Packaging and Materials Handling Vendors Worldwide
Packaging and materials handling sit at the intersection of nearly every manufacturing sector, connecting production lines to warehouses, distribution centers, and end customers. Automation in this space covers everything from primary packaging (filling, sealing, labeling) and secondary packaging (cartoning, case packing, bundling) to palletizing, depalletizing, conveyor systems, and intralogistics. The push toward higher throughput, smaller batch sizes, and rapid changeover is driving demand for flexible robotics, vision-guided picking, and intelligent conveyor and sortation systems. Vendors serving this domain need expertise in high-speed motion control, OEE optimization, line integration across multiple machine builders, and increasingly warehouse automation with AMRs and AS/RS systems. This directory lists European automation companies with direct experience in packaging and materials handling. That includes system integrators for end-of-line automation, machine builders for filling and cartoning equipment, palletizing and depalletizing robotics specialists, conveyor and sortation system providers, and MES/WMS integration experts connecting the shopfloor to logistics. Whether you are automating a manual packing station, retrofitting a palletizing cell with cobots, or designing a fully automated distribution center, the vendors listed here understand the throughput and flexibility requirements of modern packaging operations.
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E-COBOT Solutions
E-COBOT Solutions provides consulting, design and integration of robotic and cobotic systems. The company audits industrial processes, designs and integrates custom robotic lines for assembly, palletising, packaging and quality control, and integrates AGV/AMR mobile robots. Founded in 2016, E-COBOT supports industrial clients from concept through commissioning and operator training.
Europa Systems
Europa Systems is a leading European manufacturer, multi-product provider, and system integrator of automated intralogistics solutions, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Pyrzyce, Poland. With 300+ engineers and specialists and a 17,500 m² production facility, Europa Systems designs and builds conveyor systems, AGV/AMR vehicles, automated storage and retrieval systems, robotic cells, and warehouse management software. The company has completed projects in 35 countries for customers including Bridgestone, Michelin, Carlsberg, Rockwool, and Avery Dennison, serving retail, FMCG, tire, battery, e-commerce, and heavy-load sectors.
Foorz Automation
Foorz Industrial Engineering is a Dutch system integrator specializing in industrial automation, robotics, cobot integration, software development, and hardware engineering. Born of a collaboration between PS Nederland and IACT, the company delivers end-to-end automation solutions, including robot programming and simulation, custom software development, control panel construction, and worldwide commissioning. Foorz partners with leading robot manufacturers, including FANUC, ABB Robotics, Yaskawa, and Techman Robot, to provide tailored industrial and collaborative robot solutions across a wide range of manufacturing applications.
ICS Automation AG
ICS Automation AG is an independent Swiss system integrator for process and machine automation, founded in 1999 by Christian Fraefel in Uzwil, St. Gallen. With around 50 employees, ICS delivers turnkey automation solutions for the food and non-food industry worldwide. Services range from requirements analysis and electrical schematics to PLC programming, servo technologies, HMI visualisation, process control systems with traceability, and ERP interfaces. Together with sister company ACS Solution, ICS covers the full automation pyramid including MES integration.
Joltek
Joltek helps manufacturers and investors unlock efficiency, reduce risk, and build scalable operations by aligning people, processes, and technology. With over a decade of experience in manufacturing and industrial automation, Joltek combines technical depth with business strategy — delivering services across digital transformation, IT/OT architecture & integration, MES/SCADA modernization, operations performance improvement, workforce development, and investor/private equity support.
Rychiger AG
Rychiger AG is a globally operating Swiss special machinery manufacturer, headquartered in Steffisburg. Founded in 1918, the company specialises in custom filling, sealing and packaging machines for the food & beverage, life science and industrial goods sectors. Their portfolio spans primary, secondary and tertiary packaging solutions as well as general automation systems. With an export rate of around 80% and locations in Switzerland, Canada and Poland, Rychiger serves renowned brands worldwide.
Schaltag AG
Schaltag AG is a Swiss industrial solutions provider founded in 1961, headquartered in Effretikon near Zurich. With over 60 years of tradition, Schaltag delivers engineering, automation, electrical cabinet construction, apparatus and machine manufacturing, and cable assembly. Their customers include leading Swiss machine and plant manufacturers across pharma, biotech, food, packaging, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. Schaltag operates in Switzerland and the Czech Republic, with ISO 9001 and UL 508 certification, and supports projects worldwide from concept to commissioning.
3HLE Automation & Robotics SA
3HLE Automation & Robotics SA is a Universal Robots Certified System Integrator based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The company combines AI-powered vision systems with collaborative robots to deliver contactless quality control and flexible automation solutions. Its cobot applications include assembly, sorting, packaging and automated visual inspection in human-robot collaborative environments.
Kjærgaard A/S
Kjærgaard is a Danish industrial automation and electrical installation company founded in 1921, headquartered in Løsning with branches in Fredericia, Odense, Skive, and Dronninglund. With approximately 170 employees including industrial electricians, building electricians, technicians, and engineers, Kjærgaard provides brand-independent industrial automation solutions across PLC programming, SCADA, drives, robot integration, vision systems, and turnkey production line solutions. The company holds Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator status and also works extensively with Siemens platforms. Kjærgaard serves the food industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, plastics, metal processing, and general manufacturing sectors, delivering complete solutions from electrical installation and panel building through to advanced automation and robotics integration. Additional competencies include IT infrastructure (Cisco networking, servers, firewalls), comfort and energy optimisation for buildings, and 24-hour service support.
Innomat-Automation AG
Innomat-Automation AG is a Swiss technology partner for automation and digitalisation solutions, headquartered in Herisau with a branch in Frauenfeld. Founded in 2013, the company has been active as an automation partner since 2010 and employs around 16 engineers and technicians. In 2025, Innomat absorbed its subsidiary Asprotec AG to consolidate operations. The company's flagship product is the Kalisto IoT platform — a modular, Swiss-developed software framework for building HMI, SCADA, and IIoT applications. Kalisto supports machine-to-machine communication, data acquisition with analytics, visualisation, and alarm management, and can scale from simple operator interfaces to full IoT solutions. The platform is available for purchase rather than subscription, with optional on-premises or cloud deployment. Innomat's service portfolio spans industrial automation, robotics, handling automation, conveyor systems, process automation, test automation, and software development. The company works as both an engineering service provider and a system partner, supporting OEM customers and integrators with project management, PLC programming, and Kalisto integration. Industries served include food and beverage, medtech, printing, chemicals, and general manufacturing. Certified Siemens Solution Partner.
