Dome Auctions to Sell Advanced Rotogravure Printing Lines from Kaleidoscope Rotogravure Printing Plant in Online Auction
Dome Auctions has announced an online auction featuring the complete rotogravure printing plant of Kaleidoscope Nederland B.V., located in Almelo, The Netherlands. The sale presents a significant opportunity for printing, packaging and converting businesses seeking high-specification production equipment, substantial material stock and supporting plant assets.
Originating from bankruptcy proceedings, the auction offers buyers access to premium European manufacturing equipment, including late-model rotogravure presses, finishing lines and packaging machinery. For companies operating in decorative paper, gift wrap production, flexible packaging or specialist print markets, this sale represents a rare chance to secure integrated assets from an operational facility.
The online auction closes on 31 March 2026 at 14:00, with viewing scheduled for 27 March 2026 (10:00 – 16:00) at Bedrijvenpark Twente 123, 7602 KE Almelo, The Netherlands.
Key Assets Available
Highlights from the auction include:
- 2016 BOBST ROTOMEC 7-colour rotogravure printing line
- SCHIAVI 7-colour rotogravure printing press
- SCHIAVI 6-colour rotogravure printing press
- MÖLLER roll winding and packaging lines
- HOBEMA finishing equipment
- WOHLENBERG machinery
- MAVECO flower cover machine
- 2018 CONTIMETA foil shrink tunnels
- Large stock of gravure cylinders
- Approx. 275 tonnes of jumbo paper rolls
- Approx. 225 tonnes of printed ready-product gift wrap paper rolls
- Compressors and rolling stock
- Additional plant inventory and auxiliary equipment
The presence of a 2016 BOBST ROTOMEC 7-colour line is particularly notable, offering advanced print quality and efficiency suitable for high-volume, high-precision applications. Combined with multiple SCHIAVI presses and downstream winding and packaging equipment, the auction provides opportunities for both turnkey production capacity and individual asset acquisition.
In addition to machinery, the substantial inventory of gravure cylinders and paper stock adds immediate production value, making this sale attractive to both end users and trade buyers.
Viewing & Auction Details
Prospective buyers are encouraged to attend the scheduled viewing day to inspect the equipment and inventory firsthand. All bidding will take place online, allowing international participation from across the print and packaging sectors.
Given the scale and quality of the assets on offer, strong interest is anticipated from European and global buyers seeking proven rotogravure technology.
About Dome Auctions
Dome Auctions is an established European auctioneer specialising in industrial machinery, manufacturing plants and business asset disposals. The company regularly handles insolvency sales, surplus asset auctions and complete facility liquidations across multiple sectors, including printing, packaging, plastics and general manufacturing. With a strong digital auction platform and international buyer base, Dome Auctions provides transparent, professionally managed sales processes designed to maximise asset value while ensuring efficient transactions for buyers worldwide.
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