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Engineering the Industrial Machinery of TomorrowSmart production solutions for advanced materials, energy innovation, and web-based manufacturing
At Matthews Engineering, we build machines that help our customers make their own products more efficiently, more precisely, and at a higher quality. Our machines are customized to your material and process needs – whether you’re launching a new product or improving production speed and quality.
We work with companies that produce materials in rolls – like film, foil, paper, textiles, and battery components. These materials are used in packaging, batteries, fuel cells, decorative surfaces, hygiene products, and more.
Companies manufacturing flexible packaging and labels for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and household goods.
Innovators creating components for lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells used in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
Producers of decorative surfaces for furniture, flooring, walls, and interior design.
Companies producing toilet paper, tissues, diapers, wipes, and medical materials.
Suppliers developing specialized films and laminates for automotive interiors, safety gear, filtration, and insulation.
Producers focused on gravure, flexo, and specialty coating applications for industrial and consumer markets.
As a specialist in custom machinery manufacturing, Matthews Engineering designs and builds complete production lines and stand-alone equipment for the processing of continuous, web-based materials — such as film, foil, paper, textiles, and advanced composites. These materials are typically handled in roll format and form the foundation for a wide range of industrial and consumer products across sectors such as packaging, energy storage, decorative surfaces, automotive, and hygiene.
Our systems perform critical production steps with a high degree of precision, reliability, and customization. Key process technologies include:
Controlled compression and surface smoothing to adjust material thickness, gloss level, or flatness — ensuring uniform quality and performance.
Application of functional or protective layers — such as adhesives, chemical barriers, or conductive coatings — to enhance material properties.
Generation of defined surface structures or textures for visual enhancement, tactile function, or technical performance (e.g., airflow channels or grip).
Joining multiple material layers to achieve specific structural, optical, or protective properties — commonly used in packaging, batteries, and flexible electronics.
High-precision print and surface finishing processes for the creation of decorative, informative, or technical designs on web materials.
Custom-developed machinery designed to meet unique production challenges — including systems for emerging technologies such as battery electrode fabrication and fuel cell component manufacturing.
At Matthews Engineering, technical rollers are more than just machine parts — they are crucial elements in ensuring the efficiency, consistency, and quality of your manufacturing process. Engineered with exceptional accuracy, our rollers provide precise pressure, controlled movement, and consistent material handling across a wide range of industrial applications.
Whether used for coating, calendering, laminating, embossing, or printing, our rollers are tailored to meet the exact demands of your production environment and material specifications.
Precision-ground rollers used to adjust thickness, flatness, and surface finish of web materials. Ideal for applications requiring tight tolerances and optical quality surfaces, such as battery foils, decorative films, and specialty papers.
Engineered to meet unique process requirements, our custom rollers are designed in close collaboration with our customers. These include patterned rollers, composite designs, and rollers for special material interactions, supporting innovation in high-tech and niche markets.
Thermo-regulated rollers designed to control process temperatures with high accuracy. These rollers support stable production conditions, enabling optimal results in thermal-sensitive applications such as coating, lamination, or plastic film processing.
To extend the lifecycle and performance of your rollers, we offer comprehensive refurbishment services, including re-grinding, re-coating, and dynamic balancing. We also supply OEM-quality spare parts to ensure minimal downtime and consistent machine operation.
We manufacture high-strength roller cores and bodies, providing the structural backbone for complex roller assemblies. Available in various materials and designs, these components form the foundation for robust and reliable roller performance.
At the beginning of any innovation journey, precision and flexibility are essential. Our lab-scale systems are designed to help customers test new materials, coatings, and process ideas on a small scale. This early phase allows for detailed experimentation under controlled conditions, making it possible to assess material behavior, validate new formulations, and explore technical feasibility without interrupting your existing production.
Once your concept has proven successful in the lab, the next step is to test it under conditions that closely replicate real production. Our pilot lines serve as a critical bridge between development and industrial scale, enabling you to refine your process parameters, optimize machine settings, and test continuous operation over longer runs. This phase is essential for identifying technical challenges early, ensuring product consistency, and building the confidence needed for full-scale implementation.
When you’re ready to bring your innovation to market, Matthews Engineering delivers custom-built, industrial-scale production lines tailored to your specific materials, processes, and capacity requirements. These systems are designed for high performance, long-term reliability, and seamless integration into your production environment. Our experienced teams manage everything from engineering and assembly to on-site installation and commissioning — ensuring a smooth transition into high-volume manufacturing with maximum productivity and minimal risk.
We offer a complete path from idea to industrial production. With our Development Center, you can test new materials, validate processes, and scale up efficiently - all in one place. Whether it’s lab trials, pilot setups, or full production lines, we help you innovate with lower risk and faster results.
Every machine we build is customized to your materials, processes, and performance goals. Our expertise in handling web-based materials allows us to deliver systems that improve accuracy, efficiency, and product quality across coating, embossing, calendering, and more.
With over 75 years of experience and a strong portfolio of brands — Saueressig Engineering, Saueressig Rollers, Olbrich, and Polytype Converting — we offer a proven legacy of innovation, technical know-how, and global project success in complex industrial sectors.
We don’t just deliver machines — we deliver long-term value. From engineering to installation, and from commissioning to after-sales service, our global teams provide hands-on support wherever you are. We work closely with you to ensure your equipment continues to perform at its best.
Where to find us
With engineering and manufacturing sites strategically located across Europe, North America, and Asia, Matthews Engineering operates globally while staying close to our customers.
Through our strong brand network — including Saueressig Engineering, Saueressig Rollers, Olbrich, and Polytype Converting – we provide localized expertise, responsive service, and seamless support across international markets.
Whether you’re looking for consultation, development, production, or on-site service, our global footprint ensures we’re right where you need us.
