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Who we are

Folex’s core expertise is the finishing and coating of films and foils. Looking for the best solutions is in our DNA. So it is no wonder that Folex products have been appreciated worldwide for many years.


We provide high-quality products for different industries as well as client-specific complete solutions as part of our contract coating area.

Based on our core expertise in coating, we are constantly developing our portfolio. So feel free to contact us if you are looking for a coating solution that does not exist yet.

As a modern family business with a long tradition, we are committed to clear values such as integrity, reliability, quality, an innovative spirit and a sense of responsibility.

You can be assured that our products and our production meet the highest standards.

Whether you are looking for leading quality products or a coating solution developed especially tailored to your needs: The answer is Folex.

What we stand for

Our roots go back to the 19th century, when the extremely innovative Dr. phil. Carl Schleußner developed, among other things, the first industrially producible X-ray plates.


A lot has changed since then, but we always stick to our values: Folex has stood for quality, reliability and pioneering innovations for many years throughout the world.

Made in Switzerland, made in Germany: Folex manufactures its products exclusively at locations that are known worldwide for quality work and reliability. We are considered a quality leader in many areas.

Our high-quality products are based on effective quality management systems – and on our employees’ fine sense of quality. They truly embrace the Folex DNA every day.

The urge to innovate has been a part of Folex since the very beginning. Our successful company history began in the 19th century with several groundbreaking inventions by the founder Dr. phil. Carl Schleußner. Later generations in the family business also proved to be extremely innovative. And that continues today.

Our innovation teams of chemists, material scientists and application engineers are always close to the market through tight cooperation with Marketing & Sales and the intensive exchange with OEMs and customers. The result is innovations that solve customer problems and increase productivity and sales.

From the revolutionary special X-ray plates to the first film rolls and cameras in Germany, through to pioneering innovations in the films and foils sector:

The success and growth of our company have always been rooted in our innovative entrepreneurial spirit and the clear values we live by.

 

Competence

Diverse technical capabilities

Folex has the latest facilities at three production sites for coating and finishing high-quality films for a wide variety of applications. We use water- and solvent-based formulations to apply the dissolved coating compounds. Thermal energy and UV are used for drying and curing.

We have pilot-scale and production machines that enable us to react very flexibly to special production volumes or requirements. If necessary, we also manufacture under clean-room conditions. And we are flexible as regards further processing in the form of converting from production rolls to short rolls or final formats.

In-house product development

At all three production sites, we have teams of chemists and application-oriented specialists, who develop innovative products to a point where they are ready for regular production.

As our customer, you can also benefit directly from the competence of our innovation teams. For instance, we can offer you consulting services during the development phase, or develop new solutions on your behalf.

For you as our customer, that means: we're perfectly equipped to meet your individual specifications and also to support you in developing your own products.

Environmental protection

Folex designs all its operations to be as environmentally and climate friendly as possible. For us that means we produce high-quality, durable products with minimal resource consumption and emissions of any kind.


We have management systems at all sites which ensure compliance with the strict European and Swiss environmental protection laws and regulations.

Folex production systems are characterised by their high safety standards and meet all legal environmental requirements. Our sites regularly participate in projects to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption. Beyond that we carry out additional ongoing optimisation measures.

All this shows measurable results. This approach has enabled us to significantly reduce annual energy consumption and CO2 emissions at all sites.

Environmental responsibility for us means continuous development. Our processes and buildings are permanently optimised far beyond the legal requirements, we are working hard to make our products and our packaging even more ecological and sustainable. We stay tuned!

You can buy and sell Folex products with a clear conscience. They are produced in Switzerland and Germany under excellent labour conditions and in compliance with high environmental standards.


Do you want to know more?
If you had any questions please write to: info@folex.de.

CAREERS AT FOLEX

Help shape the success of Folex!

Our employees are passionate about perfect products and satisfied customers. In our lean, flexible organisation, you can make a lot of things happen with commitment and competence, and actively shape both the success of the company and your individual success. As a family-owned business with clearly defined values, we offer you an integrated, constructive working environment and excellent development opportunities.

Take the initiative!

We look forward to your detailed speculative application:
• for our Schwyz site: hr@folex.ch
• for our Cologne site: hr@folex.de
• for our Erlangen site: hr@regulus.de

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In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Data Protection Act, we offer you the option of sending your email application to our Cologne and Erlangen sites in encrypted form using a PGP key.
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