What FP Developments does

FP Developments Inc. is a privately held, vertically integrated U.S. designer and manufacturer of modular liquid-automation systems headquartered in Williamstown, New Jersey. Founded in 1963, the company builds small-footprint tabletop and standalone equipment — including the Jenbot oral syringe packing system, SterileFill/LabelBag IV syringe packaging line, Rotary Model and Draw Tower syringe fillers, the Semi-Automated Vial Extraction Machine, and a licensed HURST DL series automated vial label remover — primarily for hospital pharmacies, 503A compounding facilities, 503B outsourcing facilities, and pharmaceutical CDMOs operating under FDA 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP, USP <797>/<800>, Annex 1, and 510K regulatory frameworks.

The firm runs a sales-led, direct enterprise go-to-market with a dedicated Head of Sales & Operations (Jeff Denson, also CEO) and on-staff clinical credibility in the form of a hospital pharmacist (Jennifer Hillman); pricing is uniformly quote-based and tied to customer-specific configuration, with an installed-base service motion covering preventative maintenance, emergency repair, upgrades, and reverse engineering for orphaned equipment from other OEMs. Revenue streams therefore blend capital-equipment sales with multi-year professional-service and parts revenue. Through its 2026 distribution alliance with Packserv Australia, FP Developments now also offers upstream and downstream CPG/FMCG liquid-fill-and-finish equipment (fillers, cappers, conveyors, accumulation tables) under a partnership distribution model while retaining engineering integration and lifecycle support.

The operation is small-to-medium sized (11–50 employees) with a vertically integrated facility handling conceptional design, fabrication, electronics, and assembly, and no disclosed outside institutional ownership, venture backing, or M&A activity; product launches in 2025–2026 (Draw Tower syringe filler, Rotary Model filling pump, PLC-controlled capping automation, HURST Labelstripper integration) and the Packserv partnership indicate the company is reinvesting organically to broaden catalog reach and enter adjacent CPG verticals.

Name

FP Developments

Legal name

FP Developments Inc.

Website

https://fpdevelopments.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FP Developments is a Williamstown, NJ-based designer and manufacturer of modular liquid-automation systems — syringe fillers, vial extractors, label removers, and packaging equipment — serving hospital pharmacies, 503A/503B facilities, pharmaceutical CDMOs, and CPG manufacturers under FDA and USP regulatory frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical packaging equipment
• Syringe filling automation
• Vial processing systems
• Sterile compounding machinery
• Liquid filling automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of automated and semi-automated pharmaceutical packaging machinery including syringe fillers, vial extractors, label removers, and complete packaging lines
2. Service, Maintenance & Parts: Preventative maintenance, emergency service, upgrades, and custom solutions for their own equipment as well as other brands with reverse engineering capabilities for orphaned equipment
3. Equipment Integration & Support: U.S.-based engineering, integration, and lifecycle support for Packserv liquid filling and capping equipment distributed through their partnership

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FP Developments designs and manufactures modular liquid automation systems for pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostic, medical device, and consumer packaged goods manufacturers. Its portfolio includes automated and semi-automated syringe filling pumps, IV and oral syringe packaging systems, vial extraction machines, automated vial label removal equipment, and a partnered line of liquid fillers, cappers, conveyors, and tables. The company also delivers preventative maintenance, material handling integration, and custom breakthrough capability development from its vertically integrated Williamstown, New Jersey facility.

Product overview

FP Developments offers a modular portfolio of liquid automation systems for healthcare and specialized manufacturing, comprising two primary product lines. The first is a suite of pharmaceutical packaging automation products for hospital pharmacies, 503A, and 503B facilities: the Jenbot (Automated Oral Syringe Packing System) for oral syringe filling/capping/labeling, the SterileFill & LabelBag (Automated IV Syringe Packaging System) for complete IV syringe repackaging, the Automated Syringe Filling Pump (Rotary Model) for ENFit/Oral/IV syringe formats, the Semi-Automated Syringe Filling Machine (Draw Tower Model) for 503B environments, the Semi-Automated Vial Extraction Machine for vial processing, and the HURST Labelstripper (Automated Vial Label Removal) for label stripping. The second product line consists of Packserv-sourced liquid fill-finish equipment including single, twin, four, and eight-head liquid fillers (with 1.32 gal and BUF configurations), auto cappers (pneumatic and electronic timer models), and conveyors/tables. The company also provides service offerings including material handling systems, preventative maintenance, and breakthrough capability development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jenbot: Automated oral syringe packing system offering filling, capping, labeling for oral liquid syringe repackaging.
• SterileFill
• LabelBag
• Draw Tower
• Rotary Model

