Sipack, the Lucca-based company specializing in corrugated cardboard machinery, is entering a new phase of industrial and technological growth, just months after joining the Italia Technology Alliance.

Walter Pacioni, CEO of Sipack, welcomed us into his vision for the company, sharing key insights on the challenges ahead, new goals, and what’s next. Here’s what he had to say.

What changes will current and future customers see following this acquisition?

For both existing and future clients, Sipack’s entry into the Italia Technology Alliance marks a significant step forward — one that stays true to our core identity: combining industrial strength with continuous innovation. The first major benefit is access to a fully integrated ecosystem of expertise, technology, and services. This means we’ll be able to respond faster and more comprehensively to customer needs. In practical terms, this translates into higher-performing lines, integrated systems, greater operational efficiency, and a more seamless customer experience throughout the entire product lifecycle. We’re also enhancing our after-sales service. Thanks to the group’s global technical and commercial network, we can now provide quicker, more structured support on existing installations. Finally, being part of an internationally focused group that still champions Made in Italy opens new doors for our clients. Sipack will be able to support them in even more ambitious projects, ensuring continuity, reliability, and innovation as they enter new and growing markets. To sum up: our identity remains the same, but our horizons are expanding. We’re becoming a more solid, more innovative partner with a clear long-term industrial vision.

What added value does this partnership bring to the local area and the Italian packaging supply chain?

This partnership is a concrete example of how a regional network can work together to strengthen local talent and relaunch Italian excellence in strategic industries like packaging. Sipack has long been a reference point in Italy for the design and production of corrugated cardboard systems. By joining the group, that legacy is not only preserved but reinforced — with expertise, jobs, and investment remaining rooted in the local industrial fabric. On a supply chain level, the alliance enables vertical integration of different fields — mechanics, automation, intralogistics, and digital — into a single Italian tech hub. This makes it possible to offer complete, “Made in Italy” solutions from the heart of the Tissue and Cardboard Valley, capable of competing globally. It reduces reliance on foreign suppliers and boosts national industrial independence. Moreover, shared infrastructure and know-how among Italian companies create beneficial impacts across the entire supply chain, generating opportunities for suppliers, subcontractors, research centers, and local technical training institutions. In short, this move is an investment in the future of Italian packaging — with the goal of building an integrated tech district that can innovate, export value, and train the next generation of professionals.

What signs of growth and development has Sipack already shown recently?
Just months after joining the group, Sipack has demonstrated a clear boost, reaffirming its presence in the Italian market with tangible results. Among the first confirmations is the strengthening of its offering in the converting segment with two leading lines: Royal VB DD, the benchmark model for those seeking top-level performance, and OneDrive, versatile and simple, adaptable to various markets and appealing to those who demand both performance and flexibility, along with smaller machines such as the Royal counter ejector and die-cutting units.

Details on Sipack technology: Royal VB DD and OneDrive
Royal VB DD is Sipack’s high-end flexo folder gluer, fully equipped with direct drive motors on every axis, essential for ensuring precision and reliability during production. Siemens automation systems and Motion System Control, with energy regeneration, allow the line to achieve higher efficiency and process accuracy, reducing consumption while maintaining high production standards.
Royal VB DD features bottom printing and very simple format and/or printing cliché changes, thanks to operational design that enables changeovers with only one line operator. The slotter robot moves the cutting heads smoothly and precisely to any position directly from the panel: the operator inputs the box format data via the HMI, and the machine automatically adjusts to the new format, even for special packaging, die-cut, or printed-only boxes.
The gluing system, equipped with a high-pressure HP electronic gluer, guarantees secure adhesion even at high speeds, significantly saving glue and keeping the machine cleaner. The vacuum transport stabilizes the sheet throughout the line, while toothed belts carry the box through to full closure. The box is perfectly pressed on the sides thanks to pneumatic pressure wheels that prevent reopening, allowing smooth stacking in the Royal Counter Ejector with top loading.
This line has been designed for all box plants that require high-quality machinery with particular attention to operational details.

Also for the OneDrive series, attention to detail is paramount. Available in standard or quick-change (QS) versions, OneDrive is designed for a flexible market. The line includes a Lead Edge feeder, printing units, slotter, rotary die-cutter, fold-gluer, and Royal counter ejector with top loading.
A vacuum transport belt is installed to keep the sheet perfectly stable and registered during the transfer between printing units and in the folding section, one of the most delicate and critical phases for the box. The slotter, with four pairs of shafts—a hallmark of all Sipack machines—is equipped with a cutting-head robot that smoothly and precisely moves the knives to easily handle different formats and ensure high performance, the true highlight of Sipack machinery.
Finally, all Sipack machines can be equipped with a camera system that helps even a single operator monitor the entire line and can be shared for line monitoring and maintenance.

In conclusion
Sipack confirms its role in the corrugated cardboard sector, supported by renewed innovative capacity and an increasingly aligned product range to the needs of an evolving market. With advanced technologies, attention to detail, and a flexible approach, the company supports its customers in reaching new production milestones while maintaining the values of quality, reliability, and service that distinguish it. Sipack’s future is in motion, aiming to be a reference point for Italian and international box makers, focusing on innovation and operational concreteness.