What Interpak does

Interpak, Inc. (operating as Interpak) is a US-based industrial packaging machinery integrator headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 1992 by Mark Schmissrauter as a diversification of the Schmissrauter family's printing and packaging business (TPC Printing & Packaging, operating since 1924), the company designs, sells, and services packaging automation systems for manufacturers in the food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, and beverage verticals. Its product portfolio spans four core categories: pouch machines (Edge and Pure Flow series, with throughput up to 200 cycles/min), packaging machines (case packers, top loaders, cartoners, tray formers, flow wrappers), palletizing technology (layer palletizers, robotic palletizers, depalletizers, and Goldpack-sourced transport systems), and custom automation (robotic cells, feeding and loading systems, conveyors). The company also supplies packaging materials and provides engineering, installation, training, parts, software, and ongoing technical support as part of its turnkey offering.

Interpak's business model is anchored in capital equipment sales complemented by recurring service revenue. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with Fortune 500 references available on request. The company employs a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market motion: direct engagement via a small in-house sales team (Sales Manager Aaron Schmissrauter, Director Alexander Goers), inside-sales through website consultation request forms, and active participation in industry trade shows such as Pack Expo 2023. Channel partnerships supplement direct sales — most notably with Goldpack (Slovenia) for pallet transport technologies. The company employs 51–100 people and has installed 250+ production lines across North America and Europe over its operating history. Interpak is privately held as a subsidiary of TPC Printing & Packaging, with no external institutional or private equity investment disclosed.

Name

Interpak

Legal name

InterPak, LLC

Website

https://interpakllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Interpak is a Chattanooga-based industrial packaging machinery integrator serving food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, and beverage manufacturers with pouch machines, packaging machines, palletizing systems, and custom automation solutions across North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Line Automation, Robotics & Integration (Controls, Turnkey Lines) (IMALAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL), Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH)

Keywords

• Packaging machinery
• Packaging automation
• Palletizing systems
• Pouch machines
• Packaging materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of packaging machinery including pouch machines, packaging machines, palletizing systems, and automation equipment. Equipment sales represent the primary revenue stream for single machine or complete turnkey system purchases.
2. Engineering Services: Design and engineering of custom packaging automation solutions, including conceptualization, development, and implementation of systems tailored to client needs.
3. Installation Services: Professional installation services for packaging automation, machinery, and palletizing systems with dedicated teams ensuring seamless integration into client operations.
4. Training Services: Comprehensive training programs covering operation, maintenance, and technical aspects of installed packaging systems, conducted by experienced professionals.
5. Parts & Components: Supply of replacement parts, components, and upgrades for installed packaging systems, supporting ongoing maintenance and minimizing downtime.
6. Software Services: Custom software development, system integration, control interfaces, and monitoring solutions for packaging automation systems.
7. Technical Support: Ongoing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance programs to ensure optimal system performance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Interpak manufactures, integrates, and services industrial packaging equipment, including pre-made pouch machines, case packers, robotic palletizing systems, and custom end-of-line automation solutions for manufacturers. Its offering is supported with engineering, installation, training, and after-sales support across the United States.

Product overview

Interpak offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial packaging machinery and automation solutions, organized into four core product lines: Pouch Machines (Edge Compact, Edge, Edge HV, Pure Flow Compact, Pure Flow), Packaging Machines (Case Packing Systems, Top Loaders, Picker Systems, Cartoners, Tray Formers, Carton Openers, Closers, Hooders, Flow Wrappers), Palletizing Technology (Layer Palletizers, Robotic Palletizers, Depalletizers, Pallet Wrapping/Stretching, Transport Technologies), and Automation Solutions (Special Machines & Robotic Cells, Feeding & Loading Systems, Handling/Collation/Buffer Systems, Conveyor Systems). The company also provides Packaging Materials and complementary services including Engineering, Installation, Training, Parts, Software, and Support. Interpak's offerings range from single machines to complete turnkey packaging systems, serving industries including Food, Consumer Products, Pharmaceutical, and Beverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pouch Machines Pre-made pouch packaging machines that form, fill, and seal pouches for food, consumer products, and other industrial customers.
• Palletizing Systems Robotic and conventional palletizing systems designed to stack finished product onto pallets as part of end-of-line packaging operations for industrial manufacturers.
• Packaging Automation Systems Custom-engineered packaging automation and integration solutions that combine conveyance, controls, and packaging equipment into customer-specific production lines.
• Packaging Materials Packaging materials and consumables supplied to complement the company's equipment offerings for packaging operations.
• Engineering, Installation, Training and Support Services Engineering, installation, training, and after-sales support services provided to customers that purchase the company's packaging equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-speed pouch machines deliver up to 200 cycles/min for increased throughput
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TPC Printing & PackagingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPC Printing & Packaging is the parent company of Interpak, founded in 1924. The partnership enables integrated printing and packaging solutions, with Interpak handling automation and machinery while TPC provides comprehensive printing capabilities. This collaboration allows clients to access both packaging solutions and top-tier printing services, streamlining supply chains and offering convenience without compromising quality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems: Barry-Wehmiller is a large diversified packaging machinery group with multiple brand subsidiaries serving food, pharma, and consumer goods — overlapping significantly with Interpak's product portfolio and end markets.
• Multivac: Multivac is a German global leader in packaging machinery with strong presence in food, pharma, and consumer goods. Its thermoforming, tray sealing, and automation offerings overlap directly with Interpak's pouch, tray forming, and automation solutions.
• Coesia Group:
• Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Syntegon is a global packaging machinery OEM with deep presence in food, pharma, and consumer goods. While much larger and broader, it directly competes with Interpak in pouch packaging, case packing, and palletizing for the same verticals.
• Krones AG: Krones is a global beverage and packaging machinery OEM offering filling, labeling, and palletizing systems. While beverage-focused, it competes with Interpak in palletizing technology and end-of-line integration for beverage customers.

Direct peers

• ProMach: ProMach is a leading US-based packaging machinery integrator offering primary packaging, end-of-line, and palletizing solutions across food, beverage, pharma, and consumer goods — directly competing with Interpak's full-line turnkey value proposition.

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

Profiles4 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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