Kolbus GmbH was one of Germany’s most established machine manufacturers, known worldwide for bookbinding, case making, and packaging machinery. For more than a century, Kolbus machines set global standards in mechanical precision and automation for printing and packaging lines.
In 2024, the company announced insolvency proceedings, following years of restructuring. While core operations continued in limited form, many older product lines were discontinued. Owners of existing Kolbus equipment were left searching for spare parts and engineering documentation to maintain daily production.
The Kolbus Background
Founded in Rahden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Kolbus supplied complex industrial equipment to book manufacturers and packaging producers around the world. Its machines were known for reliability, modularity, and innovative mechanical design.
After restructuring efforts, parts of Kolbus’ product portfolio were sold, and certain machine lines were phased out. Spare part support for older generations became limited, and users often had to look for third-party solutions to keep their production lines running.
Challenges for Machine Owners
Running discontinued Kolbus machines often comes with these challenges:
• Limited access to technical drawings and documentation
• Proprietary components that are no longer available
• High downtime risk due to missing spares
• Difficulty sourcing compatible electrical and control units
Without reliable replacement options, operational stability becomes increasingly difficult to maintain.
Our Solution
MachineToolSpareParts.site helps operators of Kolbus machinery maintain full functionality through licensed data access and verified component manufacturing. We work with trusted global engineering partners who reproduce discontinued parts using certified processes.
Through our manufacturing network, we can:
• Reproduce discontinued Kolbus spare parts
• Provide licensed drawings and documentation where available
• Manufacture precision components compatible with original Kolbus machines
Our goal is to extend the lifetime of existing Kolbus systems and ensure continued reliability for industrial users.
Request Kolbus Spare Parts
If you operate Kolbus bookbinding, packaging, or post-press machinery and need spare parts, submit your request through our contact form. Include the model name, part description, or a clear image, and our team will evaluate data availability and reproduction options.
Every inquiry is checked individually to confirm whether the necessary design data can be obtained or licensed.
Disclaimer
MachineToolSpareParts.site is an independent platform and is not affiliated with Kolbus GmbH or its successor entities. We may or may not currently hold or be able to acquire the original technical drawings. Each request is reviewed individually, and availability depends on licensing rights and data access for the specific machine or component.