The end-of-line packaging is advanced machinery used in the overall production of various other products. They can be fully automated or semi-automated. The fully automated system includes safety controls, machine vision, and even remote monitoring in turn contributing to production of quality products. They reduce the need for labor as they are fully automated and reduce the chances of human error thus increasing efficiency in the overall process.
As of 2021, the Global End-Of-Line Packaging Market was valued at U.S.$ 4.5 Billion in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.7% during the years (2022-2030)
Key Companies in the End-Of-Line Packaging Industry:
1) Krones AG
Krones AG is a German packaging and bottling machine manufacturer. The company produces lines for filling beverages in plastic and glass bottles or beverage cans. Products manufactured include stretch blow-molding machines for producing polyethylene terephthalate bottles, inspectors, packers labelers, bottle washers etc. The company was founded in the year 1951, and the headquarters are located in Neutraubling, Germany. The company was founded by Herman Konseder.
As of November 2022, Krones AG has acquired 80.5% of R+D Custom Automation LLC.
2) DS Smith Plc.
DS Smith Plc. Is a British multinational packaging business. It is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging in Europe and the United States, with recycling and papermaking operation. The company manufactures packaging that is 100% recyclable. The company was founded in the year 1940, and the headquarters are located in London, England, UK.
As of May 2021, DS Smith has opened new state-of-the-art laboratory to support customer’s circularity ambitions.
3) Pro Mach Inc.
Pro Mach is a packaging machinery company that provides packaging products and machinery for the food, beverage, household goods and pharmaceuticals industries. The company has 61 manufacturing facilities. It was founded in the year 1998, and the headquarters are located in Covington, Kentucky, USA. The company has been listed nine times in the Inc. 5000, which ranks America’s fastest-growing private companies.
In June 2022, Pro Mach completed the acquisition of Reepak of Seriate, Italy a provider of flexible film and tray packaging machinery. In November 2022, the company acquired Ferlo of San Adrian, provider of retort and sterilization machinery.
4) IMA S.p.A
IMA (Industria Macchine Automatiche) is a multinational Italian company, The company is a leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, tobacco tea and coffee. The company was founded in the year 1961, and the headquarters are located in Ozzano dee’Emilia, Bologna, Italy. The company was founded by Andrea Romagnoli.
5) Combi Packaging LLC.
Combi Packaging is a company that engineers and manufactures industrial packaging systems for nearly every industry. The company is a manufacturer of end of line packaging equipment, including case erectors, case sealers, case packers, case labelers and tray erectors. The company was founded in the year 1979, and the headquarters are located in North Canton, Ohio.
In June 2022, Combi Packaging Systems announced their plans of participating in the 2022 Packaging Expo in Chicago, Illinois. The company showcased their newest solutions in the summit.