Astech Projects
Astech Projects is an award-winning UK robotics and automation company founded in 1995, headquartered in Runcorn, Cheshire, and part of the Schauenburg International group. The company designs and builds bespoke automation and robotic systems for clients in regulated and advanced manufacturing industries worldwide. Astech has three specialist divisions: Drug Delivery Automation (testing and assembly systems for inhalers, pens, and devices), Laboratory Automation (the Robotic Lab Assistant platform and custom lab workflow integration), and Processing & Packaging Automation (end-of-line and manufacturing automation). All systems are custom-designed and delivered end-to-end, from concept and detailed engineering through manufacturing, commissioning, and long-term REACTS® support and maintenance. ISO 9001 certified with a global client base including leading pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer healthcare, aerospace, and chemical companies.
marti engineering ag
marti engineering ag is a Swiss special machine builder and automation integrator founded in 1981, headquartered in Mitlödi, Canton Glarus. With around 50 employees, the owner-managed company develops and delivers turnkey automation solutions from a single source — covering engineering, mechanical and electrical assembly, PLC programming, commissioning, and long-term maintenance. Core competencies include robotic cells and gripping systems, assembly and handling automation, test systems, injection moulding and die casting automation, and conveyor technology. The company has delivered automation solutions across the food and beverage, furniture, pharmaceutical, medical technology, plastics, and metal processing industries, and has been a long-standing supplier to Bühler Group, winning multiple Bühler Supplier Awards. ISO 9001 certified since 1998.
Reeco Automation
Reeco Automation is a UK cobot and end-of-line automation specialist founded in 2016, headquartered in Newtown, Powys, Wales. The company designs and supplies modular automation systems built around collaborative robots (cobots) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), with a focus on palletising, case packing, conveying, and end-of-line material transfer. Reeco's flagship RB-series palletiser and CP-series case packer are manufactured in-house and integrate Omron TM cobots with proprietary end-of-arm tooling and HMI interfaces designed for ease of use on the factory floor. Reeco is an Omron Innovation Partner and a certified BARA and PPMA member. The company serves food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing clients across the UK and internationally, with offices in Newtown and Bradford.
RMGroup
RMGroup is a UK-based manufacturer and integrator of robotic automation and packaging machinery, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Newtown, Powys, Wales. The company supplies and manufactures a wide range of industrial automation solutions including ABB robot palletising systems, Flex-Picker pick-and-place cells, form fill and seal packaging machinery (VFFS), autonomous mobile robots (AGVs/AMRs), bulk bagging and material handling systems, and pre-made bag placers. RMGroup is an official ABB Value Provider, a certified Siemens Solutions Partner, and the UK's first Automate UK Certified Robot Integrator — the recognised UK benchmark for robotic system design, safety, and project delivery. With locations in the UK, USA, and Australia, the company serves the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, logistics, and agricultural sectors globally.
Ambis Solutions AG
Ambis Solutions AG is a Swiss manufacturer of custom automation products based in Burgdorf (Bern), part of the Asic Group. With around 50 employees and over 40 years of combined expertise from predecessor companies Scheidegger AG, Zihlmann Profiltechnik AG, and Zufag AG, the company specialises in feeding technology, conveyor systems, sorting systems, and special-purpose machines including robotic camera integration.
ARS Automation
ARS Automation is an Italian company with over 35 years of experience in industrial automation, specializing in flexible parts feeding, robotics integration, and machine vision. The company is best known for FlexiBowl®, its patented flexible feeding system that serves as an alternative to traditional vibratory bowl feeders. FlexiBowl® integrates with all major industrial and collaborative robot brands and vision systems, handling components from 1 to 300 mm across sectors including automotive, medical devices, cosmetics, electronics, and consumer goods. With over 2,500 FlexiBowl® units and 1,500 vision systems installed worldwide, ARS supports integrators, machine builders, and distributors through a network spanning more than 40 countries. The company also offers FlexiVision, a PC-based vision guidance software, and provides end-to-end support from feasibility testing to commissioning.
Auto-Mate Robotics AG
Auto-Mate Robotics AG is a Swiss robotics startup founded in 2024, headquartered in Biel/Bienne and spun out of the Bern University of Applied Sciences. The company specialises in agile robotic cells for small-batch and mixed-production environments, built around their proprietary PrograBlock no-code programming platform. PrograBlock allows robotic cells to be reprogrammed in hours rather than days, enabling manufacturers to respond rapidly to changing production requirements without specialist PLC knowledge. Auto-Mate Robotics combines cobot integration with intuitive operator interfaces and has deployed systems across multiple Swiss manufacturing companies. The company was recognised as a top-3 Newcomer of the Year by be-connected.ch. Backed by the Gebert Rüf Foundation.
Automated Solutions Australia
Automated Solutions Australia (ASA) is a privately owned Australian company founded in 2002, specialising in the design, engineering, and integration of FANUC robotic automation systems for industrial manufacturing. Headquartered in Adelaide with an additional office in Melbourne, ASA serves the automotive, aerospace, defence, food and beverage, medical, and painting and sealing markets. Core applications include paint finishing, fibreglass and gelcoat, welding, palletising, machine tool tending, and materials handling. ASA is Australia's dedicated FANUC industrial and collaborative robot integrator, combining systems integration expertise with robot programming, training, and long-term service support.
Automationsteknik AB
Automationsteknik AB, part of the Selatek group and founded in 2000, is a Swedish automation specialist delivering sustainable, high-quality automation systems. Core capabilities include project management, mechanical and electrical design, PLC programming, robotics, control cabinet manufacturing and after-market service. The company serves both the manufacturing industry and the water & wastewater sector (VA-automation), and is a certified system partner with ABB and Siemens.
