Sacmi strengthens food‑packaging footprint

Sacmi has expanded its presence in the European food‑packaging machinery market with the acquisition of a 65% stake in France‑based Groupe Emballage Technologies, a move the Italian engineering group says aligns with its long‑term strategy to deepen capabilities and market reach across key geographies.

The deal, made official on 19 December 2025, brings three French companies—Etpack, Sermatec and Pactisoud — under Sacmi’s control. The acquisition was executed through Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate, the business unit dedicated to food‑packaging technologies.

Sacmi president Paolo Mongardi said the move “further strengthens our presence in France and other countries,” positioning the group to accelerate growth in both established and emerging packaging markets.

Sacmi already had operational ties with Groupe Emballage Technologies. Since 2019, the company has collaborated with Etpack through its Poland‑based subsidiary, and it has long‑standing synergies with Sermatec in France, where SACMI’s flowpack and low‑ to medium‑speed vertical packaging machines are assembled.

The acquisition formalises and expands these relationships, giving Sacmi greater integration across design, assembly and service operations in the food‑packaging machinery segment.

The move comes as demand for flexible, automated and energy‑efficient packaging systems continues to rise across Europe. By incorporating Etpack, Sermatec and Pactisoud, Sacmi gains additional manufacturing capacity and a stronger foothold in a region where food‑processing and packaging customers increasingly seek turnkey solutions.

Industry analysts note that consolidation among machinery suppliers is accelerating as customers push for integrated lines, faster lead times and localised service support. Sacmi’s acquisition positions the group to compete more aggressively in these areas.

According to French industry reports, Groupe Emballage Technologies will retain managerial autonomy under Sacni’s majority ownership, allowing the companies to maintain their established customer relationships while benefiting from Sacmi’s global scale and technology portfolio.

The acquisition underscores Sacmi’s intent to strengthen its food‑packaging division alongside its established leadership in closures, containers and ceramics machinery. With the French group now part of its portfolio, Sacmi is expected to enhance its offering in flowpack, vertical packaging and end‑of‑line systems — areas where demand is rising due to automation, sustainability and labour‑efficiency pressures.