Pro Mach acquires Allpax Products, Inc.

Pro Mach, Inc. has acquired Allpax Products, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of sterilization, material handling, and automated control systems for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

Apr 30, 2006

With the acquisition of Allpax, Pro Mach adds retorting and sterilization capabilities to its diverse packaging portfolio.

“We’re pleased to welcome the Allpax team to Pro Mach,” said John W. Paxton, Sr., Pro Mach chairman and CEO. “They are proven leaders and experts in their industry, and their commitment to delivering exceptional value and high quality solutions on time that meet or exceed customer needs complements our philosophy. We’re enthusiastic about the potential to better serve our existing customers and new opportunities in the growing food processing and pharmaceutical markets they bring to Pro Mach.”

Allpax, which is based in Covington, Louisiana, will become a new division of Pro Mach within its Primary Packaging Business Unit.

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