goebel &ndash top technology "made in germany"at ice europe 2015, goebel will be presenting its innovative, highend slitter rewinder xtraslit 2. this machine has been setting new benchmarks in the highlyproductive processing of metallised films, cigarette films, flexible packaging materials and sensitive papers with working widths of up to 3600 mm and material thicknesses of between 2 and 400 &mum. depending on the material, the system permits speeds of up to 1200 mmin. thanks to the modular machine concept, many different equipment variants can be configured according to customer requirements &ndash from the economical basic model to specific custom designs. the machine&39s slitting variants are just as flexible, varying according to the material, such as thin or thick film, paper or laminated or compound materials. thanks to its compact, integrated construction in the latest design, the xtraslit 2 provides maximum efficiency, perfect winding quality and a high level of occupational safety. goebel will also be showcasing its established rewinding technology for narrow slits, the rapid d1. this goebel model has its roots in the 1930s and has enjoyed great success and popularity ever since. today, more than ever, the rapid d1 model qualifies through its special narrow slit application. this unique goebel slitting system, comprising of the arrangement of top and bottom cutter, spreader roller, and an extremely short web path from the unwind to the rewind section is integral to the rapid d1&rsquos longterm success. in combination with a printing line guide, this machine is able to slit special papers with a precision of down to 0,1mm along a printed line up to speeds of 800mmin. the rewind system of the rapid d1 works with a single shaft, allowing for very simple loading and unloading. ims optimum productivity for the converting of paper and foilitalybased ims will be showcasing two machines at ice europe. the ims t2 is a very popular and traditional high level slitter model for the paper industry. this family of slitting machines with a singleshaft centerdriven winding concept is equipped with an idle, layon roller. the t2 models may beadapted to specific requirements with a large choice of upgrades for customers who need to reduce the involvement of labor and need to optimize productivity. the increased working speed of up to 1200 mmin and the maximum web width of up to 2m allows for outstanding levels of performance and productivity. for the converting of aluminium foil, the k100 is the ims converter of choice. the k100 allows the embossing of patterns on aluminum foil through a motorized steel grooved roller. the machine&rsquos built eliminates any possibility for mechanical backlash. the maximum web width is 1300mm, with a maximum mechanical speed of up to 300mmin. all ims machines can be customized, providing high quality solutions for every customer&rsquos needs, making ims the international reference point for converting. our sales representatives at ice europe will be happy to help with customization requests and provide detailed information. premium embossing for aluminium foil by rotomacrotomac&rsquos versatile 145sg model converts aluminium foil from plain mother roll to embossed finished product in one continuous operation. this automatic rewinding machine produces rolls of microembossed aluminium foil, but also standard aluminium foil, plastic film, and baking paper rolls for household uses. in a single process, the 145sg transforms conventional smooth aluminium mother rolls into rolls of embossed foil. the microembossing unit is an integral part of the rewinding machine, being installed within the frame of the machine itself. the individual embossing rollers are preassembled into a modular unit that can easily and quickly be removed and replaced with one of a different design, allowing a wide range of different patterns. &ldquowe are greatly looking forward to this year&rsquos ice europe. as it is the world&rsquos leading exhibition for paper, film & foil converting, it&rsquos the perfect chance for us and our colleagues at ims and rotomac to meet our customers and partners and present the latest product and company developments,&rdquo says andreas hollmann, ceo of goebel schneid und wickelsysteme. goebel, ims, and rotomac look forward to welcoming you at ice europe, hall a6, booth 266. for further information, please visit www.imsdeltamatic.com