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Foshan Dikai Packing Machinery Co., Ltd.

16 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Packing Machine, Three Servo Automatic Packaging Machine, Full Automatic Packaging Machine, Chocolate Packing Machine, Bakery Packing Machine, Hardware Packing Machine, Powder Packing Machine, Granule
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
China Foshan Dikai Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. is a professional packaging machinery manufacturer integrating R&D, production and sales of a full range of packaging machinery and automated supporting production lines. We have authoritative ISO9001 and CE certifications, ensuring stable product quality that meets global market standards.

Xingjunyao Intelligent Packaging Technology (Taizhou) Co., Ltd

10 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Packaging Machine, Pillow Packing Machine, Automatic Packing Machine Line, Candy Packaging Machine, Chocolate Machine, Chocolate Packing Machine, Confectionery Machine, Flow Wrapping Machine, Automati
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
JUNYAO Machinery is professional in the designing, producing and sales of food packing machines. Our company has strong development and research team, perfect production technology and strict machine inspection standard system. With the pioneering spirit, we focus on the high-quality machine invitation and production according to customer's request. Warmly welcome to visit us for our long-term business cooperation and establish friendly partnership.

Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.

12 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Packing Machine, Flow Wrapper, Automatic Package Machine Line, Pillow Packing Machine, Horizontal Flow Packing Machine, Wrapper Package Machine, High Speed Packing Machine, Package Machine
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. (Named Realpower also) established 2004, located in Foshan city, Guangdong province, It owns 20000 square meters standard workshop, Ruipuhua has always been focused on R& D design, manufacture, installation and technical services in the fields of packaging machinery, automatic feeding packaging solution and associated equipment since its establishment. Ruipuhua has provided various automatic feedling & Packaging solutions for customers on technology.

Qingdao Feifan Packing Machinery Co., Ltd.

18 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory
Main Products:
Horizontal Packing Machine, Shrink Packing Machine, Cellophane Wrapping Machine, Box Motion Packing Machine
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
As an integrated manufacturing company, Qingdao FeiFan Packing Machinery Co., Ltd mainly focuses on R&D, producing, marketing and service of the packing machine and relative supporting products. The products includes horizontal flow wrap machine, automatic shrink packing machine, cellophane overwrapping machine, reciprocating flow wrap machine and auto-feeding system. They are used intensively in the filed of food, sweets, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. For example, they can be used in the packing for medicine, instant noodles, milk, bow packed noodle, biscuit, bread, cake, frozen food, paste, cosmetic products, sausage, soap, sterilized food ware, bandage, moisture, metals, paper box, medicine box and cosmetic production box and so on.

Foshan Masterway Machinery Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Packaging Machine, Palletizer/Case Erector/Carton Sealer, Coding /Sleeve Labeling machine, Food Packaging Machine, Vffs Packaging Machine, Hffs Packaging Machine, Premade Bag Bagging Machine, Doypack/Standup Pouch packaging Machine, M Shape Bag Packaging Machine, Eight-Side Sealed Bag Packaging
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Masterway Machinery Co., Ltd. is a seasoned expert with over 20 years of dedication to the packaging and food machinery industry. Based in Foshan, Guangdong, our professional team of over 80 staff ensures the delivery of high-quality machinery and unparalleled service. With 40% of our team possessing more than a decade of field experience and 80% holding college degrees or above, we blend deep practical knowledge with technical expertise.

Shanghai Bsp Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd.

2 yrs
Main Products:
Automatic Packing Machine
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
BSP Packaging Co., Ltd. is specialized in research and development, production and sales of granule packaging machine, powder packaging machine, pillow packaging machine, candy packaging machine, sauce packaging machine, liquid packaging machine, bag-type packaging machine, weighing Heavy type filling machine, sauce body (liquid) filling machine, powder filling machine, electronic scale weighing packaging machine, vibrating plate counting high-speed packaging machine, hardware fastener packaging machine, hardware accessories combination packaging machine, electronic accessories packaging Machines, injection molding parts packaging machines, shrink packaging machines, vacuum packaging machines, etc., as well as fully automated production line manufacturing, unmanned factory design and transformation, and non-standard equipment. The company operates strictly in accordance with ISO0001/2000 international quality system. The products have passed the CE certification of the European Union and have the Import and Export Qualification Certificate of the People's Republic of China. The products are widely sold at home and abroad.

