KOCH Pac-Systeme
KOCH Pac-Systeme GmbH, a subsidiary of the Uhlmann Group, designs and manufactures turnkey packaging machinery—standard blister, modular KMO, customized lines, and sustainable mono-material packaging—for consumer-goods, healthcare, and contact-lens manufacturers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersPfalzgrafenweiler, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What KOCH Pac-Systeme does
KOCH Pac-Systeme GmbH is a German manufacturer of turnkey packaging machinery and consulting partner headquartered in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Germany. Founded in 1969 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Uhlmann Group, the company serves three primary vertical markets: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Contact Lenses. Its product portfolio follows a platform-plus-modules architecture spanning standardized blister machines (KBS-C medplus, KBS-PL, KBS-PT, KBS-KF), the KDT rotary table machine, the KSI vision-based seal inspection module, the KMO modular packaging platform with floating mover transport and plug-and-play modules, fully customized turnkey lines, and digital lifecycle solutions marketed as KOCH K 4.0 smartpacks. The company also commercializes sustainable mono-material packaging brands cyclePac, cycleBox, and cycleForm, the latter co-developed with TU Dresden using molded fiber, to address PPWR and ESG-driven demand.
KOCH sells predominantly through one-time capital-equipment license sales for standard, modular, and customized packaging lines, with incremental recurring revenue from KOCH K 4.0 smartpacks digital subscriptions, lifecycle services (spare parts, retrofits, maintenance, training, hotline), and consulting engagements routed through its Packaging Competence Center. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales led by regional account managers across Germany, the US (Northeast, Midwest, West/Southeast), China, India, Singapore/APAC, France, and Slovakia, supplemented by regional channel partners such as Bickel & Wolf Bratislava and supported by global service hubs in Ireland, Singapore, and the USA. With over 400 employees worldwide, an above-10% training rate, and 300+ installed machines in consumer goods and healthcare plus near 300 additional machines along the contact-lens value chain, KOCH combines 55+ years of mechanical engineering heritage with a turnkey-from-a-single-supplier proposition for regulated and sustainability-driven packaging end-markets.
KOCH Pac-Systeme firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KOCH Pac-Systeme
- Legal name
- KOCH Pac-Systeme GmbH
- Website
- https://koch-pac-systeme.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- KOCH Pac-Systeme GmbH, a subsidiary of the Uhlmann Group, designs and manufactures turnkey packaging machinery—standard blister, modular KMO, customized lines, and sustainable mono-material packaging—for consumer-goods, healthcare, and contact-lens manufacturers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
KOCH Pac-Systeme industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Packaging Machinery
- NAICS
- Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Packaging Line Automation, Robotics & Integration (Controls, Turnkey Lines) (IMALAOAL), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)
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Where KOCH Pac-Systeme is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pfalzgrafenweiler
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
KOCH Pac-Systeme business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Standard Packaging Machines: Sale of standardized blister machines (KBS series), rotary table machines (KDT), and seal inspection modules (KSI). Proven technologies for rapid implementation and high efficiency.
- Modular Lines (KMO): Sale of modular packaging, assembly, and process lines with plug-and-play modules. Scalable from pilot to full-scale production.
- Customized Solutions: Individually developed machines and complete process modules for special requirements, formats, and products. From concept to production-ready turnkey delivery.
- Digital Solutions (KOCH K 4.0 smartpacks): Digital monitoring, predictive maintenance, remote support, and efficiency optimization services for packaging lines over the machine lifecycle.
- Global Services: Lifecycle services including spare parts, maintenance, retrofits, training, and field service. Service hotline available 07:00-18:00 weekdays.
- Consulting & Project Management: Packaging Competence Center (PCC) consulting, sustainable packaging consulting, and project management for turnkey line implementation.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
KOCH Pac-Systeme product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KOCH Pac-Systeme manufactures turnkey packaging machinery and lines for assembly, filling, and packaging along the entire process chain. It offers standard blister machines (KBS series), modular lines (KMO), customized solutions, sustainable packaging technologies, and digital lifecycle services for consumer goods, healthcare, and contact lens industries.
