SARONG SPA

What SARONG SPA does

SARONG SPA, operating commercially as IMA Sarong S.r.l., designs, manufactures, and sells automated Form, Fill & Seal (FFS) packaging machinery and specialized packaging materials for the global pharmaceutical industry. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Reggiolo (Reggio Emilia), Italy, the company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of I.M.A. Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A. (IMA Group) and operates from a single integrated site that combines a converting factory, an in-house thermoforming production unit, a Quality Assurance laboratory, and warehousing/logistics. The portfolio is split across two divisions: a Packaging Machinery Division producing the SAAS Series (suppository and ovule FFS), SD Series (unit-dose FFS for liquids, creams, ointments, gels), SL 6, and FP40 machines; and a Packaging Materials Division producing suppository films and foils (PVC/PE, PVC/PVDC/PE high-barrier, ALU/PE), recyclable mono-materials (Poliex®), functional barrier laminates, and contract-manufactured preformed suppository/ovule containers in rolls. SARONG positions itself as a global market leader in suppository films and foils and supplies both machinery and compatible materials to pharmaceutical manufacturers.

The business model is built on B2B enterprise sales of high-ticket industrial packaging equipment, complemented by recurring revenue from consumable films, foils, and preformed containers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is likely negotiated on a quote basis per customer. Distribution occurs through direct enterprise engagement with major pharmaceutical companies, supported by IMA Group's global sales, service, spare parts, training, and consulting infrastructure, which allows the 101-250-employee operation to serve more than 400 customers worldwide. ISO 8 classified manufacturing and pharmaceutical-grade quality systems underpin regulatory access, while the integration of machinery design with in-house materials conversion creates a bundled, technically validated solution that competitors with only machinery or only materials offerings struggle to match.

Name

SARONG SPA

Legal name

IMA Sarong S.r.l.

Website

https://sarong.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SARONG SPA (IMA Sarong) designs and manufactures Form, Fill & Seal packaging machinery plus suppository films, foils, and preformed containers for global pharmaceutical companies, operating as a subsidiary of Italy's IMA Group and serving 400+ customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Packaging Machinery

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Pharmaceutical Thermoformed Packaging (IMANAHAB), Pharmaceutical & Medical Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAK), Medical Device Packaging (Trays, Clamshells, Kits) (IMALAIAD)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical packaging machinery
• Form fill seal equipment
• Suppository packaging materials
• Unit dose packaging
• Packaging films and foils

Headquarters

HQ city

Reggiolo

HQ country

Italy

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

Revenue model

1. Automated Packaging Machinery Sales: Design, manufacturing and sale of automated packaging machinery including SAAS Series (Suppository and Ovule Form, Fill and Seal), SD Series (Unit dose Form, Fill and Seal), SL 6, and FP40 machines. Equipment sales include installation, commissioning, and ongoing technical support.
2. Pharmaceutical Packaging Materials: Production and sale of high-quality packaging materials including suppository films and foils (PVC/PE, PVC/PVDC/PE, ALU/PE), rigid thermoforming films for liquid/semi-liquid applications, recyclable mono-materials (Poliex®), and functional barrier laminates. Serves over 400 customers worldwide.
3. Contract Manufacturing - Empty Containers: Internal department specializing in producing empty suppository/ovule containers (cavities) in rolls on contract manufacturing basis for use in suppository filling and sealing machines.
4. Technical Support and Services: Comprehensive support services including consulting analytical services, documentation, spare parts, training, technical support, and optimization services as part of the IMA Group service ecosystem.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SARONG SPA (operating as IMA Sarong S.r.l.) designs, manufactures, and sells automated Form, Fill & Seal (FFS) packaging machinery and high-quality packaging materials for the pharmaceutical industry. Its offering is organized in two divisions: a Packaging Machinery Division producing SAAS, SD, SL 6 and FP40 machines for suppository, ovule and unit dose applications, and a Packaging Materials Division converting PVC/PE and PVC/PVDC/PE films, ALU/PE foil, recyclable mono-materials (Poliex) and thermoformed empty suppository/ovule containers in rolls.

