As we close out 2024, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the key moments, milestones, and innovations that shaped the year for ProMach and the packaging industry. From strategic acquisitions and tradeshow highlights to customer success stories, 2024 was filled with impactful achievements.
Expanding Capabilities Through Acquisitions
This year, ProMach expanded its reach and offerings with several acquisitions. In February, Zacmi joined the ProMach family, bringing its expertise in filling and closing equipment for the food and pet food industries. This addition supported ProMach’s ability to provide comprehensive solutions in these growing markets.
Etiflex, a producer of pressure-sensitive and RFID labels, was another significant acquisition, enhancing ProMach’s labeling capabilities and strengthening its presence in the Latin American market. MBF also joined the ProMach family, an Italian manufacturer specializing in bottle-filling and capping technologies, and expanded ProMach’s footprint in the wine and distilled spirits industries. Lastly, the addition of HMC, a leader in horizontal form fill seal machine manufacturing and aftermarket support, further expanded the ProMach portfolio in flexible packaging.
Customer Success Stories
This year, ProMach emphasized customer success by highlighting testimonials that provided insights into industry trends and real-world applications of ProMach solutions. These resources allowed us to share knowledge on equipment upgrades and advanced packaging technologies specific to customer’s production lines, helping businesses make informed decisions about their packaging strategies. A few customer success stories included:
Bornstein Seafood Doubles VSP Packaging Capabilities with Help from the Reepack Thermoformer
Unlocking RTD Coffee Growth at Westrock’s Conway, Arkansas Facility
New Drone Tour Showcases TechniBlend’s Impact on DrinkPak’s Scalable Beverage Production
How Automated Retort Systems are Elevating Production at Crider Foods
Engaging with Industry Leaders at Tradeshows
ProMach’s tradeshow participation this year highlighted its commitment to connecting with customers and showcasing innovative solutions. At Pack Expo International in Chicago, ProMach made an impact with its 60,000+ sq ft booth and new technologies featured at the Innovation Station. The show featured guided tours focusing on vertical markets such as pet care, RTD, liquid food, and wine and spirits.
Earlier in the year, ProMach and its product brands attended Pack Expo East in Philadelphia, where we met industry leaders in the Northeast. And in Mexico City, Expo Pack offered an opportunity to engage with businesses in Latin America. The event focused on semi-automatic solutions tailored to the region, emphasizing ProMach’s ability to adapt to market needs. At the Petfood Forum, ProMach showcased its expertise in pet care packaging, connecting with industry professionals to explore new advancements and trends. Finally, at the Craft Brewers Conference, ProMach showcased scalable solutions for breweries of all sizes.
Innovations and Industry Recognition
2024 was also a year of innovation for ProMach, with several product brands receiving industry accolades. At Pack Expo International, two ProMach brands, Pace and Fogg, won the 2024 Technology Excellence Awards. These recognitions highlighted advancements in packaging machinery for unscrambling and filling technologies.
The launch of the Wine & Spirits Solutions group and Pet Care Solutions Group this year further reinforced ProMach’s dedication to addressing the unique needs of specific markets. This new initiative provides specialized process, equipment, and integration solutions for these industries, demonstrating ProMach’s ability to tailor its offerings to evolving customer demands.
Focusing on Market Solutions
In 2024, ProMach continued to tailor its solutions to address the specific needs of key markets, highlighting expertise in industries such as pet care, RTD, liquid food, and wine and spirits. By processing and packaging offerings that meet the challenges and demands of these sectors, ProMach has demonstrated its ability to provide efficient solutions across diverse markets.
Corporate Overview Updates
In 2024, ProMach also introduced an updated corporate overview brochure, which is a comprehensive look at the company’s capabilities, values, and market expertise. The brochure serves as a tool for customers and industry professionals, showcasing ProMach’s ability to deliver nearly infinite packaging solutions through its diverse portfolio of product brands.
As we look back on 2024, it’s clear that this year was marked by milestones and great events! Each one reflects ProMach’s dedication to delivering value to its customers while staying at the forefront of the packaging industry. As we move into 2025, we look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to support our customers’ success.
Here’s to another impactful year ahead!
