Tekpak Automation Ltd

🚀 Join Our Growing Team at Tekpak Automation! 🚀 Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a leading designer and manufacturer of robotic automation solutions? Tekpak Automation, based in Wexford, Ireland, is expanding and we are looking for talented professionals to join our team! Tekpak Automation specialises in providing high-performance robotic automation solutions to the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, BioPharma, and Food markets. Our innovative technologies empower our customers to greatly enhance their efficiency and competitiveness through advanced automation. We are proud to serve an increasingly growing international customer base and are committed to excellence in every project we undertake. We are currently seeking to fill several exciting roles: 🔹 Project Managers 🔹 Project Engineers 🔹 Mechanical Design Engineers 🔹 Automation Engineers 🔗 Apply Now or visit our website for more details about our current openings.

As of January 2nd, 2025, we are proud to announce that Michael Butler will step into the role of Managing Director at Tekpak Automation Ltd. Currently serving as our Sales Director, Michael has been at the forefront of driving growth and building strong client relationships. His proven leadership and 35+ years of experience in the packaging and automation industry make him ideally suited to lead Tekpak into its next phase of innovation and success.   At the same time, John Kehoe, the founder of Tekpak Automation, will transition into the role of Director of Innovation & Technology.    Leveraging his unmatched expertise in automation, packaging technology and engineering, John will drive Tekpak’s strategic move #upstream into primary packaging, assembly, wrapping, and filling solutions, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving demands of our multinational Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Food clients.   In his new role, John will lead the development of: ✅ New Flexible Assembly Solutions for Drug Delivery Devices (pens, auto-injectors, transdermal patches, and inhalers) designed for rapid size change, improving OEE, and utilising reliable, proven technology. ✅ A new series of versatile and future-proof primary packaging & wrapping machines (blisters, thermoformed trays, flow wrappers, stick packs, and gel packs) all developed in-house and tailored to specific requirements with compact footprints and the fastest time-to-market.    Tekpak’s move upstream reflects our vision for leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies to provide smarter, faster, and more adaptable solutions. With a focus on reducing lead times, enhancing #flexibility, and supporting long-term client goals, we continue to set benchmarks in advanced packaging and automation systems.   We’re thrilled to announce that these innovations will take centre stage at Interpack 2026, with opportunities to discuss and preview them much earlier at our 40,000 sq-ft facility in the South-east of Ireland.

Fantastic year due to a fantastic team of designers, engineers, fabricators and software ensuring our customers recieve world class engineered packaging machinery solutions. It is an honor to be part of an exceptional company like Tekpak which is a global leader in our field of customised automated packaging solutions for pharma, med device, cosmetic and food industries. Wishing all our customers a happy and safe holidays and looking forward to solving your packaging challenges in 2025. #packagingautomation #pickandplace #customisedpackagingautomation

Well done to our incredible Engineering team; delivering incredible world-leading Packaging Machinery - all designed and manufactured at our factory in Wexford, Ireland, and delivered to our multinational clients all over Europe and USA.

🎉 Thank You for an Exceptional Year! As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to celebrate a record-breaking year at Tekpak Automation. This success is a testament to our incredible team and our unwavering commitment to our customers. By focusing on solving real automation challenges and delivering what matters most—flexibility in size, format, and control systems, combined with cutting-edge technology and rapid format changes—we’ve earned the trust of our partners across the Pharma, Medical Device, and Food industries. But our dedication didn’t stop at delivery. With robust after-sales support and tailored service agreements, we ensured our solutions performed optimally long after implementation. Our goal has always been to provide the very best in robotic automation and packaging, ensuring our clients achieve efficiency, quality, and scalability in their operations. To our customers, thank you for choosing Tekpak as your trusted partner. And to the Tekpak team, thank you for your dedication, innovation, and commitment to excellence. Here’s to building on this momentum in 2025—together, we’ll continue to lead the way in automation and packaging solutions. #ThankYou #Automation #PackagingSolutions #RecordYear #Teamwork #Innovation

Using the latest in AI-Powered Vision Systems from Machine Vision Manufactures & Providing our Customers with the Solutions to Tackle Todays Quality Control Challenges.

