STREETSBORO, Ohio — Automated Packaging Systems, a designer and manufacturer of bagging systems, has acquired Ergocon Solutions, the company reports.
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Ergocon designs and manufactures automated textile inspection and packaging systems for professional laundry applications that include bar, shop, utility and microfiber towels, plus washcloths, pillow slips, gloves, mops and more.
“We have worked closely with Ergocon and its customers, providing state-of-the-art baggers and preformed bags for the overall solution,” says Cliff Brehm, president of Automated Packaging Systems. “With this acquisition, we see an opportunity to expand our product line to meet the unique needs of the professional laundry market, in North America and internationally. We are committed to delivering solutions that improve productivity and reduce costs for our customers.”
The company says it will continue to support existing Ergocon customers with full access to technical support, customer service, spare parts and bag packaging materials.
As part of the acquisition, engineers from both companies have worked together to enhance a field-proven system, now called the Autobag® Ergocon Textile Packaging System™, according to Automated Packaging Systems.
The company says the new system offers easier loading capabilities, new custom alarm options, versatility in the operating software and output ports that can be synchronized to third-party monitoring software.
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