Körber and Tekpak Automation partner to achieve faster integration of Tekpak machinery with PAS-X MES through the MSI interface.
Lüneburg, Germany, 23 July 2026 – Tekpak Automation, an Irish specialist in high‑performance packaging automation, has joined the PAS‑X MSI Plug & Produce partner program at the READY level. The integration between Tekpak’s packaging equipment and PAS-X MES provides pharmaceutical manufacturers with an out-of-the-box connectivity solution for machine-to-MES integration. By exchanging production and equipment data, manufacturers can streamline electronic batch recording (EBR) and accelerate time to value.
Advancing standardization and interoperability in pharma manufacturing.
The PAS‑X MSI Plug & Produce interface provides a standardized, harmonized method for integrating equipment and digital systems within pharmaceutical production with PAS-X MES. This results in reduced custom engineering efforts, shortened integration timelines, and improved operational consistency across manufacturing environments. As a READY-level partner, Tekpak Automation delivers on these gains from day one.
“Standardization is essential for reducing integration complexity in modern pharmaceutical operations. The PASX MSI Plug & Produce framework helps partners align with a common approach that accelerates project timelines and ensures digital consistency,” said Lars Hornung, Senior Principal Alliances & Technology Partners, Software, Körber Business Area Pharma.
“Joining the PAS-X MSI Plug & Produce program reflects Tekpak’s steadfast commitment to engineering excellence and digital integration and supports our strategy to develop fully connected, intelligent packaging systems. By aligning with Körber’s PAS-X MSI framework, we are enabling real-time data exchange and enhanced process transparency across the production lifecycle“, said John Kehoe, Innovations Director at Tekpak Automation.
The partnership will enable joint customers to further expand digital production management, leading to improved process control, production data visibility, and operational performance.
About Tekpak
Headquartered in Ireland, Tekpak specializes in robotic pick-and-place systems, packaging automation, and fully integrated production lines for the pharmaceutical, medical device, food, and consumer goods industries. With experience in complex packaging line automation stretching over 25 years, in-house design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities, Tekpak delivers configurable modular machines and customized automation solutions to leading global manufacturers.
For more information, visit www.tekpakautomation.com
Contact
Name: Mr. Frankie Rose
Job title: Technical Sales Manager
Contact number: +353 (0)53 916 3033
Email address: frose@tekpak.ie
About Körber
At Körber Business Area Pharma, we empower our customers with a holistic ecosystem approach. Our unique portfolio of end-to-end solutions ranges from machines—for aseptic processing, inspection, packaging and materials, and transport systems—to consulting, services, software, and digital and AI-driven solutions that serve as integrating layers to boost pharmaceutical manufacturing.
We simplify processes, reduce risks and accelerate time-to-market—ensuring smooth collaboration along the entire pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences value chain. With deep industry expertise, we support global customers in unlocking new potential. Our solutions contribute to a better quality of life for both present and future generations.
Körber is a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions. As a reliable innovation partner, Körber turns entrepreneurial thinking into customer success by providing leading technology to fuel what’s next—from end-to-end pharma production and advanced supply chain solutions to high-tech machinery and process equipment. Körber combines deep domain expertise with integrated hardware, software, and digital services, to help customers take the next step.
Contact
Dirk Ebbecke
Körber Business Area Pharma
Head of Product Marketing Communications
T: +49 4131 8900-0
E-mail: dirk.ebbecke@koerber.com