Norden Machinery

What Norden Machinery does

Norden Machinery AB is a Kalmar, Sweden-based industrial manufacturer of tube filling systems, cartoning machines, and tray/case packing solutions, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Italian industrial group Coesia S.p.A. since its founding in 1934. The company produces an NM Series of tube fillers spanning 40-500 tubes per minute (TPM) and a next-generation NF Series platform reaching up to 1,000 TPM - marketed as the world's fastest tube filling machine - with complementary NP/NC cartoners (60-1,000 CPM) and NTP tray/case packers (60-500 tubes/min). Proprietary technology differentiators include the Oval Racetrack tube transport system, Hot Air Sealing technology with optional Energy Save function, multi-color co-extrusion filling, and the EasyWare/EasyWare II control systems supporting 21 CFR Part 11 and GMP/GAMP5 compliance.

The business operates a B2B industrial capital equipment model, selling quote-priced machines (130-150 units annually) directly to multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers, cosmetics/personal care companies, food producers, toothpaste/oral care brands, and industrial product manufacturers across 60+ countries. Named enterprise customers include Oriflame Cosmetics (lines deployed across five countries), Encube Ethicals (India's largest pharma contract manufacturer, fifth Norden line), Natura, ITW Polymex, Klädesholmen Seafood, and Kavli (customer since 1967). Recurring revenue streams include spare parts, preventive maintenance, equipment modernization/upgrades, Remote Assistance Services, and the Norden Academy training program launched from the new Kalmar training center in 2024. The company has delivered 5,000+ machines globally, holds 800+ patents, and reports an installed base filling over 8 million tubes per hour.

Name

Norden Machinery

Legal name

Norden Machinery AB

Website

https://nordenmachinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Norden Machinery AB is a Sweden-based industrial manufacturer of high-performance tube filling, cartoning, and tray/case packing systems (40 to 1,000 tubes/min), serving pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, oral care, and industrial product manufacturers across 60+ countries as a subsidiary of Coesia S.p.A.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cartoning, Case Packing & Tray Loading Machines (IMALAOAE), Packaging Machinery Parts, Tooling & Changeover Kits (IMAHAOAO)

Keywords

• Tube filling machines
• Cartoning machines
• Tray case packers
• Pharmaceutical tube filling
• Packaging line automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalmar

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tube Filling Machines: Sale of tube filling machines including NM Series (entry-level to mid-range) and NF Series (high-speed premium). Machines range from 40 TPM to 1,000 TPM capacity. Pricing is quote-based as industrial capital equipment.
2. Cartoning Machines: Cartoning machines (NP and NC Series) for automated carton erecting, filling, and closing. Operates in intermittent or continuous mode at speeds from 60 to 300 cartons per minute.
3. Tray and Case Packing Systems: NTP Series tray and case packers for automated tube packaging in shipping boxes and trays. Includes NTP 80 (compact, 80 TPM), NTP 170 (170 TPM), and high-speed NTP (500 TPM).
4. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, machine upgrades, and technical support. Remote Assistance Services available for remote troubleshooting via phone or tablet.
5. Parts and Materials: Spare parts, format parts, and consumable materials for Norden machines. Ensures long machine lifecycle and customer retention.
6. Equipment Modernization: Machine upgrades and modernization services to extend equipment life and enhance performance. Includes Max4 Control System upgrades and add-on packages.
7. Norden Academy Training: Training programs for Operators, Technicians, and Maintenance staff to ensure optimal machine operation and ROI. New training center opened in Kalmar.
8. Consultancy Services: Production support and consultancy services to optimize packaging line performance and efficiency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Norden Machinery designs, manufactures, and services high-performance tube filling machines, cartoning machines, and tray/case packing systems for industrial packaging lines serving pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, toothpaste, and industrial product manufacturers. Equipment is sold as capital hardware supported by a full lifecycle service portfolio including preventive maintenance, spare parts, equipment modernization, training, and consultancy.

