Automation for the Food Industry

Tekpak, a specialist in automation and packaging solutions, has been a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest food manufacturers. Based in Ireland, we design and manufacture customised packaging lines including cartoners, case packers, robotic pick & place systems, and special handling solutions. Our expertise ensures seamless integration with OEM equipment, such as labellers, vision systems, and coding machines, delivering fully turn-key solutions. With a dedicated focus on agile engineering and rapid innovation, Tekpak excels at providing high-performance systems that meet the most complex packaging requirements in the food industry.

  • Customised cartoners, case packers, and pick & place systems
  • Seamless integration with OEM equipment
  • Fully automated size changes for flexible production
  • High-speed product handling for efficient throughput
  • Designed to handle complex food packaging applications
  • Full turn-key solutions with dedicated support
A phasing and dispensing system for frozen pizza bases – 3 lanes

Tekpak’s Phasing and Dispensing System for Frozen Pizza Bases is designed to enhance production line efficiency by automatically refeeding pizza bases from stacks and phasing them to topping line conveyors. This system is engineered to eliminate empty pitches on the conveyor, thereby improving line throughput, minimizing operator intervention, and maximizing overall efficiency. The system features […]

4-to-1 Lane Merging System

A 4-to-1 Lane Merging System designed for optimized product merging with speed and logic control. Features hinge-up side belts for easy cleaning and quick belt replacement. The system offers PLC-controlled recipe selection for different product lengths and can integrate seamlessly into a full line, including tray rotation and labelling. Perfect for high-efficiency operations.

Pick and Place Robot for Loading Flow Wrapped Bars

A high-throughput Pick and Place Robot designed for loading flow-wrapped bars into a cartoner or multi-pack infeed. This system features variable pitch loading into a flow wrapper, ensuring precise and fast product handling. The 3-axis delta robot can seamlessly manage both controlled and vision-based random picking, accommodating minimal preparation. Ideal for food packaging environments, it […]

A phasing and dispensing system for frozen pizza bases – 2 lanes

Tekpak’s Phasing and Dispensing System for Frozen Pizza Bases is designed to enhance production line efficiency by automatically refeeding pizza bases from stacks and phasing them to topping line conveyors. This system is engineered to eliminate empty pitches on the conveyor, thereby improving line throughput, minimizing operator intervention, and maximizing overall efficiency. The system features […]

Wrap Around Case Packer for Flexible Pouches

Tekpak’s Wrap Around Case Packer for Flexible Pouches provides a compact, high-efficiency solution for packaging flexible pouches across various industries such as food and personal care. The system handles the challenges of varying pouch sizes and materials, ensuring precise product positioning, space efficiency, and high-speed operation. This all-in-one system integrates case erecting, loading, and closing, […]

A fully automated tub loading and tub capping line

Tekpak’s fully automated tub loading and tub capping line is designed to handle two streams of tablets directly from a tablet press machine, significantly increasing throughput by over 200% for the client. This comprehensive system efficiently manages the entire packaging process, ensuring smooth and precise handling of up to 2,000 tablets per minute. The system […]

Full Packaging Line for loading Tubes into Cartons

Tekpak’s automated packaging line for loading tubes into cartons is designed to boost throughput, reduce production costs, and eliminate bottlenecks in manufacturing operations. This system is ideal for high-speed environments requiring efficient and precise product handling. It includes a crash lock carton erector, a high-speed robotic pick & place cell, and a hot-melt glue carton […]

Full Packaging Line for loading Pouches into Tubes

Tekpak offers a full packaging line specifically designed for loading pouches into tubes, providing a comprehensive turn-key solution for efficient and precise product handling. This system includes a tray depalletizer, an optional manual or automatic tube loader, a batch data print station, and a metal detector with an integrated reject device to ensure product safety […]

Full Turn-key Packaging Line for Crisp Bags

Tekpak offers a full packaging line designed specifically for crisp bags, providing a complete turn-key solution that covers every step of the packaging process. This system includes case erecting, product transport, case loading, and case closing, ensuring efficient and reliable handling of flexible products like crisp bags. The packaging line is built for high-speed, high-throughput […]

Full Packaging Line for Luxury Chocolates, Pralines & Confections

Tekpak offers a full packaging line designed for luxury chocolates, pralines, and confections, addressing key challenges in premium manufacturing. This advanced system features pick-and-place technology with servo-controlled Delta robots and artificial vision technology, ensuring accuracy, flexibility, and product integrity. The system handles product loading, carton/case erecting, case closing, and palletizing with the precision of hand-packing, […]

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About us

Processing and packaging for a better life – this is what our employees work for every day. Looking back on a 160 years of experience, the portfolio of intelligent, innovative and reliable solutions help our customers in the global pharmaceutical and food industries to improve people‘s life. With 1,100 service experts and a comprehensive service portfolio throughout the entire machine lifecycle from spare parts management to digital line optimization, Syntegon lays the foundation for smooth production processes for all customers. 

