What Dekka does

Dekka Industries Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of precision tape head systems for industrial case sealing, case forming, and case packing applications. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, the company designs and builds stainless steel tape heads organized into five product tiers (E, SE, SX-T, HS, and M custom/modified), with the SE V3.1, SE V3, and HS High Speed lines serving as current production cores. The company produces over 400 distinct tape head configurations and holds a patented No-Break Tape Advance System that pulls tape along its centerline to prevent the edge-stress failures common in competing designs. Supporting products include the Sentry 4 Tape Alert monitoring module and complementary case erecting and sealing machinery (DEKKA 500 and DEKKA 100).

Dekka's revenue model is built on three streams: hardware sales of new tape heads and machinery, a rebuild/exchange program that delivers rebuilt units at 50% of new-unit pricing, and aftermarket parts and certified service (including PMMI-certified training and 24/7 remote and onsite technical support). Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales through company representatives, a certified distributor and service network across Canada, the United States, and Latin America, and online parts ordering through the ProMach built platform. The product is specified into end-of-line packaging lines across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and household/industrial goods manufacturers, with no publicly disclosed pricing.

Operating as a wholly owned product brand of ProMach since 1997, Dekka sits within ProMach's Robotics & End of Line business line alongside Wexxar Bel, Brenton, Orion, and Texwrap. ProMach itself has rotated through private equity ownership (The Jordan Company 2011, AEA Investors 2014, Leonard Green & Partners 2018), and strategic direction flows through ProMach's executive leadership. The company benefits from shared facilities with Wexxar Bel and IPAK in Richmond, BC, and from the ProMach brand network for trade show participation, cross-promotion, and Latin American market access via ProMach Mexico.

Name

Dekka

Legal name

Dekka Industries Inc.

Website

https://dekkaindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dekka designs and manufactures precision tape head systems for case sealers, formers, and packers, serving food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods manufacturers across North America and Latin America as a product brand of ProMach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery Components

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

akta.pro primary industry

Form-Fill-Seal (Vertical & Horizontal) Machines (IMALAOAA)

Keywords

• Industrial tape heads
• Case sealing equipment
• Packaging machinery components
• Tape application systems
• Case erecting machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tape Head Sales: Dekka manufactures and sells high-quality tape head systems including DEKKA SE V3.1, DEKKA SE V3, DEKKA HS High Speed, and DEKKA M Custom tape heads. These are precision-engineered stainless steel tape heads for case sealers, formers, and packers.
2. Parts and Service: Dekka offers comprehensive parts kits with diagrams and part labels for maintenance. Also provides PMMI certified training and technical support including 24/7 remote support and onsite service. Parts ordering available through ProMach built platform.
3. Rebuild Program: Dekka offers tape head rebuild services where customers can exchange their existing tape heads for rebuilt ones at 50% of the price of new units. All wear parts are completely replaced including springs, blade, rollers, and felts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dekka designs, manufactures, and sells precision-engineered stainless steel tape heads for industrial case sealers, case formers, and case packers. Its portfolio spans 400+ configurations across the DEKKA SE V3.1, DEKKA SE V3, DEKKA HS, and DEKKA M lines, complemented by the Sentry 4 tape alert module, complementary case erecting/sealing machinery, a rebuild exchange program, certified training, and 24/7 technical support.

Product overview

Dekka is a manufacturer of high-quality tape head systems for case sealers, case formers, and case packers. The product portfolio centers on industrial tape heads (SE V3.1, SE V3, HS High Speed, and M Custom Modified) with supporting accessories including the Sentry 4 Tape Alert monitoring system. Dekka also offers complementary case erecting and sealing machinery (DEKKA 500 automatic case erector, DEKKA 100 semi-automatic case sealer). All tape heads feature the patented No-Break Tape Advance system, stainless steel construction, and fit most machines on the market. Dekka produces over 400 different tape head configurations and operates as a product brand of ProMach within the Robotics & End of Line business line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DEKKA SE V3.1: Improved flagship tape head with new spring plate, one-way clutch, and tape brace design for greater sealing integrity and user experience.
• DEKKA SE V3
• DEKKA HS
• DEKKA M
• DEKKA Sentry 4

