Wenzhou Wimach Machinery Co., Ltd. (WIMACH) is a Chinese manufacturer of automated case packers and integrated packaging lines, specializing in customized solutions for the tissue, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and daily chemical industries. With a 3,000 m² factory, 37 employees, and an annual output of 160 sets, WIMACH exports 60% of its machinery to EU, North America, and South America.

Problem / Opportunity

End-of-line case packing remains a labor-intensive bottleneck for many production lines. Manual box filling leads to inconsistent packing quality, high labor costs, and limited throughput. As the global case packing machines market grows—estimated at USD 1.07 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 1.74 billion by 2033—manufacturers increasingly seek automated solutions that can adapt to varying product formats and packaging requirements. The top load case packer segment alone accounted for 45.5% of the market in 2024, reflecting the need for flexible pick-and-place or drop-type configurations.

WIMACH’s Customized Approach

WIMACH addresses this challenge through a highly adaptable OEM/ODM production model. The company provides customized machinery production services—including OEM and ODM options—with a minimum order quantity of just 1 set. Typical lead time is 30–45 days, with a monthly capacity of 13 sets. Customization covers packaging dimensions, machine configuration, voltage, and logo, allowing clients to integrate the case packer into existing lines without major modifications. All machines are CE certified and assembled with reliable components from well-known brands.

Technical Capabilities

WIMACH’s case packer lineup includes two primary types suited to different product geometries and line speeds:

• Automatic Top Load Case Packer (CP-T60): A pick-and-place / top load case packer with a packing capacity of 1–8 cartons/min. It handles carton dimensions 300–600 (L) x 200–400 (W) x 150–400 (H) mm, consuming 7.5 kW and 450 L/min of compressed air. Suitable for irregular shapes, delicate items, and canisters.
• Automatic Side Load Case Packer (CP-S50): A side load / side push case packer with a packing capacity of 1–16 cartons/min. It accommodates carton dimensions 240–500 (L) x 200–400 (W) x 180–400 (H) mm, consuming 4.5 kW and 350 L/min. Ideal for cylindrical or bagged products that can be pushed horizontally.

Both models can be built from stainless steel or carbon steel, and are designed for wide product compatibility, quick size changeover, and low maintenance cost. Quality control includes no-load & load running test, dimensional tolerance inspection, mechanical assembly check, pneumatic leakage test, electrical safety test, PLC control logic test, safety interlock & E-stop test, long-time aging test, and surface appearance inspection.

Real-World Applications

WIMACH’s customized case packers have been deployed in several production environments:

• Tissue Canister Packing (United States, 1 set): An automatic top load case packer loads tissue canisters into cartons, replacing manual box filling. The project has been running for over five years, achieving improved production efficiency, reduced labor costs, and standardized packing procedures. The system handles multiple canister specifications and ensures neat, consistent packing that lowers collision risk during transit.
• Wet Wipe Canister Line (Mexico, 9 sets): A turnkey automated packaging line integrates case packing with feeding, filling, sealing, capping, labeling, and palletizing for disinfecting wipes. The case packer works seamlessly upstream to deliver fully cased, palletized loads ready for storage.
• Facial Tissue & Cream Tissue Line (Poland, 12 sets): A complete packaging line includes an automatic side load case packer within a system that also handles cartoning, robotic palletizing, strapping, and stretch wrapping. The output is dustproof and moistureproof pallet loads.

Market Trend Analysis

Data from Grand View Research indicates that Asia Pacific held the largest regional share (37.9%) of the case packing machines market in 2024, driven by rapid industrialization in China and India. Meanwhile, secondary packaging equipment—including case packers—represents approximately 45% of the total packaging robot market (Fact.MR, 2024). The growing adoption of robotic case packers is also reflected in the global robotic packaging systems market, which reached USD 6.4 billion in 2024. These trends suggest that manufacturers are moving toward flexible, high-speed automation with the ability to handle quick changeovers—a capability that WIMACH’s customized OEM/ODM approach directly supports.

Comparison with Traditional Solutions

Compared to manual box filling, WIMACH’s case packers deliver consistent packing quality, higher throughput, and lower labor dependency. Automated case packing also standardizes packing procedures, reducing product damage and enabling leaner logistics. One honest limitation is that even customizable case packers may require a brief changeover adjustment when switching between drastically different product geometries (e.g., from tall canisters to flat tissue boxes). However, WIMACH’s design emphasizes quick size changeover to minimize downtime, and the OEM/ODM model allows pre-configuration for a defined product range.

Future Outlook

As end-of-line automation continues to evolve, the demand for tailored case packing solutions will increase. Manufacturers are looking for partners who can deliver not only standard equipment but also deep customization, after-sales support, and integration with upstream processes. WIMACH’s approach—combining OEM/ODM flexibility, CE certification, and proven application experience—positions it as a practical choice for buyers evaluating case packers for diverse product portfolios.

For more detailed specifications and case studies, download the WIMACH catalog: WIMACH Product Catalog (PDF).