Product overview
KOCH Pac-Systeme is a machinery manufacturer and consulting partner offering turnkey packaging solutions along the entire process chain. The product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of three main machine categories: Standard Machines (KDT rotary table, KSI seal inspection, and KBS-series blister machines including KBS-C medplus®, KBS-PL, KBS-PT, and KBS-KF), the modular KMO platform system with plug-and-play modules, and Customized Solutions for special requirements. These core offerings are complemented by the KOCH K 4.0 smartpacks digital solutions package for monitoring and maintenance, and supported by sustainable packaging brands cyclePac®, cycleBox®, and cycleForm® for recyclable packaging concepts. Consulting services include the Packaging Competence Center (PCC) and project management. All offerings are available through Global Services covering the entire machine lifecycle.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- KOCH medplus®: Healthcare-specific machine branding for GMP-compliant processes
- KOCH K 4.0 smartpacks
- cyclePac®
- cycleBox®
- cycleForm®
- KMO
- KSI
- KBS
Products and services
- KDT (Rotary Table Machine) Rotary table machine for cost-effective packaging of consumer goods in small to medium quantities, featuring four sealing tools and thermal sealing capability.
- KSI (Seal Seam Inspection) Vision-based seal quality inspection module with GMP/FDA-compliant standards, integrates into KOCH packaging machines or operates as a standalone solution, also for cleanrooms up to ISO Class 7.
- KBS-C medplus® Compact cleanroom-compatible blister machine for demanding applications in standard packaging areas and cleanrooms up to ISO Class 7.
- KBS-PL Linear blister machine with linear pallet transport for high-volume processing of identical or similar products, handling standard films and sustainable carton qualities.
- KBS-PT Octagonal blister machine with fast format changes and high packaging capacity, designed for flexible processing of different formats and materials.
- KBS-KF Blister machine offering maximum format and film variety for all blister types including hard/soft blisters, fold blisters, and deck material, suitable for voluminous products and sets.
- KMO (Modular Machine) Modular machine platform based on a modular core system with floating mover transport technology, expandable via plug-and-play modules for short format changeovers and stable processes. Handles folding boxes, cyclePac®, cycleBox®, cycleForm®, blisters, and more.
- Customized Solutions Individually developed machines and complete process modules for special requirements, formats, and products, delivered from concept to production-ready turnkey line.
- KOCH K 4.0 smartpacks Digital solutions package for packaging machines enabling monitoring, predictive maintenance, efficiency improvement, and digital support of production processes.
- cyclePac® Cardboard mono-material packaging on a cellulose basis, fully recyclable, optionally made from FSC-certified cartons or recycled material. Consists of a carton hood and backing card.
- cycleBox® Fully recyclable packaging combining cyclePac® advantages with folding box functionality, sealed using a hot-sealing process with an inward-folded sealing edge for optimal product presentation.
- cycleForm® Packaging variant based on molded fiber materials of biological origin, developed jointly by KOCH and TU Dresden, suitable for protecting sensitive products with gentle haptic and rounded edges.
- Global Services Comprehensive lifecycle service including spare parts, maintenance, retrofits, training, and remote support to maintain long-term machine performance and availability.
- Packaging Competence Center (PCC) Consulting center for packaging development offering feasibility analysis, material testing, process validation, and concept development for customized packaging solutions.
- Project Management Project management service for coordinating packaging projects from planning through integration to production start, including schedule management and technical coordination.
- Automation Concepts Automation concepts for packaging lines including feeding and handling systems, labeling systems, control and inspection systems, and transport and conveyor systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 30% material reduction through sustainable machine technologies
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use KOCH Pac-Systeme
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
KOCH Pac-Systeme technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature11 records
KOCH Pac-Systeme partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Uhlmann GroupcoreKOCH Pac-Systeme is a member of the Uhlmann Group, a leading supplier of packaging machinery and processing lines for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The partnership provides KOCH with the backing and resources of a major international group while maintaining its focus on consumer goods, healthcare, and contact lenses packaging solutions.
- Bickel & Wolf Bratislava s.r.o.minorRegional sales partner representing KOCH in Slovakia. Provides local sales and customer support for KOCH packaging solutions in the Slovakian market.
