CEO of Microline
With 25 years of experience in industrial automation, Microline stands out for its ability to deliver tailor-made, modular and adaptable systems. Its customer- and product-focused approach, combined with attention to sustainability, meets the evolving demands of an increasingly interconnected industry
Microline is well known for providing tailor-made solutions. What are the key strengths that enable you to meet customers’ specific needs so precisely?
We don’t start from the machine — we start from the customer’s product. Each solution is designed around specific production requirements, leveraging our 25 years of experience and the expertise of our highly specialised internal technical team.
Every machine — be it a bundler, wrapper, bagger or cartoner — is tailored to different types of products, from tissue to food, cosmetics to non-woven.
Thanks to our flexible structure, we can supply both stand-alone machines and complete lines, always ensuring high performance and custom-built efficiency.
Automation and flexibility are key words in your sector. How do you balance technological innovation with adaptability to different production processes?
Flexibility is embedded in our design philosophy. All our systems are modular and scalable, able to manage a wide range of formats and configurations. Our machines are Industry 4.0-ready and equipped with software for real-time data collection and performance monitoring.
This allows constant supervision and efficiency control, with the ability to customise machine logic according to specific production needs, whether for highly automated environments or more dynamic setups.
What are the most relevant innovations you’ve recently introduced in your range?
In recent years, we’ve invested heavily in making our systems more compact, versatile and easy to integrate. Highlights include high-efficiency configurations for packaging industrial rolls and medical sheets, complete lines that combine baggers and cartoners with integrated feeding systems, and machines equipped with fast and simple format change modules that significantly reduce downtime.
We’re also working on new solutions to handle sustainable packaging materials, including recycled plastic and bio-based films.
Sustainability is becoming a central topic in industrial automation. How is Microline integrating sustainable choices into its designs?
We follow a practical approach to sustainability: cutting energy consumption, reducing waste, and extending the lifespan of our equipment. Our machines are designed to minimise material usage, eliminate scraps, and optimise energy cycles.
Several models are already compatible with compostable films and low-impact materials. Mechanically, we build for durability, using high-quality components and ensuring easy maintenance to increase reliability over time.
Looking ahead, which markets or industrial segments offer the greatest growth opportunities for Microline?
The tissue sector, particularly folded products and AFH rolls, remains strategic for us, but we are also expanding in the nonwoven segment. Geographically, we see strong potential in Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, where demand for automated secondary packaging lines is growing.
At the same time, the retail sector is increasingly asking for flexible and sustainable packaging solutions. Our goal is to be the go-to technology partner for companies navigating these new challenges.
