ZARPAC

What ZARPAC does

ZARPAC is an integrated packaging engineering company that designs, engineers, and delivers turnkey packaging production lines for packaged goods manufacturers. Founded in 1989 in Oakville, Ontario, the company specializes in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) optimized line design using a proprietary suite of formula-based design tools—including the Packaging Line OEE Optimization Model, Optimized Machine Speed Calculator, Accumulation Sizing Calculator, Conveyor Motor & Gear Box Sizing Calculator, and Packaging Line Performance Simulator—developed and validated across more than 2,400 projects over 30+ years.

The company operates three interconnected service lines: (1) Integrated Turnkey Packaging Lines providing single-source project management from design through commissioning, including vertical line start-ups via pre-shipment commissioning; (2) Engineering Services delivered a la carte (project management, line layout, conveyor/accumulation design, controls & programming, onsite resources) plus front-end engineering studies and OEE audits using the ZPI Monitor & Report system; and (3) Custom Design Build Packaging Equipment covering custom machinery, robotic integrations, and new-to-market product packaging. Projects range from 1-18 months and span bottling, canning, pouch, carton, and cup/tub/pail lines across beverages, pet food, personal & household care, and food industries.

ZARPAC generates revenue through project-based professional services contracts, with pricing scoped per project and not publicly disclosed. The company serves an enterprise customer base—reportedly 7 of 9 Fortune 50 packaged goods manufacturers and 18 of 33 Fortune 500 packaged goods manufacturers—and uses dedicated enterprise field sales organized by vertical (alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beverages, liquid foods, key accounts) and geography (Canada, US, Mexico). Since 2016, ZARPAC has operated as a subsidiary of ProMach within the Systems & Integration business line, alongside ZPI (software) and Statera (conveyor and robotics) as sister brands, with cross-selling leverage across 13+ ProMach business units for systems integration projects.

Name

ZARPAC

Legal name

Pro Mach Integrated Solutions (Canada) Inc.

Website

https://zarpac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ZARPAC is an integrated packaging engineering company founded in 1989 that designs, engineers, and delivers OEE-optimized turnkey packaging lines, engineering services, and custom design-build packaging equipment for Fortune 50/500 packaged goods manufacturers across beverage, pet care, food, and personal care verticals, operating as a subsidiary of ProMach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Engineering Services

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Line Automation, Robotics & Integration (Controls, Turnkey Lines) (IMALAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG), Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH)

Keywords

• Turnkey packaging lines
• Packaging engineering services
• Custom packaging equipment
• Packaging line integration
• OEE optimization consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Packaging Line Integration: Full project-based services including design, engineering, integration, installation, commissioning, and project management for complete or partial packaging production lines. Single source accountability from kick-off to hand-off.
2. Engineering Services: A la carte engineering services including project management, line design & layouts, conveyor/accumulation design, controls & programming, and onsite engineering resources. Projects range from 1-18 months.
3. Custom Design Build Packaging Equipment: Custom machinery design and build services for automated packaging equipment, robotic integrations, and unique packaging applications. Includes development of custom case packers, robotic systems, and specialized automation.
4. Packaging Line OEE Audits & Improvement Plans: On-site audit services using ZPI Monitor & Report system to collect production data, analyze OEE performance, and deliver improvement roadmaps.
5. Front-end Engineering Studies: Pre-project feasibility studies, cost estimates, risk assessments, and project planning deliverables in customizable packages.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ZARPAC provides integrated turnkey packaging line design and project management services for complete and partial packaged goods production lines, a la carte engineering services (project management, line design, conveyor/accumulation design, controls & programming, onsite engineering resources), and custom design-build packaging equipment including robotic integrations. The company specializes in OEE-availability-optimized packaging line solutions with single-source accountability from kick-off to hand-off, supported by proprietary validated formula-based design tools.