- Technical University DresdenminorKOCH partnered with Technical University Dresden for the joint development of cycleForm, a packaging solution based on molded fiber materials of biological origin.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
KOCH Pac-Systeme competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Uhlmann Group: Parent company and direct larger peer; Uhlmann is a leading global supplier of blister machines, bottles, and cartoning lines for pharma and consumer markets, with substantially broader portfolio and global footprint than KOCH's three vertical focus areas.
- Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global packaging machinery leader serving pharma, food, and consumer goods with blister, cartoning, filling, and inspection equipment at significantly larger scale than KOCH. Overlaps with KOCH in pharma blister and consumer lines.
Direct peers
- IMA Group: Italian multinational machinery manufacturer of packaging, processing, and filling lines for pharma, cosmetics, food, and consumer goods. Directly comparable to KOCH on blister, cartoning, and modular turnkey lines for regulated and consumer markets.
- Marchesini Group: Italian manufacturer of packaging lines for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries including blister machines, tube fillers, and turnkey lines. Direct competitor on modular and custom packaging machinery for healthcare segments.
- MULTIVAC: German packaging machinery manufacturer known for thermoforming packaging machines and turnkey lines across food, medical, and consumer goods. Directly comparable thermoform/blister machinery and end-to-end line integration capabilities.
- Harro Höfliger: German specialty machinery manufacturer focused on packaging and process technologies for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics. Direct competitor in regulated blister and assembly line markets.
- Bausch + Strobel: German specialist in pharmaceutical packaging machinery including filling, closing, and labeling lines for injectables and vials. Comparable as a specialized mid-sized German packaging machinery peer serving regulated healthcare end markets.
- Romaco Group: German-based machinery group providing packaging and processing equipment for pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and food industries. Direct peer on blister, cartoning, and turnkey line capabilities.
- Rommelag (CMK): World leader in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) aseptic packaging machinery for pharma, cosmetics, and food. Directly comparable as specialized German mid-market packaging machinery player serving regulated healthcare markets including contact lenses and sterile applications.
- Optima Group (consumer/cosmetics division): German manufacturer of filling, sealing, and packaging machinery for pharma, consumer goods, and cosmetics. Direct peer in the German mid-market packaging machinery ecosystem serving overlapping end markets with turnkey line capability.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
KOCH Pac-Systeme social profiles
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KOCH Pac-Systeme leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles16 records
KOCH Pac-Systeme funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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KOCH Pac-Systeme M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about KOCH Pac-Systeme
What does KOCH Pac-Systeme do?
KOCH Pac-Systeme manufactures turnkey packaging machinery and lines for assembly, filling, and packaging along the entire process chain. It offers standard blister machines (KBS series), modular lines (KMO), customized solutions, sustainable packaging technologies, and digital lifecycle services for consumer goods, healthcare, and contact lens industries.
Is KOCH Pac-Systeme a public or private company?
KOCH Pac-Systeme is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was KOCH Pac-Systeme founded?
KOCH Pac-Systeme was founded in 1969. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is KOCH Pac-Systeme based?
KOCH Pac-Systeme is headquartered in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does KOCH Pac-Systeme make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Standard Packaging Machines are the primary driver. The others are modular Lines (KMO), customized Solutions, digital Solutions (KOCH K 4.0 smartpacks), global Services and consulting & Project Management.
Who are KOCH Pac-Systeme's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Uhlmann Group and Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology). Direct peers are IMA Group, Marchesini Group, MULTIVAC, Harro Höfliger, Bausch + Strobel, Romaco Group, Rommelag (CMK) and Optima Group (consumer/cosmetics division).
Does KOCH Pac-Systeme have an API?
No public API is recorded for KOCH Pac-Systeme.
What industry is KOCH Pac-Systeme in?
KOCH Pac-Systeme's product category is Packaging Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAI, Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines, with a secondary code of IMALAOAL, Packaging Line Automation, Robotics & Integration (Controls, Turnkey Lines). Its NAICS code is 333993 and its SIC code is 3550.