{"id":6695,"date":"2025-04-24T04:18:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T08:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=6695"},"modified":"2025-04-24T04:18:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T08:18:00","slug":"packsize-to-acquire-packaging-automation-company-sparck-technologies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=6695","title":{"rendered":"Packsize to acquire packaging automation company Sparck Technologies"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Sparck\u2019s systems are designed to enhance operational efficiency by producing customised boxes at scale. Credit: MOLPIX \/ Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Packsize has reached an agreement to purchase Dutch packaging automation company Sparck Technologies.<\/p>\n

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Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed by either company.<\/p>\n

This move is aligned with Packsize\u2019s strategy to expand its global footprint in the automated packaging sector.<\/p>\n

The company plans to integrate its service framework with Sparck\u2019s technology, including its lid-and-tray and box-last systems. This combination is set to expand the firm\u2019s offering to better respond to changing customer demands.<\/p>\n

Packsize CEO David Lockwood said: \u201cSparck has long been recognised for its innovation, reliability, and strong commitment to sustainability\u2014values that align perfectly with our own.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, our complementary technologies create a more complete product offering for our customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis acquisition brings us one step closer to realising our mission of Smart Packaging for a Healthy Planet by accelerating our ability to deliver more sustainable, right-sized packaging solutions to customers around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sparck Technologies is known for its advanced solutions in automated packaging systems.<\/p>\n

It operates from its headquarters in Drachten and its offerings include CVP Impack and CVP Everest.<\/p>\n

The company claims that these systems are designed to enhance operational efficiency by producing customised boxes at scale, reducing waste in the process.<\/p>\n

Sparck was formerly a division of Quadient, a publicly traded company based in France. Standard Investment separated the business in 2021, allowing Sparck to operate independently under its current identity.<\/p>\n

Standard Investment has played an active role in supporting Sparck through a significant business transformation. This included initiatives to strengthen operations and refine the company\u2019s focus in Drachten.<\/p>\n

Sparck CEO Kees Oosting said: \u201cThis acquisition is a perfect match. It allows us to bring more value to our customers faster and at a greater scale than either company could achieve alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

In February, Packsize launched<\/a> X6, a new automated right-sized packaging system.<\/p>\n

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