US-headquartered Packsize specialises in right-sized, on-demand packaging. The firm has a collaboration with EFI that was unveiled at Drupa 2024.

Sparck’s focus is on high-volume, high-speed automated packaging systems, also using fit-to-size technology. Its CVP Everest line can produce a box every three seconds.

The firm is based in the Netherlands and its offering includes lids and trays, a ’box last’ solution and fit-to-size boxes at scale.

Packsize is acquiring Sparck from Standard Investment.

Packsize CEO Don Lockwood commented: “Sparck has long been recognized for its innovation, reliability, and strong commitment to sustainability – values that align perfectly with our own.

“Together, our complementary technologies create a more complete product offering for our customers.”

He said the buy would take the business a step closer to its ‘Smart Packaging for a Healthy Planet’ vision.

Sparck was originally part of Quadient, and became a standalone business four years ago. Key products are the CVP Impack and CVP Everest systems.

UK customers include Smyths Toys.

CEO Kees Oosting described the acquisition as “a perfect match”.

“It allows us to bring more value to our customers faster and at a greater scale than either company could achieve alone.”

The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The two firms work with a wide range of industries including e-commerce, printing, manufacturing, consumer products and retail.

Standard Investment partner Herbert Schilperoord commented: “We are very proud of what the Sparck team has achieved with the involvement of Standard Investment, pivoting the organization to a cutting-edge technology leader in the fit-to-size packaging area.

“We’re confident that together, Packsize and Sparck will continue a strong growth trajectory, delivering fit-to-size technology to global tier one customers.”