- In June 2025, the stick pack packaging sector experienced a significant leap forward with the integration of digital technology and automation. Manufacturers are increasingly adopting servo motor systems, AI-driven software, and real-time monitoring tools to enhance production speed, precision, and operational efficiency. These innovations enable predictive maintenance, automated quality control, and adaptive workflows, resulting in less material waste, higher product consistency, and reduced downtime. The shift toward smart packaging systems reflects a broader industry trend toward connected, sustainable, and data-optimized manufacturing environments, positioning companies to meet evolving consumer demands and regulatory standards
- In May 2024, IMA Group advanced aseptic packaging technology with its S800A stick pack machine, designed for liquid and pasty products. This vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machine ensures fully aseptic packaging by sterilizing all sides of each stick pack within a sterile tunnel, making it ideal for dairy and food products that require extended shelf life without preservatives. The S800A supports FDA- and 3A-compliant hygienic standards, offers high-speed output (up to 43,200 stick packs/hour), and accommodates custom configurations for various product viscosities and volumes. This innovation reflects the growing demand for safe, efficient, and sustainable food packaging solutions
- In April 2024, INVpack introduced the BY3 EVO series, a compact and modular multi-lane stick pack machine designed to deliver high production output while maintaining a minimal footprint. Marketed as the “best small-sized solution” in the stick pack industry, the BY3 EVO is ideal for packaging powders, liquids, granulates, and pasty products across food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors. Key features include an integrated auto-alignment unwinder, splicing table, and built-in coding systems (Laser, Inkjet, TTO), all of which enhance efficiency, adaptability, and ease of maintenance. This innovation reflects the industry’s growing focus on space-saving, versatile packaging solutions
- In January 2024, Jintian Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. officially launched its new Multi-Lane Packing Machine, a high-speed vertical packaging system tailored for stick pack production. Designed for products such as sugar, salt, seasonings, instant coffee, and beverages, the machine features a customizable multi-channel design (2 to 15 lanes), enabling rapid and precise packaging across various industries. Equipped with advanced sensors and an intelligent control system, it ensures high accuracy and consistency. The launch underscores Jintian’s commitment to efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmentally sustainable packaging solutions
- In February 2023, Volpak, a Coesia company, launched the Enflex PHS Series, a new line of stick-pack machines specifically designed for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. This series addresses the sector’s growing demand for flexible, single-dose packaging solutions that ensure product protection, dosing accuracy, and ease of use. The Enflex PHS machines are capable of producing up to 1,800 stick-packs per minute, with a 42% reduction in wrapping material usage and an energy recovery system for improved sustainability. This launch reflects the increasing specialization of stick-pack technology to meet stringent regulatory and operational requirements in healthcare