Product overview

ZARPAC is a provider of fully integrated OEE optimized turnkey packaging lines, packaging line engineering services, and custom packaging equipment design-build services. The company operates as a portfolio of interconnected solutions: the core Integrated Turnkey Packaging Lines service provides single-source project management for complete and partial packaging production lines, supported by proprietary Packaging Line Design Tools that use validated formula-based calculations for OEE optimization. Engineering Services (including Front-end Engineering Studies, OEE Audits, and a la carte services) complement the turnkey offerings by helping customers plan, assess, and optimize packaging line projects. Custom Design Build Packaging Equipment services use a stage gate process and Proof of Principle testing to create custom machinery for automating manual processes or developing equipment for new-to-market products, including robotic integrations. Solutions by packaging type (Bottling Lines, Canning Lines, Bag & Pouch Lines, Carton Lines, Cup/Tub/Pail Lines) address specific industry needs. The company also offers Vertical Line Start-ups with Pre-shipment Commissioning for expedited implementations. ZARPAC joined ProMach in 2016 and is part of the Systems & Integration business line alongside ZPI and Statera.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OEE Availability Optimized Integrated Turnkey Packaging Lines Single-source turnkey design and project management services for fully integrated complete and partial packaging production lines, specializing in optimized availability and OEE line performance with single source accountability from kick-off to hand-off.
• Packaging Line Design Tools Validated, experience-based proprietary packaging line design tools including Packaging Line OEE Optimization Model, OEE Optimized Machine Speed Calculator, and OEE Optimized Accumulation Sizing Calculator that replace guesswork with formula-based tools.
• Vertical Line Start-ups & Pre-shipment Commissioning Service that includes setting-up, operating and commissioning a complete packaging line in a ProMach facility prior to shipment, enabling vertical line start-ups where production begins within hours of installation.
• Front-end Engineering Studies Documented analysis and assessment of estimated cost, timeline, risks and feasibility for full or partial packaging line projects, prepared by ZARPAC engineers with expertise in packaging machinery and manufacturing processes.
• Packaging Line OEE Audits & Improvement Plans Comprehensive packaging line OEE audits using ZPI Monitor & Report system for real-time data collection, analysis, and identification of root causes of low Overall Equipment Effectiveness, with detailed improvement plans.
• Engineering Services A la carte engineering services for packaging line projects including Project Management, Line Layouts + Conveyor/Accumulation Design, Line Controls & Programming, and Onsite Engineering Resources.
• Automated Packaging Equipment For Existing Manual Manufacturing Processes Custom design build packaging equipment for automating currently manual manufacturing processes, using proprietary stage gate process and Proof of Principle testing to validate designs.
• Automated Packaging Equipment For Completely New-to-the-Market Products Custom machine design build solutions for new products with new primary or secondary packaging where equipment does not exist commercially.
• Custom Design Build Packaging Equipment With Robotic Integrations Custom packaging equipment incorporating robotic technologies including picking systems, case packers, bottle unscramblers, palletizers, and collaborative applications with over 200 custom machines implemented.
• Custom Packaging Equipment Design Build Custom design build packaging equipment falling into two categories: automating manual processes and developing equipment for new-to-market products, with portfolio including case packers, capping systems, robotic picking systems, and integrated packaging systems.
• Bottling Lines Turnkey integrated packaging lines for glass, plastic and aluminum bottles, plastic and glass jugs, and glass and plastic jars with experience in RTD beverages, distilled spirits, personal care, household cleaners, and more.
• Canning Lines Turnkey canning lines for steel, aluminum and composite cans for liquid, viscous, dry and powdered products including infant formula, RTD beverages, pet food, and aerosols.

Quantifiable outcome

• A line operating efficiency loss of just 10% can translate into tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars in lost annual revenue for packaged goods manufacturers

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ProMachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016ZARPAC joined ProMach in 2016 as part of the company's Systems & Integration business line. ProMach is a global leader in packaging machinery and turnkey packaging lines. In 2020, ZARPAC's software division (ZPI) and conveyor/robotics business (Statera) became standalone brands within ProMach. ProMach provides the parent company infrastructure, cross-selling opportunities across 40+ product brands, and strategic market focus including Pet Care Solutions and Wine & Spirits Solutions groups.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BW Packaging Systems (Barry-Wehmiller): Direct competitor in integrated packaging line integration and engineering services for CPG manufacturers. Offers turnkey lines, line design, and custom machinery across similar verticals (beverage, food, personal care), making it a closely comparable peer.
• Ronchi Mario S.p.A. Italian packaging machinery specialist in container handling, filling, and complete line solutions. Comparable in turnkey line integration for personal care, household, and food products.
• Fogg Filler Company: Specializes in bottle filling and integrated bottling line design-build. Overlaps directly with ZARPAC's 700+ bottling line project base and serves similar CPG/beverage customers.
• Pace Packaging Machinery: Provides end-of-line packaging machinery and integrated line solutions for CPG manufacturers. Direct peer on turnkey packaging line services and custom equipment design-build.

Broad incumbents

• Krones AG: Global leader in packaging and bottling machinery for beverage and CPG. Competes with ZARPAC on large integrated lines but at a much broader scale and with an OEM-direct equipment model alongside integration services.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Major packaging machinery OEM serving food, beverage, and pharma with turnkey line capabilities. Overlaps with ZARPAC in CPG/beverage turnkey integration, especially in bottling and canning lines.
• Sidel: Leading supplier of PET liquid packaging and integrated beverage lines. Closely comparable in bottling line integration and OEE-focused line design services for beverage customers.
• Coesia: Diversified industrial group with multiple packaging machinery brands (e.g., G.D, FlexLink). Provides integrated packaging lines for CPG and competes for turnkey scope in similar verticals as ZARPAC.
• GEA Group: Global packaging machinery and process technology supplier serving food, beverage, and pharma. Comparable as a turnkey line integrator for CPG manufacturers, though broader in scope than ZARPAC's specialization.

Emerging players

• Stokvis Tapes: Provider of custom and modular packaging machinery with integration services. Comparable in delivering turnkey and custom design-build packaging equipment for CPG manufacturers, though with a smaller footprint than ZARPAC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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