What General Packer does

General Packer Co., Ltd. (ゼネラルパッカー株式会社, ticker 6267) is a Japan-based public manufacturer of automatic packaging machinery, founded in 1961 and headquartered in Kitanagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. The company designs and builds mechanically-driven rotary packaging systems using cam and link mechanisms, with 6–10 packaging processes arranged radially on a rotary table. Its product portfolio spans bag-feeding machines (GP-M3000, GP-E200W, GP-X6 series), bag-forming machines (GP-C7, claimed as the world's fastest at 160 bags/min), nitrogen gas-flushing machines (GP-GS2H/GS3HR/GS5E), horizontal insertion systems for medical devices (GP-HV12-TR), and end-of-line equipment including cartoners, case packers, and palletizers. The company also produces inspection devices such as the laser-based GPX1500 residual oxygen analyzer. Through its 2016-acquired subsidiary Osa Machinery (オサ機械), General Packer extends into chocolate manufacturing equipment covering the full process from cacao bean roasting to pre-packaging. The company holds a near-100% domestic market share for katsuobushi (bonito flake) gas-filled mini-pack packaging and top-tier domestic share in rotary packaging for dry goods. It serves food (~70% of end-user sales), pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial customers including major Japanese noodle manufacturers, a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company (double IV bag line), premium pet food manufacturers in Europe and the Americas, and a major Japanese seed company.

The business model is built on custom-quotation B2B hardware sales with multi-year contract cadence, supplemented by spare parts and maintenance services. The company employs a direct enterprise field-sales model organized by region (Kansai headquarters, Tokyo sales office) with technical sales engineers supporting product specification, layout planning, and integration. Marketing relies primarily on trade show presence (FOOMA JAPAN, JAPAN PACK, interpack, PACK EXPO, Petfood Forum) and industry publications rather than digital channels. A Shanghai subsidiary (est. 2016) supports China and broader Asian markets. For FY2025 (ended July 31, 2025), the company reported consolidated net sales of ¥10,108M and profit attributable to owners of ¥799M, with 215 consolidated employees. Overseas sales represent 10–30% of net sales, with the balance concentrated in the domestic Japanese market.

Name

General Packer

Legal name

ゼネラルパッカー株式会社 (GENERAL PACKER CO.,LTD.)

Website

https://general-packer.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

General Packer is a Japanese public manufacturer of automatic rotary packaging machinery — bag-feeding, bag-forming, gas-flushing, and horizontal insertion systems — serving food (~70% of sales), pharmaceutical, and industrial customers, with chocolate production equipment via its Osa Machinery subsidiary.

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

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cartoning & Case Packing Systems (IMAHAOAB), Cartoning, Case Packing & Tray Loading Machines (IMALAOAE), Secondary & Multipack Packaging (IMALAHAB), Secondary Packaging & Case Packing (Multipacks, Shrink, Cartoning) (AFAFAJAK)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging machinery
• Automatic packaging machines
• Rotary packaging systems
• Gas flushing packaging
• Bag feeding equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machinery Sales: Manufacture and sale of automatic packaging machines including bag-feeding, bag-forming, and gas-flushing types. Core revenue driver representing the majority of net sales (¥10,108M FY2025). Includes system integrations combining packaging machines with peripheral equipment.
2. Production Machinery (Chocolate) Sales: Sale of chocolate manufacturing equipment through subsidiary Osa Machinery Co., Ltd. Full automated chocolate plants, depositors, tempering machines, coating machines, and half-coating machines.
3. Spare Parts & Maintenance Services: Replacement parts supply and technical support for installed machinery. Contact center handles parts ordering and machine operation inquiries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

General Packer designs, manufactures, and sells automatic packaging machinery and integrated packaging systems for food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial manufacturers. Its core offerings include bag-feeding, bag-forming, gas-flushing, and horizontal insertion packaging machines, supplemented by cartoners, case packers, palletizers, and inspection devices, with one-stop line integration from bagging through palletizing.

