MG America
MG America is the exclusive North American distributor of MG2 (Bologna, Italy), supplying European-crafted capsule filling, processing, and packaging machinery to pharmaceutical, nutritional, OTC, and medical device manufacturers across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, supported by field service and remote technical assistance.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersFairfield, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MG America does
MG America is a Fairfield, New Jersey-based privately held company that operates as the exclusive North American sales, service, and distribution arm of MG2 S.r.l., an Italian manufacturer founded in 1966 and recognized as one of the world's three leading capsule filling equipment manufacturers. Established in 1987 and employing between 11 and 50 people, the company supplies European-crafted pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery to drug manufacturers, nutritional and OTC companies, and medical device firms across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
The product portfolio centers on capsule fillers (Electa, Planeta, Planeta 200, Experta, Essentia, FlexaLAB, G70/G140 series) with production speeds ranging from 3,000 to 200,000 capsules per hour, supplemented by proprietary 100% in-process weight control systems (NETT and MultiNETT) using capacitive sensors. Since February 2025 the company has also distributed FamarTec's primary and secondary packaging equipment (blister machines, thermoformers, cartoners, case packers) under exclusive North American rights, and offers secondary packaging solutions including the GTF60 Flexi tray former (240 trays/minute), MG2 case packers and palletizers, ACE serialization systems, Anritsu checkweighers, Capmatic robotic assembly (Galaxy IV), labeling, liquid filling, and solid dose counters.
Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales, transactional spare parts, and recurring aftermarket service including field engineering, training, Remote Technical Assist (RTA) virtual diagnostics launched in 2020, and access to MG2's e-GUIDE online service portal. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by regional sales managers covering processing and packaging divisions, with named enterprise customers including Catalent, Adare Pharmaceuticals, Teva, Mylan, Amneal, Apotex, Bend Bioscience, Granules Pharmaceuticals, and Chewy.
MG America firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MG America
- Legal name
- MG America
- Website
- https://mgamerica.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MG America is the exclusive North American distributor of MG2 (Bologna, Italy), supplying European-crafted capsule filling, processing, and packaging machinery to pharmaceutical, nutritional, OTC, and medical device manufacturers across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, supported by field service and remote technical assistance.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where MG America is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fairfield
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
MG America business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Pharmaceutical Packaging Machinery Sales: Sale of European-crafted pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment including capsule fillers, material handling systems, liquid filling/capping machines, check weighers, vision inspection systems, labeling equipment, and primary/secondary packaging lines
- After-Sales Service and Support: Comprehensive technical service including field service, spare parts, commissioning support, training certification, equipment upgrades, machine overhauls, and Remote Technical Assist programs
- Spare Parts: Sale of replacement parts and components for MG2 and MG America processing and packaging machinery
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
MG America product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MG America is the US subsidiary of Italy-based MG2 and acts as a value-added reseller and exclusive North American distributor of European-crafted pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery. The portfolio spans capsule fillers, primary packaging (blister, thermoforming, stick pack, pouch), secondary packaging (cartoners, tray formers, case packers, serialization, palletizers), liquid filling/capping, check weighing, vision inspection, and robotic assembly systems, sold to pharmaceutical, nutritional, OTC, and medical device manufacturers across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico with comprehensive field service, spare parts, machine trials, and the proprietary Remote Technical Assist (RTA) virtual support program.
Product overview
MG America is a leading U.S. subsidiary of MG2 of Bologna, Italy, supplying European-crafted pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery. The product portfolio centers on capsule filling equipment (MG2's core expertise as one of the world's three leading capsule filler manufacturers) supplemented by primary packaging solutions (blister machines, thermoformers, stick packs, pouch/sachet machines from FamarTec and MF Packaging), secondary packaging systems (cartoners, tray formers, case packers, serialization units, palletizers), liquid filling/capping equipment (Capmatic line), and quality control systems (checkweighers, weight control systems, metal detectors). The offering also includes robotic automation (Capmatic Galaxy IV), service and support infrastructure (Remote Technical Assist, e-GUIDE online portal, field service, spare parts), and the company serves as exclusive North American distributor for FamarTec packaging equipment. Target industries include pharmaceutical, nutritional, OTC, and medical device sectors across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Products and services
- Electa Capsule Filler Continuous motion capsule filler operating at speeds up to 200,000 capsules/hour, supporting powder, pellets, micro-tablets, tablets, and liquids with multiple weight control options including statistical, NETT, and MultiNETT systems. Designed for pharmaceutical, nutritional, OTC, and medical device manufacturers.
- Essentia Capsule Filler Compact capsule filler suitable for medium to large-batch manufacturing, producing up to 100,000 capsules per hour with fast changeover, a 15-inch HMI, and statistical weight control system.
