{"id":6703,"date":"2025-04-24T09:33:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=6703"},"modified":"2025-04-24T09:33:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:33:34","slug":"packsize-announces-acquisition-of-sparck-technologies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=6703","title":{"rendered":"Packsize Announces Acquisition of Sparck Technologies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packsize.com\/\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Packsize\u00ae<\/a>, the market leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, has announced the company\u2019s completed agreement to acquire <a href=\"https:\/\/sparcktechnologies.com\/\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sparck Technologies<\/a>, a European-based manufacturer of high-throughput, fit-to-size, automated packaging solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Packsize\u2019s growth strategy and strengthens its position as a global leader in the automated packaging industry. By combining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105595-packsize-to-add-sitmas-mailer-creation-systems-to-ecommerce-offerings\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Packsize\u2019s innovative technology and service model<\/a> with Sparck\u2019s best-in-class box last and lid and tray solutions, the company will now provide the industry\u2019s most comprehensive portfolio of solutions to meet evolving customer needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSparck has long been recognized for its innovation, reliability, and strong commitment to sustainability &#8211; values that align perfectly with our own,\u201d said David Lockwood, CEO of Packsize. \u201cTogether, our complementary technologies create a more complete product offering for our customers. This acquisition brings us one step closer to realizing our mission of Smart Packaging for a Healthy Planet\u00ae by accelerating our ability to deliver more sustainable, right-sized packaging solutions to customers around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBringing Sparck into the Packsize team is a strategic move that expands what we can offer our customers &#8211; especially in high-volume, high-efficiency environments,\u201d said Brian Reinhart, Chief Revenue Officer at Packsize. \u201cSparck\u2019s box last and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/topics\/3051-closures-lids\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lid<\/a> and tray solutions allow us to solve a broader range of packaging challenges. This isn\u2019t just about growth &#8211; it\u2019s about delivering smarter, more sustainable automation at scale.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sparck Technologies, headquartered in Drachten, Netherlands, is best known for its advanced CVP Impack and CVP Everest systems &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/topics\/3056-automation-controls\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">automated solutions<\/a> that optimize throughput and reduce waste by creating fit-to-size boxes at scale.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis acquisition is a perfect match,\u201d said Kees Oosting, CEO of Sparck. \u201cIt allows us to bring more value to our customers faster and at a greater scale than either company could achieve alone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Standard Investment has worked closely with Sparck to execute a successful transformation of the activities in Drachten. Originally part of French-listed multinational Quadient, Standard Investment segmented Sparck to become a standalone company in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Herbert Schilperoord, Partner at Standard Investment, said: \u201cWe are very proud of what the Sparck team has achieved with the involvement of Standard Investment, pivoting the organization to a cutting-edge technology leader in the fit-to-size packaging area. We\u2019re confident that together, Packsize and Sparck will continue a strong growth trajectory, delivering fit-to-size technology to global tier 1 customers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105603-packsize-announces-acquisition-of-sparck-technologies\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Packsize\u00ae, the market leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, has announced the company\u2019s completed agreement to acquire Sparck Technologies, a European-based manufacturer of high-throughput, fit-to-size, automated packaging solutions. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Packsize\u2019s growth strategy and strengthens its position as a global leader in the automated packaging industry. 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