Filmatic
Filmatic Packaging Systems (Pty) Ltd, founded 1979 in Paarl, South Africa, designs and manufactures complete turnkey liquid bottling and packaging lines (800-36,000 BPH) for industrial customers across beverages, dairy, food, personal care, household chemicals, and industrial fluids in Africa, Europe, and beyond.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersPaarl, South Africa
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Filmatic does
Filmatic Packaging Systems (Pty) Ltd, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Paarl, South Africa, designs, engineers, and manufactures complete turnkey liquid bottling and packaging lines for industrial customers across six verticals: beverages, dairy, food, personal care, household chemicals, and industrial fluids. Production capacity ranges from entry-level semi-automatic systems at 800 bottles per hour (BPH) to fully automated high-speed lines at 36,000 BPH, with the company's proprietary filling technology portfolio spanning gravity level filling, vacuum-assisted level filling, piston volumetric filling, net-weigh filling (achieving 1g accuracy), and time-based filling. Filmatic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trepko Group of Companies (Denmark), an arrangement that provides access to Trepko's forming/filling/sealing equipment portfolio and European engineering standards; Filmatic also distributes complementary agency equipment from Z-Italia (labelling), IPI (aseptic carton filling), and Scaligera (shrink sleeve labelling).
The company's revenue model rests on two primary streams: one-time capital equipment sales of custom-engineered turnkey lines and standalone machines (standard lead time 20-25 weeks, pricing via custom quote), plus recurring aftermarket revenue through spare parts supply, 24/7 technical support, on-site service, scheduled maintenance, and operator training. Distribution is exclusively direct field sales with no intermediaries, supported by an active trade show calendar (Gulfood in Dubai, Pack Expo, Propak across Africa, International Dairy Show in Chicago, Pax Expo in Los Angeles), a website quote request funnel, and annual customer open days at the Paarl manufacturing facility. Notable customers include Tiger Brands, Danone, RCL Foods, Syngenta, Fair Cape Dairies, Total Lubricants, Douglasdale Dairy (continuous partnership since 1991), and Bakhresa Group.
Filmatic positions on in-house manufacturing under one roof, 20-25+ year machine lifespans (with many 1990s-era machines still in production), EHEDG hygienic engineering certification, and proprietary ESL (Extended Shelf Life) filling capability achieving log 4 microbiological reduction (verified by the Technical University of Munich). The installed base comprises over 80 international installations across 28 African countries plus selected sites in Europe (Norway, Germany) and East Africa (Kenya), serving more than 7,000 manufacturers worldwide over the company's 46-year history.
Filmatic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Filmatic
- Legal name
- Filmatic Packaging Systems (Pty) Ltd
- Website
- https://filmatic.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Filmatic Packaging Systems (Pty) Ltd, founded 1979 in Paarl, South Africa, designs and manufactures complete turnkey liquid bottling and packaging lines (800-36,000 BPH) for industrial customers across beverages, dairy, food, personal care, household chemicals, and industrial fluids in Africa, Europe, and beyond.
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- akta.pro rank
Filmatic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Packaging Machinery
- NAICS
- Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro industry
- Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid)Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Packaging Machinery (Automated & Semi-automated)Capping, Sealing & Closing MachinesIndustrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Packaging Machinery (Automated & Semi-automated)End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line SystemsIndustrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Packaging Machinery (Automated & Semi-automated)Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines)Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Packaging Machinery (Automated & Semi-automated)Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic)
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Where Filmatic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paarl
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
Filmatic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Turnkey Packaging Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Filmatic designs, engineers, and manufactures complete liquid packaging systems including bottle feeding, filling, capping, labelling, and end-of-line equipment. Equipment ranges from entry-level semi-automatic machines to fully automated high-speed lines. Revenue is generated through the sale of custom-built packaging lines and standalone machines, with lead times of 20-25 weeks for standard configurations.
- Aftermarket Spare Parts and Technical Support: Long-term after-sales support including spare parts supply, 24/7 technical support, on-site service, scheduled maintenance, and operator training. A large on-site parts inventory is maintained specifically to support the installed base.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
Filmatic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Filmatic designs, engineers, and manufactures complete turnkey liquid packaging systems encompassing bottle feeding, rinsing, filling, capping, labelling, conveying, and end-of-line equipment. The product range spans entry-level semi-automatic machines (800 BPH) to fully integrated high-speed automated lines (36,000 BPH) using proprietary filling valve technologies including gravity, vacuum, piston, net-weigh, and ESL systems. The company serves manufacturers across beverages, dairy, food, personal care, household chemicals, and industrial industries globally, with a particularly strong footprint across 28 African countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Level Filling Machines Rotary and linear level filling machines that fill containers to a preset level using gravity. Available in multiple ranges (E1, N1, N2, N3, N4, N6) with varying head counts from 8 to 66 heads, handling production speeds from 3,000 to 36,000 bottles per hour. Designed for beverage and liquid manufacturers requiring consistent fill levels.
- Piston Filling Machines Volumetric filling systems for viscous products and products with solid content. Includes linear and rotary piston fillers (FRV series) handling filling speeds from 20 to 300 bottles per minute for products including mayonnaise, sauces, edible oils, and industrial fluids.
- Nett-Weigh Filling Machines High-accuracy weigh fillers for high-value products, achieving 1g filling accuracy. Includes ESL (Extended Shelf Life) Nett-Weigh fillers with double-stage rinsers and weigh filling capabilities, suitable for high-value liquid products requiring precision fill weights.
- Linear Pump Filling Machines
Quantifiable outcome
- Machines operate for 20-25+ years in high-volume production environments, with many systems installed in the 1990s still running today.
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Companies that use Filmatic
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Filmatic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Filmatic partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Trepko Group of Companies (Denmark)flagship/parentFilmatic Packaging Systems (Pty) Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trepko Group of Companies, headquartered in Denmark. Trepko is a world-renowned manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment. Filmatic serves as the exclusive or primary representative for Trepko products in their markets, including Trepko's 9000 series forming/filling/sealing machines and 9100 series solutions. The subsidiary relationship enables Filmatic to leverage Trepko's international standards and technology while maintaining local manufacturing and support capabilities.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Filmatic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Filmatic social profiles
Digital presenceFilmatic compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Filmatic financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Filmatic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Filmatic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Filmatic M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Filmatic
What does Filmatic do?
Filmatic designs, engineers, and manufactures complete turnkey liquid packaging systems encompassing bottle feeding, rinsing, filling, capping, labelling, conveying, and end-of-line equipment. The product range spans entry-level semi-automatic machines (800 BPH) to fully integrated high-speed automated lines (36,000 BPH) using proprietary filling valve technologies including gravity, vacuum, piston, net-weigh, and ESL systems. The company serves manufacturers across beverages, dairy, food, personal care, household chemicals, and industrial industries globally, with a particularly strong footprint across 28 African countries.
Is Filmatic a public or private company?
Filmatic is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Filmatic founded?
Filmatic was founded in 1979. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Filmatic based?
Filmatic is headquartered in Paarl, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does Filmatic make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Turnkey Packaging Equipment Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Spare Parts and Technical Support.
Does Filmatic have an API?
No public API is recorded for Filmatic.
What industry is Filmatic in?
Filmatic's product category is Industrial Packaging Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAF, Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid), with a secondary code of IMAHAOAG, Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines. Its NAICS code is 333993 and its SIC code is 3550.