Techne Packaging

What Techne Packaging does

Techne Packaging, legally Simoparma Packaging Italia Srl, is an Italian machinery manufacturer founded in 1985 and headquartered in Castel Guelfo di Bologna within the Cisneros Group. The company designs and assembles Continuous Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) machines used by plastic bottle producers to manufacture containers across food and dairy, pharmaceutical, personal care, home care, chemicals, motor oil/lubricants, and ice packaging applications.

The company's product portfolio is structured around specialized machine lines: the E-line for general-purpose container production from 100 ml to 30 L (E-380, E-545, E-750, E-1000, E-1250), the PH-line for pharmaceutical-grade aseptic and ultra-clean production (PH-750 for IV and sterile bottles), the TK-line for industrial jerrycans up to 30 L (TK-750, TK-750 L), the Advance series (Adv-700), and the Rotax rotary platform. Underlying technology is full-electric extrusion blow molding, contrasting with legacy hydraulic systems, with multilayer co-extrusion up to COEX-6 and a Siemens-based digitalization architecture (SIMATIC S7-1516T, SINAMICS S120 with energy regeneration, Profinet, Industrial Edge). The control layer supports both B&R and Siemens software platforms, with a 22-inch Full HD multitouch HMI, OPC UA data exchange for SCADA/enterprise integration, LinkManager Mobile for remote HMI access, and Mapp Audit for operator-level change tracking and compliance.

Techne generates revenue primarily through direct, custom-quoted sales of capex blow molding equipment, supplemented by an aftermarket layer of services including Customer Care, Quality Control, Retrofit, Electric Switch Over from hydraulic to electric, and Spare Parts. Go-to-market is direct sales targeted at plastic bottle manufacturers and converters, supported by participation in major industry trade fairs (K2025, PLAST 2026) and an EN/IT/ES multilingual website; no distributor or channel-partner network is indicated. Pricing is non-public and configuration-driven, with multi-year contract cycles typical of industrial machinery.

Name

Techne Packaging

Legal name

Simoparma Packaging Italia Srl

Website

https://technepackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Techne Packaging is an Italian manufacturer of continuous extrusion blow molding machines for plastic bottles and jerrycans, selling E-line, PH-line (pharmaceutical), and TK-line (industrial) equipment directly to bottle producers across food, pharma, home care, chemicals, and lubricants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Blow Molding Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK)

Keywords

• Extrusion blow molding machines
• Plastic container manufacturing
• Packaging machinery
• Bottle production equipment
• Industrial blow molding

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Blow Molding Machine Sales: Techne Packaging generates revenue through the design, assembly, and sale of Continuous Extrusion Blow Molding machines. The company offers multiple machine lines (E-line, PH-line, TK-line, Advance, Rotax) in various sizes and configurations. Machines are available in single and double carriage versions with varying specifications for different production volumes and applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Techne Packaging designs, assembles, and sells Continuous Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) machines used by plastic bottle manufacturers and converters to produce containers across food & dairy, personal care, home care, pharmaceutical, chemical, motor oil, and industrial applications. The portfolio spans E-line (small to large format), PH-line (pharmaceutical-grade), TK-line (industrial jerrycans), Advance, and Rotax machines, complemented by connectivity, automation, and post-sale services such as retrofit and electric switch-over.

