The acquisition of Reepack will help ProMach continue its expansion in the food packaging space and strengthen its position as a single-source supplier for protein-packaging automation

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ProMach acquires Italy-based flexible packaging machinery maker Reepack. (Credit: Jason Goh from Pixabay)

US-based packaging machinery solutions provider ProMach has acquired Italy-based flexible packaging machinery maker Reepack.

The acquisition of Reepack will help ProMach continue its expansion in the food packaging space and strengthen its position as a single-source supplier for protein-packaging automation.

ProMach will add Reepack to its Flexibles & Trays business line, joining six other product brands.

The deal will help ProMach gain access to a major application technology in flow wrapping, expanding its flexible packaging capabilities and existing horizontal thermoforming capabilities.

ProMach president and CEO Mark Anderson said: “Reepack is a solid fit within the ProMach family. They have great people, a strong customer-focused culture, and have been excellent partners.

“Reepack’s team has developed some wonderful technology, and we are excited to help them build distribution and continue to grow worldwide.

“We are excited about their engineering capabilities, and we intend to continue to invest in new product development. I am certain the business will do very well.”

Reepack’s primary product categories include a wide selection of models for different package types, end-product sizes, and production speeds.

The firm’s product line is also compatible with Ossid, a ProMach product brand that specialises in tray sealing and overwrapping solutions for case-ready products.

As part of the deal, Ossid vice president and general manager Ernie Newell will be promoted to senior vice president of Tray Packaging, appointed to supervise both Reepack and Ossid operations along with continuing to handle general manager duties at Ossid.

Reepack president and CEO Livio Valli said: “Having worked with Ossid for several years, I have a deeper understanding and appreciation for how ProMach runs their business.

“Being a family-owned business, it was important to me that we join another company that values the existing people who have been integral to our prior successes and growth.

“The Reepack brand is synonymous with high-quality Italian craftsmanship, and that will not change. I am confident in this move to ProMach, and we are delighted to work alongside other talented brands.”

With 71 employees joining the ProMach family, Reepack will remain in Italy. Livio Valli, the current president and CEO of Reepack, is joining the US-based firm as vice president and general manager of Reepack.