Why choose Tekpak Automation?

Processing and packaging solutions for your industry

Bespoke Solutions for Complex Needs

At Tekpak, we pride ourselves on developing customized packaging solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. With over 20 years of experience, we tackle complex automation challenges that go beyond standard offerings. Whether you need a solution that doesn’t yet exist or something highly specific, we work closely with you to design, manufacture, and implement a system that ensures maximum efficiency, precision, and safety. Tekpak’s bespoke solutions give you a competitive edge in your industry.

Ireland-Based with Global Reach

Located in Wexford, Ireland, Tekpak is a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest life sciences, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. Our 4,000m² (40,000ft²) factory includes 2,000m² (20,000ft²) dedicated to Full Line Assembly and FAT, allowing us to deliver high-quality, fully assembled solutions. We are committed to providing the best technical solutions to support the long-term success of our clients’ operations, helping them meet industry demands and maintain GMP standards.

Complete Turn-Key Line Solutions

Tekpak provides complete turn-key packaging line solutions, integrating every aspect of automation, from case erecting and product transport to case closing and palletizing. Our systems incorporate OEM equipment such as labellers, printers, and serialization systems, ensuring seamless operation from start to finish. With over 20 years of expertise, Tekpak ensures high efficiency and reliability for full-line automation in industries like food, pharmaceutical, and medical devices, delivering precision and speed with every project.

Your Flexible, Turn-Key Packaging Solutions

Product Flexibility

No matter your industry, from food to pharmaceuticals, our packaging systems handle diverse products with precision and care.

Format Flexibility

Easily switch between multiple formats and pack styles with fully automated, tool-free adjustments for faster, more efficient production.

Seamlessly Integrated Systems

Our expertise in system integration ensures complete solutions, from labelling to serialisation, delivering customisable, industry-compliant packaging lines.

Dedicated Technical Support

Our dedicated technical support team and SLAs with guaranteed fast response times offer the peace of mind you can rely on.

Frequently asked questions

What makes Tekpak different from other automation companies?
Tekpak specializes in fully customizable solutions, tailored precisely to meet each customer’s unique user requirements. We focus on delivering the best technical solution for your specific application, leveraging our experience across the pharmaceutical, life sciences, food, and cosmetic industries. Our approach ensures your needs are met with precision and flexibility, using modular, proven technologies.
Can Tekpak handle large-scale projects, and what experience do you have?

Absolutely. Founded in 1999, Tekpak has over 25 years of experience in automation. We are trusted by many of the top 50 global pharmaceutical and food companies. With recent investment by the Swiss-based Eisvogel Group, Tekpak has expanded into upstream and downstream automation, ensuring we’re backed by solid financial support. Our 2000m² facility in Ireland accommodates full-line assembly and FAT testing, allowing us to handle even the most complex projects with confidence.

How does Tekpak ensure fast delivery times for custom-built machines?

Tekpak combines modular design and proven technologies with Agile Project Management (SCRUM), operating in 2-4 week sprints. This methodology allows us to respond quickly to changes, reducing lead times and getting your machines into production faster. Clear objectives, milestones, and an efficient project management team ensure projects are delivered on time.

What are Tekpak’s core values?

Tekpak’s core values include being a part of our customers’ success, maintaining clear and accurate communication, taking responsibility for meeting targets, acting with integrity, and being a trusted partner. These values guide us in managing risks and driving quality, safety, and reliability across all our projects.

Do you offer validation support?

Yes, Tekpak offers full validation support. We follow GAMP 5 methodology and work closely with our clients to understand and finalize their User Requirement Specifications (URS). For example, in the pharmaceutical sector, we meet 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, ensuring secure data handling and traceability. We provide full project documentation, including Design Qualification, FAT, and SAT testing.

How does Tekpak ensure scalability for future needs?

Tekpak designs packaging solutions with future scalability in mind. By using modular technologies and integrating systems that can be easily upgraded or expanded, we ensure your production line can grow with your business. This approach allows our clients to adapt quickly to changing market demands without needing complete overhauls, maximizing efficiency and investment value.

How does Tekpak support customers after a project is completed?

Tekpak is committed to long-term partnerships, providing full after-sales support. From ongoing maintenance to training and software updates, our dedicated after-sales team ensures your equipment continues to operate at peak efficiency. We offer remote support as well as on-site assistance, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining the performance of your packaging lines for years to come.

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