Our History | Amaco

2024 – Launch of MEDJET PULSE

At COMPAMED 2024, AMACO unveiled the MEDJET PULSE—its most advanced single- or bi-color Piezo DOD inkjet printer to date. Built for high-resolution, stand-still printing at speeds of up to 500 mm/s on medical devices, it delivers UDI-compliant marking with low operating costs and built-in vision readiness. Designed for the demanding needs of modern medical production lines, the MEDJET PULSE combines speed, precision, and flexibility, ensuring consistent performance across a wide range of substrates.

This milestone reflects AMACO’s ongoing commitment to innovation, reliability, and excellence in medical device marking technology.

2023 – New branches & MEDJET FLOW launch

In 2023, AMACO continued its global growth by opening regional branches in India, the USA, Vietnam, and Singapore, strengthening its international presence and ensuring faster, more localized customer support.

The company also launched the MEDJET FLOW, a high-resolution Piezo DOD inkjet system designed for inline printing on medical-grade packaging. This system offers seamless integration into existing production lines, providing unmatched accuracy and repeatability for variable data and traceability requirements.

With the expansion, AMACO not only broadened its technical footprint but also reinforced partnerships with medical manufacturers worldwide—driving innovation, compliance, and efficiency in every market it serves.

2022 – Becomes part of Coesia / Hapa

In 2022, AMACO fully joined Coesia’s Hapa division—a group renowned for its expertise in high-tech, late-stage customization printing solutions for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. This integration brought AMACO access to expanded global resources, advanced R&D capabilities, and a wider network of technical expertise. By aligning with Hapa’s innovation-driven culture, AMACO strengthened its ability to deliver state-of-the-art printing and marking solutions tailored to the evolving needs of medical manufacturers.

2018 – First vision-control integration

In 2018, AMACO achieved another technological milestone by integrating vision-control systems from Qualivision into its printing lines. This advancement enabled real-time inspection, automatic verification, and seamless quality control throughout the printing process, ensuring full compliance with the strictest medical packaging standards. The integration not only enhanced traceability and product safety but also improved production efficiency by minimizing human error and waste.

2016 – Acquisition by Matthias Klaudrath

In 2016, AMACO was acquired under the leadership of Matthias Klaudrath, marking an important step in the company’s evolution. With a renewed focus on innovation and customer-driven solutions, AMACO strengthened its foothold in the medical packaging market and expanded its capabilities in precision printing technologies.

2013 – Launch of first Drop-On-Demand (DOD) printer

In 2013, AMACO introduced its first Drop-on-Demand (DOD) inkjet printer, marking a major step in the company’s technological evolution. This innovation expanded AMACO’s portfolio into high-resolution, variable-data in-line printing, opening new possibilities for flexibility and precision in medical packaging production. The launch demonstrated AMACO’s ability to adapt quickly to industry needs, setting new standards for efficiency, quality, and traceability in medical device marking.

2012 – Austrian Export Award

AMACO’s dedication to global excellence was recognized in 2012 with the Austrian Export Award, celebrating its outstanding international growth and leadership within the medical packaging industry. The award highlighted AMACO’s strong export strategy, commitment to innovation, and trusted relationships with customers around the world.

2005 – First thermal-transfer printer

In 2005, AMACO introduced its first fully integrated thermal transfer printer, an important milestone that brought automated, thermal-based coding directly into packaging lines. This innovation improved efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in medical packaging processes, allowing seamless integration into existing production environments.

1997 – Becomes limited company

In 1997, AMACO restructured as a limited company (GmbH), laying the foundation for organized growth and a stronger legal footing in international markets. This strategic change enabled the company to pursue larger projects, establish more robust partnerships, and increase its presence in global medical and packaging industries.

1984 – In-house coders for food industry

By 1984, AMACO had begun developing its own thermal transfer coders, designed specifically for the food industry. These early devices marked a significant step in the company’s evolution toward reliable in-line marking solutions, combining precision, durability, and ease of use.

1982 – Founding & DV flexographic printer launch

In 1982, Joseph Vonach founded AMACO (Austrian Machinery Company) in Lustenau, Austria, and introduced the company’s first DV flexographic printer. This machine laid the foundation for AMACO’s specialization in high-precision packaging solutions and established its reputation for technical innovation. From the very beginning, the company focused on delivering reliable, accurate, and efficient printing systems, setting the stage for decades of growth, product development, and leadership in the packaging industry.

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