Products and services

• DEKKA SE V3.1 Improved, High Performance Tape Head Flagship high-performance stainless steel tape head designed for case sealers, formers, and packers running 80–120 feet per minute; supports 2" or 3" tape widths and features improved spring plate, one-way clutch, and tape brace design for greater user experience and reliable sealing across environments.
• DEKKA SE V3 High Performance Tape Head High-performance stainless steel tape head with the longest wipedown in the industry, Dynamic Wipe Down Tension Spring for ultra-soft initial contact, and 20% more cutting performance for stronger, faster, deeper cuts.
• DEKKA HS High Speed Tape Head High-speed tape head for packaging lines operating at up to 200 feet per minute with Soft Touch Feature (secondary stage spring) enabling lower collapse tension and greater wipedown force with quick rebound for proper rear tab wipedown at high speeds.
• DEKKA M Modified Custom Tape Heads Highly customized or modified tape heads including customized tape head holders, retrofits for specific machines, and unique applications requiring soft-touch or extended tape tails; encompasses 400+ configurations, the majority of Dekka's tape head variants.
• DEKKA Sentry 4 Tape Alert System Add-on tape monitoring module with built-in sensors, tri-light beacon, and adjustable audible/visual alarms that notifies operators of low tape levels, broken tape, continuous uncut tape, and tape fouled around rollers; includes waterproof cable connectors and adjustable alarm sensitivity.
• DEKKA 500 Fully Automatic Case Erector Entry-level fully automatic case erector operating at up to 10 cases per minute with intuitive HMI controls, color-coded on-machine instructions, and integrated Dekka tape head with under-30-second tape loading.
• DEKKA 100 Semi-Automatic Case Sealer Compact semi-automatic case sealer requiring only 44 x 25 inches of floor space, with quick-change tape loading under 30 seconds and the exclusive No-Break tape advance system.
• Dekka Tape Head Rebuild/Exchange Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% improvement in cutting performance with stronger, faster, deeper cuts
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered parent company, sister brand and regional.

• ProMachparent companyOthers · 1 January 1997Dekka is a product brand of ProMach, a global leader in packaging line solutions. As part of the ProMach Robotics & End of Line business line, Dekka helps packaging customers protect their reputation and grow consumer trust. ProMach operates across the entire packaging spectrum with 26+ product brands.
• Wexxar Belsister brandOthersDekka operates alongside Wexxar Bel as part of the ProMach Robotics & End of Line business line. Both brands share facilities and exhibit together at trade shows. Wexxar Bel is also based in Richmond, BC at the same address as Dekka.
• ProMach MexicoregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProMach Mexico Shared Services operates from Monterrey, Mexico, providing sales, technical support, equipment demonstrations, parts stocking, and training for Latin American customers of ProMach brands including Dekka.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Loveshaw (an ITW company): Manufacturer of Little David case sealers and tape heads; sells directly competing tape head systems integrated with its own case sealers. Most direct external competitor in the tape head aftermarket.
• Valco Melton: Global manufacturer of hot melt adhesive and tape application equipment for packaging lines. Directly competes in industrial tape application systems used in case sealing and end-of-line packaging.
• Brenton Engineering: Sister brand under ProMach Robotics & End of Line, manufacturer of case packers and integrated end-of-line packaging systems. Comparable in operating model and customer base, with overlapping channel reach via ProMach.
• Wexxar Bel: Sister brand under ProMach's Robotics & End of Line business line, co-located in Richmond, BC. Wexxar Bel manufactures case erectors and sealers that are major downstream users of Dekka tape heads, making it the most direct operational comparator within the ProMach portfolio.
• SIAT: Italian manufacturer of tape applicators and case sealing systems. Comparable European-headquartered competitor in industrial tape application equipment used in packaging lines.
• Better Packages: Manufacturer of tape dispensing and case sealing equipment including specialized tape heads. Direct niche competitor in the tape head and case sealing equipment market.

Broad incumbents

• Krones AG: Global packaging machinery giant offering complete bottling, labeling, and end-of-line systems including case packers that integrate tape application. Competes at the system level rather than the rigid tape head component level.
• Sidel Group: Global packaging machinery supplier offering complete packaging lines including case packers and palletizers. Overlaps with Dekka indirectly through integrated end-of-line packaging solutions for beverage and consumer goods.
• Intertape Polymer Group (IPG): Major manufacturer of industrial tapes and packaging consumables including case sealing tapes. Adjacent to Dekka as an upstream supplier of the tape that Dekka's heads apply, and competing in the broader case sealing value chain.
• 3M Packaging Solutions: Diversified industrial giant with packaging tape and applicator systems. Overlaps with Dekka on industrial packaging tape and application but operates at vastly greater scale and across a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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