Packsize to acquire Dutch packaging company Sparck Technologies
Packsize, a provider of custom-sized, on-demand packaging based in Salt Lake City, has announced an agreement to acquire Sparck Technologies, a Drachten, Netherlands-based manufacturer of high-throughput, fit-to-size, automated packaging solutions.
“The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Packsize’s growth strategy and strengthens its position as a global leader in the automated packaging industry,” Packsize said in its announcement of the purchase. “By combining Packsize’s innovative technology and service model with Sparck’s best-in-class box-last and lid-and-tray solutions, the company will now provide the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of solutions to meet evolving customer needs.”
“Sparck has long been recognized for its innovation, reliability and strong commitment to sustainability — values that align perfectly with our own,” said David Lockwood, CEO of Packsize. “Together, our complementary technologies create a more complete product offering for our customers.”
“Bringing Sparck into the Packsize team is a strategic move that expands what we can offer our customers, especially in high-volume, high-efficiency environments,” said Brian Reinhart, chief revenue officer at Packsize. “This isn’t just about growth — it’s about delivering smarter, more sustainable automation at scale.”
Packsize will acquire the Dutch firm from Standard Investment, a northwestern Europe-focused investment firm with offices in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Brussels. Originally part of France-based multinational Quadient, Standard Investment spun off Sparck to become a stand-alone company in 2021.
Sparck Technologies is best known for its advanced CVP Impack and CVP Everest systems — automated solutions that optimize throughput and reduce waste by creating fit-to-size boxes at scale.
“This acquisition is a perfect match,” said Kees Oosting, CEO of Sparck. “It allows us to bring more value to our customers faster and at a greater scale than either company could achieve alone.”
Herbert Schilperoord, a partner at Standard Investment, said, “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 1 customers.”