PackTec Maschinenbau

What PackTec Maschinenbau does

PackTec Maschinenbau GmbH is a privately held German specialty machinery manufacturer (Sondermaschinenbauer) headquartered in Hof, Upper Franconia, founded in 2005 and operating with a team of approximately 30 employees. The firm designs and builds custom packaging and palletizing equipment for the German-speaking beverage industry, serving breweries, wineries, juice/cider producers, and soft drink manufacturers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland under a "Maschinen nach Maß" (made-to-measure machines) philosophy. Its portfolio comprises eight integrated product lines: palletizing systems (ServoPal L, R, LB-KK, ServoMulti), packaging machines (ServoPort, ServoPack, SlenderPack), industrial robotics (UniRob), proprietary gripper technology, transport and conveyor systems, case turners (EasyTurn, UniTurn, C-Wender), cleaning systems (CrateCleaner, CupCleaner up to 1,500 Maßkrüge/hour), and new-glass removal systems (ServoMaster).

Technically the equipment is built on servo-driven architectures with counterweight balancing, tool-free format change capability, and modular quick-change gripper heads; documented performance specifications include up to 24,000 bottles per hour for ServoPack and up to 800 modular crates per hour for ServoPal R. Production is engineered to order using 3D-based design and modern manufacturing processes. Revenue mechanics rest on multi-year project contracts for one-off custom machines, supplemented by recurring spare-parts sales and a service/maintenance stream that explicitly covers third-party equipment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the high-mix, low-volume engineering model.

Distribution is purely direct via a sales team led by Vertriebsleiter Wolfgang Fleischer, with marketing concentrated on BrauBeviale (Nürnberg) and Winzer-Service Messe trade shows, a corporate website (packtec.de), email newsletter, and Facebook/Instagram/YouTube channels. The company is founder-controlled by the Schiposch family — Manfred and Thorsten Schiposch as Geschäftsführer, with Tobias Schiposch leading software development and Gerdi Schiposch in accounting — with no external funding, acquisitions, partnerships, or subsidiaries disclosed.

Name

PackTec Maschinenbau

Legal name

PackTec Maschinenbau GmbH

Website

https://packtec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PackTec Maschinenbau GmbH is a German specialty machinery maker in Hof, Bavaria, designing and building custom packaging, palletizing, cleaning, and robotics equipment for breweries, wineries, and beverage producers across the German-speaking market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

akta.pro primary industry

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Machines (IMALAOAJ)

Keywords

• Packaging machinery
• Palletizing systems
• Beverage industry equipment
• Case turners
• Industrial conveyor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hof

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom-built packaging and palletizing machinery for the beverage industry. Machines include palletizing systems, packing machines, conveyor systems, cleaning systems, and robotic solutions. Each machine is individually developed and crafted to customer specifications.
2. Spare Parts & Components: Sale of replacement parts and components for PackTec machines and third-party equipment. Well-stocked spare parts warehouse guarantees short reaction times.
3. Service & Maintenance: Customer service including installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting by experienced service technicians. Also offers repair and maintenance services for third-party machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PackTec Maschinenbau GmbH designs, manufactures, and installs custom packaging and palletizing machinery for the German-speaking beverage industry. Its portfolio spans servo-driven palletizers (ServoPal L/R/Multi/LB-KK), high-speed packers (ServoPort, ServoPack, SlenderPack), industrial robots (UniRob), conveyor systems, case turners (EasyTurn, UniTurn, C-Wender), crate and glass cleaners (CrateCleaner, CupCleaner), and new glass removers (ServoMaster). The company also delivers installation, commissioning, maintenance, and spare parts services for both PackTec and third-party equipment.