✅ Revolutionising Manufacturing with AI-Powered Vision Inspection Systems At Tekpak Automation, we bring the latest in AI-powered camera-based vision technology to life in highly specialised bespoke applications for the pharmaceutical, medical device, and food industries.   Working with leading technologies from Cognex, Sensopart, Keyence, and Vision Automation, we tailor each solution to meet the unique requirements of our clients. From concept to execution, Tekpak integrates these advanced tools into seamless, high-performance automation systems that solve real-world challenges. ✔️ What are the advantages of our AI-powered vision inspection systems? Advanced Deep Learning: AI algorithms analyse patterns, detect anomalies, and adapt to product or process variations, delivering unparalleled accuracy. Tailored Solutions: Our specialised engineers design systems that match your technical and operational needs, ensuring precision and compliance in every application. Effortless Integration: Our vision systems integrate seamlessly into existing production environments, minimising downtime and optimising performance. Regulatory Compliance: Designed with industry standards in mind, including 21 CFR Part 11, ensuring traceability, audit trails, and electronic records. 📦 Application Areas: Tekpak solutions address the most critical challenges in manufacturing. Here’s how we deliver results:   1️ Quality Inspection - Verifies labels for legibility, proper placement, and defect-free application. - Ensures product & packaging integrity by detecting defects in blister packs, MDI canisters, medical devices, bottles, and seals. - Examines tablets or capsules for cracks, discoloration, or size irregularities. 2️ Traceability and Serialisation - Reads 1D and 2D barcodes, even on curved or damaged surfaces, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements like the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD). - Verifies printed codes and alphanumeric data to enable seamless product tracking and batch record validation. 3️ Counting and Verification - Ensures fill-level accuracy for vials, cartridges, bottles, and sachets. Validates the correct assembly of components in pharmaceutical kits. - Confirms that kits, including syringes, vials, and instructions, meet content requirements. 4️ Colour Detection - Identifies vial and bottle caps with subtle colour differences to prevent mix-ups, even in challenging lighting conditions. - AI-powered systems learn acceptable colour ranges, delivering precision and reducing costly errors. 5️ Automation and Robotics - Detects subtle defects and ensures only in-spec products are processed. - Communicates precise positioning and orientation to Tekpak’s robotic pick-and-place systems, enabling efficient carton or tray loading.   📩 Contact us today to learn how Tekpak can deliver a tailored AI-powered solution for your production line.   #PharmaAutomation #MedTechSolutions #AIvision #PackagingInnovation #FoodManufacturing

⏳ Manufacturers of Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems (TDDS), this is a rare opportunity! For a limited time, visit our facility to discover how Tekpak can revolutionise your operations in 2025. Eliminate the need for dozens of operators, reduce errors, and achieve unmatched productivity—all while running your upstream Transdermal Patch Manufacturing Equipment at FULL SPEED.   Tekpak Automation proudly offers the world’s only fully automated pharmaceutical packaging solution for transdermal patches, seamlessly integrating patch inspection, counting, and loading into carton board sleeves, alongside leaflet insertion, hot melt glue sealing, printing, and case packing.   🤔 4 Reasons why you should see it for yourself   1️. Record-Breaking Speed: ✅ Achieve maximum productivity with a system designed to run your upstream equipment at full speed while maintaining precision, quality, and compliance. Tekpak ensures every step works in perfect harmony to optimise your production process.   2️. Unmatched Quality Assurance: ✅ Our AI-powered advanced vision inspection system delivers superior quality control. The position of each patch is recorded at high speed in the shift register, while the system also performs OCR and colour recognition to guarantee print accuracy. Powered by deep learning-based image analysis and the instant collection of quality data, it removes rejected patches individually or in groups into a dedicated holding area, ensuring only the best products proceed.   3️ Space-Saving Efficiency: ✅ Our machines are tailored to fit within your space limitations, featuring flexible, compact footprints that adapt seamlessly to your layout. Perfect for complex retrofitting, they maximise valuable floor space and ensure operational efficiency.   4️ Complete Traceability and Compliance: ✅ Tekpak systems can seamlessly integrate labellers, printers, and serialisation systems of your choice, connecting with Active Directory, SCADA/MES, and OEE systems for complete production optimisation. Our machines can also be configured to assist with electronic signatures and records, ensuring full compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.   📍 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see our innovative system in action. Schedule your visit to our facility today: [email protected] | +353 (0) 53 916 3033 | +44 (0)113 350 5694   Tekpak Automation Ltd. Whitemill Industrial Estate, Wexford, Ireland Y35 A620   #PickandPlace #PharmaPackaging #PackagingAutomation #RoboticAutomation #PharmaManufacturing #Pharma #Engineering #TDDS #DrugDelivery #Wearable #MedicalDevice