AVM Engineering AG
AVM Engineering AG is an independent Swiss automation and engineering company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dietfurt, Canton St. Gallen. As part of the AVM Group — which includes AVM Solutions AG and AVM Steuerungen AG — the company provides end-to-end engineering services for machine and plant builders, covering software development, HMI and control systems, PLC and drive technology, safety engineering, hardware engineering, and control cabinet manufacturing. AVM is a certified Beckhoff Solution Provider and serves clients across the Toggenburg and wider Eastern Switzerland region. The company is known for its independence from any single platform vendor and its focus on long-term partnership with OEM machine builders.
Baumann Automation GmbH
Baumann Automation GmbH is a German manufacturer of turnkey automation systems and robotic assembly solutions, headquartered in Amberg, Bavaria. Founded in 1984, the company has grown to over 1,000 employees across locations in Germany, China, Romania, Mexico, the Philippines, and Taiwan. Baumann is a leading system integrator for KUKA and Stäubli robotics, specialising in modular robot cells, handling and assembly systems, test solutions, and optical inspection technology. The company serves the automotive supplier, electronics, plastics, and household appliance industries, delivering custom automation from standalone robot cells to fully automated production lines. Baumann holds CE certification and operates a global after-sales service network.
J‑Tec Material Handling
J-Tec Material Handling is a Belgian specialist in automated material handling and process engineering, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Kapellen, Antwerp. A wholly-owned business unit of Katoen Natie, J-Tec designs, supplies, builds, and maintains complete turnkey and greenfield processing systems for powders, pellets, and liquids. The company develops its own in-house control systems covering the full scope from mechanical and electrical engineering to SCADA integration, delivering a single unified control across entire production lines. Core niche markets include infant nutrition, snacks and baked food, food ingredients, PVC processing, and plastic compounding. J-Tec holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, and its systems are designed to comply with ATEX, CE, and HACCP standards. With engineering teams in Belgium, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Thailand, the USA, and Chile, J-Tec serves food, chemical, and pharmaceutical customers across more than 30 countries.
KAPLINA Engineering
KAPLINA Engineering is an Austrian Certified System Integrator (CSI) for Universal Robots, based in Bludenz, Vorarlberg. Founded in 2010 by mechanical engineer Stefan Bitschnau as a single-person engineering office, the company has grown into a full-service automation provider. Today KAPLINA offers cobot integration, special machine construction, 3D printing services, custom grippers, load-handling equipment, and machinery safety consulting. The company serves manufacturers across the DACH region and is particularly recognised for its work with SMEs entering automation for the first time. KAPLINA is an active exhibitor at regional industrial events including Tech.con in Dornbirn.
L.C.E. Engineering and Robotic S.r.l.
L.C.E. Engineering and Robotic S.r.l. is a certified system integrator for Universal Robots and an Omron Certified Partner based in Montesilvano, Italy. The company integrates collaborative robots into manufacturing processes for assembly, palletising, packaging, welding, painting and other production tasks. Its cobot solutions emphasise quick installation, flexibility and safe human-robot collaboration.
Manomatic A/S
Manomatic is a Danish robotics system integrator headquartered in Viborg, specialising in the design, development, and integration of complex industrial robot solutions. The company is an accredited FANUC and KUKA dealer and integrator in Denmark and also services DENSO robots, with over 400 robot cells currently in operation across Denmark and abroad. Manomatic delivers both custom turnkey robot cell solutions and standard CNC automation solutions via the RoboJob programme. Core competencies include robot cell design for handling, palletising, sanding, gluing, and welding applications, as well as 2D/3D vision systems and bin picking (accredited EYEFEEDER integrator). The company provides 24/7 service and support with a dedicated hotline, spare parts stocking, preventive maintenance agreements, operator training, and remote diagnostics. Manomatic serves customers across the wood, metal, plastics, food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries, with clients including Danfoss. The company also distributes NewIcon automated dispensing systems for the healthcare sector.
Mer-Com S.r.l.
Mer-Com S.r.l. is an Italian industrial automation specialist based in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, founded in 1981. The company is a Lenze Performance Partner covering the Emilia-Romagna region and the Republic of San Marino. Mer-Com primarily serves manufacturers of special machines and prototypes, offering expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, motion control, mechanical transmissions, and industrial instrumentation. The company designs customised systems, carries out component dimensioning, and supplies products — acting as a technical bridge between machine builders and automation technology providers. With over 40 years of market presence, Mer-Com is a well-established name in the Italian machine-building supply chain.
MPDV Mikrolab GmbH
MPDV is a German market leader for manufacturing IT solutions, headquartered in Mosbach with over 40 years of experience and approximately 530 employees across 13 locations in Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and the USA. The company's flagship product HYDRA X is a platform-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that covers production data acquisition, machine data collection, quality management, production planning, HR management, energy monitoring, intralogistics, and tracking & tracing — fully aligned with VDI Guideline 5600. MPDV also offers the Advanced Planning and Scheduling System (APS) FEDRA and the Manufacturing Integration Platform (MIP), an open ecosystem enabling third-party manufacturing apps. Recognised as Technology Leader in the SPARK Matrix for discrete MES, MPDV's solutions are used daily by over 1.4 million people in more than 1,400 manufacturing companies worldwide across automotive, metal, plastics, electronics, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and general discrete manufacturing sectors.
SP Automation & Robotics
SP Automation & Robotics is one of the UK's longest-established automation manufacturers, designing and building bespoke automated systems from its purpose-built facility in Dundee since 1984. The company offers end-to-end project delivery covering mechanical design, software and control engineering, project management, and full after-sales support. Industry coverage spans food and beverage, pharma and cleanroom, medical device, electronics, automotive, and packaging. SP integrates Yaskawa industrial robots alongside Universal Robots cobots (through its SP Elements division), Keyence vision inspection systems, and OnRobot end-effectors. The company is ISO 9001 accredited and has won multiple industry awards including Engineering/Technology Company of the Year at the Made in Scotland Awards (2022).
bfa solutions ltd
bfa solutions ltd is an independent Swiss engineering company founded in 1981 in Fällanden, Zurich. For over 40 years the company has specialised in industrial automation and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) solutions, covering the full automation pyramid from PLC and robot programming to ERP integration. Their proprietary MES platform PiSolutions supports full product traceability, OEE monitoring, recipe management, and quality control for assembly lines and injection moulding machines. Key industries include plastics, medical, pharma, automotive, and electronics. Owner-managed with additional locations in Subingen (CH) and Munich (DE).