- Experta Capsule Filler Single dosing unit capsule filler from the MG2 E Series, delivering up to 100,000 capsules/hour with wide configuration flexibility and product combination capability including support for powder, pellets, tablets, micro-tablets, capsule-in-capsule, and liquids.
- FlexaLAB Capsule Filler Compact capsule filler designed for R&D laboratories, clinical trials, and small batch outputs, producing up to 3,000 capsules per hour with continuous or intermittent motion capability and multiple dosing units.
- FlexaLAB OEB5 Capsule Filler Containment-version of the FlexaLAB capsule filler offering OEL-1/OEL-5 containment level with a wet-in-place option, designed for R&D laboratories, clinical trials, and small batch production of highly potent compounds.
- Planeta Capsule Filler Continuous motion capsule filling machine for medium to high production rates, with speeds of 6,000 to 100,000 capsules/hour. Features two removable dosing stations and supports multiple weight control options.
- Planeta 200 Capsule Filler High-speed continuous motion capsule filler operating at up to 200,000 capsules/hour. Offers containment versions achieving OEB3, OEB4, or OEB5 levels with optional clean-in-place functions for high-potency compounds.
- Planeta Q OEB 5 Capsule Filler OEB4-level containment capsule filler with production speeds from 6,000 to 100,000 capsules/hour, supporting pharmaceutical high-potency applications with optional wet-in-place functions.
- Initia Table-top Capsule Filler Table-top capsule filler for laboratories designed to fill capsules for standard and low dosages of powder with the same dosing process as production machines, outputting up to 5 capsules per sequence.
- G70/G140 Capsule Fillers Single version continuous motion capsule filling machines with production speeds up to 70,000 capsules/hour (G70) and 140,000 capsules/hour (G140), handling powder, pellets, tablets, and combinations.
- GTF60 Flexi Modular Tray Forming & Loading Machine Next-generation modular tray forming and loading machine producing up to 240 cartons/trays per minute with fully servomotor-controlled operation, ultra-fast changeovers, and ACOPOStrak variable pitch indexing for customizable tray movement. Suitable for pharmaceutical, medical device, nutritional, food, confectionery, and consumer products.
- GTF60 Tray Forming & Loading Machine Tray forming and loading machine built on the proven GTF60 platform for pharmaceutical and other sector applications, predecessor to the GTF60 Flexi.
- FamarTec A1 Cartoning Machine Horizontal intermittent cartoning machine for packaging products in pre-glued cartons with tuck-in or glue flap closure, distributed by MG America under its exclusive North American FamarTec agreement.
- FamarTec A330C Cartoning Machine Electronic horizontal cartoning machine with tuck-in flaps or glue closure. Features quick release systems for fast size change-over and low consumption operation.
- FamarTec Blister Machines (TF120, TF220, TF320, RM Series) Range of blister packaging machines for pharmaceutical applications covering the TF Series (TF120, TF220, TF320) and RM Series thermoforming machines for primary packaging of oral solid dose products, distributed by MG America under its exclusive North American FamarTec agreement.
- FamarTec RF/RFS Series Thermoforming Machine Thermoforming machine for primary packaging applications distributed by MG America under its exclusive North American FamarTec agreement.
- MF Packaging Stick Pack Machine Intermittent motion stick pack machine available in slow, medium, and high-speed versions with maximum roll width 1200mm and 1-20 lane capability for primary packaging of single-dose powder, granule, and liquid stick packs.
- MF Packaging La Mille Pouch Machine High-speed pouch/packet machine producing up to 4,000 pouches/packets per minute. Maximum reel width 1000mm, compatible with biodegradable materials for primary packaging applications.
- MG2 GSL10 Horizontal Case Packer Side-load case packer from MG2 for secondary packaging operations.
- MG2 GTL30 Vertical Case Packer Top-load case packer from MG2 for secondary packaging operations.
- MG2 GRP High Performance Palletizer High-performance palletizer from MG2 for end-of-line packaging operations.
- MG2 ACE Serialization Systems (BT/300, CT/400) Serialization systems for bottles (BT/300) and cartons (CT/400) enabling track and trace capabilities for pharmaceutical end-of-line packaging compliance.
- Capmatic Galaxy IV Robotic Automation System Modular, customizable robotic automation system integrating mechatronics and specialized processes. Handles liquids, tablets, and powders with 100% in-process inspections, vision inspection, and assembly/bonding functionalities.
- Anritsu Capsule Checkweigher Capsule checkweigher available in 75k, 150k, and 230k per hour capacities with high weight measurement accuracy, including 10-lane 100% capsule checkweigher variants conforming to FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and supporting GxP compliance.
