What Uhlmann Group does

Uhlmann Group is a third-generation, family-owned corporate group headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, that develops and manufactures packaging machinery, automation systems, digital platforms, and related services for regulated and consumer-facing industries. Founded in 1948 and operating under a holding structure (Uhlmann Group Holding SE & Co. KG) since 2019, the Group is composed of six specialized operating companies: Uhlmann Pac-Systeme (pharmaceutical packaging with the One Pharma System integration platform), KOCH Pac-Systeme (modular machines for consumer goods, healthcare, and contact lens packaging), Cremer Speciaalmachines (high-precision counting and dosing solutions based in the Netherlands), Wonder Packing Machinery (pharmaceutical packaging for the Chinese market), Goldfuss Automation (robotics and life science automation, acquired January 2025), and Axito (shared service center in Wrocław, Poland, established 2026). The Group serves pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, food, agriculture, and laboratory automation customers across 22 locations in 18 countries, with approximately 80% of revenue generated outside Germany.

The Group's technology portfolio combines mechanical engineering, robotics and automation, digital interfaces, and AI-enabled services such as predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and remote performance monitoring. Core proprietary platforms include Uhlmann Pac-Systeme's One Pharma System, which integrates production lines, processes, and digital applications for the entire pharmaceutical packaging lifecycle. The Group's Corporate Future Lab evaluates emerging technologies and partners with Ulm University of Applied Sciences through an endowed professorship in "AI in Production"; Uhlmann also participates in the Factory-X flagship project of the German Manufacturing-X initiative.

Uhlmann's business model is enterprise B2B capital equipment sales combined with professional services and an emerging subscription/recurring digital services layer. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams include one-time equipment sales, professional services across the equipment lifecycle, and recurring digital/remote services. The Group reported revenue of EUR 504 million in FY2024/25 (crossing the half-billion threshold for the first time) and approximately EUR 538 million in FY2025/26, with stable growth across all key segments. The Group employs roughly 2,500-2,600 people globally and reinvests approximately 6.3% of revenue into R&D. Ownership remains with the Uhlmann family through Tobias Uhlmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, with operational leadership under CEO Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Niemeyer and CFO Alexander Schöllhorn.

Name

Uhlmann Group

Legal name

Uhlmann Group Holding SE & Co. KG

Website

https://uhlmann-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Uhlmann Group is a family-owned German industrial group that designs and manufactures packaging machinery, automation systems, and digital services for pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, food, and agriculture customers worldwide through six specialized operating companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical packaging machines
• Packaging automation systems
• Counting and dosing machines
• Blister packaging lines
• Packaging digital services

Headquarters

HQ city

Laupheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Capital Equipment Sales: Sale of high-tech packaging machinery, robotics and automation systems. The company's portfolio ranges from machines, automation, and robotics solutions to software and services, as well as process and material expertise. Solutions are used across pharmaceutical, food, agriculture, consumer goods and healthcare industries.
2. Services and Support: Global service network ensuring fast response times and reliable support, ranging from consulting and commissioning to maintenance. The expansion of the installed base strengthens service excellence.
3. Digital Services: Digital interfaces and AI-based services including remote services for predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and performance monitoring.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Uhlmann Group develops, manufactures, and services high-tech packaging machinery, automation and robotics systems, and digital software/services that protect and package pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, consumer goods, food, and agricultural products. The portfolio spans blister and cartoning lines, counting and dosing machines, modular process lines, the One Pharma System integration platform, and global lifecycle services including AI-based remote support.

Product overview

The Uhlmann Group is an internationally active, family-owned corporate group comprising six specialized Group Companies that together ensure the global availability of sensitive products. The portfolio combines machinery, software, and services covering the entire packaging value chain across pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer goods (FMCG), food, and agriculture markets. The six Group Companies are: Uhlmann Pac-Systeme (pharmaceutical packaging with One Pharma System), KOCH Pac-Systeme (turnkey solutions for consumer goods, healthcare, and contact lenses), CREMER Speciaalmachines (high-precision counting and dosing solutions), Wonder Packing Machinery (pharmaceutical packaging for the Chinese market), Goldfuss Automation (robotics and automation systems), and Axito (shared service center). The Group provides integrated solutions from mechanical engineering and automation to digital networking and global services, with approximately 2,500-2,600 employees across 22 locations in 18 countries and EUR 538 million in sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• One Pharma System: Integrated production lines, processes, and digital applications for pharmaceutical packaging by Uhlmann Pac-Systeme
• Pac-Guide