Product overview

General Packer is a packaging systems total planner offering a comprehensive portfolio of automatic packaging machines, production equipment, and peripheral systems. The product lineup centers on five core machine types: (1) 給袋式自動包装機 (Bag-feeding automatic packaging machines) including GP-M3000, GP-E200W, GP-X6, GP-WP10, and GP-M6000 series for pre-formed pouch packaging; (2) 製袋式自動包装機 (Bag-forming automatic packaging machines) including GP-C5, GP-C7, GP-R5, and GP-6600C/6700C series for on-machine bag formation; (3) ガス充填式自動包装機 (Gas-flushing automatic packaging machines) including GP-GS2H, GP-GS3HR, and GP-GS5E for nitrogen gas preservation; (4) 横挿入式自動包装機 (Horizontal insertion packaging machines) such as GP-HV12-TR for medical/pharmaceutical applications; and (5) 包装システム (Packaging systems) encompassing cartoners, case packers, palletizers, and vacuum deaeration equipment. Subsidiary Osa Machinery provides チョコレート製造機械 (chocolate manufacturing machines). Supporting products include GPX1500 residual oxygen analyzers and GP-NC200 print inspection devices. The company emphasizes 'ワンストップソリューション' (one-stop solutions) combining these products into complete packaging lines for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GP-M3000 Bag-Feeding Automatic Packaging Machine High-performance bag-feeding automatic packaging machine with mechatronic technology, remote maintenance, SPS bag feeding, 90-second item change, and automatic sealing parameters; supports up to 65 bags/min with up to 1kg (2kg optional) filling.
• GP-M3550 High-Speed Filling Packaging Machine High-speed filling packaging machine with synchronized funnel and gas filling system for products requiring longer filling time.
• GP-320R Versatile Bag-Feeding Packaging Machine Versatile bag-feeding packaging machine for bags up to 320mm wide and up to 3kg (5kg optional) with tool-free size adjustment and multi-option compatibility.
• GP-355/350 High-Capacity Bag-Feeding Machine High-capacity bag-feeding machine for gusset bags and standing pouches with zipper, handling up to 4kg with a synchronized funnel that triples filling speed.
• GP-E200W Twin Bag-Feeding Automatic Packaging Machine Premium twin bag-feeding automatic packaging machine for small bags focused on high speed, with synchronized drum and vibrator and 3-minute item change capability.
• GP-WP10 Washable Bag-Feeding Packaging Machine Washable bag-feeding automatic packaging machine emphasizing safety and sanitation, accommodating bag width up to 260mm and up to 1kg (2kg optional) filling.
• GP-X6 Twin Bag-Feeding Packaging Machine High-performance twin bag-feeding automatic packaging machine with mechatronics technology, bolt-less bed design, 90-second product change-over, and preventive maintenance notifications.
• GP-M6000 High-Performance Bag-Feeding Machine High-performance bag-feeding packaging machine with packaging capacity up to 120 bags per minute and compact design with bag widths from 100-180mm.
• GP-C5 Bag-Forming Packaging Machine High-speed small pouch bag-forming and automatic packaging machine achieving up to 120 bags/min with easy operation, safety, and good/defective product sorting capability.
• GP-C7 Rotary Bag-Forming Packaging Machine High-speed general-purpose automatic packaging machine achieving max 160 bags/min with multi-seal technology, 12-station rotary table, vertical seal adjustment, and gripper width automatic adjustment.
• GP-R5 Rotary Tube Film Packaging Machine Rotary tube film packaging machine handling wide range from 1-15kg with three types (A: 1-5kg, B: 2-10kg, C: 5-15kg) for rice, soybeans, macaroni, and spaghetti applications.
• GP-GS2H Nitrogen Gas Flushing Packaging Machine Nitrogen gas flushing packaging machine for middle-size bags up to 500g, suitable for nuts, bread crumb, and dried bonito, achieving 0.5% residual oxygen at 25-55 bags/min.
• GP-GS3HR Mini-Pack Gas Filling Packaging Machine Mini-pack gas filling packaging machine for small bags (1-20g), developed for pulverized bonito flakes and also used for sprinkles and snacks at 35-60 bags/min capacity.
• GP-GS5E Large-Bag Gas Filling Packaging Machine Large-bag gas filling packaging machine for applications including flower potatoes, Chinese pharmaceuticals, and raw bread flour, achieving 0.2% residual oxygen at 12-30 bags/min.
• GP-GT2 Semi-Automatic Gas Filling Packaging Machine Semi-automatic gas filling packaging machine offering four packaging types via simple dial setting: seal only, deaeration-seal, deaeration-gas fill-seal, and gas fill-seal.
• GP-HV12-TR Horizontal Insertion Packaging Machine Horizontal bag-feeding packaging machine with automatic tray insertion and desiccant/deoxidizer auto-loading for medical field applications, handling bags up to 1kg at up to 40 bags/min.
