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Polypack's 65 year history

For over six decades, Polypack has been at the forefront of packaging innovation, consistently developing solutions that directly benefit our customers. Since our founding in 1959, we've addressed the evolving needs of the packaging industry with groundbreaking technologies like shrink tunnel systems and robotic pick and place solutions. Our extensive experience means we deliver proven, efficient, and sustainable packaging solutions, ensuring reliability and reducing environmental impact. Whether you need pioneering bucket machines, the Clearprint series, or Wraparound systems, Polypack offers state-of-the-art technology designed to streamline your processes.

 

Contact our expert team today to find the perfect solution for your needs and experience the benefits of our 65+ years of innovation and expertise.

INNOVATION TIMELINE:

 

1959: Polypack founded in France.

1960: Developed a shrink tunnel for wrapping radioactive waste

1961: Introduced a machine for wrapping fruit

1969: Established a bottling line in Africa

1970-1974: Evolved the bucket machine for placing products directly onto the shrink film for wrapping

1974: Presented at the PMMI trade show

1982: Standardized the use of PLCs-Programmable Logic Controllers

1984: Created a shrink wrapper for the St. Petersburg Times to wrap daily newspapers

1989: Introduced a bucket machine to wrap firewood bundles

1991: Began continuous motion total closure wrappers with dual lane and dual forming head models

1995: Developed the first robotic pick and place systems for loading products directly onto film

1995: Launched the label orientation system for retail packs

2002: Introduced a compact and affordable print-registration wrapper 

2006: Debuted the Clearprint series, a continuous motion machine for clear print and film without sealing bars

2010: Launched the second generation of Wraparound Case Packers 

2012: Introduced JacketPack, a low-cost alternative to regular slotted cases (RSC)

2017: Completed a plant expansion, doubling the size of the production facility.

2020: Started manufacturing using solar power from an integrated PV rooftop.

Contact our expert team today to find the perfect solution for your needs and experience the benefits of our 65+ years of innovation and expertise!

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