Buhmann Pac Solutions

What Buhmann Pac Solutions does

Buhmann Pac Solutions, operating under the legal entity Buhmann Systeme GmbH, is a German manufacturer of end-of-line packaging machines and automation systems founded in 1980 by Franz Buhmann in the Allgäu region. The company designs, develops, and manufactures its entire product portfolio at its headquarters in Weiler im Allgäu, Bavaria, and employs 51-100 people. Now in its second generation of family ownership under Managing Director Dorothee Buhmann (in role since 2012), the company serves food and non-food manufacturers worldwide, with its machines deployed in more than 30 countries. The firm was awarded the Exportpreis Bayern 2025 in the Industry category, signaling its international export orientation.

The company's core offering is a modular packaging automation platform organized around three product families: C-series end-of-line packaging machines (C100 American case packer, C300 tray lid packer, C400 discount-system carton packer, C500 wraparound/tray packer, C700 cup tray erector, C800 sleever, and the C900 modular platform); PF-series automation modules (PF200 product stacker, PF410/420 line separation, PF600 line converger, PF400 pick-and-place handler, PF800 robot module, PF900 conveyor system, and L100 paper inserter); and F-series filling machines (F300 at up to 12,000 units/hour, F400 at up to 36,000 cups/hour). These are integrated into the X900 modular packaging line, which includes virtual plant simulation for process planning. Technology differentiators include servo-driven motion (Buhmann developed the first rotary engine with servo drive in 1994), a patented balcony design with chainless plate transport (introduced 2004), manufacturer-independent automation for thermoforming machines and tray sealers, and active folding technology delivering 30% packaging material savings on the C400 concept.

Buhmann generates revenue primarily through capital equipment sales of custom-configured packaging and filling machines under a quote-based pricing model, supplemented by an aftermarket service stream covering spare parts, retrofits, format sets, remote maintenance, virtual factory acceptance testing, and operator training. Two adjacent business units—contract manufacturing of precision turned/milled parts and control cabinet construction, and mold making for silicone parts (LSR, HTV/HCR, 2K)—provide diversified industrial revenue and leverage the same German manufacturing footprint. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with technical consultation, supplemented by trade show presence at Anuga FoodTec (Cologne), Fachpack (Nuremberg), and Interpack 2026 (Düsseldorf). The company is privately held within the founding family, with no external equity, debt, or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Buhmann Pac Solutions

Legal name

Buhmann Systeme GmbH

Website

https://buhmann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Buhmann Pac Solutions is a German family-owned manufacturer of modular end-of-line packaging machines and automation systems serving food and non-food manufacturers, with equipment deployed in more than 30 countries from its Weiler im Allgäu headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Bundling, Overwrapping & Shrink Packaging Equipment (IMALAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG)

Keywords

• End-of-line packaging machines
• Packaging automation systems
• Modular carton packers
• Filling line equipment
• Contract manufacturing machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Weiler-simmerberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machine Sales: Sale of end-of-line packaging machines including American Case (RSC) Packers, Tray Lid Packers, Discount-System-Carton Packers, Wraparound & Tray Packers, Cup Tray Erecters, Sleevers, and modular C900 systems. Machines are sold as capital equipment with custom configuration based on customer requirements.
2. Automation System Sales: Sale of automation modules including product stacking units (PF200), line separation systems (PF410/420), line convergences (PF600), handling modules (PF400), robot modules (PF800), conveyor systems (PF900), and paper inserters (L100).
3. Filling Machine Sales: Sale of filling lines including F100, F300, and F400 models. The F400 filling line offers output up to 36,000 cups per hour for high-volume production.
4. Spare Parts & Service: Aftermarket revenue from spare parts supply, on-site service, maintenance, retrofits, format kits, function upgrades, and training programs. Service team provides support throughout entire product lifecycle.
5. Working Production (Contract Manufacturing): Contract manufacturing of turned & milled parts, assemblies, and control cabinet construction for various industries including pharmaceutical, machine & plant engineering, and robot manufacturers.
6. Mold Making: Design and manufacture of molds and tools for silicone molded parts including injection molds, press molds, prototype molds, and aluminum molds. Also includes heating systems and maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Buhmann Pac Solutions designs, manufactures, and services end-of-line packaging machines, filling lines, and modular automation systems (the SERVOTEC platform) for food and non-food manufacturers. The company also runs two complementary business units: contract manufacturing (Lohnfertigung) of precision turned and milled parts, assemblies, and control cabinets; and mold making (Werkzeug & Formenbau) for silicone molded parts. All machines are engineered and produced at the company's headquarters in Weiler im Allgäu, Germany, and deployed globally.