Crossmuller
Crossmuller is Australia's only Wonderware Endorsed and CSIA-certified systems integrator, delivering PLC/SCADA control systems, MES, ERP integration, robotics, vision systems, IoT dashboarding, and automated warehousing solutions. Part of the Borg Group, Crossmuller has been a certified systems integrator since 1997 and holds expertise across Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Inductive Automation platforms. The company serves manufacturing, food and beverage, logistics, and industrial sectors, offering complete project delivery from concept and design through to installation, commissioning, and long-term support.
HUMARD Automation SA
HUMARD Automation SA is a family-owned Swiss special machine builder and robotics integrator founded in 1995 in Delémont, Jura. With 51–200 employees, the company develops and manufactures custom robotic industrial production solutions including automated assembly machines, robotisation systems, high-precision hydraulic presses, palletisers, and packaging systems. HUMARD serves demanding sectors such as watchmaking, MedTech, aerospace, cosmetics, jewellery, automotive, consumer goods, and electronics. Since 2024, the company is led by Raphaël Jr. Humard, continuing the family tradition of precision engineering and innovation.
Robotic Automation
Robotic Automation P/L is an Australian-owned industrial robotics and automation company established in 1988, with over 3,600 solutions installed across Australia and New Zealand. The company is the exclusive distributor and integrator of Yaskawa Motoman industrial robots and MAXAGV Automatic Guided Vehicles in Australia. Services span turnkey robotic system design, integration, commissioning, and 24/7 service and maintenance support. Application expertise covers palletising, welding, machine tending, dispensing, pick and place, vision-assisted inspection, and warehouse AGV systems, serving food and beverage, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and logistics industries.
Teguar AG
Teguar is a leading provider of industrial and medical computer solutions designed for demanding applications in industrial automation, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and edge AI environments. Customers choose Teguar for our unique combination of elegant product design, rugged reliability, and long-term product availability. Our portfolio includes industrial Panel PCs, fanless Box PCs, rugged tablets, medical computers, and industrial displays engineered for 24/7 operation in harsh environments. Teguar systems are built with high-quality embedded components and feature fanless cooling, IP-rated protection, optically bonded touchscreens, and long lifecycle support to ensure maximum reliability and reduced downtime. In the medical sector, our IEC60601-certified Medical PCs are trusted by hospitals and medical device manufacturers worldwide for their safety, hygienic design, and dependable performance. What differentiates Teguar is our customer-focused approach. We work closely with OEMs, system integrators, and industrial companies to deliver customized computing solutions tailored to their exact application requirements. With engineering support, global logistics capabilities, and responsive customer service, Teguar helps customers deploy reliable computing systems faster and more efficiently. Customers choose Teguar because we combine industrial-grade durability with modern, elegant design — delivering computer solutions that are both rugged and refined.
CKF Systems
CKF Systems is an independent UK-based robotics and automation integrator founded in 1988, specialising in turnkey robotic palletising, pick-and-place, and conveyor systems for the food and beverage, logistics, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries. Operating from a modern manufacturing facility in Gloucester, their multi-disciplined engineering team delivers projects from concept through to commissioning and ongoing support. CKF is an ABB Value Provider and one of the UK's most established robotics integrators.
STÖBER Antriebstechnik GmbH + Co. KG
STÖBER Antriebstechnik GmbH + Co. KG, founded in 1934 and headquartered in Pforzheim, Germany, is a specialist system supplier for drive technology. With approximately 1,000 employees at 13 international locations, STÖBER develops and manufactures modular geared motors, servo drives, and drive controllers for demanding motion control applications across machine building, packaging, and logistics.
BSP Automation
BSP Automation is a leading industrial automation parts supplier headquartered in Amsterdam, delivering high-quality automation components and solutions since 2008. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and sensors, sourced from globally recognized manufacturers such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, IFM, FESTO, Keyence, WAGO, Parker, etc. With extensive industry expertise and strong global partnerships, BSP Automation provides reliable, tailored solutions to meet diverse industrial requirements. Its efficient and flexible logistics network ensures fast delivery across regions, supporting businesses in maintaining operational continuity. More than just a supplier, BSP Automation acts as a long-term partner, helping clients optimize performance, reduce downtime, and achieve sustainable growth.
AH Automation
AH Automation is a leading Swedish automation company with over 80 years of experience delivering complete automation solutions. Their portfolio covers robot cells, robot welding, control and appliance cabinets, assembly presses, vision systems, conveyor and packing systems and machine tending — all tailored to individual customer requirements. The company works as a certified system partner with ABB, KUKA, Omron and Siemens, and operates from offices in Kungshamn and Karlstad. AH Automation serves manufacturing industries including automotive and food & beverage, enabling faster production, lower operating costs and improved product quality.
Autoware
Autoware is an Italian MES system integrator founded in Vicenza in 1996, now part of the Coesia Group since October 2025. With over 500 projects delivered across four continents, Autoware specialises in Manufacturing Execution Systems, Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), IIoT, predictive analytics, and AI-powered manufacturing optimisation. The company holds the highest AVEVA Operations Endorsed certification level in Italy and is a certified CSIA member and MESA member. Autoware's core offering covers MES implementation, ERP-to-shopfloor integration, OEE monitoring, production order management, material genealogy, quality management, and 24/7 support services. The company serves major manufacturers in food & beverage (including Barilla), CPG, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. Autoware is also a member of the Automation Alliance Group, an international network of leading system integrators. Their AI-powered 'Golden Day' concept aims to replicate optimal production conditions every day using predictive analytics and process data.
Cama Group S.p.A.
Cama Group S.p.A. is an Italian machine builder and robotics integrator founded in 1981, headquartered in Molteno, Lecco. With approximately 260 employees and subsidiaries in France, the UK, the USA, and China, Cama is an international leader in secondary packaging systems. The company designs and manufactures robotic loading units, cartoning machines, case packers, and complete end-of-line packaging lines for food, confectionery, dairy, pet food, and pharmaceutical customers. Its Break-Through Generation machines feature Industry 4.0 connectivity, augmented reality maintenance tools, and cabinet-free hygienic design. The group invests approximately 5% of annual turnover in R&D. Cama provides full integration from primary packages through to palletiser-ready output.