Guangzhou Penglai Packing Machinery Co., Ltd.

15 yrs·4.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Hardware Packing Machine, Granule Packing Machine, Powder Packing Machine, Liquid Packing Machine, Filling Machine, Horizontal Packing Machine, Sealing Machine, Capping Machine, Labeling Machine
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Guangzhou Penglai Packing machinery Co., Ltd. is a modern enterprise that is ngaged in Design, R & D, manufacture and sales of various packing machinery, we are located in Nancun Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou, a city with beautiful environment, advanced software and hardware, and the first standard integrative management.

QB Intelligent Machinery Co, Ltd.

6 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
EPE Foam Machine, Hot Air Laminating Machine, Vertical Horizontal Slitting Machine, Die-Cutting Machine, CNC Cutting Machine, Hot Plate Welding Machine, Hot Melt Glue Machine
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
ODM Service
Company Profile:
QB Intelligent Machinery Co., Ltd is the branch company of Guangzhou Qianbao Machinery Industrial Co., Ltd which was established in 2013 with a registered capital of 10 million RMB. It is a technology-oriented enterprise focusing on the developing and manufacturing of automatic equipment for deep processing of polyethylene foam. QB convers 2 plants in Guangnzhou and Zhaoqing city of China. We have our own R& D team, more than 100 experienced technicians, and professional sales team and comprehensive after-sales service system. We can provide customers all-round pre-sale consultation, in-sale service and reliable after-sale guarantee.

Shanghai Huihe Industry Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Powder Packing Machine, Tea Bag Packing Machine, Granule Packing Machine, Horizontal Packing Machine, Liquid Packing Machine, Paste Packing Machine, Shrinking Packing Machine, Toothpick Packing Machine, Premade Bag Packing Machine, Hardware Packing Machine
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Focused on packaging machinery since 2006, have more than 10years experiences, Shanghai Huihe Industry Co., Ltd born to reduce packaging costs for customers, is a professional company which combining with the design, manufacture, sale and after service for packing machinery. We provide the first-class services for customers from product selection, cost counting, technical support, installation and debugging to technical training. With all of our efforts, our products sell well throughout the country and also have ready markets in USA, UK, Japan, Australia, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and also have agent in many places. Our products are deeply favored by customers with good quality, reasonable prices and complete after service.

Foshan Dession Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd.

12 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Vertical Packing Machine, Flow Packing Machine, Filling Machine, Capping Machine, Labeling Machine, Cartoning Machine, Overwrapping Machine, Doypack Packing Machine, Sealing Machine, Weighing Machine
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Foshan Dession Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. is located in Foshan, a major industrial center of China's machinery industry. It is a national high-tech enterprise that integrates R&D, production, sales and after-sales service, and possesses the qualification for self-managed import and export since 2014.

Shanghai Motech M&E Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Packing Machine, Packing Machinery, Food Machine, Packaging Machinery, Packaging Machine, Metal Detector, Weight Checker, Linear Weighter, Multi Head Weighter, Flow Packing Machine
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Company Profile:
Shanghai  MOTECH MACHINE Co., Ltd is a leading manufacturer in the field of front-of-line packaging devices since 2012. In the past years, MOTECH has targeted on the technology development, precise manufacturing, professional marketing, satisfied technical support and OEM solutions. We offer Vertical Packing Machine; Horizontal Packing Machine; Weight Checker; Metal Detecor; Linear Weighter and Multi head Weighter to fit the needs of different industries.

WENZHOU JOIE MACHINERY CO., LTD.

18 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Packing Machine
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Wenzhou jiuyi Machinery Co, Ltd is located in Wenzhou, China, specializing in R&D, design, manufacturing, sales, and after-sales services. Our company has developed a variety of different types machines, widely used for food, drinks, paper, metal appliances, and household industries. Especially for the automatic packaging machine, sealing and filling machine, ice cream machine and bakery equipment. Many national patents have been applied and products have passed CE certificate, well selling in domestic and overseas market, Like: Europe, North America, Central Asia, South America, southeast Asia, Africa, etc.

