Logistics automation and software firm Fortna has announced new strategic partnerships with Packsize and Sitma, expanding the company’s ability to deliver end-of-line packaging solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and promote sustainability for its customers.
Packsize, a provider of on-demand packaging, specializes in custom-sized box solutions designed to minimize waste, improve workflow efficiency, and increase operational scalability in packaging environments.
Meanwhile, Italian firm Sitma, a provider of automation solutions for packaging, logistics and distribution, has more than 50 years of expertise in paper mailer technology, serving sectors such as e-commerce, printing, and postal services.
On-demand packaging
According to Fortna, the new partnerships reflect the company’s dedication to supporting customers in reducing waste, optimizing labour, cutting transportation costs, and improving operational flexibility.
With on-demand packaging becoming essential for businesses seeking to achieve sustainability and cost-efficiency, this collaboration strengthens Fortna’s ability to offer solutions that boost productivity and customer satisfaction.
“We are excited to partner with Packsize and Sitma, combining our strengths to deliver cutting-edge, end-of-line packaging solutions that meet evolving customer needs,” said Rob McKeel, CEO of Fortna. “This collaboration continues to increase operational efficiency and sustainability for our customers, preparing them to confidently address ever-changing business challenges.”
Customer expansion
For Sitma and Packsize, the new partnerships enable the firms to expand and strengthen their customer reach.
“The Fortna and Sitma partnership represents a key advancement in automated e-commerce packaging,” said Robert Nilsson, General Manager of Americas, Sitma. “Companies can now leverage this collaboration to enhance efficiency, reduce plastic use, and advance their sustainability goals.”
David Lockwood, CEO of Packsize, added, “Our partnership with Fortna showcases our dedication to delivering measurable value by implementing integrated automated packaging solutions that provide benefits beyond the warehouse. I am excited about the value we can bring to both new and existing customers.”
Company insight
Fortna is an end-to-end design-build firm, which solves complex omnichannel and e-commerce distribution challenges with software and automation. Its services and products include distribution centre operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, and robotics. Its customers in the logistics space include DPD, Budbee and UPS.
Packsize, meanwhile, has been developing right-sized packaging on demand since 2002. The company’s systems enable businesses to lower material usage and optimize packaging processes, ultimately enhancing environmental responsibility and operational effectiveness.
Finally, Sitma produces packing, wrapping and sortation systems for consumer goods, apparel, frozen food, magazines and more. Recently, the company has been focused on sustainable packaging innovations for e-commerce, making use of eco-friendly materials in right-sized packaging to minimize consumption of those materials and minimize space for more efficient transportation.
