PACKAGE MACHINERY CO INC.

What PACKAGE MACHINERY CO INC. does

Package Machinery Co Inc., founded in 1937 and headquartered in Campbell, California, manufactures servo-driven overwrapping and bundle-wrapping machinery for consumer-product manufacturers in food and confectionery, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals, contract packaging, and bakery/frozen food. Its core product line comprises the FA-ST Servo Overwrapping Machine (up to 150-200 packages per minute with recipe storage for up to 25 package sizes and changeovers under 10 minutes), the ILW Servo Bundle Wrapping Machine, the entry-level Wrapster Semi-Auto Wrapping Machine (invented by John Bernet), the TTDF Semi-Automatic Diefold Wrapper (with all tucks and folds on the underside of the product), the Table Top Diefold Wrapper for artisans, the Inline Bundler for larger packages, and the acquired ME Shrinkwrap line. The underlying technology is a servo-motor architecture pioneered by the company in 2001 that reduces moving parts by approximately 65% versus mechanical predecessors, paired with tuck-and-fold film registration capable of running film, paper, waxed paper, cellophane, and foil materials.

The company's revenue model is built on four pillars: new machinery sales (the FA-ST, ILW, Wrapster, and TTDF lines), machine rebuilds and upgrades that extend the operating life of installed equipment, an aftermarket parts and unlimited-telephone-support business that still services machines dating to the 1920s, and training and installation services including Factory Acceptance Testing. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; sales are conducted direct via phone, email, and Pack Expo trade shows, with international distribution handled by UK parent Marden Edwards Limited. The firm sells to a mix of enterprise customers (NECCO, a major pharmaceutical manufacturer, Supply One) and small food entrepreneurs and contract packagers, with documented customer outcomes including 14% film savings versus flow wrap, 533% productivity gains over hand wrapping, and three-month payback on switching from shrink wrap to registered overwrap.

Following the December 2015 sale of all intellectual property and assets to Marden Edwards Limited (UK), Package Machinery Co Inc. now operates as the US sales, parts, and service channel for its UK parent. Manufacturing and engineering remain in a facility in Holyoke, Massachusetts (relocated in January 2013), while US customer contact, new machine enquiries, and parts enquiries route through Marden Edwards email addresses. The corporate entity in the US is registered as Marden Edwards Inc. in California.

Name

PACKAGE MACHINERY CO INC.

Legal name

Marden Edwards Inc.

Website

https://packagemachinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Package Machinery Co Inc. manufactures servo-driven overwrapping and bundling machinery for food, confectionery, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and contract packaging manufacturers. Founded in 1937 and now a US sales and support subsidiary of UK-based Marden Edwards Limited following a 2015 IP divestiture, the company sells hardware, rebuilds, and parts globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Bundling, Overwrapping & Shrink Packaging Equipment (IMALAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD), End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

Keywords

• Overwrapping machines
• Industrial packaging machinery
• Servo wrapping equipment
• Bundle wrapping machines
• Candy packaging machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Holyoke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wrapping Machinery Sales: Sale of overwrapping machines including FA-ST servo overwrapper, ILW servo bundle wrapper, Wrapster semi-auto wrapper, and TTDF diefold wrapper.
2. Machine Rebuilds and Upgrades: Rebuilding and upgrading existing machines starting with sandblasting the frame, complete reassembly, replacement of worn parts, new guarding, wiring and controls.
3. Parts and Service: Unlimited telephone support and parts sales indefinitely; customers still buying parts for machines from the 1920s.
4. Training and Installation Services: Hands-on training in the company's facility and at the customer's site included with machine purchase; FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) conducted before shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Package Machinery Co Inc. manufactures and sells industrial overwrapping machines that wrap consumer products (candy, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, office supplies, bundles) using film, paper, waxed paper, and foil. The portfolio includes high-speed servo overwrappers (FA-ST, ILW), semi-automatic wrappers (Wrapster, TTDF), table-top diefold wrappers, and inline bundlers. The company also offers machine rebuilds, upgrades, parts, training, and installation services with unlimited long-term telephone support.

