Packaging With Robots Ltd. (PWR) announces a strategic alliance with Coesia S.p.A.
July 2024 — Packaging With Robots Ltd. (PWR) announces a strategic alliance with Coesia S.p.A.
PWR is a leader in automated robotic packaging systems for the food industry. It serves segments such as bakery, confectionery, snacks and pet food, partnering with food industry producers to develop automated packaging solutions, specializing in large multi-robot lines with vision systems and pick & place technology. With headquarters in Bellshill, UK, and operations in Ede, the Netherlands, PWR historically focused on Europe and Australia. It now aims to grow in North America, leveraging Coesia’s experience and infrastructure to facilitate and cater for this expansion.
Coesia is a global leader in advanced industrial and packaging solutions. The PWR partnership will enable Coesia to expand its portfolio and provide full line automated packaging solutions based on robotics and vision systems. PWR will join Coesia companies ACMA, Volpak, RA Jones and FlexLink, and will benefit from sharing knowledge and expertise across the group.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins S&W, based in the UK, acted as the lead advisor to the shareholders of PWR on the disposal of a minority stake. They also provided personal and corporate tax advice on the transaction.
Nicola Mellon
Managing Director, PWR
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