TITAN (Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd.)

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Titan is part of Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd., based in Bedford, UK. Titan is a world-leading manufacturer of slitter rewinders for flexible packaging materials, plastic film, labelstock, laminates and paper. We also provide fully automated and integrated roll handling systems to meet specific production requirements.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. was established in 1976 and is a world-leading supplier and provider of solutions in slitting and rewinding technology, as well as finished roll-handling systems. The company has been awarded the Queen's Award for Export Achievement on three occasions and its products are represented by two of the converting industry's world-leading brands, Atlas and Titan.

The Atlas and Titan brands have been at the forefront of slitting and rewinding technology for many decades, and in 2014 Titan celebrated its 50th Anniversary. With more than 3,500 machine installations in more than 80 countries, Atlas and Titan are recognised as global market leaders in the production of primary and secondary slitter rewinders.

The aim of the company has always been to provide the highest quality service in all areas of its business, which has enabled Atlas and Titan to establish long-term relationships with all its customers and stakeholders.

Our future success will be based on understanding the changing needs of customers and the dynamics of the current business environment. Atlas will continue to develop its business and operations in order to support customers for many decades to come.

A purpose-built production facility located in Kempston, Bedford, approximately 50km north of London, also includes the company's R&D facilities, as well as service and demonstration centres.

The UK head office is complemented by regional sales and service centres in China, India and the US, with additional support services based in Mexico, South East Asia and other locations.

From the initial sales enquiry through to installation and start-up of all new equipment, Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. strives to achieve the highest standards. Customers can expect:

The company adheres to a strict code of quality standards and has an ongoing apprenticeship scheme to encourage the development of skills and technical know-how at all levels.

It is the policy of Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. to pursue strategies to assess and minimise negative impact on the environment within its operations, product development and commercial activities.

The company also adheres to the principles of sustainable development and expects a similar commitment to environmental responsibility from its suppliers and contractors.

All Atlas and Titan development projects take into consideration the environmental impact of the equipment and the customers’ materials. This is reflected by:

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd will continue to improve all processes to reduce waste within its business and to recycle materials generated in its day-to-day business, whenever possible.

The company's management team is committed to promoting a continued focus in all areas of business to respect the environment and to train all employees to achieve this.

Sea Vision Group has launched its latest technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for optimised packaging solutions.

Investment in plastic film production lines in China has been dramatic in recent years and 2014 was no exception.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd is pleased to announce that during 2014 it is celebrating 50 years of excellence in slitting and rewinding technology for its TITAN range of products.

TC Transcontinental is Canada's largest printer, with operations in print, flexible packaging, publishing and digital media and employs more than 8,000 employees.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. has confirmed a successful launch of the new Titan SR800 Duplex slitter rewinder at the biennial ICE Europe exhibition held in Munich, Germany from 10-12 March.

Atlas Converting Equipment will participate at no less than four regional exhibitions during the first quarter of 2015.

Atlas Converting Equipment is very pleased to report that the Open House event held on 17 September in Kempston, Bedford, UK, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Titan Slitter Rewinders was a great success. More than 80 guests, as well as representatives from partner supplier companies, Titan agents and the converting media, were welcomed to the event.

Atlas Converting Equipment UK is pleased to announce the launch of a new hand-held and mobile device-friendly, multi-platform website.

Atlas is celebrating 50 years of excellence in slitting and rewinding technology for its range of TITAN slitter rewinders with an open-house event to mark the occasion.

OPP Film of Peru is part of Oben Holding Group and is a rapidly expanding company, which first commenced operations in BOPP film production in 1991 with the foundation of BOPP del Ecuador.

Nampak is Africa's leading packaging company, which not only has extensive operations in South Africa but also in ten other countries on the continent, as well as nine production sites in the UK, supplying lightweight HDPE bottles for the food, drink and dairy industries.

Atlas Converting Equipment and Atlas Converting North America are pleased to announce the appointment of new US and Canada regional sales manager Mr Bill Cowan for Atlas and Titan slitter rewinders.

Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific (AFAP) will partner with Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. for the supply of Titan slitter rewinders after signing a preferred vendor agreement in April.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd (UK) will present the latest Atlas CW Series and Titan SR9 Series slitter rewinders for plastic film and flexible materials at Chinaplas 2014, to be held in Shanghai, China, 23-26 April on stand W5-J05 in Hall W5.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. is pleased to announce that during 2014 it is celebrating 50 years of excellence in slitting and rewinding technology for its Titan range of products.

