Pro Mach strengthens global bottling and capping capabilities with acquisition of Pace Packaging
Pro Mach, Inc. (ProMachInc.com) has acquired Pace Packaging, a leading global manufacturer of automated bottle unscramblers and orientors based in Fairfield, New Jersey. Pace brings added capabilities in bottle handling and complements existing strengths in high-speed filling and capping offered by Pro Mach brands, Federal, Fowler, and Zalkin. Pro Mach’s Bottling & Capping Group continues to grow rapidly with operations in North America and Europe and a strong global customer base in beverage, pharmaceutical, food, consumer, and industrial goods.
Pace, founded more than 40 years ago, built its reputation on manufacturing high-quality, innovative systems that deliver high-speed performance for a wide variety of bottle types and product applications. In addition to unscramblers and orientors, Pace also manufactures conveyor cleaning systems for filling and bottling lines. Pace President Ken Regula will join Pro Mach as Vice President and General Manager, reporting to Pro Mach’s Bottling & Capping Group President Don Cotney. Pace Vice President of Sales Glenn Kelley will also join Pro Mach and continue leading selling efforts in the same role.