What Hamrick Packaging Systems does

Hamrick Packaging Systems is a 51-year-old (founded 1975) US manufacturer of end-of-line packaging equipment, headquartered in a 65,000 sq. ft. facility in Kent, Ohio. The company designs and builds case packers (drop, pick-and-place, robotic), case sealers (tape, hot melt, hybrid), robotic palletizers, and specialty equipment (lane dividers, partition inserters, uncasers, tab lock breakers), all in-house. It is a FANUC Tier-4 Authorized System Integrator ranked in the top 10% of FANUC ASI integrators globally, and integrates Allen-Bradley controls (CompactLogix 5380 PLC, PanelView Plus HMI, PowerFlex drives) as a standard platform across its equipment lines. The company was rebranded from Hamrick Manufacturing & Service in November 2020 to reflect its expanded capabilities, and has been led by third-generation family member Jordan Hamrick as President and CEO since May 2026.

Name

Hamrick Packaging Systems

Legal name

Hamrick Packaging Systems

Website

https://hamrickmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hamrick Packaging Systems is a 51-year-old US manufacturer of end-of-line packaging equipment, including case packers, case sealers, and robotic palletizers, built in Kent, Ohio, serving food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical customers as a FANUC Tier-4 integrator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Cartoning, Case Packing & Tray Loading Machines (IMALAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capping, Closing & Sealing Equipment (Capper, Induction, Heat Seal) (IMALAOAC), Bundling, Overwrapping & Shrink Packaging Equipment (IMALAOAI)

Keywords

• End-of-line packaging equipment
• Case packers manufacturer
• Robotic palletizers
• Integrated packaging systems
• Secondary packaging machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Mogadore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Equipment Sales: Hamrick generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of packaging equipment including case packers (drop, pick-and-place, robotic), case sealers, robotic palletizers, and specialty equipment. Equipment can be sold as standalone units or as part of integrated systems. The company also integrates OEM equipment as part of full systems.
2. Replacement Parts: Hamrick stocks over $3.5 million in spare parts and generates revenue through the sale of replacement parts for its installed base of 3,000+ machines. Parts can be shipped with next-day delivery. Approximately 85-90% of parts orders are fulfilled from stock.
3. Service & Technical Support: Hamrick provides installation services, operator training, preventive maintenance, retrofits, upgrades, control system updates, and paid service calls. Service is billed per HPS rates including straight time, overtime, and travel time. The company supports equipment in the Western Hemisphere.
4. Financing/Leasing Referrals: Hamrick recommends financing and leasing options (American Packaging Capital, Ascentium Capital) to customers and facilitates connections but does not directly provide financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hamrick Packaging Systems manufactures end-of-line packaging equipment in Kent, Ohio, including case packers (drop, pick-and-place, and robotic), case sealers, robotic palletizers, and specialty equipment (lane dividers, partition inserters, uncasers, tab lock breakers). The company integrates FANUC industrial robots as a Tier-4 Authorized System Integrator and Allen-Bradley controls, while offering full integrated packaging line design and on-going parts and service support for its 3,000+ installed machines worldwide.

