IWK Packaging Systems
IWK is a leading international supplier of packaging systems for tubes, cartons and complete packaging lines. Founded in 1893, the company combines more than a century of engineering experience with modern automation, digitalisation and sustainable packaging technology. IWK is headquartered in Stutensee near Karlsruhe, Germany, and operates internationally with its own engineering, production and service capabilities. The company is part of the ATS Packaging and Food Technology group.
IWK develops packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and non-food industries. Its systems cover a broad part of the packaging process, from product filling and tube handling to cartoning, inspection integration and complete packaging lines. The company places particular emphasis on process reliability, flexibility, efficiency and long-term machine performance.
Tube filling technology
One of IWK’s best-known areas of expertise is tube filling and closing. Its tube filling systems are designed for applications ranging from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to food and technical products. Depending on the application and machine configuration, IWK systems can process aluminium, plastic, laminate and recyclable mono-material tubes. The equipment is designed for high filling accuracy, hygienic processing and efficient format changeovers.
For regulated industries, IWK also offers solutions for aseptic filling. These systems are intended for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications where sterility, process validation and GMP-compliant production are essential.
Cartoning and secondary packaging
IWK also develops horizontal and vertical cartoning systems for primary and secondary packaging. These machines can be used for products such as tubes, blisters, bottles, jars and other packaged goods. Depending on the application, IWK cartoners can be integrated into existing production environments or form part of a complete packaging line.
The systems are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing manufacturers to handle different product formats and packaging materials while maintaining reliable and efficient production.
Complete packaging lines and integration
For projects that go beyond a single machine, IWK provides line integration and complete system solutions. These can combine filling, cartoning, inspection, handling and other packaging stages into one coordinated production line. IWK supports projects from engineering and planning through qualification, installation and commissioning.
This makes IWK particularly relevant for manufacturers looking not only for individual packaging machines, but for a complete and integrated packaging process.
Packaging solutions for regulated industries
IWK has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, where packaging equipment must meet strict requirements for product safety, validation, traceability and documentation. Its pharmaceutical solutions include GMP-compliant filling systems, cartoners, line integration and validated production processes.
At the same time, IWK serves the cosmetics industry, where packaging design, product presentation, sustainability and frequent format changes play an important role. Applications include creams, gels, lotions and other products filled into tubes and subsequently packed into folding cartons.
Efficiency and sustainable packaging
Sustainability has become an increasingly important part of packaging engineering. IWK develops systems that can process recyclable and paper-based packaging materials and uses technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption, material use and production waste. Its modular machine concepts also help manufacturers adapt existing production environments to new packaging formats and changing market requirements.
IWK and Filipack
Filipack works with IWK to support customers in selecting and implementing suitable filling and packaging technology. Rather than focusing on one isolated machine, Filipack looks at the complete application: the product, packaging format, required capacity, available production space and the level of automation required.
Together with IWK, Filipack can therefore support projects involving:
- tube filling and closing
- cartoning
- pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging
- integrated filling and packaging lines
- automation and line integration
- inspection and traceability integration
- packaging optimisation and modernisation of existing production lines
This combination of IWK’s engineering expertise and Filipack’s local project support allows customers to evaluate packaging solutions based on their actual production requirements rather than on a standard machine configuration.
Learn more about IWK on the official IWK website.
Looking for an IWK packaging solution?
If you are considering an IWK machine or complete packaging line, Filipack can help analyse your application and determine which technology best fits your product and production process.