Power-Packer
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Headquarters | Oldenzaal, the Netherlands |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | Power-Packer.com |
Power-Packer, produces and distributes (electro) hydraulic motion control systems for customers on a global basis, including OEM's and Tier 1s in diverse end-markets. Power-Packer has headquarters located in The Netherlands and the United States, as well as manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, the U.S., Turkey, France, Mexico, Brazil, China and India.
Power-Packer specializes in custom-made solutions for mobile applications, such as drive systems for convertible roofs and truck cabin tilting. Power-Packer is IATF certified and has been granted many supplier awards. Power-Packer is part of the CentroMotion organization, a privately held, growing portfolio of global brands that add value through innovative motion, actuation and control technologies.
CentroMotion is wholly owned by One Rock Capital Partners, experienced investors with differentiated resources. One Rock manages approximately $1.4 billion in capital, with a focus on high-potential middle-market businesses. The organization makes controlling investments in companies with potential for growth and operational improvement using a rigorous approach that utilizes highly experienced Operating Partners to identify, acquire and enhance businesses in select industries.
Markets and solutions
Power-Packer is a manufacturer of motion control systems for a variety of markets and applications. Power-Packer’s key product focuses include:[1][2][3]
- Automotive: drive systems of convertible roofs, trunklid, tailgate actuation
- Truck: cabtilt, latches, levelling equipment and air-powered landing gear for semi-trailers
- Medical: adjustment systems for beds, stretchers, patient lifts, operating tables
- Recreational vehicles: rooflift systems, levelling systems, steps and trays, slide out systems
Timeline
1970: Foundation of Power-Packer Europa B.V.
1973: Development of cab tilt systems for trucks
1981: Power-Packer invents Regenerative Hydraulic Lost Motion
1988: Start two cylinder system production
1989: Factory opened in Korea
1999: Factory acquired in Turkey
2000: Factory opened in Brazil
2000: Power-Packer becomes part of the Actuant Group
2002: Start Hycab production
2003: Start C-Hydraulic Lost Motion production
2004: Factory opened in China
2004: Acquisition of Yvel, France
2006: Introduction Quick Generator
2009: High temperature development
2010: Development of crash cab tilt cylinder
References
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-14. Retrieved 2011-10-12.
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- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-11-03. Retrieved 2013-11-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link), Retrieved 10 December 2012