
Manufacture of die-cut parts from paperboard, cardboard and non-metallic materials as well as contract finishing for the printing industry

Norddeutsche Pappscheiben-Fabrik Synatschke & Sohn GmbH
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About Norddeutsche Pappscheiben-Fabrik
The Norddeutsche Pappscheiben-Fabrik Synatschke & Sohn GmbH manufactures die-cut parts and finished products from non-metallic materials such as paperboard, cardboard (80–500 g/sqm) and corrugated board. The range of processes includes die-cutting, slotting, perforating and embossing on cylinder and hand platen die-cutting machines, label and bridge die-cutting presses, eccentric presses for gaskets and washers, as well as cutting work on cutting tables. Small and large runs as well as contract work for the printing industry are offered, including finishing up to product completion, including bottle labels, corrugated board displays, annual reports, gaskets, washers and crate liners. The family business, founded in 1904, is today run in the fourth generation by Michael Synatschke. Headquarters and production are located in Braak near Hamburg (district of Stormarn).
- Site
- Braak
- Processes
- Die-cutting, Slotting, Perforating, Embossing, Die-cutting on cylinder press (up to 72 x 102 cm), Die-cutting of all non-metallic materials on hand platen press (e.g. corrugated board displays), Label die-cutting / outer contour die-cutting (bottle labels, flyers, bound brochures and, Bridge die-cutting / inner and outer contour die-cutting on finished products (e.g. annual reports)
- Materials
- Paperboard/Cardboard (80-500 g/sqm), Corrugated board, Non-metallic materials (various), Paperboard/Cardboard (80–500 g/sqm), Non-metallic materials
- Founded
- 1904
- Industries
- Printing industry, Packaging, Industry, Packaging/Milk bottle closure washers
- 01
Material selection (paperboard/cardboard/corrugated board)
- 02
Die-cutting / slotting / perforating / embossing
- 03
Cutting work
- 04
Finishing
- 05
Shipping
Materials and Processes
Paperboard/Cardboard (80–500 g/sqm)
Base material for die-cut parts, closure washers, labels and displays
Corrugated board
Die-cut parts including displays
Non-metallic materials
Processing of all non-metallic materials in small and large runs
Locations

Braak
DEProduction facility / Company headquarters
- Lot size
- Small and large runs
- Materials
- Paperboard/Cardboard (80–500 g/sqm), corrugated board, non-metallic materials
- Cylinder die-cutting machine (up to 72 x 102 cm)
- Hand platen die-cutting machine (up to 80 x 110 cm)
- Label die-cutting press (32 x 24 cm)
- Bridge die-cutting press (35 x 50 cm)
- Eccentric press
- Cutting table (137 cm)
Inside the production


Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Die-cuttingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Paperboard/Cardboard, Non-metallic materials |
| SlottingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Paperboard/Cardboard |
| PerforatingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Paperboard/Cardboard |
| EmbossingPlastics | – | – | 80 g/sqm – 500 g/sqm | – | Paperboard/Cardboard |
| Die-cutting on cylinder press (up to 72 x 102 cm)Plastics | – | 102 cm × 72 cm | – | – | Paperboard/Cardboard |
| Die-cutting of all non-metallic materials on hand platen press (e.g. corrugated board displays)Plastics | – | 110 cm × 80 cm | – | – | Non-metallic materials, Corrugated board |
| Label die-cutting / outer contour die-cutting (bottle labels, flyers, bound brochures andPlastics | – | 32 cm × 24 cm | – | – | Label paper, Paperboard |
| Bridge die-cutting / inner and outer contour die-cutting on finished products (e.g. annual reports)Plastics | – | 50 cm × 35 cm | – | – | Paperboard/Cardboard |
| Eccentric die-cutting for gaskets, washers and crate linersPlastics | – | – | – | – | Paperboard, Felt, Non-metallic materials |
| Cutting work on cutting tablePlastics | – | 137 cm | – | – | Non-metallic materials |
| Processing of all non-metallic materials, small and large runs, contract work for thePlastics | – | – | – | – | Non-metallic materials, Paperboard/Cardboard |
| Printing, paraffin coating and die-cutting of milk bottle closure washersSurface | – | – | – | – | Paperboard |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinder die-cutting machine | – | – | up to 72 x 102 cm | – | Braak |
| Hand platen die-cutting machine | – | – | up to 80 x 110 cm | – | Braak |
| Label die-cutting press | – | – | 32 x 24 cm | – | Braak |
| Bridge die-cutting press | – | – | 35 x 50 cm | – | Braak |
| Eccentric press | – | – | – | – | Braak |
| Cutting table | – | – | 137 cm | – | Braak |
Additional services
History
- 1904
Paul Synatschke (master letterpress printer) founds Germany's oldest cardboard disc factory on 04.11.1904; original product: milk bottle closure washers
- 1930er
Alwin Synatschke (electrical engineer) joins the company; suffix 'Paul Synatschke & Sohn'.
- 1959
Gerd Synatschke (businessman) joins the company as 3rd generation on 01.04.1959.
- 1971
After the death of his father, Gerd Synatschke runs the company as sole proprietor.
- 1990
Founding of Synatschke & Sohn GmbH
- 1998
New company-owned production facility built.
- 1999
Michael Synatschke becomes managing director.
- 2005
Gerd Synatschke retires on 01.03.2005; handover to Michael Synatschke.