About us

DRESS YOUR BRANDS®! is much more than just an advertising slogan to us. We believe that packaging is more than mere protection of its contents. 

Modern packaging compliments your product in a similar manner as a well-fitting suit. It can be as tempting as an elegant gown. 

We would like to invite you to find out about our company and its history as well as our products and services on our web site. Discover what our claim is about: DRESS YOUR BRANDS®!

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HISTORY

2020

Successful development and approval of an earth packaging according to DE.uz30a Blauer Engel.

Development of the brands PreNewalmax, Shrinc, EcoShrinc and ReComp80.

2019

Further expansion of extrusion capacities through the installation of another W + H extruder.

2018

The year of further renewal. Numerous renovation measures were carried out: new lights, new exhaust air systems, etc. Another Miraflex was purchased, as well as two new rewinders - an additional Varex is being planned.

2017

October 2017: Introduction of hygiene management according to DIN EN 15593: 2008.

DIN EN 15593 is a European hygiene standard for food packaging.

2016

Startup of the recently purchased printing machine as well as of the new 5-layer co extrusion machine.

2015

Setup of regranulation equipment for the recycling of film waste. Startup of a new rewinder. 

2013

Extension of the coextrusion capacities. Modernisation and refurbishment of the production and office buildings. Retrofit of the existing finishing machinery.

2012

Implementation of an energy management system in accordance with ISO 50001. Entitlement to use 'I am Green'. 'Folien Herford GmbH & Co.KG' takes over both locations of the alesco GmbH & Co. KG. From now on the Langerwehe location is doing business under the name of 'alsesco Folien GmbH & Co. KG', the Alsdorf location under the name of 'Aldoplastic GmbH & Co. KG'. Der Standort Langerwehe firmiert ab sofort unter alesco Folien GmbH & Co KG, der Standort Alsdorf unter Aldoplastic GmbH & Co.KG.

2011

alesco installs its third eight colour printing machine for further development of its capacities of refined products.

2008

alesco focuses on its core business, the production of flexible wrapping films, and sells parts of its business unit paper finishing. On 1 January 2008, Walke AG takes over the gummed paper strips and waxed paper divisions whereas alesco continues to control the bitumen and crepe paper divisions. 

2007

The parent company changes its name into a more international one and calls itself alesco GmbH & Co. KG from now on.

2006

The company invests in another eight colour flexographic printing machine at the Langerwehe location.

The company joins the European Bioplastics Association e.V. (formerly IBAW) and starts its first production tests on flexible films made from renewable raw materials.

2005

The company invests in an eight colour flexographic printing machine and a laminator. Furthermore its co-ex capacities are extended.

2003

The core businesses of films for beverages, turfs/soils and for the green market are further developed.

2000

The company extends its printing capacities at the Langerwehe location.

1980

Until 1980 almost all customers are based in Germany. The company management decides to change that and invests in entering new markets in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Subsequently several field sales offices are established to serve those new markets.

1979

The transport packaging produced by 'Aldo-Plastik Kunststofffolien GmbH & Co. KG' in Alsdorf is a perfect match for Ewald Schoeller's portfolio. He acquires the company and its employees in 1979.

1968

By buying the first foil printing machine, the company management enters the world of further processing. A measure which is being consistently pursued and developed to this day.

1943-1967

The company was founded in 1943 as "Ewald Schoeller GmbH & Co. KG" - manufacturing paper products and yarns. Almost completely destroyed in the Second World War, it was rebuilt in 1944. Looking ahead to the future, in 1959 they began to run a trial of polyethylene film production. In 1967, Ewald Schoeller GmbH was one of the first companies in Germany to start manufacturing "plastic containers" (today: hollow bodies).