Product overview

IMA Sarong operates as a global leader in automated packaging machinery and materials for the pharmaceutical industry, organized into two main divisions: the Packaging Machinery Division (producing SAAS Series, SD Series, SL 6, and FP40 machines for suppository and unit dose Form, Fill & Seal operations) and the Packaging Materials Division (manufacturing suppository films, foils, and preformed shells). The company leverages synergy between its machinery and materials expertise to offer comprehensive solutions including PVC/PE films, aluminum foils, recyclable mono-materials, and custom thermoformed containers in various capacities for pharmaceutical suppositories, ovules, and unit-dose applications. The product portfolio is distributed across IMA Group's global platform at imagroup.com/brands/ima-sarong-s-r-l/.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SAAS Series Automated Form, Fill and Seal machine designed for pharmaceutical suppository and ovule packaging, used by pharmaceutical manufacturers for high-volume production.
• SD Series Unit dose Form, Fill and Seal machine for pharmaceutical packaging of liquid, cream, ointment and gel unit doses, used by pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• SL 6 Series Pharmaceutical packaging machinery used for suppository and unit dose production by pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• FP40 Pharmaceutical packaging machinery for unit dose and suppository production, sold to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Suppository Packaging Materials High-quality suppository films and foils including PVC/PE film, PVC/PVDC/PE (high barrier) film, and ALU/PE foil printed up to 3 colours, used by pharmaceutical companies for suppository and ovule packaging.
• Unit Dose Packaging Materials Packaging materials for liquid and semi-liquid blisters and unit-doses, including recyclable mono-materials based on Polyethylene (Poliex), Polypropylene or Polyester, and functional barrier laminates based on PET, PVDC, Evoh, PP, COC, used for oral liquids, creams, ointments and gels.
• Suppository Containers in Rolls (Preformed Shells) Empty suppository containers in rolls produced by thermoforming, available in capacities from 0.32ml to 3.40ml with Peel-Off or Tear-Off opening systems, supplied on a contract manufacturing basis to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Ovules Containers in Rolls (Preformed Shells) Empty ovule containers in rolls produced by thermoforming, available in capacities from 1.00ml to 3.30ml, supplied on a contract manufacturing basis to pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 400 customers worldwide

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Large global manufacturer of processing and packaging equipment for the pharmaceutical and food industries. Offers a broad portfolio including FFS machinery, blister lines, and aseptic fill-finish — overlapping with IMA Sarong in unit dose and liquid packaging but at a much broader scale and product range.
• Glatt Group: German manufacturer of integrated process solutions for pharmaceutical, food, and feed industries, including fluid bed technology, tablet coating, and packaging equipment. Comparable in pharma process and packaging machinery scope, with stronger presence in upstream processing.
• West Pharmaceutical Services: Global manufacturer of pharmaceutical packaging components and drug delivery systems, including elastomer seals, stoppers, syringes, and films. Comparable as a regulated pharma packaging materials supplier serving major pharmaceutical OEMs.
• Gerresheimer AG: Global manufacturer of pharmaceutical packaging products (glass vials, ampoules, plastic containers, prefillable syringes) and drug delivery devices. Comparable as a pharma packaging materials supplier, though focused on glass and injectables rather than suppository/unit dose formats.
• Schott AG (Pharmaceutical Systems): German manufacturer of specialty glass and pharmaceutical packaging including vials, syringes, ampoules, and cartridges for injectables. Comparable as a regulated pharma primary packaging materials supplier to major drug companies, though focused on glass rather than plastic thermoformed formats.

Direct peers

• Bausch + Strobel: Specialized German manufacturer of pharmaceutical packaging machinery for vials, syringes, ampoules, and liquid/aseptic filling lines. Directly comparable as a niche pharma packaging equipment specialist within the same regulatory and customer environment as IMA Sarong.
• Romaco Group: Manufacturer of processing and packaging machinery for pharmaceuticals, including FFS technologies for powders, liquids, and solid dose forms. Direct competitor in pharma packaging equipment, with comparable end-customer base of major drug manufacturers.
• Marchesini Group: Italian manufacturer of packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, offering automated Form-Fill-Seal lines, blister machines, and aseptic processing equipment. Directly competes with IMA Sarong in pharma packaging machinery, serving overlapping major pharmaceutical customers globally.
• Uhlmann Group: German family-owned manufacturer of packaging machines and films for pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. Directly competes in blister and FFS packaging machinery plus packaging materials, serving the same major pharmaceutical customer base as IMA Sarong.
• ACG Worldwide: India-based global supplier of integrated pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions, including solid dosage processing, packaging machinery (blister, FFS, bottling), and packaging films. Overlaps with IMA Sarong in unit dose FFS machinery and pharmaceutical film production.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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