ETT Verpackungstechnik

What ETT Verpackungstechnik does

ETT Verpackungstechnik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of end-of-line packaging machinery, headquartered in Moringen/Fredelsloh and founded in 1984. The company designs and builds modular packaging lines comprising case erectors, tray formers, pick & place packers, wraparound machines, case sealers, lidders (conventional and robot-based), palletisers, layer palletisers, and depalletisers. Its machines integrate 4- and 6-axis industrial robots from ABB, FANUC, KUKA, and Yaskawa with proprietary gripper head technology and PLC-based control systems developed in-house, and the portfolio can be sold module-by-module or as turnkey complete lines.

The company serves five primary verticals: food & beverages, washing agents & detergents, body care, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. It sells via direct regional sales managers in Germany and through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the Benelux (ETT Benelux B.V., 2003), the UK (ETT UK Ltd, 2005), and Asia Pacific (ETT Asia Pacific GmbH, 2019), complemented by exclusive representations in roughly 15 additional countries including France, Spain, Scandinavia, Poland, Central Europe, the Balkans, Saudi Arabia, Australia/New Zealand, and the USA. After-sales service is delivered through ETT Service GmbH (founded 2011), offering 24/7 support, spare parts with 20-year availability, retrofits, and the CONNECT AR-based remote service app launched in 2022.

ETT is owned by ETT Holding under a 2017 succession plan and is currently led by Managing Directors Nils Reich and Jochen Seidler following the 2020 retirement of co-owner Martin Dirks. Reported gross performance was approximately EUR 33 million in 2021 (with turnover having exceeded EUR 30 million in 2016), and the company employs roughly 230 people across 5,000+ sqm of production facilities.

Name

ETT Verpackungstechnik

Legal name

ETT Verpackungstechnik GmbH

Website

https://ett.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ETT Verpackungstechnik is a privately held German manufacturer founded in 1984 that designs modular end-of-line packaging machines and palletising systems, serving food & beverage, detergent, personal care, chemical, and pharmaceutical manufacturers across Europe and selected international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

Keywords

• End-of-line packaging machines
• Industrial palletising robots
• Case erecting equipment
• Robot packers
• Custom packaging automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Moringen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machine Sales: B2B sales of end-of-line packaging machines including case erectors, tray formers, pick & place packers, wraparound machines, case sealers, lidders, palletisers and depalletisers. Custom machines with project-based pricing from idea development to commissioning
2. Spare Parts & Wear Parts: Supply of original ETT spare parts and wear parts with component availability of over 20 years after commissioning. Pre-assembled units for on-site installation or overhaul of entire assemblies
3. Service & Maintenance: After-sales service including 24/7 support hotline, inspection, maintenance, modifications, retrofits, relocations, customer training, and size range extensions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels13 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ETT Verpackungstechnik designs, manufactures, and commissions end-of-line packaging machines and palletising systems for industrial customers. The product portfolio includes modular packaging machinery (case erectors, tray formers, pick & place packers, wraparound packers, case sealers, lidders) and robot-based palletising and depalletising cells, sold either as individual modules or as complete turnkey packaging lines. The company also provides after-sales service, spare parts, modifications, and remote support via its CONNECT app.

