What Oxipack does

Oxipack is a privately held Dutch industrial technology company founded in 2010 — with leak detection R&D roots tracing back to 1975 — and headquartered in Houten, Netherlands. The company designs and manufactures non-destructive packaging leak detection systems based on vacuum decay technology compliant with the ASTM F2338 standard. Its proprietary dual-membrane vacuum decay method detects microleaks down to 0.9 cm³/min without destroying the package under test, differentiating it from traditional destructive methods such as bubble emission or water-immersion testing. The product portfolio spans stand-alone machines (SLT, SLT XS, SLT M, SLT XL, SLT XXXL, SLT R&D, SLTP, CCIT, MLT, CLT, BLT, TRLT) covering flexible packaging, rigid packaging, bottles/caps, cans, and pharmaceutical container-closure integrity testing, plus in-line solutions (The Rotator) integrated directly into production lines.

Revenue is generated through four streams: hardware sales of testers and in-line systems, original spare parts, maintenance and technical support contracts, and a custom-solution engineering service (150+ custom solutions and 600+ prototypes cumulatively, plus 3,000+ consultancy hours annually). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; transactions typically pair machine purchase with optional multi-year service contracts. Go-to-market is enterprise-direct, supplemented by a global distributor network and integration partnerships with packaging OEMs such as IMA Ilapak and Jorgensen Engineering.

Oxipack sells into food & beverage, pharmaceutical, pet food, and cosmetics manufacturers, with 1,000+ enterprise customers globally and named accounts including Nestlé, Cargill, Pfizer, PepsiCo, Ajinomoto, Intersnack Group, Aviko, Colruyt, and JM Smucker. The company is founder-owned — founded by Arjan Smit, Serge Smit, and Pim Jobse, with Thijs Aarts credited as the original 1970s developer — and has no disclosed external institutional funding.

Name

Oxipack

Legal name

Oxipack Leak Detection

Website

https://oxipack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oxipack is a Netherlands-based industrial technology company that designs and manufactures non-destructive vacuum decay leak detection systems for packaging, serving over 1,000 enterprise customers across food & beverage, pharmaceutical, pet food, and cosmetics industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Leak Detection Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Quality Control & Leak/Seal Testing (AFAFAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Packaging leak detection
• Vacuum decay testing
• Container closure integrity
• Non-destructive testing
• Quality control equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Houten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Leak Detection Equipment Sales: Sale of stationary and in-line leak detection machines including SLT, SLT XS, SLT M, SLT XL, SLT XXXL, SLT R&D, SLTP, CCIT, MLT, CLT, BLT, and TRLT models. Machines range from compact stand-alone units to large-scale industrial testers.
2. Spare Parts: Original replacement parts for stand-alone and custom-built Oxipack systems including membranes, O-rings, valves, sensors, filters, and mechanical components.
3. Maintenance and Technical Support: Expert service and maintenance programs, technical support, and after-sales service to keep leak detection systems running at peak performance.
4. Consulting and Custom Solutions: Expert consultancy on packaging efficiency and sustainability, custom machine design (150+ custom solutions), and tailored leak detection system integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oxipack designs, manufactures, and sells non-destructive vacuum decay leak detection equipment for packaging integrity testing. Its portfolio spans stand-alone machines (SLT family, SLTP, CCIT, MLT, CLT, BLT, TRLT), in-line production-integrated solutions, original spare parts, and complementary maintenance, technical support, and custom engineering services. Customers are primarily enterprise manufacturers in food & beverage, pharmaceutical, pet food, and cosmetics industries.

Product overview

Oxipack is a provider of non-destructive packaging leak detection solutions using vacuum decay technology. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: Stand Alone Machines (including SLT, SLT XS, SLT M, SLT XL, SLT XXXL, SLT R&D, SLTP, CCIT, MLT, CLT, BLT, and TRLT) and In-line Solutions (The Rotator). The Stand Alone machines range from compact testers for rigid shapes (XS, M) to large format testers for packages up to 25kg (XXXL), with specialized pharmaceutical versions (SLTP, CCIT) featuring 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. In-line solutions integrate directly into production lines for continuous automated quality control. All products use the ASTM F2338 vacuum decay non-destructive testing method.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zero Waste Foundation: Sustainability initiative focused on reducing environmental footprint through installing machines remotely, choosing recyclable materials, and energy-efficient technology

