What uhlmann packaging systems does

Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, is a family-owned industrial manufacturer specializing in integrated pharmaceutical packaging systems. Founded in 1948 by Josef Uhlmann, the company designs and assembles blister machines, cartoners, end-of-line packaging equipment, and parenteral packaging solutions (syringes, vials, ampoules, pens) for international pharmaceutical companies, generics manufacturers, and contract packagers. Uhlmann operates 17 wholly-owned subsidiaries and more than 40 agencies across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employing approximately 1,700 people. The company positions itself as a single-source system provider delivering validated, GMP-compliant packaging lines.

The company's technical portfolio centers on machine hardware supplemented by a proprietary digital stack. The Pexcite platform provides OEE monitoring, predictive maintenance, real-time dashboards, and track & trace across packaging lines. SmartAssist, deployed on Google Cloud since 2025, is an AI-based assistant that digitizes experiential setup knowledge and calculates the majority of machine parameterization before final assembly. SmartControl HMI provides operator-facing machine control, while VisioRead computer vision verifies imprint data on packaging. The portfolio also includes the ECO 350 high-speed blister line (up to 450 blisters/min), the PTC 200 parenteral tray center, BLU 200 blister machine with PP mono-material capability, and SyPro 2.0 syringe feeders with integrated UDI code reading.

Uhlmann monetizes through three revenue streams: capital equipment sales of customized packaging machines (hardware sales), comprehensive service and maintenance contracts including training, consulting, and rebuilds (professional services), and digital/software offerings including Pexcite and SmartAssist (subscription/recurring). The company sells through a direct enterprise field sales model with regional subsidiaries and an agency network, targeting regulated pharmaceutical customers who require validated, compliant packaging solutions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Uhlmann is part of the Uhlmann Group, with Tobias Uhlmann as Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Cristian Reiter as CEO of Uhlmann Pac-Systeme.

Name

uhlmann packaging systems

Legal name

Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://uhlmannpackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of integrated pharmaceutical packaging machinery, including blister machines, cartoners, end-of-line systems, and digital software solutions, serving international pharmaceutical companies, generics manufacturers, and contract packagers through 17 subsidiaries and 40+ agencies worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

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), Anti-Counterfeit & Track-and-Trace Packaging (Serialization, Security Features) (IMALAIAJ), Medical Device Packaging (Trays, Clamshells, Kits) (IMALAIAD), Parenteral & Injectable Packaging Components (Stoppers, Seals, Syringes, Cartridges) (IMALAIAE)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical packaging machinery
• Blister packaging machines
• Cartoning equipment
• Track and trace serialization
• Parenteral packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Laupheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

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. Packaging Machinery Sales: Sale of pharmaceutical packaging machines including blister machines, cartoners, and end-of-line equipment. Machines are customized to customer specifications and represent the core revenue stream.
2. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings including customer service, training, e-learning, packaging consulting, and rebuilds for existing equipment.
3. Digital Solutions: Software solutions including Pexcite platform, OEE monitoring, supervisory control, track & trace, and tool management delivered as integrated or standalone offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Uhlmann Pac-Systeme designs, manufactures, and integrates pharmaceutical packaging machinery including blister machines, cartoners, and end-of-line packaging equipment, along with digital solutions (Pexcite software platform, SmartAssist AI, SmartControl HMI) and serialization/track & trace systems. The company provides complete packaging lines with line expansion modules such as feeders, inspection systems, and serialization units, complemented by services including customer support, training, packaging consulting, and equipment rebuilds for pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