Product overview

Techne Packaging is an Italian company specializing in the design and assembly of high-quality Continuous Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) machines. Their product portfolio consists of four main machine lines: E-line (Small to Large format machines: E-380, E-545, E-750, E-1000, E-1250), PH-line (Pharmaceutical line: PH-750 for aseptic/Ultra-Clean pharmaceutical containers), TK-line (Tank/Industrial line: TK-750 for jerrycans and industrial containers), and Advance/Rotax series for specialized applications. All machines support monolayer and multilayer (up to COEX-6) configurations processing LDPE, HMWPE, HDPE, and PP materials. The company also offers technology features including Co-Extrusion, Neck-to-Neck, Window Stripe, Asceptic, Ultraclean, Fast Cooling, Fast Color Change, and Fast Mold Change systems. Connectivity solutions include New PLC & HMI (B&R and Siemens platforms), LinkManager Mobile, OPC Data Exchange, Teletech Remote Assistance, and Mapp Audit. Service offerings cover Quality Control, Customer Care, Retrofit, Electric Switch Over, and Spare Parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-line Continuous Extrusion Blow Molding Machines Continuous Extrusion Blow Molding machine line available in Small (E-380), Medium (E-545), and Large (E-750, E-1000, E-1250) sizes, supporting containers from 100 ml to 30 L with clamping forces from 70 to 500 kN. Targeted at general plastic bottle manufacturers producing food, dairy, personal care, home care, and industrial containers.
• PH-line Pharmaceutical Blow Molding Machines Electric extrusion blow molding machine specifically designed for pharmaceutical applications, with PH-750 model configurations for aseptic and Ultra-Clean production of IV infusion bottles and pharmaceutical containers. Targeted at pharmaceutical packaging manufacturers requiring sterile production environments.
• TK-line Industrial Jerrycan Blow Molding Machines Industrial jerrycan production line including TK-750 and TK-750 L models, designed for lubricants, motor oil up to 30 L, and chemical or agrochemical containers. Targeted at industrial packaging producers requiring large-volume, robust containers.
• Advance Line Blow Molding Machines Advanced extrusion blow molding machine series including the Adv-700 model for specialized production applications. Targeted at manufacturers requiring higher-end performance configurations within Techne's portfolio.
• Rotax Rotary Blow Molding Machines Rotary extrusion blow molding machine for high-volume production applications. Targeted at converters running large-scale, continuous-output production lines.
• Retrofit Service Modernization service that upgrades existing blow molding machines with the latest technologies and optimizes production efficiency. Targeted at owners of installed Techne or comparable machines seeking performance upgrades.
• Electric Switch Over Service Migration service converting hydraulic extrusion blow molding machines to full electric technology for energy savings and reduced operating costs. Targeted at manufacturers operating legacy hydraulic machines seeking to transition to electric platforms.
• Quality Control Service International standard certifications and high-level quality control through in-house laboratory for dimensional measurements and product validation. Targeted at customers requiring documented compliance and validated container performance.
• Customer Care Service Technical support team providing real-time machine monitoring and prompt assistance for maintenance and troubleshooting. Targeted at all Techne machine operators requiring ongoing operational support.
• Spare Parts Service Ongoing support and supply of high-quality spare parts ensuring proper assistance and solutions tailored to specific production needs. Targeted at installed-base customers requiring replacement components.
• E2-380 Full Automated Blow Molding Machine A new fully automated continuous extrusion blow molding machine introduced at K2025, combining high automation, precision, and ease of use in a refreshed design. Targeted at plastic bottle manufacturers seeking compact, high-output equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Format change time reduced to 3 hours on E-750 double carriage machines with two operators
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Techne Packaging has established a strategic digitalization partnership with Siemens for their latest generation of EBM machines. The collaboration includes SIMATIC S7-1516T CPU controllers, SINAMICS S120 drives, Profinet fieldbus with Scalance switches, and Siemens Industrial Edge platform for real-time data collection and KPI analysis. This partnership enables energy regeneration capabilities, OEE monitoring per ISO 50001, and future AI-based predictive maintenance through Siemens Drivetrain Analyzer.
• B&R (Bernecker + Rainer)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechne offers their PLC and HMI systems in both B&R and Siemens software platforms, allowing customers to choose their preferred automation platform. The B&R solution provides an alternative to Siemens for machine control and operator interface systems.
• Cisneros GroupcoreOthersTechne Packaging operates as part of the Cisneros Group, which provides corporate structure and potentially shared resources across affiliated companies in the packaging industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Graham Engineering Corporation: US-based blow molding equipment manufacturer with a broad extrusion and stretch-blow portfolio for packaging — directly comparable to Techne in EBM machinery for consumer packaging end-markets.
• SMF Maschinenfabrik: German specialist in extrusion blow molding machines for industrial containers and packaging — closely comparable to Techne's TK-line jerrycan and industrial chemical container focus.
• Bekum Maschinenfabriken: German maker of extrusion blow molding machines for packaging of food, beverages, personal care, and chemicals — competes head-to-head with Techne's E-line and PH-line offerings in pharmaceutical and food containers.
• Meccanoplastica: Italian manufacturer of extrusion blow molding machines for food, cosmetics, and industrial packaging — domestic peer to Techne in the Italian packaging-machinery cluster with overlapping customer base.
• W. Müller GmbH: German manufacturer of three-layer and multi-layer extrusion blow molding machines for specialty packaging — directly comparable to Techne on COEX-6 multilayer extrusion technology.
• Kautex Maschinenbau: German-headquartered manufacturer of extrusion blow molding machines serving food, pharma, automotive, and industrial packaging — directly overlapping Techne's core EBM product category and pharma packaging focus.
• Jomar Corporation: US manufacturer of injection blow molding and extrusion blow molding machinery for pharmaceutical, personal care, and food packaging — comparable to Techne's PH-line pharma positioning.
• Magic MP: European maker of continuous extrusion blow molding machines serving food, dairy, personal care, and chemicals — directly competes with Techne's E-line and TK-line for jerrycan and bottle production.

Broad incumbents

• Sidel Group: Global packaging machinery incumbent with broad PET and blow molding solutions for beverage, food, and personal care — overlaps with Techne's customer base but operates at much larger scale across multiple container technologies.

Regional players

• Plasti-Blow: Blow molding machinery supplier focused on the Americas, comparable in size and EBM product scope to Techne, but operating primarily in North and Latin American markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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