Nobelus Installs Catbridge Film Slitter in Elgin, Illinois, Facility

Published: February 5, 2026

The finishing solutions supplier rounds out their equipment fleet with a high-capacity slitter.

Nobelus, a trusted film and laminate supplier for the general commercial print, flexible packaging, and prime label industries, has added a new high-volume slitter to its equipment lineup. Installed in the company’s Elgin, IL, facility, the Catbridge 900 Duplex Slitter is a high-speed unit that reflects the film supplier’s continued growth and focus on efficiency.

Catbridge, which recently celebrated its quarter-century anniversary, is well known in the material conversion space for its state-of-the-art machinery and innovations in engineering. The 900 Duplex is an automated slitting machine that accepts film web up to 84 inches wide. With a top run speed of 2,500 feet per minute, this unit will play a crucial role in maximizing productivity as the company expands its reach in a range of markets.

Nobelus hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to christen the Catbridge 900 Duplex on Friday, January 30th.

Brian Fleisher, Chief Operating Officer at Nobelus, said, “The Catbridge 900 Duplex will allow us to significantly increase our production capabilities and handle larger, heavier rolls so we can deliver the products our customers need in a timely manner. This is a major investment that perfectly aligns with our commitment to providing top-tier customer service for every film order.”

Nobelus hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to christen the Catbridge 900 Duplex on Friday, January 30th. Leadership anticipates that the machine will immediately benefit consumables customers as they enjoy shorter lead times, tighter turnarounds, and greater product availability.

About Nobelus

Nobelus is committed to enhancing people, partners, and the world’s brands. We distribute the highest-quality laminating systems, equipment solutions, and specialty laminating films across the print, publishing, photo, packaging, and label markets. Backed by industry-leading service and support, Nobelus solutions are driven by continuous innovation and ingenuity. More information is available at nobelus.com.