Uhlmann Pac-Systeme is the world's leading system provider for pharmaceutical packaging, offering an integrated portfolio of packaging machines, digital solutions, and services. The core product portfolio includes blister machines (BEC, BLU, B, ECO series) for packaging tablets, capsules, syringes, vials, and ampoules; cartoners for folding carton packaging; and end-of-line packaging machines. These machines are supported by digital solutions including Pexcite software platform for line connectivity and monitoring, SmartAssist AI-based assistance system for machine setup, SmartControl HMI operating system, and Track & Trace serialization solutions. Line expansion modules include various feeders (SyPro for syringes, LiPro for vials/ampoules), inspection systems (VisioRead), and serialization units. The company also provides comprehensive services including customer support, training, packaging consulting, and rebuilds. Products are designed for GMP compliance and support sustainability through mono-material packaging options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PTC 200: Parenteral Tray Center - cartoning solution for flexible and sustainable parenteral packaging
• SyPro
• BEC 300
• BLU 200
• Pexcite
• SmartAssist
• SmartControl
• SyPro 2.0

Products and services

• BEC 300 Blister Line Compact blister line for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, packaging small and medium batches at speeds up to 300 blisters per minute with format changeover in under 30 minutes. Designed for contract packagers and generics manufacturers.
• PTC 200 Parenteral Tray Center Parenteral Tray Center cartoner for flexible packaging of ampoules, vials, syringes, and pens in cardboard trays and folding cartons. Achieves up to 200 trays per minute with modular design supporting up to six feeds. Designed for parenteral product manufacturers.
• Blister Machines (BEC, BLU, B, ECO series) Pharmaceutical blister packaging machines including BEC, BLU, B, and ECO series for packaging tablets, capsules, syringes, vials, and ampoules in various blister formats. Maximum capacity up to 1,300 blisters per minute.
• Cartoners Carton packaging machines for inserting blisters, bottles, and other pharmaceutical products into folding cartons at various speeds. Includes the C1 cartoner series since 1981.
• End-of-Line Packaging Machines Secondary packaging equipment for final packaging stages including case packing and palletizing solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• ECO 350 Blister Line Blister line for maximum efficiency in pharmaceutical packaging with output up to 450 blisters and 300 cartons per minute. Features GMP-compliant, easy-to-clean design with SmartControl HMI and format changes in just 30 minutes.
• BLU 200 Blister Machine Blister machine for small and medium batches of parenteral products including ampoules, vials, cartridges, bottles, syringes, and pens. Now available with PP mono blister capability for sustainable packaging.
• Pexcite Digital Software Platform Digital software platform for pharmaceutical packaging that enables OEE monitoring, predictive maintenance, real-time dashboards, and track & trace solutions across packaging lines. Processes records of quality parameters, energy consumption, defective products, and cold chain tracking.
• SmartAssist AI Assistance System AI-based assistance system that supports technicians in setting up complex, customer-specific packaging machines by providing parameter suggestions based on digitized experiential knowledge. Implemented in Google Cloud environment, processes up to 500 parameters.
• SmartControl HMI Operating System Human Machine Interface (HMI) operating system with intuitive user guidance for operating Uhlmann packaging machines. Guides operators through format changeovers and supports production operations.
• Track & Trace Serialization Solutions Serialization and traceability solutions for pharmaceutical packaging including serialization platforms (S 500), UDI tracking, and counterfeit protection. Designed for pharmaceutical regulatory compliance.
• Serialization Units (S 500) Modular serialization platform for folding boxes and bottles, enabling track & trace compliance and anti-counterfeiting measures for pharmaceutical packaging.
• OEE Monitoring Digital solution for Overall Equipment Effectiveness monitoring to optimize packaging line performance and productivity for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Tool Management Digital solution for managing tooling and format parts across packaging machines, enabling efficient format changeovers and tool inventory control.
• Supervisory Control Digital solution for monitoring and controlling pharmaceutical packaging lines, providing centralized oversight of production operations.
• SyPro 2.0 Syringe Feeding System Enhanced syringe feeding system with integrated UDI code reader for medical device tracking. Places up to 350 syringes per minute into blisters or cardboard trays. Reduces production interruptions by 30% and increases feed rate by 40%.
• Slim Cardboard Trays Sustainable cardboard tray solution for parenteral packaging that reduces material use, transport volume, and CO2 emissions. Increases pallet capacity by up to 60% compared to previous solution, replacing plastic with paper-based solution.
• VisioRead Image Inspection System Image inspection system that verifies imprint data correctness on packaging. VisioRead Color can recognize color codes for quality control in cartoning and blister packaging processes.