Henan Gondor Machinery Co., Ltd.

5 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Candy Machine, Food Machinery, Marshmallow Machine, Mixing Equipment, Biscuit Machinery, Meat Machinery, Fruit and Vegetable Processing Machinery, Baking Machinery, Grain Processing Machinery, Drying Machine
Country/Region:
Henan, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Henan Gondor Machinery Co., Ltd. is subsidiary of China Gondor Group, mainly focus on high customization equipment, production line equipment and one-stop solutions. Located at 1 km south from the intersection of Liluo Road and Mengtian Avenue, Liji Township, Yancheng District, Luohe City, Henan Province, covering an area of about 22, 000 square meters. The company has a team of more than 100 people, including more than 20 technical elites. They are the core force of the company′ S R&D and innovation, focusing on the exploration of cutting-edge technology in food machinery, and providing strong impetus for product upgrades.

FOSHAN LAND PACKAGING MACHINERY CO., LTD.

10 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Packing Machine, Filling Machine, Filling Line
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Foshan Landpack Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. (Landpack) is located in Foshan, the Machinery Capital of China. Landpack is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the design and manufacture of intelligent packaging machines that are efficient, stable, safe, and visually appealing. We integrate R&D, manufacturing, sales, and after-sales service to provide one-stop packaging solutions for global clients.

Guangdong Kinghanlong Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.

10 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Packing Machine, Packaging Machine, Wrapping Machine, Filling Machine, Powder Packaging Machine, Automatic Packing Machine, Tea Packing Machine, Flow Packing Machine, Liquid Filling Machine
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
1, Established in 2016, Kinghanlong packing machinery manufacturing CO, . Ltd. Is a professional packing machine manufacturer and exporter with a registered capital of USD 3, 000, 000 and area of 4, 870 square meters and we now have more than 94 employees of two factories, Annual output reach more than 3000 sets at home and abroad every year. We specialize in producing all sorts of vertical packing machine, such as liquid, sauce, powder, granules, counting of hardware or plastic pieces(nut, bolts), snack(chips, French fries) packing machine etc. Producing horizontal machine for wrapping cookies, candies, chocolate bar, vegetables, fruits, plastic or metal parts, electronic components etc as well. Featuring nice quality and competitive price, our machines are selling well in Africa, USA, European countries and Middles East. Our company warmly welcome customers from all over the world.

Qingdao Maoyuanda International Trade Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Packing Machine, Packing Material, Packing Bags, Manufacturing Machinery, Tools and Hardware
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Qingdao Maoyuanda Internation Trade Co., Ltd. Was established in 2016, located in the beautiful seaside city of Qingdao, China. We are a professional designer and manufacturer and Trader of packing machines for noodle, Instant noodle, spaghetti, Pasta, Granular material(coffee, rice, flour, sugar, nut), Biscuit, Bread, Indian incense sticks, Hardware, etc.

Anhui Dixin Machinery Technology Co., Ltd

5.0
Main Products:
Roller conveyor, Vertical conveyor, Sorting conveyor, Carton sealing machine, Box erector machine, Bag insert system, Flow packing machine, Cellophane packing machine, Conveyor system, Packing line
Country/Region:
Anhui, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Anhui Dixin Machinery Technology Co.,Ltd is a professional manufacturer of packaging Machines in China, Focus on packaging Machines/Conveyor equipments research and development for more than 12 years, provide one-stop customized solution for customers

Ausim Automation Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

5.0
Main Products:
Orbital Wrapping Machine, Wrapping Machine, Carton Erector, Carton Sealer, Shrink Wrapping Machine, Conveyor, Palletizer, Case Packing Machine
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Ausim Automation Technology (Shanghai ) Co., Ltd and Ausim Packing Machinery (Hangzhou)Co., Ltd, which is located at Qingpu Industry Zone, Shanghai, closed to great Hongqiao transport hubs, lies north to the spectacular Sheshan Scenic Area, Traffic in convenient and strategic location, we are the most professional manufacturing in full automated packaging machinery which Combined with R & D, manufacturing, sales and service as one of the high-tech enterprises.