Roeslein & Associates
Roeslein & Associates is a turnkey solution provider founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in engineering, modular fabrication, and construction services. The company is an Ignition Premier Integrator and multiple Ignition Firebrand Award winner, recognized as a top-selling Ignition integrator globally. With over $650 million in annual revenue and offices in St. Louis, Red Bud (IL), Denver, the United Kingdom, and Shanghai, Roeslein integrates SCADA and MES systems using Ignition into customers' production facilities. The company has deep expertise in canmaking, oil and gas, renewable energy, and general manufacturing, combining process piping, electrical, and controls integration under one roof.
Sensata Technologies
Sensata Technologies is a sensor physics specialist that has built a dedicated predictive maintenance business unit around their Sensata IQ platform. Using the wireless 6VW series IoT sensors for rotary asset monitoring, Sensata IQ delivers continuous vibration and temperature data to a cloud analytics layer — purpose-designed for condition monitoring of motors, pumps, compressors, and fans. Unlike broad automation vendors, Sensata's domain is sensors and sensing science, giving their hardware a depth of measurement accuracy that generalist players struggle to match.
Tex Computer S.r.l.
Tex Computer S.r.l. (trading as Tex Automation) is an Italian manufacturer and Lenze strategic partner headquartered in Cattolica, Emilia-Romagna, founded in 1985. The company designs and produces Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and CNC systems for industrial machine builders, covering applications in metal, stone, wood, textile, glass, and food processing, as well as robotics and packaging. As a Lenze Performance Partner for the Italian and Mediterranean markets, Tex Automation offers motion control expertise alongside its own Made-in-Italy hardware and software platform. Part of the FomGroup, a global leader in aluminium and PVC processing machinery, the company operates three offices across Italy and employs approximately 30 people.
Polytron
Polytron is a CSIA-certified systems integration and engineering consulting firm based in Duluth, Georgia, with over 40 years of experience serving the manufacturing industry. A three-time System Integrator of the Year honoree, Polytron specializes in process engineering, smart manufacturing, MES and manufacturing operations management, machine safety, industrial networking and cybersecurity, packaging systems, and automation and controls. The company partners with major technology providers including Rockwell Automation, AVEVA, Cisco, and Inductive Automation. Polytron serves world-leading food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer products manufacturers.
The Robot People
The Robot People is a Sydney-based specialist in collaborative robotic equipment, stocking, distributing, and integrating Universal Robots cobots for the Australian manufacturing market. With over 30 years of experience in Australian manufacturing, the company provides solutions including robotic palletising, pick and place, quality inspection, assembly, machine tending, and vision-guided automation using Microscan and OnRobot accessories. The Robot People holds Machinery Safety Expert and Universal Robots Training certifications, serving SME manufacturers through to large multinationals, with a focus on accessible, fast-ROI cobot deployments.
JAG Jakob AG
JAG Jakob AG is a leading Swiss process technology company headquartered in Brügg near Biel, specialising in the design, construction, and automation of turnkey process plants and robotic systems. With around 230 employees across the JAG Group — including subsidiaries R. Wick AG (robotics), Weibel & Partner AG (biotech process automation), amotec AG (pipeline and plant construction), and JAG Process Solutions in Melbourne, Australia — the company covers the entire value chain from engineering and plant construction through automation and long-term service. JAG develops its own PdiCS automation platform purpose-built for the process industry, complemented by EPCM and CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation) services for GMP-regulated environments. The company offers a 10-year guarantee on controllers and 20-year guarantee on spare parts. Core capabilities include batch control, process visualisation, smart factory integration, and autonomous mobile robotics (AMR). Key industries served are pharmaceuticals and biotech, food and dairy production, micro and medical technology, and beverage manufacturing. JAG is ATEX certified and compliant with GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11 regulations.
Robotec Solutions AG
Robotec Solutions AG is one of Switzerland's leading independent robotics integrators, founded in 1983 in Seon, Aargau. With over 1,000 completed projects, the company delivers intelligent, robot-based automation for production, logistics, and research. Certified partner of FANUC, Stäubli, Omron, and Cognex, Robotec designs and builds turnkey automation solutions including industrial robot cells, collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots, AI-supported vision systems, and traversing axes. Industries served include electronics, plastics, food, luxury goods, medtech, pharma, and metal processing.
Balluff GmbH
Balluff GmbH, founded in 1921 and family-run for four generations, is a globally leading sensor and automation specialist headquartered in Neuhausen near Stuttgart, Germany. With approximately 4,000 employees in 68 countries, Balluff offers high-quality sensor, identification, vision, and IO-Link network technology solutions for all automation requirements.
Deleproject AG
Deleproject AG is a Swiss industrial automation and MES integrator based in Uetendorf near Thun, founded in 1979 and active for over 45 years. Since 2022 the company is part of Rychiger AG. Deleproject designs, engineers, and commissions turnkey automation solutions for the process industry, covering the full lifecycle from consulting and electrical engineering through PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, MES implementation, IT/OT system engineering, and GMP qualification. The company works across a broad multi-vendor technology stack including Siemens, Rockwell, AVEVA, COPA-DATA zenon, Inductive Automation Ignition, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, CODESYS, and Bosch Rexroth ctrlX. Modern data and digitalisation tools such as InfluxDB, Grafana, Node-RED, and Microsoft Power BI complement the classical automation platforms. Deleproject also holds specialist expertise in ISA 88 batch management and Pavilion8 Advanced Process Control. Key industries served include food and beverage — with a long-standing relationship with Nestlé dating back to 1992 — as well as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, medtech, packaging, glass, logistics, and defence. ISO 9001 certified, Siemens Solution Partner, and Beckhoff Solution Provider.
Murrelektronik GmbH
Murrelektronik GmbH, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Oppenweiler, Germany, is a leading family-owned manufacturer of decentralized electrical automation technology. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, the company supplies fieldbus systems, interface modules, connectors, power supplies, and I/O devices that bring electrical power, signals, and data close to the process.