Product overview

Hamrick Packaging Systems is a manufacturer of end-of-line packaging equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of case packers, case sealers, robotic palletizers, and specialty equipment. The product lineup includes three categories of case packers: 300 Series (entry-level, up to 15 CPM) and 600 Series (high-speed, up to 50+ CPM) drop packers; CP15 and CP20 Series pick and place packers with servo gantry robots; and robotic case packers including the Compact CP10-R, CP15-R, and ComboBot (combined erector/packer). Case sealing solutions span the TT25-E (tape), CS30 (hot melt glue), and GT50 (hybrid tape/glue) models. Specialty equipment includes Acculane lane dividers, robotic partition inserters, uncasers, and tab lock breakers. The P10-R palletizer family offers Compact, Complex, and Collaborative options using FANUC robotics. All equipment is backed by integrated systems design services combining these products into complete end-of-line packaging lines controlled by Allen-Bradley systems. Founded in 1975, the company operates from a 65,000 sq ft facility in Kent, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 600 Series Drop Packers High-speed all-servo drop packers with tandem operation capability, reaching speeds up to 50+ cases per minute. Features include Acculane III servo-controlled lane divider, Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5380 PLC, PanelView Plus 7 HMI, and stainless steel construction options for washdown environments, targeting food, beverage, chemical, and lubricant manufacturers.
• 300 Series Drop Packers Cost-effective entry-level drop packers running speeds up to 15 cases per minute. Features pneumatic case lift, belt infeed conveyor, and servo lane divider on D Series models for round and non-round products, designed as a lower-cost alternative to the 600 Series for smaller production lines.
• CP15 Series Pick & Place Packers Servo-driven pick and place case packers for packing under 15 cases per minute. Designed for fragile products with optional bladder, gripper, or vacuum tooling, lane dividers, vision system, flap control, and sheet inserts, ideal for spirits, wine, and delicate container applications.
• CP20 Series Pick & Place Packers Fastest tandem pick and place case packer option with speeds up to 25+ cases per minute. Features servo case indexing system and a Hamrick-designed servo gantry robot, ideal for fragile glass applications including spirits and wine.
• Compact CP10-R Robotic Case Packer Compact robotic case packer using a FANUC M-20iD/25 robot with R-30iB controller. Features 3 product infeed options (cross pusher, flood feed, lane divider), designed for slow to medium speeds and tight footprints without raising product infeed elevation, launched in 2024.
• CP15-R Robotic Case Packers Heavy-duty robotic case packers using a FANUC M-710iC robot with heavy payload capability for multiple gallon and 2.5 gallon containers. Features customized tooling, servo lane dividers, and tandem case packing options for chemical and lubricant applications.
• ComboBot Robotic Case Packer Combined robotic case erector and packer using dual FANUC M-10iD/16S and M-20iD/35 arms. Compact solution for low-speed lines up to 8 cases per minute, handles boxes as small as 3.5-4 inches wide, and supports round or non-round products with on-board servo lane divider; announced at Pack Expo 2025.
• TT25-E Top Taper Case Sealer Fully automatic tape case sealer with Dekka 22 tape head, fully enclosed tubular steel frame with interlocking safety guarding. Adjustable for cases 4"-14" wide and 6"-20" long, handles speeds up to 50+ cases per minute; introduced at Pack Expo 2025 in Las Vegas.
• CS30 Hot Melt Case Sealer Heavy-duty hot melt glue case sealer with choice of Valco Melton (all electric) or Nordson Pro Blue glue systems. Features robust welded steel framework, side belt drives with indexing gates, and a compression station for glue setup, designed for heavy-duty industrial sealing applications.
• GT50 Hybrid Case Sealer Hybrid tape and hot melt glue case sealer allowing operators to switch between sealing methods with the push of a button. Features Allen-Bradley PLC, Dekka 22 tape head, and choice of Valco Melton or Nordson hot melt glue system, offering line flexibility for manufacturers running multiple package types.
• Acculane Series Lane Dividers Free-standing lane dividers for diverting bottles or cans from a single lane to multiple lanes. Acculane II diverts to 2 lanes and Acculane III handles up to 8 lanes, with servo-controlled operation, pneumatic soft-touch container brakes, and no-tool mechanical changeover.
• RPI10 Robotic Partition Inserter Robotic partition and pad inserter using a FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L robot. Places Z or S style inserts into cases and trays, and provides vertical pad insertion for load stability or top-of-case shipping integrity.
• Uncasers (VQC, Gantry, Robotic) Four models of uncasers for bulk reshipper cases: VQC half-depth, VQC full-depth, gantry pick & place, and robotic uncaser. Handle round and non-round containers at speeds up to 35 cycles per minute, used as the upstream complement to Hamrick case packers.
• TL130 Tab Lock Breaker Tab lock flap breaker that safely separates flaps on tab lock style cases using a mechanical snapping device rather than blades. Available as the SST system paired with a TT25 tape sealer or the SSG system paired with a CS30 hot melt sealer.
• P10-R Compact Robotic Palletizer Compact end-of-line palletizing solution using a FANUC M-710iC, M-410iC, or R-1000 robot with R-30iB controller. Handles payloads up to 407 lbs at speeds up to 12 CPM, with a 1-in/2-out configuration and dual pallet build positions; launched in 2024.
• P10-R Complex Robotic Palletizer Custom-designed complex palletizers using a FANUC M-410 robot, pallet dispenser, pallet conveyor, and custom brake meter or row-forming conveyors. Designed to fit available floorspace and maximize throughput for demanding end-of-line applications.
• P5-CRX Collaborative Robotic Palletizer Collaborative palletizer using a FANUC CRX-25iA robot with 2 pallet build stations. Features 3 area scanners for perimeter safety that slow or stop the robot when an operator is nearby, ideal for low-speed lines with minimal footprint.
• Integrated Packaging Systems Complete end-of-line packaging system integration services combining case erectors, case packers, case sealers, palletizers, conveyors, and stretch wrappers under an Allen-Bradley controls package. Provides concept-to-completion project management for manufacturers needing a fully integrated packaging line.
• Parts and Service Support Spare parts ($3.5M stocked inventory with next-day delivery, 85-90% fulfilled from stock), installation services, operator training, preventive maintenance, retrofits, upgrades, control system updates, and paid service calls supporting the installed base of 3,000+ machines across the Western Hemisphere.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% average productivity increase and 33% labor reduction for a bottled food manufacturer
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationHamrick is a FANUC Authorized System Integrator (ASI) holding Tier-4 status, ranking in the top 10% of all FANUC ASI integrators globally. The partnership enables Hamrick to integrate FANUC industrial robots (M-20iD/25, M-710iC, M-410, CRX-25iA, M-10iD/16S, R-1000) into its packaging equipment including robotic case packers, robotic palletizers, partition inserters, uncasers, and the ComboBot. Hamrick has sold nearly 100 FANUC robot arms since joining the ASI program in 2020. Josh Holtsberry (FANUC Senior District Manager) has publicly endorsed Hamrick's robotic packaging solutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BW Packaging (Barry-Wehmiller): BW Packaging is a division of Barry-Wehmiller that designs and manufactures packaging machinery including case packers, fillers, labelers, and end-of-line systems. It overlaps with Hamrick in case packing and integrated lines but operates at much greater scale and across multiple packaging formats globally.