- Remote Technical Assist (RTA) Service Program Real-time virtual technical support program performed via secure WiFi, 3G/4G or ethernet connection. Includes live streaming, instant messaging, file sharing, and virtual diagnostic tools using specialized cameras for equipment troubleshooting and training to reduce customer downtime.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 200,000 capsules/hour production speed with PLANETA 200
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Companies that use MG America
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
MG America technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
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Integration1 record
Feature7 records
MG America partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- FamarTeccoreMG America became the exclusive North American distributor for Italy-based FamarTec, a prominent manufacturer of pharmaceutical packaging equipment. FamarTec specializes in primary packaging solutions including blister packaging and thermoforming machines, as well as secondary packaging equipment including cartoners and case packers. The partnership enables MG America to offer comprehensive production lines for blistered oral solid dose products and trayed syringes and vials.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MG America competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Körber AG: Large German industrial conglomerate with a Pharma business area that supplies processing, packaging, and inspection equipment as part of a diversified portfolio including tissue, tobacco, and supply chain. Körber Pharma competes broadly with MG America in packaging lines sold to North American pharmaceutical manufacturers, but is a much larger and broader competitor.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life-sciences tools and pharma services giant with a Pharmaceutical Services business that includes clinical-trial and commercial drug-product packaging as well as related equipment. Thermo Fisher is a broad incumbent and ecosystem participant, with overlap in pharmaceutical packaging services and serialization, but a vastly larger and more diversified scope than MG America.
- GEA Group: Global manufacturer of industrial machinery, including a significant pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment business. GEA is a broad incumbent that competes in pharmaceutical processing equipment, but its portfolio extends well beyond MG America's capsule-filling and packaging focus into food, dairy, and chemical processing.
Direct peers
- Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global supplier of processing and packaging equipment for the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries, with a particularly strong US field-service footprint. Syntegon directly competes with MG America in solid-dose processing, blister packaging, and serialization/track-and-trace systems sold to North American pharmaceutical manufacturers.
- IMA S.p.A. Italian-headquartered global leader in processing and packaging machinery for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics. IMA is the most direct competitor to MG2/MG America in capsule filling, liquid filling, and end-of-line packaging, and competes head-to-head for many of the same blue-chip pharma accounts in North America.
- Romaco Group: European-based manufacturer of processing and packaging machinery for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food, with product lines spanning tablet presses, capsule fillers, blister lines, cartoning, and end-of-line packaging. Romaco is a direct European peer to MG2 and competes for North American pharma OEM accounts.
- ACG (Associated Capsules Group): Global supplier of empty capsules, capsule-filling machines, and end-to-end solid-dose processing and packaging solutions. ACG directly competes with MG2's capsule-filling line and is one of the world's top capsule-filling OEMs serving the same pharmaceutical customer base.
- Glatt Group: Specialist in pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment, particularly in fluid-bed granulation, coating, and continuous manufacturing, with a North American sales presence. Glatt competes with MG America in solid-dose processing and is comparable in serving mid- to large-size pharmaceutical manufacturers in the US.
- Marchesini Group: Italian manufacturer of packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries, with a strong North American presence. Marchesini directly competes with MG America's FamarTec line in primary and secondary packaging (blister, cartoning, case packing) for pharmaceutical OEMs.
- Bausch & Strobel: Specialist German manufacturer of aseptic filling, closing, and processing machines for the pharmaceutical industry. Bausch & Strobel is a direct peer in the high-precision liquid/specialty filling equipment category that MG America also addresses via its liquid filling and Capmatic lines.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
MG America financial estimates
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MG America leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
MG America funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about MG America
What does MG America do?
MG America is the US subsidiary of Italy-based MG2 and acts as a value-added reseller and exclusive North American distributor of European-crafted pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery. The portfolio spans capsule fillers, primary packaging (blister, thermoforming, stick pack, pouch), secondary packaging (cartoners, tray formers, case packers, serialization, palletizers), liquid filling/capping, check weighing, vision inspection, and robotic assembly systems, sold to pharmaceutical, nutritional, OTC, and medical device manufacturers across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico with comprehensive field service, spare parts, machine trials, and the proprietary Remote Technical Assist (RTA) virtual support program.
Is MG America a public or private company?
MG America is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was MG America founded?
MG America was founded in 1987. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is MG America based?
MG America is headquartered in Fairfield, United States, in the North America region.
How does MG America make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Pharmaceutical Packaging Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are after-Sales Service and Support and spare Parts.
Who are MG America's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Körber AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific and GEA Group. Direct peers are Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology), IMA S.p.A., Romaco Group, ACG (Associated Capsules Group), Glatt Group, Marchesini Group and Bausch & Strobel.
Does MG America have an API?
No public API is recorded for MG America.