Packaging Machinery Specialist Greif-Velox Celebrates 80 Years at Its Site in Lübeck, Germany

From the “Greifenmühle” to High-Tech Manufacturing
The roots of Greif-Velox trace back to the year 1100, with the founding of the Greifenmühle (“Griffin Mill”) by monks in Pomerania, in what is now Poland. A key turning point came in 1936 when Ernst Mahlkuch founded the Greif-Werke in Klützow, Pomerania, after inventing and patenting the automatic bagging scale “Velox.” Following the company’s relocation from Pomerania, a new chapter began in Lübeck in 1945. “The past eight decades have been shaped by challenges—but above all, by the development of outstanding innovations for the industry,” says Sebastian Pohl, Managing Director of Greif-Velox.

Milestones of Industrial Progress
From manufacturing certified Velox scales to developing fully automated packaging systems, Greif-Velox has continuously advanced filling technology over the past decades. Key technological milestones include the introduction of valve bag filling machines in 1957, sealing machines in 1966, and the establishment of a strong research partnership with the Lübeck University of Applied Sciences beginning in the 1980s. One major leap was the development of the VeloVac vacuum technology, which enabled dust-free packaging of ultra-light powders such as carbon black and silica—securing the company’s position as a global market leader in this segment.

Structural Change and Strategic Turning Points
Following the insolvency of Greif-Werke in 1997, a new beginning was marked by the founding of Greif-Velox Maschinenfabrik GmbH. The acquisition of filling and dosing specialist LogDos in 1999 significantly expanded the company’s portfolio, including the addition of automated liquid filling systems. In the years that followed, Greif-Velox continued to drive its internationalization. With the founding of Greif-Velox America in 2020—now based in Houston, Texas—the company currently operates in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Lübeck Remains a Strategic Hub
By extending the lease for its premises for another ten years, the company has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the city of Lübeck as a strategic location. “The combination of innovation, entrepreneurial vision, and a strong connection to the Lübeck site will continue to drive our success in the future,” says Managing Director Sebastian Pohl.

Greif-Velox Connect: Where Innovation Meets Networking
As part of its anniversary celebrations, Greif-Velox will host Greif-Velox Connect at its Lübeck headquarters on May 13, 2025. Under the motto “Explore. Innovate. Network.” the event will feature expert talks, live machinery demonstrations, discussions with industry specialists, and exclusive insights into the company’s in-house InnovationHub. “Greif-Velox Connect is a key meeting point for our partners, customers, and employees,” says Managing Director Thorsten Köll. “Our aim is not only to reflect on the past but to actively engage in conversations about the future of packaging technology and to spark new ideas together.”

For more information, please visit: https://www.greif-velox.com