About GREIF-VELOX
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Greif-Velox is a German machine manufacturer and machine developer for filling and packaging technology.

Our highly automated, flexible machines fill liquids and bag lightweight materials and solids efficiently and safely into a wide mix of containers from valve bags to canisters, drums and IBCs.

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Local partnerships and technical service across the U.S.

Over 4,000 successful projects worldwide

Industry expertise in
chemistry, petrochemicals, food

Leading filling and bagging benchmarks in precision, speed and safety

Proven driver of innovation
for filling and bagging technology

with VeloVac technology - reduced costs with increased environmental friendliness

Your Partner for Filling, Bagging and Packaging Solutions in the USA

GREIF-VELOX maintains a strong international presence through an extensive network of sales and service partners — with a particular focus on Europe and North America. In the United States, GREIF-VELOX has established strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers to provide fully integrated processing and packaging solutions tailored to the needs of the local market.

As part of this effort, GREIF-VELOX has formed an alliance with Hapman, a global expert in bulk material handling technologies, as well as with Specialty Equipment Corporation, a Houston-based manufacturer of high-quality packaging and material handling systems. These partnerships further strengthen GREIF-VELOX’s footprint in the U.S. and enable customers to benefit from a seamless combination of engineering expertise, innovative technology, and local service support.

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GREIF-VELOX transforms production technology

Our highly automated filling, bagging and packaging machines overcome the production hurdles of large, globally active companies

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More flexible

Our modular filling and bagging machines enable quick adaptation to different product types and container sizes, enabling seamless switching between different production lines and a significant reduction in changeover times.

More sustainable

By introducing energy-efficient machines and sustainable production processes, our facilities reduce the carbon footprint and promote the reusability of resources, which is anchored in our latest facility designs.

More efficient

With innovative filling and bagging technology, we increase filling and bagging speeds by up to 50 percent or double the output capacity of bags per hour.

Cleaner

By using our VeloVac technology, we enable dust-free bagging processes that not only improve the working environment, but also significantly reduce environmental impact.

Safer

Our specially developed safety and cleaning functions and advanced contamination protection measures increase workplace safety many times over and set new standards in production hygiene.

Case study:
ICL Ladenburg

Significant reduction in complaint and cleaning costs Improvement in end customer satisfaction and brand reputation.

ICL Ladenburg belongs to the food and chemical industry. The company operates production facilities for food and beverages as well as for technical applications and develops, produces and sells additives for the food industry and industrial applications, including additives for cleaning agent production, metal surface treatment, technical additives for varnishes and paints as well as for the cosmetics and construction industries.

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Case study:
Evonik

Increase filling speed by 50 percent Improve product safety through advanced contamination protection measures.

Evonik belongs to the specialty chemicals industry. Its product portfolio ranges from high-performance materials to additives for various industries, including hydrogen peroxide, an essential ingredient in bleach production and disinfection.

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Case study:
GoodMills Deutschland

Doubling packaging efficiency and production output to up to 400 bags per hour. Minimization of cleaning effort and changeover time.

GoodMills Germany belongs to the food industry and is one of the leading milling companies in Europe. Specializing in the production of high-quality flour and semolina for bakeries, food processors and the beverage industry, GoodMills places particular emphasis on product quality, efficiency and sustainability in its production processes.

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Success factor: project handling, plant development

Every project an individual solution according to a standardized process

We use the stage-gate model to guarantee you structured and efficient project handling. With this approach, each project is guided through clearly defined stages (gates) that are crucial to systematically develop and validate tailored solutions. By using standardized processes within the Stage-Gate framework, we not only ensure the quality and efficiency of each machine, but also ensure transparency and traceability in every project phase.

1

Concept stage

At the beginning, we intensively examine your specific requirements in order to develop a well-founded understanding of your production goals. The concept we create is based on your specifications and includes an optimal machine layout, efficient processes and a well-thought-out safety concept.

2

Design stage

After concept approval, we transform your requirements into a detailed 3D system design. Our engineering team uses advanced CAD tools – and, if desired, 3D scans of your site – to ensure every component of the facility meets your precise requirements.

3

Production stage

With a strong vertical range of manufacturing, Greif-Velox goes beyond standardized solutions to meet individual customer requirements. Each assembly is subjected to strict quality tests to ensure consistently high manufacturing quality - from procurement to final assembly.