Product overview

ETT Verpackungstechnik is a manufacturer of end-of-line packaging machines and palletising systems based in Moringen, Germany. The product portfolio consists of modular packaging machine components that can be configured as standalone units or integrated into complete turnkey packaging lines. Core modules include: case formers (Kartonaufrichter) and tray formers for erecting cartons and trays; pick & place packers and wraparound machines for product packing; case sealers and single-flap closers for sealing; conventional and robot lidders for lidding; robot palletisers and layer palletisers for palletisation; and depalletisers for unloading products from pallets. The company offers complete solutions combining all modules from a single supplier, along with comprehensive after-sales services including 24/7 support, spare parts, maintenance, modifications, retrofits, customer training, and relocation services. The ETT Group includes subsidiaries for distribution (ETT Benelux, ETT UK) and after-sales service (ETT Service GmbH).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Case Former (Kartonaufrichter) High-speed case erecting machine that forms cartons in various formats reliably, precisely, and quickly for end-of-line packaging lines.
• Tray Former Machine for forming trays from flat blanks in a wide variety of formats, used in end-of-line packaging applications.
• Pick & Place Packer (Setzpacker) Versatile and powerful top-loading robot specifically designed and optimised for product packing, complemented with matching collating units, capable of packing plastic bottles, spray cans, pots, and boxes.
• Wraparound Packer Full-wrap machines or multi-module systems for two-piece packaging offering high performance on a small footprint.
• Case Sealer (Kartonverschließer) Automatic, fast and secure sealing of packed cartons equipped with self-adhesive tape or hot glue sealing modules.
• Single-Flap Closer (Einlaschenverschließer) Machine for closing cartons with a single-flap sealing mechanism for end-of-line packaging applications.
• Robot Lidders (Roboterverdeckler) Robot-based lidder capable of producing U-lids and cover trays with 3D spatial movement and line tracking capability, available in RL 15-2, RL 20-2, and RL 30-2 Twin models.
• Conventional Lidder (Konventioneller Verdeckler) Machine for placing U-lids, inserted or external cover trays onto trays or cartons for additional product protection.
• Robot Palletisers Automatic palletising systems using 4- or 6-axis robots from world market leaders combined with ETT's gripperhead technology, available as single, multi-station or central palletising systems.
• Layer Palletisers High-speed layer palletising solution for case speeds from 20 to 45 cases per minute with integrated product infeed.
• Depalletisers Robot depalletising cells for orderly unloading of products from pallets either row by row or layer by layer, suitable for empty and filled containers.
• Complete Packaging Line Solutions (Komplettlösungen) End-to-end packaging line solutions combining erecting, packing, sealing, lidding, and palletising modules from a single supplier, customised to the customer's product and throughput requirements.
• Inspection & Maintenance Services Regular inspection, maintenance and safety equipment examination at customer factory by ETT experts with documentation.
• Customer Training Tailored training sessions for operating staff on operating procedures, changeover procedures, and troubleshooting.
• Relocation Services Expert support for relocation of packaging machines including project planning and implementation.
• Retrofit Services Complete overhaul services to extend service life of packaging machines including control system upgrades to latest technology.
• Size Range Extensions Adaptation of existing ETT equipment to new product size ranges.
• Additional Modules Integration Complementation of existing packaging machines with suitable up- or downstream modules.
• Efficiency Enhancement Performance tuning and state-of-the-art technology upgrades for packaging machines.
• Safety Standards Updates Upgrading packaging machines to current safety standards.
• CONNECT App Digital service support app enabling real-time video, audio, image and text communication between customer staff and ETT service technicians via smartphone camera, AR glasses, or TeamViewer.
• Spare Parts Supply Fast delivery of original ETT spare and wear parts from in-house storekeeping and production with over 20 years of component availability after commissioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Component availability of over 20 years after initial commissioning
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• ETT Asia Pacific GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Subsidiary established to serve Asia Pacific markets.
• Involvo Verpackungsmaschinen GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquired by ETT Group in 2017 to expand expertise in wraparound machines. Part of ETT Group strategy.
• ETT UK LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2005Subsidiary distributing ETT packaging machines in United Kingdom and Ireland. Also offers local after-sales service.
• ETT Benelux B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Subsidiary distributing ETT packaging machines in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands. Also offers local after-sales service and overhaul of second-hand equipment.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for industrial robots used in ETT palletising and depalletising systems. ABB provides 4- and 6-axis robots integrated into ETT's packaging machines.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobot manufacturer partner providing industrial robots for ETT packaging and palletising equipment.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobot manufacturer partner providing industrial robots for ETT packaging and palletising equipment.
• YaskawacoreTechnology or IntegrationRobot manufacturer partner providing industrial robots for ETT packaging and palletising equipment.
• SiemensmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for automation and control systems used in ETT packaging machines.
• SEW-EurodrivemajorTechnology or IntegrationDrive technology partner for motors and gearboxes used in ETT packaging machines.
• Nordson PackagingmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for hotmelt and adhesive systems used in case sealing applications.
• RobatechmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for adhesive application systems in packaging machines.
• Bihl+WiedemannmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for automation safety technology and communication systems.
• BCM EngineeringmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation for ETT in France. Contact: Mr Bernard Wetzel.
• FOSVITECH S.L.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation for ETT in Spain. Contact: Mr Robert Forster.
• Carl Grünert Maskinforretning A/SmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation for ETT in Scandinavia (Norway, Denmark). Contacts: Mr Carl-Otto Grünert, Mr Hans Ulrik Grünert.
• SPOLEX Sp.z o.o.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation for ETT in Poland. Contacts: Mr Mariusz Sobota, Mr Rafal Wegrzynowski.
• SAUDI EQUIPMENTS & SUPPLIES CO. (SESC)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation for ETT in Saudi Arabia. Contact: Mr Mohammed Rafi Kamal.
• Bickel & Wolf GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentations for ETT in Switzerland (Bickel & Wolf Handels GmbH), Austria, Hungary (Bickel & Wolf Kereskedelmi Kft.), Bulgaria (Bickel & Wolf EOOD), Romania (Bickel Wolf Prodimpex SRL), Slovakia (Bickel & Wolf Bratislava s.r.o.), and Czech Republic (Bickel & Wolf s.r.o.).
• RECOPAK Machinery Pty. Ltd.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentation for ETT in Australia and New Zealand. Contact: Mr Luke Dopper.
• VALPACK D.O.O.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentation for ETT in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Slovenia. Contact: Mr Igor Kvadranti.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Schubert Group: German family-owned manufacturer of top-loading packaging machines (TLM - Top Loading Machines) using industrial robots. Highly comparable to ETT's pick-and-place and robot packaging business with similar customer verticals (food, cosmetics, pharma).
• CAMA Group: Italian-based packaging machinery manufacturer with strong end-of-line secondary packaging solutions using robotic technology. Comparable mid-market European competitor serving similar CPG verticals with modular, flexible packaging systems.
• Rovema GmbH: German mid-market packaging machinery specialist offering end-of-line packaging solutions including case packers, palletizers, and complete lines. Closest comparable in size, geography, and product focus to ETT.
• IWK Verpackungstechnik GmbH: German mid-sized packaging machinery manufacturer specializing in tube filling and end-of-line packaging for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food. Similar size and customer base overlap with ETT, particularly in personal care and pharma.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group AG: Large German engineering group with packaging machinery exposure (especially for food/dairy/pharma). While broader in process engineering, GEA competes in end-of-line packaging for the same verticals ETT serves.
• Coesia Group: Italian industrial group owning multiple packaging machinery brands (including GDM, IPM, R.A Jones) serving CPG end-of-line packaging. Broader portfolio than ETT but overlapping in case packing and palletizing for detergent/personal care markets.
• Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Large global packaging machinery incumbent (formerly Bosch division) with strong presence in food, pharma, and confectionery end-of-line packaging. Comparable product categories (case packing, palletizing) but vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Krones AG: Global German packaging machinery leader serving food/beverage with end-of-line palletizing, conveying, and packaging line integration. Much larger than ETT but operates in the same end-of-line equipment space with overlapping customers in F&B and personal care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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