Controlpack

What Controlpack does

Controlpack Systems, S.L.U. is a Spanish industrial packaging company founded in 1986 and headquartered in La Sénia, Tarragona. The company designs, distributes, and services packaging machinery and consumable materials for industrial customers across Spain, operating through two integrated business lines. The machinery portfolio includes proprietary SPK-branded equipment alongside distributed lines from international manufacturers: Controlpack is the official Spain distributor for Robopac (Spiror, Orbit R, Masterplat, Rotoplat horizontal and pallet wrappers), TLM Packaging (flowpack machines), and Graco (InvisiPac hot melt systems). The materials business covers stretch films (including nano-layer films with 400% pre-stretch), food-grade BOPP films, adhesive tapes, shrink plastics, ControlOX VCI anticorrosive packaging, custom cardboard boxes, and strapping.

The business model combines project-based engineering revenue (custom turnkey packaging lines with on-site installation and commissioning), one-time machinery sales (entry-level manual units from €1,395 to used equipment at €15,500), and high-volume consumable materials sold through an e-commerce platform with 48/72h delivery in Spain for orders over €50. Five revenue streams span machinery, materials, spare parts (100,000+ references stocked across two automatic vertical warehouses with 24/48h shipping), engineering services, and used/refurbished equipment. Go-to-market is engineering-led sales for turnkey enterprise projects combined with e-commerce for SMB and individual buyers, supplemented by trade fair presence at Alimentaria FoodTech, EMPACK Madrid, Food 4 Future, and FIMA Agrícola.

Recent strategic moves include the 2025 launches of VR Configurator (3D visual sales engineering, co-developed with Eurecat) and an expanded SPK Connect IoT remote monitoring platform, both presented at Advanced Factories 2025. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 certifications, PYME Innovadora status from the Spanish Ministry of Industry, and the EU Seal of Excellence. Operations remain confined to the Iberian Peninsula with no disclosed international expansion or external equity investment.

Name

Controlpack

Legal name

Controlpack Systems, S.L.U.

Website

https://controlpack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Controlpack Systems is a Spanish industrial packaging company founded in 1986 that designs, distributes, and services packaging machinery and consumable materials for industrial and SMB customers across Spain, serving as official Spain distributor for Robopac and TLM Packaging brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery and Materials

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging machinery
• Packaging materials distribution
• Pallet wrapping equipment
• Stretch film manufacturing
• Turnkey packaging engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarragona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machinery Sales: Sale of new and used packaging machines including envolvedoras, flowpack, tape sealers, strapping machines, cardboard perforators, and complete automated packaging lines. Both proprietary SPK-branded machines and internationally sourced brands (Robopac, TLM Packaging) are sold.
2. Packaging Materials Sales: High-volume sale of consumable packaging materials: stretch films, adhesive tapes, strapping, shrink plastics, corrugated boxes, bags, protective packaging, and labeling materials. Sold through e-commerce platform with 48/72h delivery in Spain for orders over €50.
3. Spare Parts & Technical Services: Sale of spare parts with 24/48h shipping. Two automatic vertical warehouses store over 100,000 references. In-house technical assistance team (SAT) provides maintenance and commissioning services. Service includes installation and startup support for machines.
4. Engineering & Turnkey Projects: Custom engineering and design services for bespoke packaging solutions. Process includes initial data study, solution proposal, design and programming, and on-site installation and commissioning.
5. Used/Refurbished Machinery: Sale of pre-owned packaging equipment with warranty options (6 months on used machines). Includes equipment exposed in showroom, serviced and certified for resale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Controlpack designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial packaging machinery and consumable materials for Spanish businesses. The portfolio spans pallet wrappers, flowpack machines, cardboard perforators, tape sealers, strapping equipment, and complete automated packaging lines under the proprietary SPK brand, plus a wide range of stretch films, adhesive tapes, shrink plastics, and protective packaging materials sold through both direct field sales for turnkey projects and an e-commerce platform with 48/72h Spain delivery.