Shean (Cangzhou) Corp., Ltd.

16 yrs·5.0
·Trading Company
Main Products:
Filling Machine, Packing Machine, Pillow Packing Machine, Capping Machine, Plastic Tube sealing machine, Juice filling machine, Carton filling machine, labeling machine, Induction Bending Machine
Country/Region:
Hebei, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shean has deep in designing, manufacturing, and exporting food beverage filling machines and packing machines for more than 20 years. We aim to provide qualified machines and on-time services to customers.

China SME Group Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Packing Machine, Carton Machine, Pallet Wrapping Machine, Labeling Machine, Sleeve Labeling Machine, Conveyor, Strapper Machine, Carton Sealing Machine, Carton Erector, Carton Packing Machine
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
SME( China) has 3 brand: MOTECH; FENGYE; DESON distributed in China. With its own sales office in Shanghai, supporting by some 20 staff and dealers worldwide, its e-business marketplace and global distribution system, SME is always closed to its customers for the supply of both products and services MOTECH Specialize in designing and developing of integrated packaging products and solutions for food, beverage, household goods and pharmaceutical industries. With over 10 years of experience Motech packaging provides a complete end-to-end packaging solution by offering state of-the-art packaging equipment, installation, training, service and supplies Motech packaging believes in putting its clients needs first and offers innovative packaging solutions at affordable pricing DESON Polymer Solutions has been developing and Manufacturing innovative sealing systems based on Polyurethane and Silicone. MOTECH systems combine top Quality with exceptionally easy handling. Key Features include Low water Absorption, good adhesion, high long-term Temperature resistance, and a cost-efficient manufacturing process. MOTECH Polymer develop, produces and distributes worldwide polymer sealing, gluing and potting systems on polyurethane, silicon and PVC basis. Their performance is based on the experience of more than thousand formulations. The sealing material is applied onto structural components and modules of OEMs and industrial suppliers by the FIPFG/FIP (Formed-in-Place Foam Gasket/Formed-in-Place) technology We are committed to bringing 100% satisfaction to all our customers, so whether you're a small business working out of your home or a fortune 500 company, Motech Packaging has all your packaging needs covered Our machine combines a tightly crafted and functional design with optimum ease of operation and a long life span. Smart design ensure that strict standards and maintained at all times. Our customers, which range from the start-up operations to Fortune 500 multinational corporations, can be found a broad range of industries, including: · Medical· Pharmaceutical Energy· Food Processing· Aerospace Electronics/semiconductor· Telecommunications/ Fiber Optics· Packaging Material handling· General ManufacturingWe welcome any comments and questions you may have about our products or any other aspect of our business. We value your feedback as we are always looking for opportunities to provide better service.

Zhengzhou Merson Machinery Co., Ltd

4 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
instant noodle production line, vegetable dryer, fruit dryer, steam boiler, packing machine
Country/Region:
Henan, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Our company Zhengzhou Merson machinery Co., Ltd offers variety of products which can meet your multifarious demands. We adhere to the management principles of "quality first, customer first and credit-based" since the establishment of the company and always do our best to satisfy potential needs of our customers. Our company is sincerely willing to cooperate with enterprises from all over the world in order to realize a win-win situation since the trend of economic globalization has developed with anirresistible force.

Zhengzhou Longer Machinery Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Fruit and Vegetable Processing Machine, French Fries Machine, Snack Frying Machine, Ice Cream Cone Machine, Noodles Making Machine
Country/Region:
Henan, China
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
LFM(Longer Food Machinery) is an independent brand of GELGOOG, born in 2010 in China, is a trusted food processing solution provider, who is committed to providing competitive whole-process project solutions, safe and reliable products and efficient professional services for global food industry users.

HENAN SHULIY MACHINERY CO., LTD.