Shenzhen Jiaweishi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Jiaweishi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer specializing in industrial display and industrial computing solutions. Established in 2012, the company integrates R&D, manufacturing, sales, and technical service, with a modern production base of over 12,000 square meters in Shenzhen, China. JAWEST focuses on delivering reliable and high-performance industrial hardware for global customers in industrial automation, smart manufacturing, transportation, medical, logistics, energy, and intelligent retail industries. As a National High-Tech Enterprise, JAWEST has obtained more than 160 technical achievements and certifications, including ISO 9001, CE, FCC, and RoHS. The company is supported by an experienced R&D team and advanced manufacturing facilities, enabling strict quality control, long product life cycles, and stable 24/7 operation in harsh industrial environments. The company’s main product portfolio includes industrial monitors, industrial panel PCs, Android industrial tablets, embedded industrial computers, industrial motherboards, vehicle-mounted displays, and fanless mini PCs. With strong OEM/ODM capabilities, JAWEST provides customized solutions tailored to diverse industrial application requirements.
Autoproces
Autoproces is a Polish industrial automation and robotics integrator founded in 2010, delivering turnkey solutions for production process automation and intralogistics across Poland and Europe. The company specialises in the design and implementation of automated production lines, end-of-line quality testing systems, cobot integrations, packaging and palletising lines, AMR mobile robot systems, conveyor systems, and assembly workstations. Autoproces follows Industry 4.0 principles, combining automation, robotisation, and digital warehouse transformation within a single project scope. The company serves manufacturing clients across food processing, packaging, automotive, and general manufacturing, providing services from concept development and simulation through to commissioning and ongoing support. Autoproces also offers production process audits and purchasing outsourcing for automation components, covering the complete project lifecycle from design to after-sales service.
ERT Solutions SA
ERT Solutions SA is a Swiss robotics company headquartered in Le Landeron, Canton Neuchâtel, specialising in mobile manipulation systems that combine autonomous mobile robots (AMR) with collaborative robot arms. Their flagship product, the SmartMoma® system, integrates an AMR platform with a 6-axis cobot arm and custom gripping technology to automate machine loading and unloading, intralogistics transport, and multi-step production handling — all without human intervention. The company's ERTmiral fleet management software coordinates multi-robot deployments. ERT Solutions operates internationally, with locations in Switzerland, Germany, and the USA, and delivers solutions in four languages. The Swiss entity was formally incorporated in 2025.
Gefran S.p.A.
Gefran S.p.A. is an Italian multinational listed on Borsa Italiana (ticker: GE), founded in 1969 in Provaglio d'Iseo, Brescia. With approximately 700 employees and subsidiaries in Germany, France, Belgium, China, India, and Brazil, Gefran designs and manufactures sensors, power controllers, drives, HMI terminals, and edge controllers for industrial process automation. The company operates through three segments: Sensors (pressure, temperature, position, force), Automation Components (power controllers, operator panels, programmable logic controllers), and Motion Control (inverters, servo drives). Gefran is particularly strong in plastics and rubber processing, mobile hydraulics, and metal heat treatment. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and has been listed on Borsa Italiana since 1998.
Pizzato Elettrica S.r.l.
Pizzato Elettrica S.r.l. is an Italian family-owned manufacturer of industrial safety devices, founded in 1984 in Marostica, Vicenza. With approximately 400 employees and eight international subsidiaries, the company specialises in position switches, RFID safety locking switches, safety modules, guard locking devices, foot switches, and human-machine interface components. Products are sold in more than 80 countries and are used in packaging, automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, railway, and lift applications. The Pizzato Academy provides training and technical documentation. All products are CE-marked and ISO 9001 certified. The company develops its entire product range in-house at the Marostica facilities.
Staedler Automation AG
Staedler Automation AG is a Swiss automation and robotics specialist founded in 2009 by Lukas Staedler, headquartered in Henau, St. Gallen. With around 40 engineers, technicians, and automation specialists, the company develops customised process automation systems, robotic cells and special-purpose machines, and food technology equipment. Key offerings include PLC programming and commissioning, palletising and pick-and-place automation, continuous cooking and cooling systems for food production, and CE assessments for machinery. Staedler is a member of the Advaton FoodTec Group alongside SAS Eurotandem and Kalt Maschinenbau AG, and serves clients worldwide in food and beverage, packaging, and general manufacturing.
Kaiser Engineering GmbH
Kaiser Engineering GmbH is a Swiss machine builder and industrial automation specialist founded in 1972, based in Möhlin, Aargau. The company designs and builds custom special-purpose machines, robotic systems, and conveyor/intralogistics solutions. Core offerings include palletising and pick-and-place robot cells, machine feeding systems, packaging automation, and conveyor technology. Kaiser Engineering also offers simulation and commissioning services and acts as a Kawasaki Robotics and Rockwell Automation partner in Switzerland. With over 50 years of experience, the company serves clients across food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and general manufacturing.
SEETECH
SEETECH HITECH S.L. is a Spanish engineering company specializing in industrial automation, machine vision, robotics integration and automotive production testing systems. We design, manufacture and integrate custom machinery for vehicle assembly plants, including headlamp aiming machines, wheel alignment systems, brake testers, dynamometers, ADAS calibration stations and automated inspection solutions. Our expertise combines PLC programming, industrial vision systems, robotics, software development and mechanical engineering to deliver turnkey projects from concept and manufacturing to installation, calibration, certification and maintenance. With projects deployed across Europe and North America, SEETECH helps manufacturers improve quality control, traceability, production efficiency and Industry 4.0 integration through advanced automation and intelligent inspection technologies.
Torque robotics and solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Torque Robotics & Automation is a leading system integration and engineering services company headquartered in Gurugram, India. With more than a decade of experience in industrial robotics and automation, we specialize in Body-in-White (BIW), palletizing, material handling, and press automation systems. In addition to turnkey automation solutions, we provide specialized engineering support services, including on-site robot programming, offline simulation, virtual commissioning, and PLC programming. With five offices across India and a team of over 100 skilled engineers, we support customers worldwide across various industries and automation platforms.
Robatech AG
Robatech AG, founded in 1975 in Muri, Aargau, Switzerland, is a globally leading manufacturer of innovative and sustainable industrial adhesive application systems. With over 700 employees in 19 subsidiaries across 22 countries and a partner network spanning 80 countries, Robatech delivers high-quality hot-melt and cold-glue solutions for packaging, automotive, textiles, woodworking, and bookbinding industries.