• Carton Caser (Case Erector and Loader) Carton case erector and loader that collects inspected products and inserts them into cartons with servo motor control for integration with packaging machines.
• Dambo Caser (Carton Packaging System) Carton packaging system that works with packaging machines to convey, collect, and robotically handle products into corrugated boxes at high speed.
• Palletizer (Robotic Palletizing System) Robotic palletizing system that works with carton case packers to automatically stack products onto pallets with gentle product handling.
• Vacuum Deaeration Packaging Machine Vacuum deaeration packaging machine that fills products on a rotary table and transfers to a vacuum chamber via robot for deaeration and top sealing, handling up to 1kg.
• Osa Machinery Chocolate Manufacturing Equipment Chocolate manufacturing machinery including depositors, tempering machines, coating machines, half-coating machines, and full automated chocolate plants from cacao bean roasting to pre-packaging, sold through group company Osa Machinery Co., Ltd.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sanwa Plus Co., Ltd. (三和プラス株式会社)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2023Collaborative exhibitor at FOOMA JAPAN 2023, 2024, 2025, JAPAN PACK 2025, and 2026 Chubu Pack. Sanwa Plus provides vertical pillow packaging machines for joint exhibition demos showing integrated packaging lines with General Packer's secondary packaging systems.
• Osa Machinery Co., Ltd. (オサ機械株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2016Osa Machinery became a group company of General Packer in September 2016. Specializes in chocolate manufacturing machinery covering the full process from cacao bean roasting to pre-packaging. Headquarters in Yokohama, Kanagawa. Provides General Packer with chocolate production line capabilities, complementing its packaging expertise for co-exhibited solutions at trade shows.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coesia Group: Italian industrial group with multiple packaging machinery brands (e.g., GEA, Volpak, R.A Jones). Competes broadly in flexible packaging, cartoning, and food/pharma packaging as a diversified global incumbent.
• IMA Group: Italian global leader in packaging machinery for food, pharma, and personal care. Competes in cartoning, bagging, and end-of-line systems as a broad incumbent rather than a Japan-focused specialist.
• Bosch Packaging Technology (Syntegon): Global incumbent offering comprehensive packaging and processing solutions across food, pharma, and consumer goods. Competes with General Packer in bagging, cartoning, and pharma packaging but with a vastly larger product portfolio and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Rovema GmbH: German manufacturer of vertical and horizontal packaging machines for food and non-food applications. Directly comparable as a mid-sized specialty packaging machinery competitor in bagging and integrated lines.
• Toyojidoki (Toyo Jidoki Co., Ltd.): Japanese pre-made pouch and bag-feeding packaging machinery manufacturer. Directly comparable product portfolio in bag-feeding and pouch packaging machines serving food, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers.
• Hayssen Flexible Systems (BW Packaging Systems): North American manufacturer of vertical and horizontal bagging systems for food and consumer goods. Comparable as a specialty bagging machinery competitor serving similar end markets with direct export sales model.
• Ishida Co., Ltd. Japanese-based global leader in multihead weighers, bagmakers, and packaging lines for food and snacks. Closely comparable as a Japanese packaging machinery specialist competing in similar bagging, weighing, and gas-flush categories for food manufacturers.
• Triangle Package Machinery Co. US-based maker of vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) bagging machines for food and industrial applications. Comparable as a specialty packaging machine manufacturer targeting similar end markets with similar machine formats.
• Fuji Machinery Co., Ltd. Japanese packaging machinery manufacturer focused on flow wrapping, cartoning, and end-of-line systems. Comparable as a Japanese specialist with overlapping product lines in cartoning and integrated packaging systems.
• Omori Corporation: Japanese horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) packaging machinery maker for food, medical, and confectionery. Comparable as a domestic Japanese packaging machine builder with similar customer base in food and pharma.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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