Why work with Louisenthal?


  • You benefit from our deep experience with our own state-of-the-art production facilities for banknote paper and the full range of security features (watermarks, holograms, security foils and stripes/patches etc.)
  • Our cutting-edge technologies can help you increase throughput and operating efficiency
  • Our specialised teams support you in upgrading your current systems to comply with new security, safety and environmental standards
  • Automated analysis software and monitoring components ensure quality control at every step of the production process – resulting in less downtime and minor numbers of rejects
  • Scalability and flexibility – whether you need a single component or turn-key facility

Planning Services

From planning to production: all-round security and service

All projects start with a detailed needs analysis, feasibility study as well as budget and time planning. In addition all existing infrastructure, machines, facilities and – of course – your production goals are taken into consideration. If you are looking to build an entirely new plant, we can help you analyse space and local construction requirements and design the new facility compliant to conditions. Our planning and consulting services comprise:

  • Consulting
  • Feasibility studies
  • Project engineering
  • Project management
  • Documentation
  • Technology transfer
  • Training
  • After-sales service

Paper and Foil Plants

Safety, security and cost-effective production

With two major manufacturing plants in Germany, Louisenthal’s experience with banknote paper and foil production goes back decades. Our engineering teams can help you design and build a completely new factory or a single machine, taking the local regulations into account as well as current safety, security and environmental standards. Once the project is realized, we support you with detailed documentation, technology transfer and staff training. Our range of products and services includes:

  • Consulting and project planning
  • Design and construction of new banknote paper mills
  • Reconstruction and upgrading of existing banknote paper mills
  • Cotton processing
  • Bleaching systems
  • Components for stock and additive preparation
  • Reconstruction and upgrading of paper machines
  • Machinery for online converting and further processing of the paper
  • Production systems for foils and other security elements (watermarks, high security foils etc.)
  • Security systems and strong rooms
Safety, security and cost-effective production

With two major manufacturing plants in Germany, Louisenthal’s experience with banknote paper and foil production goes back decades. Our engineering teams can help you design and build a completely new factory or a single machine, taking the local regulations into account as well as current safety, security and environmental standards. Once the project is realized, we support you with detailed documentation, technology transfer and staff training. Our range of products and services includes:

  • Consulting and project planning
  • Design and construction of new banknote paper mills
  • Reconstruction and upgrading of existing banknote paper mills
  • Cotton processing
  • Bleaching systems
  • Components for stock and additive preparation
  • Reconstruction and upgrading of paper machines
  • Machinery for online converting and further processing of the paper
  • Production systems for foils and other security elements (watermarks, high security foils etc.)
  • Security systems and strong rooms

Systems for Cutting, Sorting and Packaging

Optimal post-production finishing systems

Our dedication to production efficiency and quality doesn’t stop at paper production. Once your banknote and security paper rolls off the production line, you’ll need post-processing equipment. Our systems offer flexibility – taking different batch sizes into account – as well as a high degree of automation for a cost-effective production. Our range of products and services includes:

  • Consulting and planning to identify requirements
  • Cutting machines
  • Sorting systems
  • Packaging lines
  • Quality assurance and post-commissioning services

Quality Management and Quality Assurance

High-security production without any compromises thanks to reliable online monitoring

With banknote papers and security features, it’s particularly crucial to implement systems and processes to ensure quality and reliability. Our quality components monitor production and finishing processes, alerting you to the slightest anomaly. Our high-tech, automated inspection systems and post-production quality assurance enable consistent end-to-end product quality. Our range of products and services includes:

  • Inspection systems for the production of banknote paper
  • Inspection systems for the finishing of banknote paper
  • Design and implementation of a comprehensive quality assurance system
High-security production without any compromises thanks to reliable online monitoring

With banknote papers and security features, it’s particularly crucial to implement systems and processes to ensure quality and reliability. Our quality components monitor production and finishing processes, alerting you to the slightest anomaly. Our high-tech, automated inspection systems and post-production quality assurance enable consistent end-to-end product quality. Our range of products and services includes:

  • Inspection systems for the production of banknote paper
  • Inspection systems for the finishing of banknote paper
  • Design and implementation of a comprehensive quality assurance system

Printing Works

With certainty the best conditions for efficient work flows and printing processes

Worldwide several high security printing works have designed, erected and put into operation by our team of experts. The experience gained in our own production facilities together with our vast industry network gives the customer the opportunity to have access to efficient printing processes and state-of-the-art printing technology. Our range of products and services includes:

  • Banknote and securities printing plants
  • Pre-press services: from design to finished printing plates
  • Wiping solution recovery systems
  • Printing press components
  • Quality management and quality assurance
  • Security systems and strong rooms
  • Planning services from feasibility studies to turn-key solutions

Security Systems and Strong Rooms

Security processes with robust protection – both internally and externally

When you work with Louisenthal, you can be sure that the entire production process and the subsequent storage of security products is free of any security vulnerabilities. We do not only focus on security systems and strong rooms, but also on all the workflows and processes applied. Our portfolio offers:

  • Access control systems
  • Surveillance systems
  • Strong rooms
  • Planning services from feasibility studies to turn-key solutions
Security processes with robust protection – both internally and externally

When you work with Louisenthal, you can be sure that the entire production process and the subsequent storage of security products is free of any security vulnerabilities. We do not only focus on security systems and strong rooms, but also on all the workflows and processes applied. Our portfolio offers:

  • Access control systems
  • Surveillance systems
  • Strong rooms
  • Planning services from feasibility studies to turn-key solutions

Get in touch

Do you have any questions, requests or suggestions about our products or solutions? Please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to be of assistance.