Karl Tränklein GmbH

Karl Tränklein GmbH is a German manufacturer of graphic arts machinery and paper converting equipment based in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg. Established in 1918, the family-owned company specializes in designing and building industrial post-press equipment for binderies, print shops, and packaging manufacturers. The company's core product portfolio includes punching machines, corner rounding machines, book presses, gluing machines, and cardboard cutting machinery. Available models range from manual tabletop units to electro-mechanical corner cutters with optoelectronic sensors and heavy-duty motor drives. Karl Tränklein GmbH distributes its paper and cardboard converting systems worldwide directly from the factory and through international trade partners. Beyond machine manufacturing, the business provides comprehensive technical customer service, tool supply, and original spare parts distribution. The company also performs factory reconditioning, equipment overhaul, and modernization services for legacy machinery to extend operational service life. With over a century of manufacturing tradition, Karl Tränklein GmbH delivers reliable post-press finishing solutions to graphic industry customers globally.