Products and services

• Uhlmann Pac-Systeme Global leader in pharmaceutical packaging with over 75 years of experience. Offers the One Pharma System integrating production lines, processes, and digital applications, providing comprehensive solutions from consulting to maintenance throughout the entire packaging process and product lifecycle for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• KOCH Pac-Systeme Internationally operating machine manufacturer and consulting partner for turnkey solutions. Develops modular and standardized machines and complete process chains from assembly of individual product components to precise filling, packaging, and logistics for consumer goods, healthcare, and contact lens industries.
• Cremer Speciaalmachines Leading global supplier of high-precision counting and dosing solutions based in the Netherlands. Develops machines for pharmaceutical, food, non-food, agriculture, and seed sectors, including counting core technology, turnkey solutions, and comprehensive service offerings.
• Wonder Packing Machinery Develops and manufactures packaging machines for pharmaceutical products focused on the Chinese market and neighboring regions. Based in Jinzhou, China, known for high technical standards, reliable service, and solutions based on proven German technology.
• Goldfuss Automation Hidden champion based in Balingen, Baden-Württemberg developing high-quality robotics and automation systems for pharma packaging and life science automation. Innovative systems set global standards for complex, customer-specific automation solutions.
• Axito Shared service center for the Uhlmann Group providing central administrative, technical, and support services to international business units. Operating from Wrocław, Poland, contributing expertise to strengthen efficiency and overall performance of the Group.
• Corporate Future Lab Expert team evaluating emerging technologies for relevance to the Uhlmann Group and customers. Initiates AI-supported production projects, sustainable packaging solutions, and supports Group Companies throughout implementation of digital initiatives.
• Remote Services Digital interfaces enabling Uhlmann service experts to support customers worldwide in real time, reducing downtime and lowering maintenance requirements without on-site visits via AI-supported predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and performance monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42.3% reduction in site-related CO₂ emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered regional, flagship and core.

• Climate Alliance Baden-WürttembergregionalOthers · 15 April 2025By joining the Climate Alliance Baden-Württemberg, the Uhlmann Group sets an example for regional climate protection and commits to reducing CO₂ emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and reporting regularly.
• Factory-X (Manufacturing-X Initiative)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Uhlmann Group is part of the Factory-X flagship project of the Manufacturing-X industry initiative, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The aim is to develop shared data rooms and open, interoperable standards that will enable data-based value creation in the future.
• Ulm University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Uhlmann Group supports an endowed professorship in 'AI in Production' at Ulm University of Applied Sciences. The collaboration enables targeted recruiting, promotes employee development, and provides research results that can be applied directly in practice.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)coreOthersThe SBTi reviews whether company-specific CO₂ reduction targets are aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement. The Uhlmann Group adjusts its climate targets to the SBTi and derives scientifically based reduction paths from them.
• Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)coreOthersThe CDP is a global non-profit organization operating a system for disclosing environmental impacts. The Uhlmann Group received a B rating in the 2025 CDP Climate Assessment.
• EcoVadiscoreOthersEcoVadis assesses companies worldwide based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Uhlmann Pac-Systeme, KOCH Pac-Systeme, CREMER Speciaalmachines, and Goldfuss Automation are regularly evaluated.
• United Nations Global CompactcoreOthersThe Uhlmann Group is a member committed to ten universal principles covering human rights, labor standards, the environment, and anti-corruption.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Large German industrial machinery group with a food and pharmaceutical packaging equipment division. Overlaps with Uhlmann's food dosing (Cremer) and pharma packaging offerings as one of many segments.
• ProMach: North American packaging machinery roll-up serving food, beverage, pharma, and consumer goods. Competes in cartoning, filling, and end-of-line solutions across multiple of Uhlmann's verticals.

Direct peers

• Optima Packaging Group: German manufacturer of packaging machinery for pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and paper hygiene. Direct competitor in pharma filling, sterile packaging, and turnkey line integration.
• Bausch + Strobel: Specialized German manufacturer of filling and packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical industry. Comparable in size and focus with strong overlap in aseptic liquid and powder packaging.
• Multivac: German packaging machinery manufacturer focused on tray sealers, thermoform packaging, and turnkey lines serving food, medical, and consumer goods. Overlaps with Uhlmann's thermoform and consumer goods (KOCH) packaging portfolio.
• IMA Group: Italian packaging machinery leader with a major pharma packaging division (IMA Safe) directly competing with Uhlmann Pac-Systeme in blister, aseptic fill-finish, and packaging lines. Comparable global installed base and service network.
• Marchesini Group: Italy-based manufacturer of packaging machinery and complete lines for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Direct competitor in cartoning, bottling, and end-of-line integration.
• Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Direct pharmaceutical packaging machinery peer offering blister machines, cartoning, fill-finish lines, and serialization solutions. Both companies target the same global pharma OEMs with integrated, GMP-compliant packaging lines.
• Körber Pharma Packaging Machinery: Operating unit of Körber AG that offers blister, cartoning, and serialization lines similar to Uhlmann's One Pharma System. Comparable mid-cap industrial machinery peer in pharma packaging.
• Harro Höfliger: German specialist in pharmaceutical packaging and process technology, with strength in aseptic and specialty dosage forms. Direct competitor in high-precision pharma packaging equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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