Direct peers

• AFA Systems: AFA Systems is a North American manufacturer of case packers, tray packers, and end-of-line packaging systems serving food, beverage, and personal care markets. It competes directly with Hamrick in top-load case packing and integrated packaging lines.
• BluePrint Automation: BluePrint Automation designs robotic case packers, top-loaders, and packaging systems primarily for the food industry. It is a direct competitor in robotic top-load case packing and uses similar robotic platforms, serving many of the same F&B customers as Hamrick.
• Delkor Systems: Delkor Systems designs and builds case packers, cartoners, and robotic packaging systems, with strength in retail-ready packaging. It competes with Hamrick in case packing for food, beverage, and consumer goods customers.
• ProMach: ProMach is one of the largest packaging machinery groups in North America, offering case packers, robotic palletizers, and integrated end-of-line systems. It competes directly with Hamrick in case packing and palletizing through brands such as Brenton, and serves the same F&B, chemical, and pharma end markets with broader product breadth and global service reach.
• Schneider Packaging Equipment: Schneider Packaging Equipment designs robotic case packers, palletizers, and end-of-line systems, often using FANUC robotics. It is a direct competitor to Hamrick's robotic case packer and palletizer lines and is also a FANUC Authorized System Integrator.
• Douglas Machine: Douglas Machine is a US manufacturer specializing in case packing, tray packing, and shrink wrapping equipment for the food and consumer goods industries. It directly competes with Hamrick in top-load and side-load case packing and serves similar mid-to-large CPG customers.
• R.A Pearson: R.A Pearson manufactures case packers, cartoners, and specialty packaging equipment. It is a direct competitor in top-load and side-load case packing for food and beverage manufacturers.
• Columbia Machine: Columbia Machine manufactures robotic palletizing systems, case packers, and material handling equipment. Its palletizer and case packer offerings directly overlap with Hamrick's P10-R robotic palletizer and drop packer lines, particularly in F&B and building products.

Others

• FANUC America: FANUC America is the primary supplier of industrial robots used in Hamrick's packaging equipment and the parent of the Authorized System Integrator program in which Hamrick holds Tier-4 status. While not a competitor, FANUC's product roadmap and integrator economics directly shape Hamrick's robotic offering and competitive position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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