RD Automation
Modern manufacturing relies on a welding automation company to introduce robotics that handle repetitive welds with precision. These companies help maintain consistent quality across production lines while minimizing human error, and RD Automation provides insights into industrial welding solutions in India. visit us: https://rdautomationindia.com/articulated-robots-coimbatore/
SALZ Automation GmbH
From Industrial Automation Products to Embedded System Design to Industrial Automation Engineering - we not only provide Engineering services but are technology partners with deep knowledge in system level design as well, especially in the field of Functional Safety.
BinMaster Level Sensors
BinMaster Level Sensors is an independent US manufacturer of point and continuous level measurement instruments and inventory management systems, with roots dating back to 1953 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company specializes in monitoring the level of bulk solids and liquids in bins, tanks, silos, and hoppers across a wide range of industrial and agricultural applications. The product portfolio includes non-contact radar sensors, guided wave radar, 3D level scanners, ultrasonic sensors, rotary paddle level switches, vibrating probes, and capacitance level instruments. BinMaster also offers wireless IoT and cloud-based inventory management platforms including BinTrac and BinCloud, enabling real-time remote monitoring across single-site and multi-site operations. Industries served include agriculture, cement, plastics, food processing, bioenergy, mining, and brewery/distillery sectors. All products are manufactured in the USA.
Hangzhou Dongtian Technology Co., Ltd.
SINSMART is an international industrial computer brand of Dongtintech, specializing in reliable and customizable industrial computing hardware for automation, industrial control and digital manufacturing applications. We provide rugged tablet PCs, rugged laptops, embedded industrial computers, rackmount industrial PCs, industrial panel PCs and portable industrial computers for OEMs, system integrators, machine builders and enterprise users. Our products are widely used in factory automation, machine vision, SCADA/HMI systems, edge computing, industrial IoT, AGV/AMR systems, logistics automation, data acquisition, transportation, energy, security monitoring and other demanding industrial environments. SINSMART industrial computers are designed for stable long-term operation in real-world industrial conditions, including vibration, dust, temperature variation, outdoor use, vehicle-mounted deployment and continuous 24/7 operation. Depending on project requirements, our systems can support multiple LAN ports, COM ports, USB, GPIO/DIO, PCIe expansion, wide-voltage input, fanless cooling, high-brightness displays, rugged housings and flexible mounting options. We support OEM/ODM customization, hardware configuration, operating system options, I/O expansion, BIOS settings, branding, accessories and project-based technical support. Our goal is to help automation equipment manufacturers, system integrators and industrial users build dependable computing platforms that improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime and support long lifecycle industrial deployment. SINSMART focuses on reliability, customization, engineering responsiveness and long-term cooperation. We aim to become a trusted industrial computer partner for global automation projects, digital factory solutions and mission-critical industrial applications.
Pneumax S.p.A.
Pneumax S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of pneumatic automation components, founded in 1976 in Lurano, Bergamo. The Pneumax Group comprises 29 commercial and production companies with over 850 employees worldwide and a distributor network covering more than 50 countries. Subsidiaries are located in Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, the UK, Brazil, India, China, and Singapore. The Lurano headquarters covers 160,000 m² and houses ten production units. Products include pneumatic cylinders, solenoid valves, pilot valves, vacuum systems, linear motion units, clamping and positioning components, and electric actuators, all manufactured in compliance with European and JIS standards. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. Pneumax serves OEM machine builders and system integrators in automotive, food and beverage, packaging, and pharmaceutical industries.
Camozzi Automation S.p.A.
Camozzi Automation S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of pneumatic and fluid control components, founded in 1964 and headquartered in Brescia. With approximately 2,000 employees, 14 production sites, 30 subsidiaries, and exclusive distributors in more than 75 countries, Camozzi is one of Europe's major automation component suppliers. Its product range includes pneumatic cylinders, solenoid valves, proportional valves, FRL units, vacuum components, and IIoT-enabled smart pneumatics. The company also serves transportation and life science markets with specialised fluid control components. Camozzi Automation is part of the broader Camozzi Group, which employs approximately 3,000 people worldwide across industrial automation, machine tools, and textile machinery.
Duke Control Systems
Duke Control Systems is a Birmingham-based industrial automation engineering company delivering PLC/SCADA programming, robot programming, electrical design, virtual commissioning, and flexible engineering resource across the UK. With over 50 years of combined leadership experience, our team has delivered complex automation projects across automotive (BIW, assembly, powertrain), FMCG, logistics, and life sciences, including projects involving 450+ robots across global programmes. We work with leading platforms including Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, ABB, FANUC, and KUKA robotics. Unlike larger integrators, Duke offers senior-engineer-led delivery, fast mobilisation, and genuine flexibility, whether you need a single embedded resource or full project delivery. Based in Birmingham with nationwide coverage.
Elettric80 S.p.A.
Elettric80 S.p.A. (now E80 Group) is an Italian provider of integrated end-of-line automation solutions, founded in 1980 in Viano, Reggio Emilia. With over 1,000 employees and branches in Australia, Brazil, France, Poland, Sweden, the UAE, the UK, and the USA, the company delivers automated intralogistics systems for high-volume consumer goods manufacturers. Its solutions include palletising robots, laser-guided vehicles (LGVs/AGVs), robotic stretch wrappers, pallet control systems, robotic labellers, and automated high-density warehouses. The entire logistics flow is managed by the SM.I.LE80 software platform. The company has completed nearly 300 integrated factory projects worldwide. Primary markets are food and beverage, tissue, and ceramics.
Metal Work Pneumatic S.r.l.
Metal Work Pneumatic S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of pneumatic components for industrial automation, founded in 1967 in Concesio, Brescia. The group currently consists of 61 companies worldwide. Over 600 employees work at the Concesio facilities, with more than 800 people in the global commercial organisation. The product range covers five lines: actuators, valves, FRL units, push-in fittings, and handling components. Recent expansions include electric automation components and vacuum technology. Metal Work holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. Products are used in medical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, packaging, and automotive applications.
System Ceramics S.p.A.
