Enterpack

What Enterpack does

Enterpack Ltd. is a privately held UK company headquartered in Potterspury, England, that supplies heat sealing machines, gas flush / Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) systems, and complementary trays and sealing films to the food packaging industry. The product range spans manual (EHM series) and automatic (EHQ series) tray-sealing machines with capacities from under 1,000 to over 5,000 trays per week, including industrial-scale multi-tray MAP machines, plus cassette-style tooling that enables hot changeovers in under 30 seconds. The company also offers over 400 tray variations (CPET, PP, foil, compostable, ovenable, RPET, PET) and a line of sealing films in cold-peel, hot-peel, weld, dual-ovenable, anti-fog, and custom-print variants. Technical differentiators include profile cutting of film around tray edges, micro-perforation for hot foods, and a no-heat-applied-to-product sealing method that extends shelf life.

Enterpack addresses nine primary UK verticals through dedicated industry landing pages: butchers, ready meal producers, take-away operators, delicatessens, supermarkets, hospitals, sandwich producers, meal kit providers, and pet food manufacturers. The go-to-market is direct-to-business via phone (01327 810011), email, and website, with free onsite or video demonstrations, free tray samples, delivery, installation, commissioning, and health-and-safety training bundled into the purchase price, plus a 3-year no-quibble warranty on automatic machines and free re-training on staff changes. A loan machine is available within 24 hours on weekdays.

Revenue is generated through one-time capital-equipment sales of machines plus recurring sales of trays and sealing films as consumables tied to the installed base. The company has been in continuous operation for over 20 years, is founder-owned with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or acquisition activity, and operates from a single UK site with 1-10 employees.

Name

Enterpack

Legal name

Enterpack Ltd.

Website

https://enterpack.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Enterpack Ltd. is a UK-based supplier of manual and automatic heat sealing machines, gas flush/MAP systems, and 400+ tray and film consumables for food packaging, serving nine verticals including butchers, ready meal producers, take-aways, delicatessens, supermarkets, hospitals, sandwich makers, meal kit providers, and pet food manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Packaging Machinery

akta.pro primary industry

Tray Sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Equipment (IMAHAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Capping, Closing & Sealing Equipment (Capper, Induction, Heat Seal) (IMALAOAC)

Keywords

• Heat sealing machines
• Food packaging machinery
• Tray sealing equipment
• Modified atmosphere packaging
• MAP gas flush machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Potterspury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heat Sealing Machines Sales: Sale of heat sealing machines including manual machines (EHM series for up to 1000 trays/week) and automatic machines (EHQ series for up to 5000 trays/week), plus gas flush machines for MAP packaging
2. Trays and Films: Recurring sales of trays and sealing films as consumables. Over 400 tray options available including CPET, PP, foil, compostable, and ovenable materials. Films available in cold peel, hot peel, weld, dual ovenable, anti-fogging and custom print options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Enterpack designs, manufactures, and supplies a complete automated heat sealing system for food packaging, comprising manual (EHM), automatic (EHQ), and gas flush/MAP heat sealing machines, supported by a proprietary range of over 400 tray variations and specialized sealing films. The all-inclusive offering covers advice, samples, demonstration, delivery, installation, commissioning, and health and safety training, with free re-training for staff changes and a 3-year no-quibble warranty on automatic machines.

