LABEL-light™ tool concept for IML.
  • 2014

    Second generation of the BEAMstack™ robot.
  • 2013

    World-first PRElaser™ laser system for perforated PET lids.
  • 2012

    World-first SMARTembosser™ for rim embossing
  • 2011

    World-first REELsplicer™ automatic reel changer.
  • 2010

    Berhalter World | 50th anniversary featuring world-first innovations:
    PRINTinspect™, WEBinspect™, WEBslitter™, BEAMstack™ and ACTIVstacker™
  • 2009

    Newly developed automatic die-cutting machines with the option of offset feeding.
    Swiss Die ECO™ cassette die-cutting tools for smaller production volumes.
  • 2008

    RFID identification for die-cutting tools, connected tool database.
  • 2001

    Double-row tools for pet food lids.
  • 1998

    Newly developed automatic die-cutting machines with soft PLC and touch panel.
  • 1991

    World’s first servo-driven flatbed die-cutting machine with remote access for support and a quick-change tooling system.
  • 1990

    Tools for plastic lids and IML applications.
  • 1984

    Double-row tools for flat lids.
  • 1982

    Tools for pet food lids.
  • 1975

    First high-performance automatic die-cutting machine.
  • 1963

    Start of die-cutting tool production.
  • 1960

    Company founded.

Meet the Team. Meet the Experts.

BERHALTER Swiss Die-Cutting

Dalibor Schuman

Managing Director | Member of the Board


Dive into the fantastic world of flexible packaging.

Reto Frei

Senior Sales Manager


North America
Europe
CIS countries

Ivo Schmid

Senior Sales Manager


Europe
Central- and South America,
Asia, Africa

Claudia Heeb

Manager Order Processing | Export/Import


Always here for carrying. It’s more than exporting.

Robin Frei

Order Processing and Export


You will love working with us. You are just a call away.

Tino Thür

Digital Marketing Manager | Sales Support


Discover the most innovative and amazing products.

Gregory Frei

Technical Head Machines and Punching Tools


Feel the real experience of Service and Dedication.

Matthias Hutter

Technical Head of Control Systems and Software


We understand what’s important for your business.

BERHALTER SWISS AFTER-SALES SERVICE. AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE.

Maximum availability starts with precise support.

From remote diagnostics within just a few hours to worldwide on-site service. BERHALTER Swiss Die-Cutting keeps your production running.

 
 

For urgent technical issues or machine downtime, please use “Request Technical Support”.

Global presence

Service network in over 35 countries

Personal point of contact

Direct access to real experts

Fast response times

Secure remote diagnostics within a few hours

On-site service

Trained service technicians worldwide

High availability

Minimized downtime, maximized availability

Gregory Frei

Technical Head Machines, Punching Tools and After-Sales Service


Driven by Care. Defined by Service. Challenge us.

Your concern is our priority – globally, personally, and fast.

Contact our After-Sales Service

+41 (0) 71 727 02 00


Spare parts, remote support or on-site service
BERHALTER Swiss Die-Cutting
A division of BERHALTER AG
CH-9443 Widnau, Switzerland
1. Contact Us
Direct access by phone or email
2. Remote Analysis
Fast diagnostics via secure remote access
3. On-Site Service (if required)
Certified service technicians at your site
Our After-Sales Services
  • Remote diagnostics & software support
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Spare parts & tools
  • Upgrades & retrofits
  • Training & consulting

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BERHALTER Swiss Die-Cutting
A Division of BERHALTER AG

Adresse:

Lindenstrasse 120
CH-9443 Widnau, Switzerland

Phone:

+41 (0) 71 727 02 00

Email:

die-cutting@berhalter.red

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