Products and services

• Jenbot (Automated Oral Syringe Packing System) Automated system for oral liquid syringe repackaging that performs filling, capping, and labeling, with verification of fill level, cap presence, and label accuracy for every syringe. Processes up to 120 syringes per hour; designed for hospital pharmacies and 503A compounding facilities.
• SterileFill & LabelBag (Automated IV Syringe Packaging System) Automated IV syringe repackaging system that handles filling, capping, printing, labeling, and bagging with built-in quality checks for fill level, cap placement, and label accuracy. Delivers up to 140 filled 10mL syringes per hour for hospital pharmacies.
• Automated Syringe Filling Pump (Rotary Model) Semi-automated syringe filling pump engineered for Hospital Pharmacies and 503A facilities, delivering USP compliance and sterility assurance. Supports ENFit, Oral, and IV syringe formats with tool-free adapters, compact footprint, and accuracy within +/- 3% at 1mL.
• Semi-Automated Syringe Filling Machine (Draw Tower Model) Tabletop syringe filler designed for 503B outsourcing facilities that streamlines FDA/USP compliance, elevates sterility assurance, and automates 21CFR11 recordkeeping. Features toolless changeovers, compact 14" x 19" x 28" footprint, and throughput up to 300 ten-milliliter syringes per hour.
• Semi-Automated Vial Extraction Machine Tabletop vial extraction machine that processes up to 1,000 vials per hour at 20mL fill, featuring less than 5-minute changeovers via simple tooling swaps and automatic vial ejection for operator safety. Built for 503B vial extraction workflows.
• Automated Vial Label Removal (HURST Labelstripper) Licensed HURST patented 'DL' series machines for automated vial label removal, handling up to 600 vials per hour across paper, foil, and plastic labels with various adhesive types. Features special metallurgy blades rated at 63 Rockwell C scale.
• Packserv Liquid Fillers Complete liquid packaging equipment distributed under the Packserv partnership, including single-head, twin-head, four-head, and eight-head auto liquid fillers with 1.32 gal and BUF configurations. Supports thin liquids, creams, and pastes for personal care, food and beverage, and chemical manufacturers.
• Packserv Cappers Capping equipment distributed through the Packserv partnership, including Auto Capper Pneumatic Timer, Auto Capper Electronic Timer, Bench Model Capper, and Trigger Pack Head. Operating speeds up to 60 units per minute.
• Packserv Tables and Conveyor Systems Conveyor and table systems distributed through the Packserv partnership, including slat conveyors (3.9 ft to 15.7 ft), rubber belt conveyors, overhead belt conveyors, take-off transfer belts, trolley-mounted transfer belts, spacing wheels, Sorting & Infeed Tables, and Accumulation & Outfeed Tables.
• Material Handling Systems Integration Modular material handling solutions acting as a single point of responsibility across OEMs, including on-site design, fabrication, electronics, and assembly, adaptable as customer needs evolve.
• Preventative Maintenance & Service On-site machine shop and maintenance engineering offering preventative maintenance, emergency service, upgrades, internal maintenance support, alterations, and reverse engineering for orphaned equipment, covering FP Developments machines as well as other brands.
• Breakthrough Capability Development Custom engineering service delivering first-of-its-kind automation solutions across pharmacy, pharmaceutical packaging, consumer packaged goods, food, chemical distribution, medical devices, and dishware industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 140 filled 10mL syringes per hour with automated IV syringe packaging system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Packserv AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic alliance expanding FP Developments' automation offerings with Packserv's liquid fill and finish technologies. Packserv manufactures complete liquid packaging lines including accumulation, conveyance, filling, capping, and label application from benchtop to fully automated systems. FP Developments provides U.S.-based engineering, integration, and long-term lifecycle support for Packserv equipment distributed to American manufacturers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ProMach: ProMach is a U.S.-based packaging machinery integrator with filling, capping, labeling, and end-of-line brands serving pharma, food, and CPG, comparable to FP's vertically integrated packaging-line offering.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Syntegon is a large global manufacturer of processing and packaging machinery for the pharma and food industries, offering filling, inspection, and complete line solutions that overlap with FP Developments' syringe, vial, and CPG filling portfolio.
• Optima Packaging Group: Optima manufactures filling and packaging machinery for pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and paper hygiene, with aseptic liquid filling systems directly comparable to FP's pharmaceutical filling line.
• IMA (Industria Macchine Automatiche): IMA is a global leader in automatic machinery for processing and packaging pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products, with filling, capping, labeling, and end-of-line capabilities that compete with FP's syringe/vial and CPG offering.
• Marchesini Group: Marchesini Group is a major Italian manufacturer of packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, offering filling, capping, labeling, and complete line solutions that overlap with FP's regulated liquid packaging portfolio.
• Romaco Group: Romaco supplies processing and packaging machinery for pharmaceuticals, with liquid filling, dosing, and aseptic handling capabilities directly comparable to FP's syringe and vial filling systems.

Direct peers

• Bausch+Strobel: Bausch+Strobel is a German specialist manufacturer of pharmaceutical filling and packaging machines for vials, syringes, and ampoules, directly competing with FP Developments in aseptic liquid filling for pharma and 503B customers.
• E-PAK Machinery: E-PAK Machinery is a smaller U.S. manufacturer of liquid fillers, cappers, and conveyors for chemicals, food, beverage, and personal care, serving as a similarly sized direct competitor to FP in CPG/FMCG flexible liquid filling.
• Groninger: Groninger specializes in liquid filling and closing technology for pharmaceuticals and personal care, offering filling and capping lines for vials, syringes, and bottles — directly overlapping with FP's regulated liquid filling portfolio.
• Filamatic: Filamatic is a U.S.-based manufacturer of liquid filling machinery for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical customers, with benchtop to fully automatic systems that compete closely with FP Developments' filling and capping equipment.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FpDevelopments
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fp-developments-inc.

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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