Coesia acquires minority share in Packaging with Robots

Industrial and packaging systems provider Coesia recently acquired a minority share in Packaging with Robots (PWR), a provider of automated robotic packaging systems for the food industry.

Coesia said this strategic partnership aims to drive new business opportunities leveraging technological and geographical synergies. With PWR, Coesia will expand its portfolio to provide full-line automated packaging solutions based on robotics and machine vision systems, which it said can improve productivity and flexibility in highly-complex production environments.

PWR serves segments such as bakery, confectionery, snacks, and pet food, partnering with food industry producers to develop automated packaging solutions, specializing in large multi-robot lines with vision systems along with pick and place technology.

PWR will join Coesia companies ACMA, Volpak, R.A Jones, and FlexLink, sharing knowledge and expertise, with potential for expansion into personal care and ecommerce sectors.

PWR to join Coesia booths at Fachpack and PPMA

Headquartered in Bellshill, U.K. with operations in Ede, Netherlands, PWR has historically focused on Europe and Australia. Now it aims to grow in North America, leveraging Coesia's experience and infrastructure to facilitate and cater to its expansion.

“Joining forces with Coesia allows us to expand our market reach and footprint,” said Peter Mellon, PWR managing director. “We look forward to a synergetic collaboration that will benefit our customers, driving innovation and further enhance our technological integration capability.”

During the upcoming Fachpack and PPMA trade shows in September, PWR will join the Coesia booth to showcase its integrated portfolio and technological advancements.

“We are excited to partner with PWR and work alongside its team,” said Alessandro Parimbelli, Coesia CEO. “PWR's expertise in robotics and food industry applications will significantly enhance our portfolio. Together, we aim to provide full-line innovative and integrated packaging solutions across various industries.”