Product overview

Controlpack is a Spanish company specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of packaging machinery and materials with 40 years of experience. The product portfolio includes: (1) Packaging Machinery - Flowpack packaging machines (TLM Packaging), Orbit R horizontal ring wrapping machines, Spiror rotary ring wrappers, Profipack cardboard perforators, Controlwrap luggage/packaging wrappers, air and paper cushion filling machines, box taping machines (Robotape), hot melt gluing systems (InvisiPac), strapping machines, pallet wrappers, and LGV Integra automated guided vehicles; (2) Packaging Materials - stretch films including nano-layer technology (400% pre-stretch), food-grade BOPP films, adhesive tapes, shrink plastics, anti-corrosive ControlOX packaging, cardboard boxes, strapping, and handling equipment; (3) Technology Platforms - SPK Connect IoT monitoring system for predictive maintenance and energy optimization, and VR Configurator for 3D visual sales configuration; (4) Services - TechLab testing for EUMOS 40509 compliance, spare parts with 100,000+ references, and used machinery. The company operates a turnkey project service model with engineering, installation, and technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPK (SystemPack): Proprietary technology brand developed by Controlpack Systems for packaging systems, integrating machinery, complete lines, and engineering solutions.
• Controlwrap
• ControlOX

Products and services

• Orbit R Horizontal Ring Wrapping Machine Automatic horizontal ring wrapping machine for spiral wrapping with stretch film, delivering up to 25% productivity improvement and film savings through pre-stretch options, with Industry 4.0 connectivity via R-Connect.
• Profipack 425 Cardboard Perforator Industrial cardboard perforator with 425mm working width that converts used cardboard into protective packaging material, cutting 2-3 layers simultaneously at 220mm/s with safety and motor protection features.
• Profipack 400 Cardboard Perforator Compact mobile cardboard perforator manufactured in Germany with continuous-duty AC motor, transforming used cardboard boxes into high-quality protective packaging filler.
• Controlwrap Advanced Luggage Wrapping Machine High-efficiency luggage wrapping machine with intuitive LCD interface, automated operation, adjustable rotation and carriage speed control, and pre-stretch regulation for hermetic sealing of luggage.
• Spiror Rotary Ring Stretch Wrapping Machines Automatic rotary ring stretch wrapping machines for aluminum, plastic extrusions, wood profiles, textiles, motors, and lamps, available in single or double reel (DR) versions with quick-coupling reel mandrel.
• Flowpack Envasadoras (TLM Packaging Horizontal Packaging Machines) Flowpack horizontal packaging machines distributed by Controlpack as official TLM Packaging representative in Spain, designed for wide range of industries with advanced technology and ease of use.
• InvisiPac HM25c Hot Melt Adhesive System Tankless hot melt adhesive system by Graco offering reliable and cost-effective packaging with compact design that facilitates integration into packaging lines.
• Air Fill Cushion Machines (SPK series) Air cushion filling machines for fast packaging operations, lightweight and compact equipment that produces bags and cushions on demand to increase production speed.
• Paper Fill Cushion and Protection Systems Paper cushion and protection systems including FillPak Trident and GrasiKraft that protect and secure items using sustainable paper fill materials for optimized goods conditioning in boxes.
• Automatic Stretch Film for Pallet Wrapping Automatic stretch film for pallet wrapping machines, including nano-layer technology films with up to 400% pre-stretch and standard pre-stretched films from 180%-300%, available in various colors and thicknesses from 10-25 microns.
• Adhesive Tapes (PP, PVC, Kraft) Adhesive tapes in PP Acrylic, PP Solvent, PP Hot Melt, PVC, and Kraft variants, available in multiple widths and lengths with customization options.
• Shrink Plastics (POF Films) POF shrink films for shrink wrapping machines in various sizes and thicknesses for packaging and wrapping applications.
• ControlOX VCI Anticorrosive Packaging VCI-certified anti-corrosive packaging solutions with certified tests and approvals that protect metal products from corrosion during storage and transport.
• Custom Cardboard Boxes

