Press release submitted on behalf of BW Flexible Systems.
BW Flexible Systems, Duncan, South Carolina, a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging machines, today announced a strategic partnership between its Streamfeeder product line and Postmatic, an industry-recognized brand known for its mailing and packaging equipment. Together, the equipment brands will leverage resources and expertise to drive product innovation and increase manufacturing capacity. Both brands are industry leaders that share reputations for excellence in automation solutions.
Established in 1990, Streamfeeder is a globally recognized leader in designing and manufacturing automation solutions for many industries, including commercial printing, packaging and mail fulfillment. Applications include mailing, batch counting, print packaging, collation, packaging, e-commerce distribution and fulfillment.
Founded in 1972, Postmatic is a global leader in self-adhesive postage stamp affixers and transport bases, offering mailing, packaging, printing and imaging solutions servicing both the mailing and packing industry. Postmatic recently expanded its capabilities to include custom machine building and automation engineering, enabling the development of new industry solutions. BW Flexible Systems’ Streamfeeder team says customers will experience advancements in product quality, parts delivery and product innovation.
“We are thrilled to partner with Postmatic, a company that shares our commitment to quality and innovation,” said Doug Schulz, Streamfeeder Product Line Leader. “This collaboration will undoubtedly strengthen our production capabilities and enhance our product offerings.”
Looking ahead, the Streamfeeder and Postmatic strategic alliance will enable additional opportunities for collaboration and innovation. Future steps include co-engineering solutions, developing new products and expanding Streamfeeder’s capabilities to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers.
“Partnering with Streamfeeder goes full circle back to our previous collaboration more than three decades ago,” said Dipesh Patel, Postmatic President and CEO. “We are excited to combine our resources and manufacturing expertise with Streamfeeder to continue innovating and strengthening our commitment to our customers across the mailing and packaging industry.”
BW Flexible Systems is one of three divisions — alongside BW Filling & Closing and BW Integrated Systems — comprising BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machinery group. With a global footprint spanning 25 countries, BW Packaging is distinguished by its commitment to sustainability, performance, integration and lifetime support for every solution.
ABOUT BW FLEXIBLE SYSTEMS
BW Flexible Systems creates flexible packaging solutions for food and non-food products by bringing together some of the industry’s most trusted and innovative brands, including Hayssen vertical form/fill/seal and horizontal flow wrap machines, SYMACH palletizers and Thiele bag filling and sealing machines. With eight locations throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands, BW Flexible Systems offers unparalleled lifetime support to its customers globally. For more information, visit bwpackaging.com/bw-flexible-systems.
ABOUT BARRY-WEHMILLER
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of highly engineered capital equipment and consulting services for a wide variety of industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3.6 billion organization with more than 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. CEO Bob Chapman shares the story of the company’s transformation in his book, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. To learn more, go to barrywehmiller.com.