⏳ Manufacturers of Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems (TDDS), this is a rare opportunity! For a limited time, visit our facility to discover how Tekpak can revolutionise your operations in 2025. Eliminate the need for dozens of operators, reduce errors, and achieve unmatched productivity—all while running your upstream Transdermal Patch Manufacturing Equipment at FULL SPEED.   Tekpak Automation proudly offers the world’s only fully automated pharmaceutical packaging solution for transdermal patches, seamlessly integrating patch inspection, counting, and loading into carton board sleeves, alongside leaflet insertion, hot melt glue sealing, printing, and case packing.   🤔 4 Reasons why you should see it for yourself   1️. Record-Breaking Speed: ✅ Achieve maximum productivity with a system designed to run your upstream equipment at full speed while maintaining precision, quality, and compliance. Tekpak ensures every step works in perfect harmony to optimise your production process.   2️. Unmatched Quality Assurance: ✅ Our AI-powered advanced vision inspection system delivers superior quality control. The position of each patch is recorded at high speed in the shift register, while the system also performs OCR and colour recognition to guarantee print accuracy. Powered by deep learning-based image analysis and the instant collection of quality data, it removes rejected patches individually or in groups into a dedicated holding area, ensuring only the best products proceed.   3️ Space-Saving Efficiency: ✅ Our machines are tailored to fit within your space limitations, featuring flexible, compact footprints that adapt seamlessly to your layout. Perfect for complex retrofitting, they maximise valuable floor space and ensure operational efficiency.   4️ Complete Traceability and Compliance: ✅ Tekpak systems can seamlessly integrate labellers, printers, and serialisation systems of your choice, connecting with Active Directory, SCADA/MES, and OEE systems for complete production optimisation. Our machines can also be configured to assist with electronic signatures and records, ensuring full compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.   📍 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see our innovative system in action. Schedule your visit to our facility today: [email protected] | +353 (0) 53 916 3033 | +44 (0)113 350 5694   Tekpak Automation Ltd. Whitemill Industrial Estate, Wexford, Ireland Y35 A620   #PickandPlace #PharmaPackaging #PackagingAutomation #RoboticAutomation #PharmaManufacturing #Pharma #Engineering #TDDS #DrugDelivery #Wearable #MedicalDevice

We were delighted to host two esteemed professionals from Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) this week—Micheal Cassidy, CTO, and Barry Kennedy, CEO—for an insightful discussion on Robotics, Automation, Digitisation, AI, and Sustainability. Michael Butler, Tekpak’s Managing Director, and I had the opportunity to explore how Tekpak Automation, Ireland’s leader in packaging automation, can collaborate with IMR to push the boundaries of technology, data analysis, and efficiency within Ireland’s manufacturing sector. This visit was sparked by a recent IMR members event in Mullingar and was a fantastic opportunity to showcase Tekpak’s innovative solutions and share our vision for advancing the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, BioPharma, BioTech, and Food industries in Ireland. We look forward to working closely with the IMR on future projects to drive innovation and excellence in manufacturing. #ManufacturingInnovation #PackagingAutomation #Sustainability #AI #Robotics #IMR