Product overview

Norden Machinery is a world-leading manufacturer of high-performance tube filling systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio of tube filling machines, cartoning machines, and tray/case packing solutions. The product lineup spans from mid-speed machines (40-170 tubes per minute) in the NM Series to ultra-high-speed machines (300-1000 tubes per minute) in the NF Series, which the company describes as breakthrough innovations enabling double production in the same floorspace. The portfolio includes complementary cartoning machines (NP and NC Series) for carton erection, filling, and closing operations at matching speeds, as well as tray and case packing solutions (NTP Series) for automated packaging. Add-on modules include robotic tube loaders (RTL), depalletizing robots (NDP), case sealers (NCS), and specialized kits like the Energy Save function and Lower Pre-Closing Jaws Kit. The company serves pharma, cosmetics, personal care, food, and industrial sectors with machines designed for flexibility, quick changeovers, and long lifecycle economy. Founded in 1934, Norden is part of Coesia Group and has delivered over 8,000 machines worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NM 702 Tube Filling Machine
• NM 1702 Tube Filling Machine
• NM 3003 Tube Filling Machine
• NM 5002 Five-Head Tube Filling Machine
• NM 902 Tube Filling Machine
• NM 1703 Twin Head Tube Filling Machine
• NM 602 Tube Filling Machine
• NF 300 High-Speed Tube Filling Machine
• NF 500 High-Speed Tube Filling Machine
• NF 850 High-Speed Tube Filling Machine
• NF 1000 High-Speed Tube Filling Machine
• NP 702 Cartoning Machine
• NP 1702 Cartoning Machine
• NP 3002 Cartoning Machine
• NP 5002 High-Speed Cartoning Machine
• NC 100 Cartoning Machine
• NC 300 Pharmaceutical Cartoner
• NTP 80 Tray and Case Packer
• NTP 170 Tray and Case Packer
• NTP High-Speed Tray Packer
• Norden Academy Training
• Remote Assistance Services
• Maintenance Services
• Equipment Modernization
• Parts and Materials
• Consultancy Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000,000 tubes filled per hour globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CoesiacoreOthersNorden is a subsidiary of Coesia S.p.A., an international industrial group headquartered in Italy. Coesia provides strategic direction, financial resources, and access to a portfolio of companies across packaging, processing, and materials technology sectors. Coesia published Sustainability Report 2023 covering environmental, social, and governance practices.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IMA S.p.A. Italian global leader in packaging machinery for pharma, cosmetics, food and tea/coffee. Directly competes with Norden in tube filling and cartoning machines, serving similar multinational customers with comparable high-speed automated lines.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery leader serving food, beverage, pharma and personal care. Operates multiple brands offering tube filling, cartoning and case packing; competes head-to-head with Norden on integrated lines for cosmetics and food customers.
• Syntegon Technology: Formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, this German packaging machinery manufacturer offers tube filling, cartoning, and case packing solutions for pharma, food, and cosmetics. Direct overlap with Norden's product portfolio and target verticals.
• Mpac Group: UK-listed packaging machinery company focused on cartoning, case packing and end-of-line solutions for pharma and consumer goods. Direct overlap with Norden's cartoning business (NP/NC series) and complementary in tray/case packing.
• BW Flexible Systems: Barry-Wehmiller subsidiary producing flexible packaging machinery including pouch, bag and cartoning equipment. Competes with Norden's cartoning and tray/case packing solutions in food and personal care end-markets.
• Marchesini Group: Italian packaging machinery manufacturer specializing in pharma and cosmetics filling and packaging lines. Closely comparable to Norden in customer base, regulatory focus, and high-speed automated equipment orientation.
• Optima Packaging Group: German manufacturer of packaging and filling machinery for pharma, medical devices, cosmetics and consumer goods. Direct peer in tube filling, cartoning and turnkey line integration for regulated industries.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: German multinational supplying process technology and filling equipment for food, beverage, dairy and pharma. Broad incumbent with overlapping tube/filling and packaging capabilities but a much wider portfolio including separators, homogenizers and complete process lines.
• Krones AG: German global leader in beverage packaging and bottling machinery. Broader incumbent with limited tube filling exposure but overlapping industrial engineering, plant-level integration, and after-sales service economics for capital equipment.

Others

• R.A Jones Group: US-based packaging machinery manufacturer and Coesia group sister company. Offers cartoning and packaging equipment comparable to Norden's product portfolio but operates within the same parent, providing group synergies rather than competitive overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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