ProMach has acquired Zanichelli Meccanica SpA, known in the market as Zacmi, a Parma, Italy-based manufacturer of filling, seaming and pasteurization technology for the pet food industry.
ProMach says the addition of Zacmi is further expanding of ProMach broad product portfolio and strengthens its position as one of the largest providers of process, filling and system integration solutions.
Founded in Parma in 1954, Zacmi provides high-quality filling, sealing and sterilization equipment for food and pet food products, as well as seamers for metal cans. The company also provides pasteurization tunnels for sterilizing food products and develops rehydrated pea and legume preparation lines to support its food clients.
Zacmi holds nearly 50 patents and is known for its hygienic machine designs and its commitment to innovation, says ProMach. Since the company’s inception, more than 2,500 Zacmi machines have been installed worldwide. With over 120 employees supporting its loyal customer base, Zacmi operates as a typical “pocket-sized multinational,” a family business with an operating subsidiary in the US and an Italian-based R&D and manufacturing facility dedicated to developing and assembly of innovative packaging equipment solutions.
While this acquisition will be even stronger of ProMach product offering and allow it to solve a wider range of customer challenges, the company said it will also offer Zacmi the opportunity to provide more solutions to market sectors that ProMach currently served, including beverage and powdered products.
“We are happy to welcome the Zacmi team ProMach,said ProMach president and CEO Mark Anderson. “The addition of Zacmi further strengthens our position as one of the industry’s leading suppliers of filling and process technology. This acquisition also allows us to add key products to of ProMach general packaging equipment portfolio, such as food can filling and sealing. Most importantly, this acquisition further supports our strategic vision of providing customers worldwide with complete solutions and support from a strong global partner.”
Complete packaging line solutions
Zacmi and its entire team will join of ProMach primary packaging business line led by business unit president Doug Stambaugh. With go-to-market product brands including Fogg, Modern, PE Labellers, and Zalkin, of ProMach The core business line of packaging provides a broad solution offering that includes filling, labeling and sealing.
Zacmi will work with others ProMach brands to offer complete packaging line solutions. The acquisition allows ProMach to establish a position in the food and pet care sectors where filling and sterilization are required, Stambaugh said.
“The Zacmi team has a reputation for designing strong technical solutions, manufacturing quality equipment, and for providing exceptional customer service,” said Stambaugh. “The addition of Zacmi to our core packaging team not only strengthens our filling and closing portfolio, but it also significantly strengthens our ability to offer integrated systems. The opportunity to pair Zacmi filling and closing technology among others ProMach Companies like Allpax, a global leader in packaging, will allow us to better serve our customers by offering more complete solutions.”
Zacmi’s current leadership team will remain intact, with current managing director Giorgio Boselli serving as VP and general manager, and in recognition of his years of leadership as president of Zacmi, Caterina Pagani will retain an honorary directorship.
“We are excited to be part of the industry’s most respected packaging and processing company,” said Boselli. “ProMach has a proven track record of investing in its companies and leveraging its scale to better serve its customers. Our employees will benefit of ProMach broad portfolio of solutions and relationships, and we know this move will ensure Zacmi’s continued growth.”