System Ceramics S.p.A. is an Italian machine builder founded in 1970 in Fiorano Modenese, Modena, and wholly owned by Coesia Group since 2021. With approximately 675 employees and around 20 international subsidiaries, the company is a global leader in automation solutions for ceramic tile production. Its portfolio includes digital decoration systems, end-of-line sorting and handling automation, intralogistics systems, and packaging machinery. System Ceramics applies a mechatronic approach integrating precision mechanics, electronics, and IT. Production facilities are located in Italy and China. Beyond ceramics, the company also serves packaging and intralogistics markets.
Exotec
Exotec is a French warehouse automation company founded in 2015 in Lille by Romain Moulin and Renaud Heitz, developing goods-to-person robotic systems for global retail and logistics brands. The company's Skypod system combines autonomous mobile robots, high-density racking, and proprietary warehouse management software to deliver flexible, scalable order fulfilment. Customers include Carrefour, Decathlon, Gap, and Uniqlo. Exotec became a unicorn in 2022 at a $2B valuation and employs over 1,000 people across France, the USA, Germany, and Japan.
Mecaconcept
Mecaconcept is a French industrial engineering and machine building company founded in 1992 and based in Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The company specialises in process automation, special machine design, multi-brand robotic cell integration, 2D and 3D industrial vision, and industrial IT. Mecaconcept is a certified multi-brand robotics integrator working with Stäubli, FANUC, and KUKA, and covers the full project lifecycle from feasibility study and mechanical design through commissioning and operator training. End-of-line, packaging, and logistics automation are key application areas.
Braun Sondermaschinen GmbH
For over 40 years, Braun Sondermaschinen GmbH has been designing and manufacturing production systems and epoxy coating systems to customer specifications. In particular, we feel very comfortable in the field of Electromobility and Industry 4.0. With Braun Sondermaschinen GmbH, you have an experienced automation partner at your side who will realize your automation project individually and successfully.
Mikron Group
Mikron Group, with over 100 years of experience, is a Swiss manufacturer of high-precision automation solutions, machining systems, and cutting tools. Headquartered in Boudry (Neuchâtel), the group employs over 1,000 qualified professionals and has deployed more than 4,500 assembly and test systems worldwide. Mikron serves pharmaceutical, medtech, consumer goods, and automotive industries with scalable and customizable production solutions.
WUHAN MAISVCH TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Maisvch is a leading provider of robust industrial networking and communications products and solutions. We deliver the mission-critical hardware, from hardened Ethernet switches, high-power PoE++ Ethernet Switches, 4G/5G industrial routers, advanced Edge Computing Gateways, to multi-protocol converters, etc., which are necessary to bridge legacy OT systems with the modern enterprise cloud.
Autech Dynamics
Autech Dynamics delivers end-to-end industrial automation and OT solutions for process and manufacturing industries, with strong expertise in Siemens, Rockwell Automation, and Valmet control platforms. Autech Dynamics supports clients globally, delivering high-reliability automation solutions backed by deep platform expertise, strong engineering discipline, and a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
SMARTR.solutions GmbH
SMARTR.solutions develops SMARTR.factory, a modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for manufacturers of all sizes. The software brings transparency to the shopfloor: real-time machine and operating data acquisition, OEE calculation, downtime analysis, production planning and a digital shopfloor board. Industry 4.0-ready machines and IoT components are integrated without programming, via open interfaces such as OPC UA. Available as a cloud or on-premise solution, SMARTR.factory is the lean, pragmatic alternative to oversized MES suites – fast to implement and transparently priced.
Motiv Automation
Motiv NV is a Belgian industrial automation and robotics integrator offering turnkey solutions for manufacturing systems. The company provides electrical engineering, control panel design and wiring, PLC and HMI/SCADA programming, and robot integration for new and existing machines. Core competencies include motion control of drives, machine safety implementations, and retrofitting of obsolete controls. Motiv also develops Industry 4.0 solutions, enabling data exchange with MES/ERP systems via standard protocols (e.g., OPC) and remote monitoring of production processes
Changzhou ZGC Mechanical & Electrical Co., Ltd. (ZGC Motors)
ZGC Motors manufactures precision DC motors and drives, including BLDC motors, stepper motors, servo motors, geared motors, motor drivers and customized motion-control solutions for industrial automation, robotics, logistics systems, medical equipment and commercial equipment applications.
VMG Technics
VMG Technics designs and manufactures customized automation solutions for assembly and production processes and integrates them into standard and non-standard production lines. The company’s activities include robotization and automation, industrial constructions and metal processing, stamped metal parts, R&D solutions and consulting, as well as technical and after-sales service. VMG Technics focuses on the development and delivery of tailored automation and manufacturing solutions based on customer-specific requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of companies are listed under Packaging and Materials Handling?
Companies specializing in automation for packaging lines and material flow. That includes system integrators for end-of-line automation, machine builders for filling, cartoning, and case packing equipment, palletizing and depalletizing robotics specialists, conveyor and sortation system providers, AMR and AS/RS suppliers, and MES/WMS integration experts connecting production to logistics.
What makes packaging automation different from other manufacturing automation?
Packaging automation must handle extreme product variety: different formats, sizes, weights, and materials, often on the same line with minimal changeover time. Throughput rates are high, format flexibility is critical, and the systems must integrate across multiple machine builders from different OEMs. Add growing sustainability requirements (reduced material, recyclable packaging) and the trend toward smaller batch sizes, and packaging automation becomes one of the most demanding integration challenges in manufacturing.
What automation disciplines are most relevant in packaging and materials handling?
Robotics for pick-and-place, palletizing, and case packing. Motion control for high-speed filling and labeling. Vision systems for quality inspection, barcode verification, and robot guidance. Conveyor and sortation systems for material flow. PLC/SCADA for line control and OEE monitoring. And increasingly AMRs and AS/RS systems for automated intralogistics between production and the warehouse.
Can I find vendors for both primary and secondary packaging automation?
Yes. The directory covers the full packaging chain, from primary packaging (direct product contact: filling, dosing, sealing) through secondary packaging (cartoning, bundling, shrink wrapping) to tertiary packaging (palletizing, stretch wrapping, load securing) and downstream intralogistics.
























