Product overview

Package Machinery Co Inc. is a manufacturer of overwrapping machines for consumer products, operating as a single unified product line of industrial wrapping machinery. The core product portfolio includes the FA-ST Servo Overwrapping Machine (high-speed, up to 200 ppm), the ILW Servo Bundle Wrapping Machine (for larger bundles), the Wrapster Semi-Auto Wrapping Machine (entry-level, simple changeover), the TTDF Semi-Automatic Diefold Wrapper (for candy/baked goods), the Table Top Diefold Wrapper (compact for artisans), and the Inline Bundler (for reducing corrugate). The company also offers acquired ME Shrinkwrap machines following the Marden Edwards acquisition. These machines wrap consumer products including candy, bread, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and office supplies using film, paper, waxed paper, and foil materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FA-ST Servo Overwrapping Machine High-speed servo-driven overwrapper capable of speeds up to 150-200 packages per minute, with quick changeover under 10 minutes, recipe storage for up to 25 package sizes, and ability to collate and bundle wrap within the machine. Targeted at enterprise CPG, confectionery, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic manufacturers with high-volume production needs.
• ILW Servo Bundle Wrapping Machine Large inline bundler for bigger packages or bundles, configurable for specific customer needs. Designed to reduce corrugate consumption and secondary packaging costs. Used by manufacturers requiring bundle wrapping for larger items or multi-pack configurations.
• Wrapster Semi-Auto Wrapping Machine Simple, inexpensive overwrapper for small volume products and short runs. Mechanical machine with simple changeover done in minutes with an Allen wrench. Entry-level semi-automatic wrapper for artisanal producers and small food manufacturers.
• TTDF Semi-Automatic Diefold Wrapper Semi-automatic diefold wrapper that puts all tucks and folds and sealing on the bottom of the product. Designed for candy bars, granola bars, and items supported by cardboard like Reese's cups, or odd-shaped items like muffins and sandwiches. Cycles at 18 per minute.
• Table Top Diefold Wrapper Compact table-top version of the diefold wrapper designed for artisanal food makers to automate wrapping of brownies and similar products.
• ME Shrinkwrap Wrapping Machines Range of shrink wrapping machines including manual chamber machines to fully automatic sleeve-wrappers. Acquired as part of Marden Edwards IP transfer and offered alongside Package Machinery's overwrapping portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14% film savings vs. flow wrap (measured on actual customer products)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Marden Edwards Limited (United Kingdom)flagship / coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2015In December 2015, Package Machinery Company, Inc. sold its complete Intellectual Property and Assets to Marden Edwards Limited, a UK-based company. Marden Edwards is integrating Package Machinery's overwrapping technology, servo machine designs, and IP into its global business. Package Machinery continues to operate as a sales and support channel for Marden Edwards products in the US market, with the same contact numbers and website, but all IP and machinery design capabilities transferred to the UK parent company.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ProMach: Large US packaging machinery integrator with broad capabilities across wrapping, filling, labeling, and bundling. Competes with Package Machinery in flow wrap, shrink wrap, and overwrap applications, especially at CPG and pharmaceutical customers, though it offers a much wider product portfolio.
• IMA Group: Italian global leader in packaging machinery for pharma, food, and cosmetics — including overwrapping and bundling lines. Competes for high-end CPG and pharma customers needing premium cosmetic-quality wrap and quick changeover.
• Krones AG: German global packaging machinery leader specializing in beverage, food, and pharma lines, including bundling and overwrapping systems. Competes for high-volume end-of-line bundling accounts addressed by Package Machinery's ILW bundle wrapper.
• Bosch Packaging Technology (Syntegon): Global packaging machinery incumbent (formerly Bosch, now Syntegon) with strong presence in flow wrapping, cartoning, and pharma packaging. Competes for the same CPG and pharma accounts, particularly in higher-speed applications where Package Machinery's FA-ST is at the lower end of the throughput range.

Direct peers

• TMI (Tropical Manufacturing International): Producer of horizontal flow wrappers, vertical form-fill-seal, and bundling equipment for confectionery and snack producers. Overlaps with Package Machinery in candy and snack wrapping, particularly for SMEs that might otherwise buy a Wrapster or TTDF.
• Autopack Ltd: UK-based manufacturer of overwrapping and bundle wrapping machinery — a direct niche peer with similar tuck-and-fold technology and customer focus on confectionery, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Particularly relevant given the Marden Edwards UK parent connection.
• Norden Machinery: Sweden-based specialist in overwrapping and bundling machinery for confectionery and pharmaceutical products. Highly comparable niche player with similar tuck-and-fold technology, target customers (candy, pharma, cosmetics), and emphasis on registered film and sustainability.
• Marden Edwards Limited: UK-based parent company that acquired Package Machinery's IP and assets in 2015 and now operates the brand globally. Most direct peer: same overwrapping technology, broader product portfolio including ME Shrinkwrap, shared engineering and customer base.
• Omori (Syntegon): Horizontal flow wrapper specialist (now part of Syntegon) competing in adjacent wrapping formats for candy, bakery, and frozen food — overlapping with Package Machinery's TTDF, Table Top, and frozen-food applications.

Regional players

• Douglas Machine: US-based manufacturer of cartoning, case packing, and bundle wrapping machinery. Comparable for end-of-line bundling (Package's ILW Inline Bundler) and contract-packaging customers, especially those running corrugate-reducing bundle formats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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