Packsize expands automated packaging capabilities through strategic partnerships and acquisition

USA – Packsize, a leader in right-sized, sustainable packaging solutions, has announced a series of strategic collaborations and a major acquisition aimed at expanding its automated packaging capabilities and global market presence.

The company has entered into new partnerships with Sitma and Paccurate, enhancing its offerings across eco-friendly packaging formats and automation technologies.

Sitma, known for its advanced paper-based envelopes and automated bagging systems, will support Packsize in offering alternatives to plastic packaging.

Sitma’s systems—including e-Wrap, Fast Pack, and Fast Pack Plus—use heat-sealable or kraft paper, enabling more sustainable and versatile packaging formats.

Brian Reinhart, Chief Revenue Officer at Packsize, stated, “Our partnership with Sitma represents the next step in Packsize’s mission to bring sustainable, eco-friendly packaging solutions to a greater number of application needs.

“With Sitma’s innovative automated bagging machines, we can now offer a comprehensive range of solutions to serve more markets and address a wider array of customer challenges.”

Packsize has also strengthened its long-standing relationship with Paccurate, a specialist in cartonization software that optimises box size selection to reduce waste and shipping costs.

Under the new agreement, Packsize will exclusively market Paccurate’s automated packaging solutions, integrating best-in-class software with its hardware systems.

Paccurate CEO James Malley commented, “After more than a year of successful collaboration on major projects, it’s clear this partnership delivers exceptional value. When it comes to right-sizing, you can’t do better than hardware and software working seamlessly together.”

Acquisition of Sparck Technologies

Last month, Packsize completed the acquisition of Sparck Technologies, a Netherlands-based manufacturer known for its high-throughput, fit-to-size automated packaging platforms—notably the CVP Impack and CVP Everest systems.

This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Packsize’s growth strategy and its commitment to sustainable automation.

By combining Sparck’s high-efficiency systems with Packsize’s innovation portfolio and service infrastructure, the merged company offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive automated packaging solutions.

Packsize CEO David Lockwood said, “Sparck has long been recognized for its innovation, reliability, and commitment to sustainability—values that align perfectly with our own.

“This acquisition accelerates our ‘Smart Packaging for a Healthy Planet’ mission and expands our ability to deliver right-sized packaging solutions globally.”

Sparck CEO Kees Oosting added, “By joining forces with Packsize, we can deliver more value, more quickly, and at a greater scale than either company could alone.”

Previously part of French-listed Quadient, Sparck became a standalone company in 2021 after being acquired by Standard Investment, positioning it for growth in an increasingly automation-driven market.

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