OPITZ Packaging Systems GmbH

OPITZ Packaging Systems - Premium Packaging Automation for Efficient and Sustainable Shipping Processes

OPITZ Packaging Systems GmbH, headquartered in Northeim, Lower Saxony, is a specialized developer and manufacturer of high-quality packaging machines for the automation of shipping processes. For over 30 years, the company has been synonymous with custom-built, premium-quality machinery, technological expertise, and solutions that combine the highest quality standards with economic efficiency and the sustainable use of resources. As part of the internationally positioned Storopack Group, OPITZ combines the flexibility of a specialized custom machine builder with the capabilities of a globally active company.

Quality, reliability, and tailor-made solutions form the foundation of the company’s philosophy

OPITZ develops and manufactures its machines in-house and consistently tailors them to the individual requirements of its customers. Rather than imposing standardized solutions at any cost, the focus is on the specific packaging processes, products, and conditions of each application. The result is high-performance, durable, and user-friendly machines that can be precisely integrated into existing production and logistics structures.

Comprehensive Automation for Shipping Cartons

OPITZ’s product portfolio encompasses three key technology areas: automatic erecting, secure sealing, and intelligent volume reduction of shipping cartons. With these solutions, the company automates key steps in the final packaging process and helps manufacturers, retailers, e-commerce companies, and logistics service providers make their shipping operations more efficient and cost-effective. OPITZ’s carton erector machines automatically supply folding cartons in various formats, ensuring a reliable, continuous supply for downstream packaging processes. The carton sealers securely seal the shipping packages and can be adapted to different carton formats, process requirements, and sealing techniques. Automation reduces manual labor, shortens process times, and ensures consistently high packaging quality.

A key differentiator is the company’s deep expertise in automatic carton volume reduction. More than 15 years ago, OPITZ recognized the potential not only to efficiently erect and seal shipping cartons but also to optimally adjust their size to the actual contents after filling. Thanks to this early development work, the company is among the pioneers of this technology.

OPITZ’s volume reducers automatically determine the required packaging height, precisely cut the cardboard side walls, and adapt the box to the contents. The package is then securely sealed—either with adhesive tape or a separate lid, depending on the model. This significantly reduces unnecessary empty space, filler material, and packaging volume. At the same time, transportation and material costs decrease, while the utilization of warehouse and transportation capacities improves.

Sustainability as an Integral Part of Smart Packaging Technology

For OPITZ, sustainability is not a separate, ancillary issue, but an integral part of modern packaging automation. With right-sized packing solutions, the company helps its customers use packaging materials according to need and consistently avoid unnecessary empty space. Less cardboard and filler material, along with reduced shipping volumes, contribute to the conservation of resources and can lower the environmental impact throughout the supply chain.

Given the increasing demands placed on packaging and packaging waste, this approach is becoming even more important. The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is increasing the pressure on companies to design packaging in a more sustainable manner and to optimize material use and packaging volume. OPITZ already offers concrete technical solutions to support companies in further developing their packaging processes.

Another key focus is on the automated processing of sustainable closure materials. OPITZ has many years of experience in wet-glue technology and is one of the leading specialists in its fully automated integration into industrial packaging processes. Paper-based wet adhesive tape can be manufactured from renewable raw materials and can be recycled along with the cardboard in the paper recycling stream. This makes it an attractive alternative to conventional plastic adhesive tapes. Depending on the material composition and packaging concept, this sealing technology supports the design of shipping packaging for recycling and the implementation of relevant PPWR requirements.

Furthermore, the customizable design of the machines allows for the targeted integration of sustainable components and suitable sealing agents into comprehensive solutions. In this way, OPITZ combines environmental goals with the requirements for process reliability, productivity, and packaging quality.

Premium Machine Engineering with a Consistent Focus on the Customer

The performance of a packaging solution is demonstrated not only by its technical specifications, but above all in day-to-day operation. That is why OPITZ places great emphasis on close collaboration with its customers—from the initial process analysis through design and engineering to commissioning and long-term support.

The high degree of customization of the machines makes it possible to accommodate even complex requirements and special process conditions. Modular designs provide additional flexibility and open up opportunities to adapt systems to changing product portfolios, increasing throughput requirements, or new logistical conditions.

In doing so, OPITZ pursues a consistently practical approach: Technologies are deployed where they create tangible added value for customers and measurably improve packaging processes.

OPITZ Packaging Systems stands for premium packaging machines, customized engineering solutions, and sustainable automation—all from a single source. With a high degree of vertical integration, many years of experience, a pioneering spirit in volume reduction, and comprehensive service expertise, the company supports its customers in making shipping processes more efficient, reliable, and resource-efficient—today and in the future.

Specifics

1. Manufacture of equipment for the fully automated erecting, sealing, and volume-reduction of corrugated cardboard boxes
2. Using all common fastening materials (self-adhesive tape, wet adhesive tape, glue)
3. High degree of customization for all products (customized engineering)
4. Focus on premium design with maximum system availability and durability
5. Development of Sustainable Automation Solutions (PPWR)