CMS Gilbreth Packaging Systems, Inc. ("Gilbreth"), a division of Cenveo Labels & Packaging, recently installed a 'new generation' Titan SR9-DT Dual Turret slitter rewinder at its production facility in Croydon, Pennsylvania, 20 miles north-east of Philadelphia.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. (UK) is pleased to report a significant level of positive enquiries and sales of several Atlas & Titan slitter rewinders during the recent K’2013 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 16th – 23rd October.

We take pleasure in inviting you to attend the Atlas & Titan Press Conference at the K'2013 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. (UK) will present its 'next generation' Atlas CW Series and Titan SR9 Series slitter rewinder technology for film and flexible materials at the K'2013 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 16th – 23rd October on Stand 3-B91 in Hall 3.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. is pleased to confirm that it has recently appointed DTM Flexo Services as its new agent to represent the range of Atlas & Titan slitter rewinders in Canada, excluding British Columbia. Customers in BC will be supported by the existing Atlas & Titan agent, Flexo Network, based in San Pedro, California.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. (UK) will present the latest Atlas CW Series and Titan SR9 Series slitter rewinders for film and flexible materials at Chinaplas 2013.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. is pleased to confirm that it has recently commissioned a Titan ER610 compact slitter rewinder at Plastic Connections, Inc.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. (Bedford, UK) is very pleased to announce that it has won the coveted C2 European Converting Innovation Award for 2013.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm its participation at the ICE USA 2013 exhibition in Orlando, Florida, from 9-11 April inclusive, at Booth 857.

Atlas Converting Equipment (UK) is pleased to confirm its participation at the ICE Europe 2013 exhibition in Munich, Germany, from 19 - 21 March inclusive, on Stand 321 in Hall A6.

Atlas Converting Equipment completed the installation of the very first 'next generation' Atlas CW1040 Series primary slitter rewinder at Tri-Pack Films.

Atlas Converting Equipment successfully launched the 'next generation' Titan SR9-DT (Dual Turret) slitter rewinder in November 2011 at the ICE Europe exhibition in Munich, Germany.

In recent years CTP flexibles, the Cape Town-based and leading South African converter of flexible packaging materials, has achieved dramatic expansion of its business.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm its participation at the Arabplast 2013 exhibition in Dubai, UAE, from 7-10 January, at Stand 4D135 in Hall 4.

Atlas Converting North America is pleased to report a highly successful inauguration of its new Demonstration Center at a recent 'Open House' event on 20th & 21st September in Charlotte, NC.

M-Tech Plastics, based in Gauteng (Johannesburg), South Africa, is on track towards achieving its long-term service and supply goals, with news of investments in top-class converting equipment to meet a stringent service strategy and enhance its fast-growing flexible packaging operations.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm that it has received an order for two Titan ER610 compact slitter rewinders from Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group) based in Noida, India, for its flexible packaging operations located in Guwahati, Assam (NE India). DS Group will install the two new slitters in a purpose-built facility during September 2012.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm that it has recently appointed Coras do Brasil as its new agent to represent the range of Atlas and Titan slitter rewinders in Brazil. Coras do Brasil is located in Brooklin, São Paulo, and has been established in the flexible materials converting industry for more than 30 years.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm an order from Daelim Industrial Co. of South Korea for a new 8.7m wide Atlas CW1040 Series primary slitter rewinder. The film slitter will be installed in conjunction with a new BOPP film production line at the company's extensive production facility in the city of Jeonju, approximately 100km south of the capital, Seoul.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. is pleased to confirm that it received an order for a Titan ER610 compact slitter rewinder from Heukäufer Folien GmbH during the drupa 2012 exhibition.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. (UK) is pleased to report a significant level of enquiries and sales of several Titan slitter rewinders during the recent drupa 2012 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 3 until 16 May 2012, including one Titan ER610 compact slitter to a new customer in Germany.

FFP Packaging Solutions, based in Northampton, UK, is one of the country's leading converters and supplier of flexible packaging materials. Ongoing business expansion, including the recent installation of a new eight colour flexographic printing press has led to the need for additional slitting and rewinding capacity and a new Titan SR9-DT dual turret rewinder from Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. will be installed in June 2012.

