Automation specialist buys technology partner

High-speed packaging and automation specialist Mpac Group has bought the trade and some assets of its supplier, SIGA Vision.

Axminster-based SIGA designs automated visual inspection systems to the food, beverage and healthcare markets.

Mpac and SIGA have a long history of working together to provide vision solutions on Mpac’s packaging machines as well as providing aftermarket support to its customers.

The acquisition provides a platform from which Mpac can provide fully integrated support to its existing and future customers with vision-related solutions, a key component in full line packaging automation.

Mpac chief executive Adam Holland said: “I am delighted that we have been able to acquire SIGA, a leader in its field that has been a partner to Mpac for many years.

“The solutions provided by SIGA are critical to our customers’ operations and we look forward to welcoming SIGA into Mpac Group as we further develop our business, global customer support and technology offering.”