Product overview

Buhmann Pac Solutions is a German packaging machine manufacturer offering three integrated business units: Pac Solutions (end-of-line packaging and automation), contract manufacturing (turning, milling, assembly, control cabinet construction), and mold making (silicone parts molds). The Pac Solutions portfolio centers on modular hardware systems comprising C-series end-of-line packaging machines (C100-C900) for carton erecting, tray lid packing, wraparound packing, sleeving, and cup tray erection; PF-series automation modules (PF200-PF900) for product stacking, line separation/convergence, pick-and-place handling, robotic loading, and conveyor systems; F-series filling machines (F300, F400) for cup filling; and the X900 combined packaging line that integrates all series with virtual simulation. The company provides comprehensive lifecycle services including spare parts, remote maintenance, retrofits, virtual FAT, and operator training. All products are developed and manufactured at the company's facility in Weiler im Allgäu, Germany, and are used in over 30 countries primarily in the food and non-food industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PAC SOLUTIONS: End-of-line packaging machines, filling systems, and automation solutions for Food & Nonfood industry
• LOHNFERTIGUNG
• WERKZEUG & FORMENBAU
• SERVOTEC X900
• SERVOFEED PF Series
• SERVOSET L100
• SERVOCART

Products and services

• C100 - American Case (RSC) Packer & Case Erector
• C300 - Tray Lid Packer & Case Erector
• C400 - Discount-System-Carton Packer & Case Erector
• C500 - Case Packer for Wraparound & Tray
• C700 - Cup Tray Erector
• C800 - Sleeving Machine
• C900 - Modular End-of-Line Packaging Machine
• PF200 - Product Stacking Unit
• PF410 & PF420 - Line Separation for Thermoforming Machines
• PF600 - Line Converger for Thermoformers
• PF400 - Pick & Place Handling Module
• PF800 - Robot Module
• PF900 - Conveyor & Belt System
• L100 - Paper Inserter for Thermoformers & Tray Sealers
• X900 - Individual Combined Packaging Line
• F300 - Filling Machine
• F400 - Filling Machine
• Spare Parts & Service
• Retrofits & Format Sets
• Virtual FAT and Machine Acceptance
• Trainings
• Molds for Silicone Parts (LSR | HTV/HCR | 2K)
• Working Production - Turning & Milling

Quantifiable outcome

• High-speed output up to 36,000 cups per hour with F400 filling line
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Broad incumbents

• Krones AG: Large German global leader in beverage and food packaging and processing equipment, including filling, labeling, and packaging lines. Overlaps with Buhmann in filling and end-of-line packaging for food processors but with vastly larger scale and a beverage-centric focus.
• GEA Group: German global food processing and packaging equipment major supplying separators, homogenizers, fillers, and packaging lines for dairy, food, and beverage producers. Comparable in food-industry processing-and-packaging equipment supply but at a vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• IMA S.p.A. Italian global packaging machinery group with leading positions in food, pharma, and personal-care packaging including end-of-line, filling, and processing equipment. Comparable in end-of-line packaging and food-industry exposure but at far greater scale and breadth.
• Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global packaging machinery major serving food, pharma, and consumer goods with a broad portfolio including cartoners, case packers, filling, and processing equipment. Overlaps with Buhmann in case packing, filling, and food/non-food packaging but operates at far greater scale and geographic reach.
• ProMach: US-based diversified packaging solutions provider offering filling, labelling, case packing, and palletizing across food, beverage, and consumer goods. Overlaps with Buhmann in case packing and food industry end-of-line solutions, though typically at a different scale and primarily serving North American customers.

Direct peers

• Multivac: German-based manufacturer of packaging machines (thermoformers, tray sealers, chamber machines) and automation solutions for food, medical, and consumer goods. Comparable because Multivac also supplies end-of-line automation around thermoforming and targets the same food industry customers with integrated packaging lines.
• Pester Pac Automation: German specialist in end-of-line packaging automation including case packers, palletizers, and pharmaceutical/consumer goods lines. A close comparable in size, German Mittelstand profile, and end-of-line focus for regulated and consumer goods markets.
• Optima Packaging Group: German family-owned manufacturer of filling and packaging machinery for pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and food. Comparable as a German Mittelstand specialist with modular machinery philosophy serving overlapping food/non-food and adjacent regulated segments.
• Gerhard Schubert GmbH: German family-owned end-of-line packaging machinery specialist focused on cartoners, case packers, tray formers, and pick-and-place systems for food, confectionery, and cosmetics. Highly comparable due to similar Mittelstand family-ownership profile, German manufacturing base, and primary focus on case packing and tray/carton packaging for the same food and non-food verticals.
• Harro Höfliger: German family-owned specialty machinery builder for pharmaceutical, medical, and consumer packaging including filling, cartoning, and assembly lines. Comparable German Mittelstand specialist with deep customization and project-based quotation model, particularly in food-adjacent regulated consumer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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