Duravant, an engineered equipment and automation solutions provider, has acquired Pattyn Group, a Belgium-based packaging automation systems provider, expanding its capabilities in the packaging sector.
This strategic move was initially announced in February 2025 with the signing of a definitive agreement between the companies.
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Pattyn is known for its expertise in automating bulk packaging operations across various food and nonfood industries.
Specialising in bag-in-box packaging technology, the company offers solutions that cover the entire packaging process, including case erecting, bag inserting, weigh filling, and palletising.
Operating from six specialised manufacturing sites in Belgium, France, and Spain, Pattyn not only designs and builds customised integrated solutions but also provides lifelong support through its sales and service divisions in North America and Asia.
Duravant chair and CEO Mike Kachmer said: “Pattyn’s robust portfolio of high-quality packaging technologies and their steadfast focus on delivering value-driven solutions align perfectly with Duravant’s commitment to customer success.
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By GlobalData“This partnership opens up incredible opportunities for collaboration with our operating companies across Duravant, enhancing our ability to serve a global customer base with innovative and reliable automation solutions.”
Pattyn’s Bakery Division stands out for its high-volume packaging lines, designed for bread, pastry, and frozen dough.
Employing 3D vision and robotic pick-and-place technology, these counting and picking lines deliver accuracy in handling bakery products.
Moreover, Pattyn’s expertise extends to designing and manufacturing large volume bag-in-box filling lines for large bags and ‘octabins’, catering primarily to the petrochemical, food production, and other industrial sectors.
Pattyn owner Stan Pattyn said: “Duravant’s global reach and foothold in fast-growing end markets such as protein processing creates a powerful platform for further expansion and innovation.
“We’re also excited to leverage the investments Duravant is making in emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, China and India to better support customers in those regions.”
