Integrator of packaging lines Autopack has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian equipment manufacturer Weightpack in the UK. The partnership gives manufacturers in the food, drink and wider liquid packaging sectors direct access to Weightpack’s high-performance filling technology, supported by Autopack’s UK market knowledge, engineering and after-sales capability.

It builds on Autopack’s strategy of working with international machinery partners to deliver tailored and integrated packaging lines. Weightpack now adds complementary expertise in net weight filling for liquids, powders and viscous products.

Weightpack’s systems are designed for accuracy, hygiene and performance across a wide range of applications, capable of filling products across a broad viscosity range. The technology is also adaptable to a variety of closures, including screw caps, flip-tops, pump dispensers, spray triggers and other specialist formats.

The collaboration will provide UK customers with local commercial advice, technical assistance and faster access to spare parts. Technical teams from both businesses will also undertake joint training to support installation, calibration, maintenance and on-site service for customers.

Jonathon Stewart, UK sales director at Autopack, says, “Our role is to bring together the right technology, engineering knowledge and local support to deliver packaging lines that perform. Weightpack adds a proven, high-quality net weight filling solution to our portfolio and strengthens our ability to support customers looking for accuracy, flexibility and long-term reliability.”

Massimiliano Milletti, area sales manager at Weightpack, adds, “The UK is an important market for Weightpack, and working with Autopack gives us a strong local partner with the technical capability and customer relationships to support manufacturers properly.”