Product overview

Enterpack is a UK-based food packaging solutions company specializing in heat sealing machines for the catering industry. The product portfolio consists of two main machine categories: Automatic Heat Sealing Machines (EHQ series: EHQ-200 compact, EHQ-350 full-size, EHQ-350S sandwich-specific, EHQ-350BL large capacity, and EHQ-500 gas flush/MAP machine) and Manual Heat Sealing Machines (EHM series: EHM-200 compact, EHM-350 full-size, EHM-350S sandwich, EHM-400 large tray). The machines work in conjunction with a complementary range of over 400 tray variations (ovenable, rectangular, square, round, sandwich packs) and specialized sealing films. The system provides leak-proof sealing for food preservation with trays suitable for freezer, microwave, and oven use up to 300°C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterpack EHQ-200 Compact automatic tray sealing machine for busy delis and hot food takeaway businesses operating at 8-12 seals per minute, 220-230V/50Hz with 570W power consumption, handling tray sizes up to 135mm x 180mm.
• Enterpack EHQ-350 Best-selling full-size automatic tray sealing machine with 8-10 seals per minute, max film size of 310mm and max tray size of 250mm x 180mm, offering versatility for continuous use in busy retail or batch processing environments across over 400 tray options.
• Enterpack EHQ-350S Automatic Sandwich Sealer Automatic sandwich sealing machine developed for the UK sandwich market delivering a minimum 3-day shelf life, with custom printing options and a cleverly designed adaptor that allows sealing of standard trays as well.
• Enterpack EHQ-350BL Largest fully automatic tray sealing machine with all functionality of the EHQ-350 plus capability to seal larger 5kg capacity trays up to 300mm x 230mm.
• Enterpack EHQ-500 Gas Flush / MAP Sealer Gas flush tray sealing machine with Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) capability that injects gas mixture to inhibit bacterial growth and extend shelf life; can seal 1, 2, 3 or 4 trays simultaneously depending on tray dimensions, with profile cutting for professional finish.
• Enterpack EHM-200 Manual Heat Sealer Most compact and cost-effective manual heat sealing machine with easy-seal operation and precise profile cutting for clean retail-ready finish, suitable for delis and hot food takeaway operations.
• Enterpack EHM-350 Manual Heat Sealer Full-size manual heat sealing machine accommodating wider range of tray sizes up to 260mm x 180mm with quick-change tooling for flexible tray combinations; ideal for fresh meats, fish, and ready meals.
• Enterpack EHM-350S Manual Sandwich Sealer Purpose-built manual sandwich sealing machine that seals up to 500 sandwich packs per hour used with cardboard sandwich packs for minimum 3-day shelf life, offering custom printing for branding.
• Enterpack EHM-400 Manual Heat Sealer Manually operated large tray sealing machine designed for 325mm x 265mm half gastronorm trays, constructed from durable stainless steel with professional presentation and extended shelf life, handling foil, compostable and CPET trays.
• Ovenable Trays Heat resistant trays suitable for oven use up to 300°C in CPET, PULP, and FOIL materials; can be frozen and reheated in microwave or conventional oven.
• Rectangular Trays Versatile rectangular trays in PP, CPET, FOIL, PULP, COMP, RPET, and PET materials, suitable for freezer, microwave, and oven use, in multiple sizes and depths.
• Square Trays Square trays for freezer, chill and microwave applications in PP, COMP, and PET materials, available in sizes from 100mm to 180mm.
• Round Pots and Trays Round pots and trays in sizes from 90mm to 190mm diameter, available in black and clear options for multiple food packaging applications.
• Sandwich Packs Cardboard sandwich packaging in kraft material with triangular design and clear windows, available in standard sizes (68mm, 78mm) with custom printing options for branding.
• Heat Sealing Films High quality sealing films available in cold peel, hot peel, weld, dual ovenable, anti-fogging, and custom print options; contained in food grade boxes with 3-5% typical waste; biodegradable, gas permeable and barrier films available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% leak-free seal preventing spillage onto clothes and in cars
• +5 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Multivac: One of the world's largest manufacturers of packaging machinery, including tray sealing and MAP equipment. Directly comparable product category (heat sealing, MAP, trays) but serves a much broader global customer base with deeper R&D and service resources.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery conglomerate with broad food packaging capabilities including tray sealing lines. Competes with Enterpack in the same core category but operates at far greater scale across multiple packaging technologies.
• ISHIDA Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of food packaging and weighing equipment including MAP tray sealers and modified atmosphere systems. Overlaps with Enterpack on tray sealing and MAP, with a much larger global footprint and broader product portfolio.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging giant known for Cryovac and food packaging systems, including MAP trays and films. Comparable on consumables and MAP technology but operates as a broad packaging solutions provider across many categories.
• Heat and Control: Global food processing and packaging equipment manufacturer offering tray sealing and MAP solutions alongside broader processing lines. Comparable in core sealing/MAP functionality but targets larger industrial customers.
• Robert Reiser & Co. US-based supplier of food processing and packaging equipment, including tray sealing and MAP systems for meat, poultry, and prepared foods. Overlaps with Enterpack on heat sealing and MAP serving protein and ready-meal verticals.

Emerging players

• Ilapak: European manufacturer of horizontal and tray sealing packaging machinery for the food industry. Comparable technology footprint in heat sealing and MAP, with a growing presence in the same SMB-to-mid-market food customer base.

Direct peers

• Packaging Automation Ltd: UK-based manufacturer of tray sealing and MAP machinery serving butchers, caterers, and food producers. Closest direct peer given overlapping UK geography, similar SMB target customer, and comparable tray sealing product line.
• Ulma Packaging: Spanish manufacturer specializing in horizontal flow pack, tray sealing, and MAP packaging machinery for food. Highly comparable on tray sealing and MAP functionality; competes directly for ready meal, fresh protein, and supermarket in-store customers.
• VC999 / Fam Group: Swiss/US packaging equipment company producing MAP tray sealing systems, vacuum chambers, and heat seal equipment for the food industry. Direct overlap on MAP tray sealing capability and shared food-industry vertical focus.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/enterpack

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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