Product overview

PackTec Maschinenbau is a German specialty machinery manufacturer serving the German-speaking beverage industry ( breweries, wineries, juice/cider producers, and soft drink makers) for over 30 years. Their portfolio consists of eight interconnected product lines that together provide complete packaging line solutions: Robotertechnik (robotics) works alongside Palettieranlagen (ServoPal series palletizers) and Greiftechnik (custom gripper systems) to form the automation layer; Packmaschinen (ServoPort, ServoPack, SlenderPack packaging machines) handle primary packing; Transportsysteme move products through the line; and supporting equipment including Kastenwender (EasyTurn, UniTurn, C-Wender case turners), Reinigungssysteme (CrateCleaner, CupCleaner washers), and Neuglasabräumer (ServoMaster, Neuglasabheber new-glass removers) handle material handling and cleaning. The company emphasizes individualized custom solutions (Sondermaschinenbau) built to order, with a full-service approach from consultation through planning, manufacturing, and after-sales support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ServoPal: Palletizing systems product line including ServoPal L (layer palletizer), ServoPal R (row palletizer), ServoPal LB-KK (pusher plate palletizer for boxes and crates), and ServoMulti (combined packing and palletizing machine).
• ServoPort
• ServoPack
• SlenderPack
• EasyTurn
• UniTurn
• C-Wender
• CrateCleaner
• CupCleaner
• ServoMaster
• UniRob

Products and services

• Palettieranlagen (Palletizing Systems: ServoPal L, ServoPal R, ServoMulti, ServoPal LB-KK) Servo-driven palletizing systems for breweries, wineries, and beverage producers: layer palletizers (ServoPal L) with play-free linear guides and counterweight-balanced vertical motion; row palletizers (ServoPal R) processing up to 800 modular crates per hour; ServoMulti combined packing and palletizing machine using 60% of separate-machine footprint; ServoPal LB-KK sliding-plate palletizer for Euro pallet handling.
• Packmaschinen (Packaging Machines: ServoPort, ServoPack, SlenderPack) High-performance packaging machines for beverage bottles and cartons: ServoPort with electronically coupled two-axis system and automated format change; ServoPack handling up to 24,000 bottles per hour in 20-crate format with tool-free format change and short changeover times; SlenderPack compact machine for low-capacity operations up to 4,000 bottles in 20-crate format.
• Robotertechnik (UniRob Robotics) Industrial robot solutions for beverage packaging lines including layer palletizing, row palletizing, unpacking, bottle processing, crate processing, and mixed tasks. Features quick gripper head changes in just a few minutes and integration with custom gripper systems.
• Transportsysteme (Conveyor and Transport Systems)

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Krones AG: World-leading German packaging and bottling machinery manufacturer serving the global beverage industry. Direct competitor to PackTec in palletizing, packing, and end-of-line packaging for breweries and beverage producers, though Krones operates at vastly larger scale and scope.
• Gebo Cermex: Part of the Sidel Group, Gebo Cermex specializes in case packing, palletizing, and conveying for beverage and food producers. Directly comparable scope of equipment to PackTec's ServoPal palletizers and ServoPack case packers.
• APACKS Group: US-based manufacturer of packaging machinery for the beverage industry including rinsers, fillers, labelers, and end-of-line equipment. Comparable product mix and custom-engineering approach for beverage producers.
• Sidel Group: France-based packaging machinery specialist for beverage, food, and personal care, with palletizing and case-packing lines comparable to PackTec's ServoPal and ServoPack ranges. Direct competitor in beverage end-of-line equipment globally.
• SMI S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of packaging machinery specializing in end-of-line equipment including palletizers, case packers, and wrap-around machines for the beverage and food industries. Directly comparable product portfolio and target customer base to PackTec.
• Rovema GmbH: German manufacturer of packaging machinery and packaging systems for food and beverages, with end-of-line palletizing and case packing offerings. Mid-sized German Mittelstand peer with overlapping customer segments in beverage and food production.
• Hastamat Verpackungstechnik GmbH: German specialty manufacturer of packaging machinery and dosing systems for the food and beverage industry. Comparable niche German Mittelstand competitor offering custom-engineered packaging and palletizing equipment for beverage and bakery customers.
• KHS GmbH: German manufacturer of filling and packaging machinery for the beverage industry, headquartered in Dortmund. Direct competitor across palletizing, packing, and conveying for breweries and soft drink producers, with a comparable German Mittelstand heritage.

Broad incumbents

• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery conglomerate with multiple brands serving beverage, food, and consumer goods. Broad incumbent offering competing solutions across palletizing, case packing, and conveying that overlap with PackTec's portfolio but as part of a much larger multi-segment portfolio.
• BW Packaging Systems: Packaging machinery platform owned by Barry-Wehmiller comprising multiple brands serving beverage and consumer goods with filling, labeling, and end-of-line equipment. Overlaps with PackTec in palletizing and case packing for beverage producers but operates as a multi-brand portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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