4

WIBN stage (factory startup)

In this phase, your machine at Greif-Velox is fully used for the first time. Through in-depth testing and optimization, we guarantee that all functions work smoothly. The internal Factory Acceptance Test (IFAT), followed by the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with you, initiates the successful handover into the assembly phase.

5

Assembly stage

After detailed planning and production, we deliver the machine to your location and carry out the professional assembly and commissioning. This section is rounded off by the Site Acceptance Test (SAT), which confirms the smooth start of your production.

6

Service stage

Greif-Velox continuously supports you with comprehensive services even after commissioning. Our goal is to ensure the longevity and high performance of your machine so that you permanently benefit from maximum productivity and efficiency.

Certified quality. Sustainable responsibility.

As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified company, GREIF-VELOX stands for reliable quality and responsible action. Our internal processes are consistently geared towards efficiency, safety and customer satisfaction - verified by independent audits.

At the same time, we take responsibility for the environment: our certified environmental management system ensures that we conserve resources, minimize emissions and develop sustainable solutions in packaging technology.

Certificate ISO 9001

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Certificate IQNet ISO 9001

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Certificate ISO 14001

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Certificate IQNet ISO 14001

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Company structure & markets

Global business. Worldwide service. In more than 89 countries.

4 key departments
at the company headquarters in Lübeck

24
Hours

We offer you service every day.

60km
Cable

we process annually.

89
Countries

we have been delivering so far. Ascending trend.

92%
Loyalty

This proportion of our customers always inquire about future projects with us.

125+
Employees

We employ people worldwide at Greif-Velox.

4000+
Projects

we have realized so far.

243000+
Article

and parts list are in our ERP system.

1156000+
Metric Tons

Our annual production of air packers may drop.

From the Greifen mill to the market leader

1000 years of company history

1100

Monks founded the Greifen Mill in Klützow.

1399

Sale of the mill and the village to the priest vd Zinne for the benefit of a spiritual foundation.

1409

Gradual transition of the mill into the private assets of the vd Zinne family.

1734

Johann Mahlkuch runs the mill and expanded it over the years.

1852

Expansion of the mill according to the innovative "American system" to produce very fine, more expensive flour.

1865

Reconstruction and technical expansion of the mill to include turbines and steam engines.

1891

The mill burns down due to a hot wooden shaft bearing and is immediately completely rebuilt with new machines.

1908

Ernst Mahlkuch, owner of the mill, patented the first calibratable automatic bagging scale in the year of his master craftsman examination.

1914

Because of the beginning of the First World War, the mill had to give up six horses and several employees. She also joins the newly founded Reichsgraidestelle for profit.

1920

Intensive expansion of the mill and mill storage as well as the purchase of electric limousines.

1921

New patent applications for an automatic bag packing scale and a bag elevator.

1934

The mill was completely rebuilt due to a major fire in 1933. With various improvements and innovations by the owner, inventor Ernst Mahlkuch.

1938

After registering several patents in weighing and bagging technology, the Greif factory was founded and built in Klützow.

1941

The Greif factory is being expanded significantly due to the high demand for its bagging machines.

1945

Greif-Werke is founded in Lübeck.

1978

Takeover by the Möllers Group.

1997

Renaming of Greif-Werke to Greif-Velox.

1999

Takeover of the Logdos company (liquid bottling).

2012

Greif-Velox produces high-quality, individual full-line systems.

2018

The Greif-Velox management team, together with the investment company BPE, is taking over all shares in the company.

News & Publications

Well informed and up to date

Podcast: AI-supported predictive maintenance: Preventing downtime instead of managing it

In the BULK TALK podcast, our managing director Sebastian Pohl discusses AI-supported predictive maintenance, data-based maintenance, and Greif-Velox's Velo Expert Service.

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Hygienic Design in the Food Industry: How We Combine Safety and Efficiency Through Smart System Engineering

Hygienic conditions are essential in food production. Discover in the GREIF-VELOX whitepaper how smart system engineering boosts safety, quality, and efficiency.

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ValvoSeal Safe Among the Top 3 at the Best of Industry Award 2025

A strong signal for innovation in the process industry: Our patented solution ValvoSeal Safe, which enables clean and secure ultrasonic sealing of valve bags, has been honored as one of the Top 3 finalists in the category "Process Industry – Process Engineering" at the Best of Industry Award 2025.

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