Products and services

• Stationary Leak Tester (SLT) Vacuum decay leak tester for flexible Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP). Uses two rubber membranes to create a deep vacuum around packaging for non-destructive detection of large and micro leaks. Suitable for pouches, stick packs, and sachets.
• Stationary Leak Tester XS (SLT XS) Compact leak tester tailored for rigidly shaped products such as coffee capsules, trays, cups, and pods. Features custom-molded rigid plate design for precise fit and testing.
• Stationary Leak Tester M (SLT M) Leak tester for rigid shaped products including coffee capsules, trays, cups, and pods. Offers larger test block size (200 x 350 x 425 mm) compared to the XS model, with a dry, clean, fast testing process.
• Stationary Leak Tester XL (SLT XL) Larger version of SLT for testing a wide array of flexible MAP packaging. Accommodates packages up to 350 x 650 x 116 mm and can test multiple packs or sachets concurrently.
• Stationary Leak Tester XXXL (SLT XXXL) Largest stationary leak tester for large packaging types up to 25 kg. Suitable for milk powder packages, large pet food bags, and outer packaging. Accommodates MAP up to 800 x 1000 x 300 mm.
• Stationary Leak Tester R&D (SLT R&D) Research and development version with a 7-inch touchscreen for manual setting adjustments. Tests wide range of flexible MAP packaging with capability to test multiple packs simultaneously.
• Stationary Leak Tester Pharmaceutical (SLTP) Non-destructive deterministic leak detection system tailored for the pharmaceutical industry. Fully compliant with 21 CFR Part 11, supporting secure operator login, role-based access, audit trails, and electronic signatures. Detects microleaks down to 0.9 cm³/min.
• Container Closure Integrity Tester (CCIT) High-precision leak testing solution for pharmaceutical and biological industries. Adapts to a wide range of container types including vials, ampoules, and bottles. 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software for secure electronic records and signatures.
• Oxipack Multi Leak Tester (MLT) Multi-leak tester for rigid packaging including cans, jars, cups, capsules, pods, bottles, and vials.
• Can Leak Tester (CLT) Leak tester specifically designed for cans and tubs.
• Bottle Leak Tester (BLT) Leak tester for bottles and caps.
• Travel Leak Tester (TRLT) Portable leak tester for flexible packaging including pouches, sachets, stick packs, flow wraps, and foil packaging.
• The Rotator (In-Line Leak Detection System) In-line leak detection system integrated into production lines for continuous, automated leak detection. Designed for seamless conveyor integration.
• Stand Alone Spare Parts Original replacement parts for stand-alone Oxipack leak testers, including membranes, O-rings, valves, sensors, filters, and mechanical components, ensuring continued precision and performance.
• Custom Machine Spare Parts Spare components designed for custom-built Oxipack systems, with guaranteed compatibility and reliability.
• Maintenance and Technical Support Expert service and maintenance programs along with technical support to keep leak detection systems running at peak performance.
• Consulting and Custom Solutions Expert consultancy on packaging efficiency and sustainability, with custom machine design (150+ custom solutions) and tailored leak detection system integration services.

Quantifiable outcome

• One major food company saw 25% reduction in product waste after switching to vacuum decay testing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IMA IlapakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Oxipack and IMA Ilapak focuses on the future of packaging integrity. As packaging materials evolve toward lighter and more sustainable formats, ensuring seal integrity becomes more complex. The partnership combines machine performance and quantitative leak detection, enabling manufacturers to better control, measure, and validate packaging integrity in real time.
• Jorgensen EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Jorgensen Engineering provided a precise leak detection solution for their high-speed canning line. The result was a seamless plug-and-play integration made possible through close collaboration and thoughtful customization, demonstrating Oxipack's ability to integrate with third-party production equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Fortress Technology: Fortress Technology designs metal detectors, checkweighers, and X-ray inspection systems for food packaging lines, with growing interest in quality inspection integration. Adjacent competitor in packaging line quality control with potential overlap in-line packaging integrity.

Broad incumbents

• Pfeiffer Vacuum: Pfeiffer Vacuum is a global leader in vacuum technology offering leak detection systems, mass spectrometers, and vacuum components. Adjacent to Oxipack with vacuum-based leak detection capability serving packaging and industrial customers.
• Agilent Technologies: Agilent provides analytical instruments and laboratory measurement systems across pharmaceutical and food testing markets. A broad incumbent in laboratory measurement; some product overlap in packaging-compatibility testing rather than direct line-integrated leak detection.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher manufactures a broad portfolio of analytical and laboratory instruments including packaging/materials testing equipment. While not a specialist in vacuum-decay leak detection, its scale and pharma presence make it a broad incumbent in adjacent packaging QC instrumentation.

Regional players

• Wilkinson Star: Wilkinson Star supplies industrial leak detection and gas analysis equipment in the UK/Europe, including components for packaging and process testing. Regional European peer with adjacent product set to Oxipack's vacuum-decay instruments.

Direct peers

• MOCON (AMETEK): AMETEK's MOCON business is a leading manufacturer of package leak detection and permeation instruments, including the Lippke and Dansensor lines. It directly competes with Oxipack in ASTM F2338 vacuum decay and CCIT for food and pharma packaging.
• Industrial Physics: Industrial Physics provides packaging integrity and leak detection instruments (e.g., TME, TQC, and SealTec brands) for food, beverage, and pharma packaging. Directly competes with Oxipack in vacuum decay and seal integrity testing.
• INFICON: INFICON manufactures leak detection instruments (sniffers, helium mass spectrometers, and vacuum decay systems) used in industrial and packaging applications. Competes with Oxipack in vacuum-based leak detection for packaging and process industries.
• Packaging Technologies & Inspection (PTI): PTI specializes in container closure integrity testing (CCIT) and leak detection for pharmaceutical and medical device packaging, including VeriCon and MicroCurrent HVLD technologies. Direct overlap with Oxipack's SLTP and CCIT products in sterile packaging integrity.

Others

• IMA Group: IMA is a global leader in packaging machinery (including IMA Ilapak, Oxipack's announced partner). IMA does not directly compete in leak detection but is an ecosystem partner through which Oxipack's technology is integrated into end-of-line packaging systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OxipackLeakDetection

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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