Packsize, a market leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, has completed an agreement to acquire the packaging business of Panotec, an Italian manufacturer of high- and low-automation packaging machines. The deal will expand Packsize's machine portfolio and extend its combined installed customer base to over fifty countries across North America, Europe, and other regions.
Acquisition Details and Strategic Rationale
Under the agreement, Packsize will integrate Panotec's award-winning packaging machine technology, which includes both high-automation and low-automation systems for right-sized packaging. This acquisition builds on the April 2025 acquisition of Sparck Technologies, which brought fit-to-size box systems and lid-and-tray solutions. The combined capabilities aim to offer greater flexibility and choice for businesses optimizing packaging operations while reducing waste and cost.
Brian Reinhart, Chief Revenue Officer of Packsize, stated: “This acquisition further aligns our go-to-market approach and strengthens our ability to offer more flexibility and choice to businesses looking to optimize packaging operations while reducing waste and cost. Just as importantly, it brings together teams that share a similar innovative vision for the future of right-sized packaging, making us better positioned to accelerate growth and deliver even greater value globally.”
Global Expansion and Customer Impact
The acquisition is expected to broaden Packsize's global reach, leveraging Panotec's presence in Europe to enhance service and product selection. Kellen Frey, Chief Operating Officer of Packsize, commented: “We’re excited about this acquisition and what it unlocks for Packsize and our customers. This move strengthens our core technology capabilities and positions us to deliver even more scalable, efficient, right-sized packaging solutions. By combining talent, technology, and capacity, we continue to broaden our global capabilities with an emphasis on delivering best in class quality and service for our expanding customer base.”
Carlo Capoia, Vice President of Panotec, added: “We look forward to leveraging the combined strengths of our companies to provide an unparalleled product selection and service to the markets we serve.”
Closing Conditions and Future Outlook
The transaction is expected to close upon satisfaction of customary conditions, including regulatory approvals and completion of consultation processes with applicable unions. Packsize, founded in 2002, has been a recognized leader in sustainable packaging in North America and Europe, focusing on right-sized packaging on demand to reduce waste and improve supply chain efficiency.