Main Products:
Packing Machinery, Food Processing Machinery, Agriculture Processing Machinery, Wood Processing Machinery, Charcoal Processing Machinery, Plastic Processing Machinery, Waste Recycling Machinery, Metal Processing Machinery, Paper Processing Machinery
Country/Region:
Henan, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
HENAN SHULIY MACHINERY Co., Ltd. Was established in 1992 and has been in the machine industry for more than 30 years. It is an innovative company integrating design, R&D, production, sales and service with a complete industrial chain. Our company offers a variety of products which can meet your multifarious demands. Our company is mainly engaged in the production of Agricultural machinery, wood machinery, charcoal machine production line, food machinery, recycling machinery, Waste recycling machine, metal processing machine, packing machine, conveyors and other mechanical equipment, which are exported to more than 50 countries around the world and have agents in many countries. We adhere to the management principles of "quality first, customer first, and credit-based" since the establishment of the company and always do our best to satisfy the potential needs of our customers. Our company is sincerely willing to cooperate with enterprises from all over the world in order to realize a win-win situation since the trend of economic globalization has developed with irresistible force. We have obtained trade cooperation relations with many countries around the world. We welcome every customer to become our agent and make a better contribution to the world. In addition, we have obtained ISO, QUALITY, and CE certificates. Our products are also exported to clients in such countries as Nigeria, Cameroon, Pakistan, Congo, Ghana, India, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Canada, Australia, Congo, Nigeria, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, , India, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Mexico, Morocco, Belarus, Tü Rkiye, Zimbabwe, Uganda, New Zealand, Israel, Nepal, Germany, Cameroon, Lebanon, Bulgaria, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Portugal, Malawi and other countries. We promise that we will provide you best machines and perfect after-sale service.

Zhucheng Changhe Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.

6 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Sterilization Pot, High-pressure Steaming Pot, Smoking Furnace, Rolling Machine, Bubble Cleaning
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Zhucheng Changhe Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. Has 43 employees, 5 technical designers and 8 sales teams. The workshop has 23 production personnel and a registered capital of 3 million yuan. It is a scientific and technological enterprise integrating research and development, manufacturing and machining. It is a manufacturer specializing in the production of complete sets of equipment such as various livestock and poultry slaughtering lines, pig, cattle and sheep by-product processing lines, and deep processing of meat products. The company has complete technical personnel, management personnel, stamping, welding and machining equipment. The company has strong technical force, and its comprehensive strength is at the leading level in the industry.

Qingdao HICOCA Food Machinery Co., Ltd

9 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Stick Noodle Production Line, Instant Noodle Production Line, Fresh Noodle Production Line, Rice Noodle Production Line, Food Production Line, Stick Noodle Packing Machine, Instant Noodle Packing Machine, Fresh Noodle Packing Machine, Rice Noodle Packing Machine, Vertical Packing Machine, Automatic Packing Machine
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Qingdao HICOCA Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to providing customers with a complete set of intelligent food production and packaging assembly line solutions. It is a national high-tech enterprise and has been awarded the National Flour Food Product Production and Packaging Equipment R&D Center by the Ministry of Agriculture. It undertakes the national 13th five-year special project, the invisible champion enterprise, the leading enterprise of agricultural industrialization in Qingdao, the strategic emerging enterprise, and the Qingdao Enterprise Technology Center. HICOCA has always been dedicated, professional, focused on intelligent product development and scientifictechnolog innovation, and has made positive contributions to the intensive and large-scale production of China's staple food industry.

Shanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Liquid Filling Machine, Capping Machine, Bottles Unscrambler, Labeling Machine, Powder Filling Machine, Industrial Robot, Bottles Washing Machine, Tablet Counting Machine, Carton Unpacking Machine, Carton Sealing Machine
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Shanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. is a high-tech automation enterprise which combines development, design, manufacturing, sales and service together. Founded in 2004, with registered capital of 10 million and all kinds of automation professional top talent. We have obtained automatic patents, system certification, e-commerce and other honors. Since established, we have concentrated on automatic equipment which is a sunrise industry for more than decade. And based on the pharmaceutical, chemical, medical, food, stationery and other fields, customers cover provinces and cities of the whole country and products have been exported to Southeast Asia, Europe, the Americas, Oceania, Africa etc.