• Customer Service & Support Comprehensive service offerings including maintenance, spare parts, technical support, and customer service worldwide for Uhlmann packaging equipment.
• Training & E-Learning Training programs and e-learning modules for operating and maintaining Uhlmann packaging equipment, delivered through the Packaging Competence Center.
• Packaging Consulting Expert consulting services for packaging development, sustainability, and process optimization through the Packaging Competence Center.
• Rebuilds Machine rebuilding and modernization services to extend equipment lifecycle and enhance performance of existing Uhlmann packaging machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• SmartAssist AI reduces processing time in final assembly by up to 20 percent and calculates over 70 percent of final parameterization before machines enter final assembly
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• Google CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025SmartAssist AI system is implemented in the Google Cloud environment, enabling browser-based access and seamless integration into technicians' workflows for packaging machine setup support.
• wob AGnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 June 2024Partnership with German B2B marketing and communications agency wob for the PTC 200 Parenteral Tray Center launch campaign. The 360-degree marketing campaign successfully positioned Uhlmann as a parenteral packaging expert and won the German Brand Award.
• SAPnotableTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration to future-proof value creation through digital transformation initiatives in the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
• Cookiebot (Cybot A/S)minorOthersCookie consent management tool used on the Uhlmann website to obtain and manage user consent for data processing in compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Usercentrics GmbHminorOthersConsent Management Tool used to obtain and manage website user consent for data processing in compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Salesforce / PardotnotableTechnology or IntegrationMarketing automation system (Pardot MAS) used for recording and evaluating website visitor movement profiles, integrated with Salesforce CRM for customer relationship management.
• interactive tools GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital media agency responsible for concept, design, and implementation of the Uhlmann website.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Romaco Group: Manufacturer of packaging and processing machinery for pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics, including blister lines, cartoners and tablet presses. Romaco is a direct competitor to Uhlmann in pharma solid-dose and parenteral packaging.
• Marchesini Group: Italian family-owned manufacturer of packaging machinery and lines for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Marchesini offers blister machines, cartoners, tube fillers and complete lines, overlapping directly with Uhlmann's pharma packaging portfolio.
• Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Germany-based global supplier of packaging and processing technology for the pharmaceutical and food industries. Syntegon directly competes with Uhlmann in blister, cartoning, aseptic filling, inspection and serialization for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Körber (Business Area Pharma / Medipak Systems): Körber's Pharma business area supplies packaging machines, track-and-trace systems and process solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturers. It overlaps directly with Uhlmann's machinery, serialization and digital portfolio.
• OPTIMA packaging group: German manufacturer of filling, sealing and packaging machines for pharmaceuticals, consumer goods and medical devices. OPTIMA directly competes with Uhlmann in sterile and primary packaging for injectables, vials and syringes.
• Bausch + Strobel Maschinenfabrik: German specialist in filling and packaging machines for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, with strong overlap in parenteral and aseptic filling/packaging equipment competing with Uhlmann's PTC 200 and SyPro solutions.
• ACG Group: India-based global supplier of capsules, pharmaceutical machinery and packaging solutions. ACG's packaging machinery division competes with Uhlmann in solid-dose blister, cartoning and inspection equipment.
• IMA S.p.A. (IMA Group): Italian multinational and one of the world's largest manufacturers of automatic packaging machinery for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food. IMA competes head-to-head with Uhlmann in blister, cartoning, end-of-line and serialization equipment for pharma customers globally.

Emerging players

• Antares Vision Group: Italian provider of inspection, track-and-trace and serialization solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries. Antares Vision overlaps with Uhlmann's Pexcite track-and-trace and serialization offerings, focused more on software/vision than integrated machinery.

Broad incumbents

• Coesia Group: Italian industrial group owning multiple packaging machinery brands serving pharma, consumer goods and industrial markets. Coesia competes with Uhlmann through subsidiaries and offers broader, multi-industry packaging solutions to large pharmaceutical customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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