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/48h spare parts shipping across 100,000+ references
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Packaging ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Controlpack participates in the Packaging Cluster, a grouping of innovative companies in the packaging sector. Within this cluster, Controlpack leads the Servicontrol project (AEI-010500-2021b-96), an AEI-funded initiative for automated and connected manufacturing, alongside three other cluster members: Industrias Plásticas Triana, Tepsis, and E21 Design Technologies.
• ArvalminorOthers · 1 January 2017Vehicle leasing and fleet management partnership established in 2017. Arval provides flexible vehicle renting services to Controlpack's team, enabling sustainable and modern mobility with electric vehicle options, avoiding large capital expenditures and adapting to changing needs.
• RobopaccoreTechnology or IntegrationRobopac is a leading international manufacturer of packaging machines. Controlpack serves as the official distributor in Spain for Robopac products including Spiror horizontal wrappers, Orbit R, Masterplat, Rotoplat, and Compacta series. The partnership includes access to Robopac's TechLab simulation laboratory for EUMOS 40509 compliance testing, which Controlpack offers to its customers in Spain.
• TLM PackagingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor in Spain of TLM Packaging flowpack machines. TLM Packaging is a manufacturer of horizontal packaging (flowpack) machines for food and industrial applications, known for advanced technology, ease of use, and innovative design.
• MinipackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorControlpack distributes Minipack equipment. Minipack is a manufacturer of packaging machines that continue operating over time, though aging equipment may need replacement or upgrade assessment.
• EurecatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic technology partnership with Eurecat (technology center) for joint innovation. Together they developed VR Configurator (interactive 3D visual configuration for sales engineering) and SPK Connect (IoT remote monitoring). Collaboration presented at Advanced Factories 2025 (stand D513, Hall 4, Fira de Barcelona). The partnership focuses on digital transformation, automation, and connectivity in the packaging industry.
• Industrias Plásticas TrianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Servicontrol project (AEI-010500-2021b-96) within Packaging Cluster. Industrias Plásticas Triana is a plastic packaging manufacturer contributing to the joint R&D initiative on connected manufacturing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery integrator with a portfolio of acquired brands across filling, labeling, and end-of-line. Comparable as a roll-up integrator combining distribution, machinery, and services — a model Controlpack aspires to at a smaller, Spain-focused scale.
• Ranpak: Specialized manufacturer of paper-based protective packaging systems (FillPak, PadPak) — directly comparable to Controlpack's Profipack cardboard-perforator and paper-fill machine lines and the sustainability narrative around paper void fill.

Broad incumbents

• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): German-owned global packaging machinery manufacturer for pharma, food, and confectionery. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering integrated lines and lifecycle services that compete for the same turnkey projects Controlpack pursues in Spain.
• Robopac: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of pallet wrappers, ring wrappers, and automated packaging machinery. Robopac is both Controlpack's principal partner and the most direct product peer for stretch-wrapping equipment; comparison is essential because Controlpack's territory-right grant makes it effectively the Spain extension of Robopac's catalog.
• Multivac: German global leader in packaging machinery (thermoform-fill-seal, tray sealers, flowpack). Comparable as a premium incumbent serving food, medical, and industrial end markets with turnkey line capability — relevant for benchmarking on technology, scale, and export model.
• IMA Group: Italian packaging machinery designer and manufacturer serving pharma, food, and personal care. Comparable for the same engineer-to-order machinery model, Spanish-market presence, and lifecycle-service revenues Controlpack is starting to build via SPK Connect.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging solutions company combining protective packaging materials (Bubble Wrap, Instapak) with equipment. Comparable for the combined consumables + machinery model and the recurring-revenue aftermarket profile.

Direct peers

• Marchante Group: Spanish distributor and integrator of packaging machinery and end-of-line equipment (case packers, palletizers, strappers). Direct peer given overlapping territory, similar Spain-centric B2B distribution model, and complementary machine portfolio.
• ULMA Packaging: Spanish packaging machinery manufacturer headquartered in the Basque Country, producing flowpack, thermoforming, and tray-sealing equipment. Comparable as a Spain-based packaging-machinery specialist with a strong food-industry focus and similar multi-decade heritage.

Regional players

• Kite Packaging: UK-based packaging materials and equipment distributor with an e-commerce-led model. Comparable as a regional B2B packaging distributor with online configurators, consumables scale, and machinery distribution — a useful comp for Controlpack's UK and Ireland adjacency potential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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