Atlas Converting Equipment will demonstrate the next-generation TITAN SR9 Series slitting and rewinding technology at drupa 2012 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

CTP flexibles, the Cape Town-based and leading South African converter of flexible packaging materials, will be making an exciting start to the New Year 2012 with the arrival and installation of three 1,350mm wide Titan ER610 compact slitter rewinders.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm that it has recently completed the incorporation of its new China-based subsidiary, A.C.E. (Shanghai) Trading Company Ltd.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to announce the launch of the next-generation Titan SR9 Series slitter rewinder technology at the ICE Europe 2011 exhibition in Munich, Germany.

Sales of the Titan ER610 compact slitter rewinder to film producers and converters have been particularly successful in Latin America for Atlas Converting Equipment in the last couple of years.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.atlasconverting.com for Atlas and Titan slitter rewinders. This replaces the temporary website which has been operational for a number of weeks whilst the new website was under construction. Atlas C

Atlas Converting Equipment, located in Bedford (UK), is pleased to confirm that it will provide six Atlas film slitters and three Titan secondary slitter rewinders in conjunction with three new BOPP film production lines in Brazil. The film lines are to be installed in separate phases during the

Green Bay Packaging is a privately owned, diversified manufacturer of a wide range of paperboard packaging materials with its head office located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm that it sold the Titan ER610 compact slitter off the booth at the ICE USA exhibition (6-8 April) in Orlando, FL, to Plasticos Especializados de Monterrey S.A. de C.V. (Plemsa) of Mexico. The 1,650mm (65in) wide slitter was demonstrated during the e

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm that it has recently completed the incorporation of its new US-based subsidiary, Atlas Converting North America, which has re-located to new premises in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the company's separation from Bobst Group in October of la

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm it has achieved significant sales of its Titan ER610 compact slitter rewinder to film producers and converters throughout South America in the last six to 12 months. This follows successful sales of the machine in Mexico where 12 Titan ER610 slitters have been installed in the last two years.

The management buy-out (MBO) of Atlas Converting Equipment from Bobst Group of Switzerland during 2010 was concluded late on Monday 25 October and announced early the following morning on the Geneva Stock Exchange. This was a mere 24 hours before the opening of the strategically important K'2010

Atlas Converting Equipment (Bedford, UK) is pleased to confirm that it has recently commissioned a Titan SR8 twin-shaft cantilever slitter rewinder at Plastic Packaging for its production facility located in Hickory, North Carolina (US). Founded in 1957 by Mr T. Cass Ballenger as a poly

Atlas Converting Equipment, based in Bedford (UK), has been sold by Bobst Group in a management buy-out (MBO) transaction. The new directors and shareholders of Atlas Converting Equipment are Stephen Darlington (chairman), Alan Johnson (managing director), Stan Braycotton (sales director) and Tom

Finepack Ind. Técnica de Embalagens was established in 1992 by Mr Edmur Batista do Carmo and became a pioneer in the outsourced flexo printing sector in Brazil. The company introduced a new service in eight-colour flexo printing together with solvent-based and solventless lamination for a wide ra

In September last year, PennPac Company, a flexible packaging film provider and contract slitting company located in Manheim, Pennsylvania, installed a high-speed, compact Titan ER610 cantilever slitter as part of a multi-year capital equipment upgrade programme for its slitting and rewinding ope

The Atlas customer support team provides a wide variety of services to enhance customers' operations throughout the life cycle of all Atlas and Titan equipment.

Working with the latest automation technologies, Titan is able to provide turnkey automation solutions for handling slit reels of flexible materials.

The new Titan SR800 is a high-performance, duplex slitter rewinder, and the latest addition to the Titan portfolio, designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding production environments.

The Titan ER610 Compact Slitter Rewinder is the fruit of extensive market research and exhaustive design and development work by Atlas to bring a more sustainable and cost-effective solution in slitting and rewinding technology.

The Titan SR9-DS Duplex Shaft Slitter Rewinder is part of the next generation Titan SR9 Series technology platform, providing converters with the ultimate flexibility in slitting and rewinding solutions.

The Titan SR9-DT Dual Turret Rewinder continues to build upon the flexible and modular design first introduced with the Titan SR8 slitter, giving converters the flexibility to build a slitter rewinder suitable for current production, but also providing a simple and economic modular path to ensure future requirements can also be met with the same machine.

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